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The Special Power Guide

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Ridder Blauw

Category: Code
Level: Intermediate
Created: Wednesday March 25, 2009 - 9:41
Updated: Friday May 28, 2010 - 15:36
Views: 11903
Summary: Here you will read and learn tips and tricks about special powers.

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New Projectile Spells (Part Two) (Beginner - Intermediate)

This is the coding part of the tutorial, here we will actually bring the Throwing Knife in game.
For this you be needing:
Goodfactionsubobjects.ini
Gimli.ini
Sam.ini
Specialpower.ini
Weapon.ini
Commandset.ini
Commandbutton.ini


We will start with the Goodfactionsubobjects.ini.

Goodfactionsubobjects.ini

Remember to add the rusam_knife1.w3d (Make it yourself or use the one below), and run the assetchachebuilder. Paste this piece of code somewhere in the ini, I recommend the bottom.

              
Code
Object GimliAxeProjectile

; *** ART Parameters ***
; Draw = W3DModelDraw ModuleTag_01
; ConditionState = NONE
; Model = RUGIMLI_AXE
; Animation = RUGIMLI_AXE.RUGIMLI_AXE
; AnimationMode = LOOP
; End
; End
Draw = W3DScriptedModelDraw ModuleTag_Draw
DefaultModelConditionState
; Model = RUGIMLI_AXE
Model = RUGimli_AXE1
ParticleSysBone = Tracer1 GimliThrownAxeTrail
ParticleSysBone = Tracer2 GimliThrownAxeTrail
End
IdleAnimationState
Animation = RUGimli_AXE1
AnimationName = RUGimli_AXE1.RUGimli_AXE1
AnimationMode = LOOP
End
End
End

; *** AUDIO Parameters ***

; ***DESIGN parameters ***
EditorSorting = SYSTEM
ArmorSet
Armor = NoArmor
End
VisionRange = 0.0

; *** ENGINEERING Parameters ***
KindOf = PROJECTILE
Body = ActiveBody ModuleTag_02
MaxHealth = 10.0
End

Behavior = DestroyDie ModuleTag_03
;nothing
End

Behavior = BezierProjectileBehavior ModuleTag_04
; To tweak a Bezier path
FirstHeight = 9 ; Height of Bezier control points above highest intervening terrain
SecondHeight = 9
FirstPercentIndent = 50% ; Percentage of shot distance control points are placed
SecondPercentIndent = 90%
FlightPathAdjustDistPerSecond = 50
; Can allow a max speed this can attempt to follow a target. Units are their velocity we can tag. (45 is default human speed)
DetonateCallsKill = Yes
CurveFlattenMinDist = 60.0
End

Behavior = PhysicsBehavior ModuleTag_05
KillWhenRestingOnGround = Yes
GravityMult = 0.0
End

;commented out until art gets the correct Projectile bits
; Behavior = CreateObjectDie ModuleTag_06
; DeathTypes = ALL
; CreationList = OCL_GimliAxeProjectileBits
;End

Behavior = FXListDie ModuleTag_07
DeathTypes = ALL
DeathFX = FX_GimliAxeProjectileHit
End

Geometry = Sphere
GeometryIsSmall = Yes
GeometryMajorRadius = 0.8
End

Once you done that, change it to this:
              
Code
Object SamKnifeProjectile

; *** ART Parameters ***
; Draw = W3DModelDraw ModuleTag_01
; ConditionState = NONE
; Model = RUGIMLI_AXE
; Animation = RUGIMLI_AXE.RUGIMLI_AXE
; AnimationMode = LOOP
; End
; End
Draw = W3DScriptedModelDraw ModuleTag_Draw
DefaultModelConditionState
; Model = RUGIMLI_AXE
Model = RUSAM_KNIFE1
ParticleSysBone = Tracer1 GimliThrownAxeTrail
ParticleSysBone = Tracer2 GimliThrownAxeTrail
End
IdleAnimationState
Animation = RUSAM_KNIFE1
AnimationName = RUSAM_KNIFE1.RUSAM_KNIFE1
AnimationMode = LOOP
End
End
End

; *** AUDIO Parameters ***

; ***DESIGN parameters ***
EditorSorting = SYSTEM
ArmorSet
Armor = NoArmor
End
VisionRange = 0.0

; *** ENGINEERING Parameters ***
KindOf = PROJECTILE
Body = ActiveBody ModuleTag_02
MaxHealth = 10.0
End

Behavior = DestroyDie ModuleTag_03
;nothing
End

Behavior = BezierProjectileBehavior ModuleTag_04
; To tweak a Bezier path
FirstHeight = 9 ; Height of Bezier control points above highest intervening terrain
SecondHeight = 9
FirstPercentIndent = 50% ; Percentage of shot distance control points are placed
SecondPercentIndent = 90%
FlightPathAdjustDistPerSecond = 50
; Can allow a max speed this can attempt to follow a target. Units are their velocity we can tag. (45 is default human speed)
DetonateCallsKill = Yes
CurveFlattenMinDist = 60.0
End

Behavior = PhysicsBehavior ModuleTag_05
KillWhenRestingOnGround = Yes
GravityMult = 0.0
End

;commented out until art gets the correct Projectile bits
; Behavior = CreateObjectDie ModuleTag_06
; DeathTypes = ALL
; CreationList = OCL_GimliAxeProjectileBits
;End

Behavior = FXListDie ModuleTag_07
DeathTypes = ALL
DeathFX = FX_GimliAxeProjectileHit
End

Geometry = Sphere
GeometryIsSmall = Yes
GeometryMajorRadius = 0.8
End


That's it for the goodsubobjects.ini, next up is Gimli&Sam.ini.

