[GPT] PZ SearchModeAPI - question answer

To achieve the effect of triggering the darkness effect when wearing specific items, such as a Welders Mask, you'll need to check whether the player is currently wearing or equipping the item, and then activate the "darkness" effect using the `SearchModeAPI` when the item is equipped. Here's a basic approach to implementing this in Lua:

### Steps:

1. **Check if the player is wearing a specific item**: You need to check the player's inventory or equipped items to see if they're wearing something like a Welder's Mask.

2. **Activate the "darkness" effect when the item is equipped**: Once the item is equipped, you'll trigger the effect (e.g., darkness) using the `SearchModeAPI` functions.

3. **Deactivate the effect when the item is removed**: If the player removes the item, you'll deactivate the effect.

Here is an example of how you can implement this:

### Example Lua Code:

```lua
-- Register a new mode for the effect (you can change 'welders_mask_effect' to something meaningful)
SearchModeAPI.Register("welders_mask_effect", 5) -- Set priority (higher value means higher priority)

-- Function to check if player is wearing a specific item
local function isWearingWeldersMask(player)
    -- You can change "Welders Mask" to the exact item name in the game
    return player:getInventory():contains("Welders Mask")
end

-- Function to activate the darkness effect
local function activateDarknessEffect()
    SearchModeAPI.Activate("welders_mask_effect")
    local mode = getSearchMode():getSearchModeForPlayer(0)
    mode:getDarkness():setTargets(1, 1) -- Set darkness to 100% (black screen)
end

-- Function to deactivate the darkness effect
local function deactivateDarknessEffect()
    SearchModeAPI.Deactivate("welders_mask_effect")
    local mode = getSearchMode():getSearchModeForPlayer(0)
    mode:getDarkness():setTargets(0, 0) -- Set darkness back to 0% (normal screen)
end

-- Function to monitor the player's equipped items and apply the effect accordingly
local function checkWeldersMaskEffect(player)
    if isWearingWeldersMask(player) then
        -- Activate effect if wearing the mask
        activateDarknessEffect()
    else
        -- Deactivate effect if not wearing the mask
        deactivateDarknessEffect()
    end
end

-- Call the check function periodically (for example, once per frame or every few seconds)
Events.OnPlayerUpdate.Add(function(player)
    checkWeldersMaskEffect(player)
end)
```

### Explanation:

- **`isWearingWeldersMask(player)`**: This function checks if the player is currently wearing the Welders Mask (or any other item you specify). You can change `"Welders Mask"` to match the exact name of the item in the game.

- **`activateDarknessEffect()`**: This function activates the darkness effect using `SearchModeAPI`. It sets the darkness to 100%, which results in a black screen.

- **`deactivateDarknessEffect()`**: This function deactivates the darkness effect and restores the screen to normal.

- **`checkWeldersMaskEffect(player)`**: This function checks if the player is wearing the Welders Mask, and if so, activates the darkness effect. If the mask is removed, it deactivates the effect.

- **`Events.OnPlayerUpdate.Add(...)`**: This code checks the player's equipment every time the player updates (i.e., every frame or at intervals). It calls `checkWeldersMaskEffect` to ensure the effect is correctly applied when the item is equipped or removed.

### Notes:
- The above code assumes that the item (e.g., "Welders Mask") is identified correctly in the player's inventory. If you have a different name for the item in your game, make sure to adjust the item name accordingly.
- You may need to adjust the exact way the `SearchModeAPI` works depending on whether you're using it with other mods or effects.
- If you're using other equipment that should trigger a similar effect, you can extend the `isWearingWeldersMask` function to check for multiple items or use additional `SearchModeAPI.Register` calls for each item.

Let me know if you need further details or adjustments!