Skill creation - Revision history

Tinkerer: Documented some rain-skill-specific properties

2018-02-19T13:52:31Z

Documented some rain-skill-specific properties

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 | TARGET:IF(Tagged:INCARNATE_S&(InSurface:SurfaceFire&#124;InSurface:SurfaceLava)):INF_FIRE,100,-1 || If target is incarnate and in fire or lava, permanently grant fire infusion.
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2017-10-25T08:05:44Z

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Baardvark: /* Examples */

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Examples

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	\| TARGET:IF(Tagged:INCARNATE_S&(InSurface:SurfaceFire\|InSurface:SurfaceLava)):INF_FIRE,100,-1 \|\| If target is incarnate and in fire or lava, permanently grant fire infusion.		\| TARGET:IF(Tagged:INCARNATE_S&(InSurface:SurfaceFire\|InSurface:SurfaceLava)):INF_FIRE,100,-1 \|\| If target is incarnate and in fire or lava, permanently grant fire infusion.
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	~~\| TARGET:IF(HasStatus:BLEEDING\|InSurface:SurfaceBlood):DECAYING_TOUCH,100,2 \|\| If target is bleeding or standing in blood, then apply decaying touch.~~
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Baardvark at 20:40, 12 September 2017

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	* ''StatsDescription'': Range: [2]<nowiki><br></nowiki>Poisoned deals poison damage over time.<nowiki><br></nowiki>Can target terrain to create ooze surface.		* ''StatsDescription'': Range: [2]<nowiki><br></nowiki>Poisoned deals poison damage over time.<nowiki><br></nowiki>Can target terrain to create ooze surface.
	* ''StatsDescriptionParams'': Damage;TargetRadius		* ''StatsDescriptionParams'': Damage;TargetRadius

			== Icon, Animations and Effects ==

			It is easiest to use existing icons, animations and effects for your skills. There are many existing icons you can use, either unused from D:OS1, or used in very different contexts than skills. You may want to mix and match existing animations and spell effects from existing skills to create a more original feeling skill. The powerful effect editor will let you create new effects relatively easily, however. Creating new animations will require outside software and a great deal of work.

			* ''Icon'', the icon for the skill, which appears on the skillbar and skill screen

			* ''PrepareAnimationInit'', the initial animation to set up the looping animation when preparing the skill, before actually casting it (e.g., deciding where to shoot a projectile).
			* ''PrepareAnimationLoop'', the looping animation after the Init animation. The Init and Loop animation should be of the same animation type.
			* ''PrepareEffect'', any visual effects associated with preparing the skill, like electricity flowing between the hands. These typically are associated with the body, hands, feet, or above the head, in the form of ''Effect:Location''

			* ''CastAnimation'', the animation when actually using the skill. This should mach the type of prepare and loop effect as well.
			* ''CastSelfAnimation'', the animation on the character when actually using the skill. Usually the same as CastAnimation ???





	== Best Practice ==		== Best Practice ==

	When designing skills, consider the niche it fills and what sort of flavor it has. Try to make the skill feel distinct, but easy to understand. A little flavor text and a good name can go a long way to making a skill interesting.		When designing skills, consider the niche it fills and what sort of flavor it has. Try to make the skill feel distinct, but easy to understand. A little flavor text and a good name can go a long way to making a skill interesting. Consider the roleplay value this skill might have in a GM mode.

	If you want the AI to use new skills intelligently, avoid scripting if you can. The AI can adapt to new skills, and can interpret the value of statuses with simple stat bonuses pr reductions. In general, a skill that does not depend on scripts will have less opportunity for bugs.		If you want the AI to use new skills intelligently, avoid scripting if you can. The AI can adapt to new skills, and can interpret the value of statuses with simple stat bonuses pr reductions. In general, a skill that does not depend on scripts will have less opportunity for bugs.

Baardvark: /* Skill Properties */

2017-09-12T17:11:47Z

Skill Properties

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	== Skill Properties ==		== Skill Properties ==

	The "SkillProperties" parameter gives skills status effects and a few other specific effects. Like conditions, skill properties can take simple logic, usually in the following form		The ''SkillProperties'' parameter gives skills status effects and a few other specific effects. Like conditions, skill properties can take simple logic, usually in the following form

	TargetType:IF(Conditions):Action.		'''TargetType:IF(Conditions):Action'''

	Property Actions		Property Actions

	* '''Statuses''', in the form of "''STATUS,Chance,Duration.''"		* '''Statuses''', in the form of ''STATUS,Chance,Duration.''
	* '''AOE dependent statuses''', with ''AOEBOOST:STATUS,Chance,Duration''		* '''AOE dependent statuses''', with ''AOEBOOST:STATUS,Chance,Duration''
	* '''Surface creation''', in the form of "''CreateSurface,Radius,?,SurfaceType,Chance,Duration?''"		* '''Surface creation''', in the form of ''CreateSurface,Radius,?,SurfaceType,Chance,Duration?''"
	* '''Target surface creation''', surfaces appear only on targets with ''TargetCreateSurface.''		* '''Target surface creation''', surfaces appear only on targets with ''TargetCreateSurface.''
	* '''Cone surface creation''', surfaces appears in a cone area ''TargetCreateConeSurface''.		* '''Cone surface creation''', surfaces appears in a cone area ''TargetCreateConeSurface''.

