Add handheld camera item with wall-mountable photo frames#984
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[WIP] Add handheld camera item for in-game photography
Add handheld camera item with wall-mountable photo frames
Dec 12, 2025
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About the PR
Implements a handheld camera that spawns photo items, which can be placed on walls as framed decorations.
Why / Balance
Adds decorative gameplay mechanic allowing players to create and place personalized wall decorations. Photos use same placement mechanics as posters/signs.
Technical details
Server-side components:
HandheldCameraComponent: Configurable photo prototype, sound, and cooldownHandheldCameraSystem: HandlesUseInHandEvent, enforces 2s cooldown viaIGameTiming, spawns photos viaSpawn(), attempts hand pickup viaPickupOrDrop()Prototype chain:
HandheldCamera(BaseItem) → takes photos on usePhoto(BaseItem + SpawnItemsOnUse) → converts to frame on usePhotoFrame(BaseSign) → wall-mountable with destruction thresholdFlow:
Photoitem with shutter soundPhotoFramewith placement soundBaseSign)Uses existing audio assets (
/Audio/Machines/shutter.ogg,/Audio/Effects/poster_being_set.ogg). Placeholder sprites created for camera, photo item, and frame.Media
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None.
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