A_Explode

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Barrel in the process of exploding. A_Explode is used for rocket explosions and also barrel explosions. This screenshot captures the instant just before the A_Explode code pointer is invoked, killing both imps.

A_Explode is a code pointer used in the death animation for the rocket (in air) and barrel.

Uses

The A_Explode code pointer appears in the following states in Doom's state table:

Frame number	Doom internal name	Use
127	S_EXPLODE1	death animation for the rocket (in air)
811	S_BEXP4	death animation for the barrel

Example

The following is an example of how to set the A_Explode code pointer in a DeHackEd file:

Pointer 21 (Frame 34)
Codep Frame = 811

Or using BEX syntax:

[CODEPTR]
Frame 1234 = Explode

External links

• A_Explode in the Doom source code.
• A_Explode at the ZDoom wiki
• Explode at the Eternity Engine wiki