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bailknight
FourAcesII
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Reply #26 May 15, 2008 6:33:34 PM
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One thing I noticed is that if you are going to use parts of this file as a template
make sure that you convert the bold text to non-bold. Otherwise it will look normal yet it will crash when the effect is activated in the game. I suggest converting the whole block to bold and then back again just to be sure.
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Reply #27 May 19, 2008 9:50:59 PM
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Add "ApplyBuffToLastSpawnerWithTravelNoFilterNoRange" in "buffInstantActionType" that used by "BuffDisintegrationTarget.entity"
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Reply #28 May 20, 2008 3:40:42 PM
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This information is crucial to the modding community. Thank you Bailknight, and to all who have contributed!

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Reply #29 May 23, 2008 10:05:38 AM
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does anyone know which file alters the phase jump inhibitors. I need to find it so I can increase the jump percentage from 250% to 700%
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Reply #30 July 3, 2008 5:38:30 PM
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can someone tell me what file contains the time interval between shield regenerations. i know how to change the amount of shield restored but not the time between each regen.
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Reply #31 July 6, 2008 3:23:36 PM
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as a person who can't mod and is so grateful and thankful to those who can i was wondering if it is possible to include a mod i found for sins that increases capital ship building IE lets u buold up to double the amount and also increases the supply amount into the 7 deadly sins mod as i think the two would be good?!

if anyone can help me i would be most appreciative
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Reply #32 July 7, 2008 12:02:01 AM
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Im not really a modder, so how do you use these? Do you add them as .entity files, or do you edit the existing ones? Ex: I want to give scout vessels the ability to colonize planets. How do I do this?
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Reply #33 October 27, 2008 8:42:58 AM
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I know this is a "little" bit off-topic, but it probably has something to do with buffs so here goes - how can i make pirates able to go from starsystem to starsystem - i menat interstellar jump - afaik they dont have it ?

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Reply #34 October 27, 2008 5:25:55 PM
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I have combined 2 or 3 different mods to SD7 and have had no problems...so far.

eg: added the bailknight_graphicmod_v1.3+volumetric_effects 

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EviliroN
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Reply #35 December 4, 2008 8:06:19 PM
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anyone figured out what the types are for "useCostType"?

e.g.

"Invalid" "Anti-Matter"......

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Reply #36 December 5, 2008 6:35:24 AM
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Quoting EviliroN,
reply 10
anyone figured out what the types are for "useCostType"?

e.g.

"Invalid" "Anti-Matter"......

try

 

usecosttype_bloodoftheinnocent

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Reply #37 December 5, 2008 7:04:14 AM
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i tried that one, i heard hippies cry.

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bailknight
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Reply #38 January 19, 2009 12:58:28 PM
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Okay, I noticed three finish conditions not on the list, probaly because I believe they were added with the new patch releases, so I do not know if they will work in a version lower then 1.1.  They are "TargetOwnerIsNeutral", "TargetOwnerIsHostile", "TargetOwnerIsFriendly".  Anyhow, I love the information, as it has helped out greatly.

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Reply #39 January 29, 2009 2:04:09 PM
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Hey guys,

I need some help. I'm trying to create a persistant visible shield for one single ship. We got the shield working and visible, but we want it to disappear when shields hit 0. So, we used the "ShieldFailure" finish Condition. Unfortunately, it's never that easy and didn't work. Any ideas on how to get the shield to disappear as soon as the shields fail?

 

Thanks,

-derbal213

 

EDIT: We are using the AbilityPlanetShield and subsequent buffs as a base for the ability.

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Reply #40 February 15, 2009 6:23:15 PM
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Nice

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Dinoff
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Reply #41 March 8, 2009 11:02:08 PM
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ok i have a mod going and it says entity ref not found... what the heck does that mean?

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Reply #42 April 24, 2009 12:46:03 AM
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what about these?

meshNameIncreasedEffectName ""
meshNameDecreasedEffectName ""

 

has anyone updated for Entrenchment?

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Reply #43 May 5, 2009 12:33:45 AM
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MaxShieldPoints belongs in the entityModifier list. It is the buff that Shield Bestowal of the Advent Hanger Defense Platform can be upgraded to provide.