Baardvark: /* Damage */

2017-09-12T17:10:36Z

Damage

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	* '''Damage Range''', the percentage of variation in damage.		* '''Damage Range''', the percentage of variation in damage.
	* '''DamageType''', the type of damage.		* '''DamageType''', the type of damage.
			* '''DeathType''', the death animation and effect the skill generates.
	* '''Damage''', an optional source of the damage amount which can take the caster or target's current or maximum armor or vitality		* '''Damage''', an optional source of the damage amount which can take the caster or target's current or maximum armor or vitality
	* '''UseWeaponDamage''', if yes, multiplies your weapon damage by the Damage Multiplier		* '''UseWeaponDamage''', if yes, multiplies your weapon damage by the Damage Multiplier

Baardvark: /* Basic Parameters */

2017-09-12T17:09:44Z

Basic Parameters

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	Every skill requires the following parameters to be filled out.		Every skill requires the following parameters to be filled out.

	* '''Entry''', a unique name so that the skill can be referenced in scripts or other locations. ~~Usually~~ a ~~structure of "~~Skilltype_Skillname."		* '''Entry''', a unique name so that the skill can be referenced in scripts or other locations. When referencing the skill (e.g., in a skillbook), the skill is referred to by ''Skilltype_Skillname''
	* '''Ability''', Which ability tree this skill belongs to, which determines how it is sorted in the skill menu and which primary attribute scales its damage. Can be None.		* '''Ability''', Which ability tree this skill belongs to, which determines how it is sorted in the skill menu and which primary attribute scales its damage. Can be None.
	* '''Level''', (?)What level this skill scales to. All existing skills are set to -1 level, which means the skill's damage scales with character level.		* '''Level''', (?)What level this skill scales to. All existing skills are set to -1 level, which means the skill's damage scales with character level.

Baardvark: /* Text */

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	== ~~Text~~ ==		== Name and Description ==

	Skill display name, description, and stats description use Translated String Keys to display text. However, the stats editor can automatically generate the translated strings with the "Export Translated String Keys" option in the menu.		Skill display name, description, and stats description use Translated String Keys to display text. However, the stats editor can automatically generate the translated strings with the "Export Translated String Keys" option in the menu.

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	* ''DisplayName'', the primary display name of the skill seen by players.		* ''DisplayName'', the primary display name of the skill seen by players.
	* ''Description'', the main description of the skill. Often references StatsDescriptionParams with variables like [1], [2], etc, (see examples).		* ''Description'', the main description of the skill. Often references StatsDescriptionParams with variables like [1], [2], etc, (see examples).
	* ''StatsDescription'', a small secondary description below the main description and effects. Typically something unchanging ~~and technical~~, like the range.		* ''StatsDescription'', a small secondary description below the main description and effects. Typically something unchanging, like the range, or detailed comments about how statuses or the skill functions.
	* ''StatsDescriptionParams'', the stats referenced by variables. The first entry will apply to [1], the second entry to [2], etc.		* ''StatsDescriptionParams'', the stats referenced by variables. The first entry will apply to [1], the second entry to [2], etc.

Baardvark: /* Text */

2017-09-11T00:42:08Z

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	* ''StatsDescriptionParams'', the stats referenced by variables. The first entry will apply to [1], the second entry to [2], etc.		* ''StatsDescriptionParams'', the stats referenced by variables. The first entry will apply to [1], the second entry to [2], etc.

	'''Example		'''Example'''
	'''
	* '''DisplayName''': Magical Poison Dart		* ''DisplayName'': Magical Poison Dart
	* '''Description''': Cast a magical poisonous dart that does [1] damage.		* ''Description'': Cast a magical poisonous dart that does [1] damage.
	* '''StatsDescription''': Range: [2]<br>Poisoned deals poison damage over time.<br>Can target terrain to create ooze surface.		* ''StatsDescription'': Range: [2]<nowiki><br></nowiki>Poisoned deals poison damage over time.<nowiki><br></nowiki>Can target terrain to create ooze surface.
	* '''StatsDescriptionParams''': Damage;TargetRadius		* ''StatsDescriptionParams'': Damage;TargetRadius

	== Best Practice ==		== Best Practice ==