Gimli&Sam.ini

Open the Gimli.ini and look for this piece of code:

              
Code
;;====================== MODELS ================================================================
        DefaultModelConditionState
            Model = RUGimli_SKN
            Skeleton = RUGimli_SKL
            WeaponLaunchBone = TERTIARY AXE02
        End
        
        ModelConditionState = WEAPONSET_TOGGLE_1
            Model = RUGimli_SKN
            Skeleton = RUGimli_SKL
            ParticleSysBone = BAT_HEAD Slayer FollowBone:Yes
        End


Copy this code:

              
Code
            WeaponLaunchBone = TERTIARY AXE02


And paste it here, in the Sam.ini.
              
Code
;;================== MODELS ===================================================================
        DefaultModelConditionState
            Model = RUSam_SKN
            Skeleton = RUSam_SKL
            ;WeaponLaunchBone = PRIMARY B_FARMR        ;sometimes it's in primary sometimes in secondary.
            ;WeaponLaunchBone = SECONDARY B_FARMR
            WeaponLaunchBone = PRIMARY B_HANDR        ;sometimes it's in primary sometimes in secondary.
            WeaponLaunchBone = SECONDARY B_HANDR
            WeaponLaunchBone = TERTIARY AXE02
            ParticleSysBone        = NONE Predator FollowBone:Yes Persist:HOLD PersistID:100
        End

        ModelConditionState        = INVISIBLE_STEALTH
            ParticleSysBone        = NONE Predator FollowBone:Yes Persist:SPAWN PersistID:100
        End


Now we will change the code so it is this:

              
Code
WeaponLaunchBone = TERTIARY B_HANDR


Then paste this under attack animations:

              
Code
; AXE THROW
        AnimationState = FIRING_OR_PREATTACK_C
            Animation = SPCA
                AnimationName = RUGimli_SPCA
                AnimationMode = ONCE
;                UseWeaponTiming        = Yes
            End
            FrameForPristineBonePositions = 42;44
            ;ParticleSysBone = None MeleeDust
            BeginScript
                CurDrawableShowSubObject("AXE02")
                Prev = CurDrawablePrevAnimationState()
                if Prev == "DwarfToss" then CurDrawableSetTransitionAnimState("TRANS_EndDwarfToss") end
            EndScript
        End


And change it to this:

              
Code
; THROWING KNIFE
        AnimationState = FIRING_OR_PREATTACK_C
            Animation = SPCA
                AnimationName = RUSam_THRA
                AnimationMode = ONCE
;                UseWeaponTiming        = Yes
            End
            FrameForPristineBonePositions = 42;44
            ;ParticleSysBone = None MeleeDust
            BeginScript
;                CurDrawableShowSubObject("AXE02")
                Prev = CurDrawablePrevAnimationState()
                if Prev == "DwarfToss" then CurDrawableSetTransitionAnimState("TRANS_EndDwarfToss") end
            EndScript
        End


No scroll down to the weapons, an add this code to each weaponset:

              
Code
Weapon                    = TERTIARY    RohanSamThrowingKnife
AutoChooseSources        = TERTIARY NONE


Specialpower.ini

Now open the Specialpower.ini, and paste this at the bottom:

              
Code
;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SpecialPower SpecialAbilityGimliAxe
    Enum            = SPECIAL_AT_VISIBLE_OBJECT
    ReloadTime        = 45000 ; ;30000
End


And change it to:

              
Code
;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SpecialPower SpecialAbilitySamKnife
    Enum            = SPECIAL_AT_VISIBLE_OBJECT
    ReloadTime        = 45000 ; ;30000
End


Weapon.ini

Scroll to the bottom and paste this:

              
Code
;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weapon RohanSamThrowingKnife
    AttackRange = GIMLI_THROW_RANGE
    WeaponSpeed = 161 ; dist/sec
    MinWeaponSpeed = 201
    MaxWeaponSpeed = 241 ; dist/sec Upper limit on scaling, when attacking past nominal "max" range
    FireFX = FX_GimliAxeThrow
    ScaleWeaponSpeed = Yes ; Used for lob weapons, scales speed proportional to range
    HitPercentage = 100
    ScatterRadius = 0.0 ;When this weapon misses it can randomly miss by as much as this distance.
    DelayBetweenShots = 0 ; time between shots, msec
    
AntiAirborneVehicle    = Yes ; added so he can attack fellbeast and birds
AntiAirborneMonster    = Yes ; added so he can attack fellbeast and birds
    
    ClipSize            = 1            ; how many shots in a Clip (0 == infinite)
    ClipReloadTime        = 45000 ; ;10000 ; how long to reload a Clip, msec
    AutoReloadsClip        = Yes
    ;IdleAfterFiringDelay = 2500;
    ;HoldAfterFiringDelay = 2500 ; So I don't move while the weapon needs to complete
InstantLoadClipOnActivate = Yes

    PreAttackDelay = 1500; 1467 ; 1467 is the prep time for archer.
    PreAttackType = PER_SHOT ; Do the delay each time we attack a new target
    FiringDuration = 1600; 1567 ; Duration of the archer firing shot is 500ms.

