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# ../random_skybox/random_skybox.py

# Python
from random import choice

# Source.Python
from cvars import ConVar
from listeners import OnServerActivate
from paths import GAME_PATH
from stringtables.downloads import Downloadables


skyboxes = (
    'xen_sky_1',
    'xen_sky_5'
)


# Path to the '../hl2dm/materials/skybox/' folder.
SKYBOX_PATH = GAME_PATH / 'materials' / 'skybox'


downloads = Downloadables()
# Go through all the skybox names.
for skybox in skyboxes:
    # Find all the necessary files for this skybox.
    for file in SKYBOX_PATH.files(f'{skybox}*'):
        base_name = file.basename()

        # Exclude the file if it's compressed.
        if base_name.endswith('.ztmp'):
            continue

        # Make sure the players download the file when connecting.
        downloads.add(f'materials/skybox/{base_name}')


# Get the convar responsible for changing the skybox.
skyname_cvar = ConVar('sv_skyname')


@OnServerActivate
def on_server_activate(edicts, edict_count, max_clients):
    """Called when a map starts and the server is ready to accept clients."""
    # Choose and set a random skybox.
    skyname_cvar.set_string(choice(skyboxes))