    ProjectileNugget
        ProjectileTemplateName = GimliAxeProjectile
        WarheadTemplateName = RohanGimliAxeThrownWarhead
    End
End


Commandbutton.ini

At the bottom, paste this:

              
Code
CommandButton Command_SamKnife
Command = FIRE_WEAPON
WeaponSlot = TERTIARY
Options = NEED_TARGET_ENEMY_OBJECT NO_PLAY_UNIT_SPECIFIC_SOUND_FOR_AUTO_ABILITY ; NEED_TARGET_NEUTRAL_OBJECT CONTEXTMODE_COMMAND
TextLabel = CONTROLBAR:AxeThrow
ButtonImage = HSGimliAxeThrow
CursorName = Bombard
ButtonBorderType = ACTION
DescriptLabel = CONTROLBAR:ToolTipAxeThrow
InvalidCursorName = GenericInvalid
AutoAbility             = Yes
UnitSpecificSound = GimliVoiceModeAxeThrow
SetAutoAbilityUnitSound = GimliVoiceModeAxeThrow ; Only when he is set to use it, not each time he uses it
InPalantir             = Yes
End


Commandset.ini

Find this piece of code:

              
Code
CommandSet RohanSamCommandSet
    1    = Command_ToggleStance
    2    = Command_ToggleHobbitRockThrow
    3    = Command_SpecialAbilityElfCloakSam
    12 = Command_CaptureBuilding    
    13    = Command_AttackMove
    14    = Command_Stop
End


Change it to this:
              
Code
CommandSet RohanSamCommandSet
    1    = Command_ToggleStance
    2    = Command_ToggleHobbitRockThrow
    3    = Command_SpecialAbilityElfCloakSam
    4    = Command_SamThrowingKnife    
    12 = Command_CaptureBuilding    
    13    = Command_AttackMove
    14    = Command_Stop
End


Now add RohanSam in the playertemplate.ini (if not done so yet), and run the game and check out your new projectile spell!

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You can change the button, and description etc.

Links / Downloads

 HitsAdded
Throwing Knife, Premade (Credit Required)1301August 19, 2009 - 2:17
Weapons Tutorial, by Ridder Geel1551May 6, 2009 - 2:11

Comments

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clank234 - Tuesday November 16, 2010 - 12:41

I gave a 5
1) A lot off effort just to help others which i love to see a lot.
2) Can i hav some help with Summon Balrog, when i try to play it crashes and the upgrade.ini isnt right

Ridder Blauw - Monday August 23, 2010 - 6:05

That means the thing that is filled in at Attackrange in the weapon is wrong.

Or the macro there doesnt exsist or the characters filled in are wrong.

SkillModLord - Friday August 20, 2010 - 0:02

Weapon.ini

That part where you combine woundarrow with Word of Power goes wrong.

When I put the piece of code you written there in my weapon.ini and correct it as you said, I try to start up the game and it says that attacktange in the file weapon.ini isnt good. I try to put other command first under the wounding arrow but then the the same bug appears with the new command first :S

Shininku - Sunday September 13, 2009 - 18:53

This was pretty awesome guide and it helped me to fix up my powers. But I think I need help. I've set up my hero so that he can summon a BlackRider (Ringwraith w/e) at level 10. When my character gets to level 10, Blackrider icon lights up like it's usable. But when I click it, nothing happens. I don't get the little summoning area thing. What'd I do wrong?

Ridder Blauw - Friday September 11, 2009 - 10:02

Yes.

drogoth232 - Wednesday September 9, 2009 - 14:07

In the coding part. Will sam have the throwing anims?

Ridder Blauw - Wednesday August 19, 2009 - 8:34

That's modeling and coding. ;)

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Added a Two Part tutorial to continue the Editing Projectile Spells tutorial, New Projectile Spells! ;):);)

Spartan184 - Wednesday June 24, 2009 - 18:09

I tryed adding Summon Balrog to Saruman and it crashed its for bfme1.
Nevermind Fixed it. Thanks a lot UR THE BEST!!!
For the Gimli thing for instead of haveing a axe he has a Spear can we change the weopen like say sarumans staff or something?

Ridder Blauw - Sunday May 10, 2009 - 22:26

The code calls them dozers in the code block DOZER_CONSTRUCT don't they?

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Didn't get at first why you brought it up, so would you forgive me.
And thanks.

Prolong - Sunday May 10, 2009 - 19:57

DOZERs are Builder/Porters

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