 

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Reply #44 July 16, 2009 4:29:42 PM
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Hmm im a little late but i have of one question . Um what about the firing constraints are they the same as normal constraints??

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Reply #45 September 11, 2009 11:32:51 AM
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Please don't kill me with your awsome modding skills, but I do not understand anything you talking about. I've been trying to create a mod, but don't know were to start, and this seems to be the place. Mind dumbing it down for me? Please?

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Reply #46 September 12, 2009 6:25:23 PM
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InitializeMovementTowardsSpawner (buffInstantActionType)

 

used for easy-peasy negative force black-hole kirby type stuff.

 

Destro, I think your best option is to read the tutorials and make sure that when you read the .txt files you make 'em large enough so they're easy to read; it helps. You should also be more specific to make answers more precise; what do you need dumbed down?

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Reply #47 September 14, 2009 11:05:49 AM
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I mean, I don't know what "InitializeMovementTowardsSpawner (buffInstantActionType)" is.

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Reply #48 September 14, 2009 4:51:57 PM
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If you just read it, it'll make a lot more sense; esp. if its where it's supp. to be in the file. InitializeMovementTowardsSpawner basically causes movement of ships towards the spawning parent.

 

so shit, I can't cut and paste with this... hmm.

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Reply #49 September 14, 2009 5:19:52 PM
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TXT
entityType "Buff"
onReapplyDuplicateType "PrioritizeOldBuffs"
buffStackingLimitType "ForAllPlayers"
stackingLimit 1
allowFirstSpawnerToStack FALSE
buffExclusivityForAIType "ExclusiveForAllPlayers"
isInterruptable FALSE
isChannelling FALSE
numInstantActions 2
instantAction
 buffInstantActionType "InitializeMovementTowardLastSpawner"
 instantActionTriggerType "OnDelay"
 delayTime 0.000000
 minLinearSpeed -600.0
 maxLinearSpeed -600.0
instantAction
 buffInstantActionType "ResetPhysicsState"
 instantActionTriggerType "OnBuffFinish"
numPeriodicActions 0
numOverTimeActions 0
numEntityModifiers 0
numEntityBoolModifiers 0
numFinishConditions 3
finishCondition
 finishConditionType "OutOfRange"
finishCondition
 finishConditionType "FirstSpawnerNoLongerHasBuff"
 buffTypeToQuery "BuffRepulsionFieldCaster"
finishCondition
 finishConditionType "OwnerChanged"





So here we have the buff file for the Advent's IG "repulse" ability. It has two instant actions, one to push enemy frigates, cruisers, and caps away at a linear speed of 600.....

"InitializeMovementTowardLastSpawner" <<<<Notice movement is TOWARD

instantActionTriggerType "OnDelay" the LastSpawner (the guardian

delayTime 0.000000 in this case)>

minLinearSpeed -600.0 <<<<So Speed is reversed to “push”

maxLinearSpeed -600.0 instead of “pull”>

 

 

 

 

And one to make sure that they STOP being pushed at the proper time

 

instantAction

buffInstantActionType "ResetPhysicsState" <<stop moving>

instantActionTriggerType "OnBuffFinish" <<When you should
as defined by the finish conditions>

 

You can find the finish conditions at the bottom of the page.... in this case there are 3

 

numFinishConditions 3

finishCondition

finishConditionType "OutOfRange" <<when no longer in range>

finishCondition

finishConditionType "FirstSpawnerNoLongerHasBuff" <<Buff is finished>

buffTypeToQuery "BuffRepulsionFieldCaster" <<is it still going?>

finishCondition

finishConditionType "OwnerChanged" <<Bad business.>

 

 

 

 

I hoped that helped a bit... I know its kinda jumpy. For an extra credit (type out answers)....

 

  1. How do you cause a pulling force?

  2. How do you define that speed?

  3. How do you adjust ability range and/or antimatter cost? *Hint* look in the AbilityRepulsionField.txt file and/or the BuffRepulsionFieldCaster.txt file. These can be found in your GameInfo trusty dusty handboo- erm... folder... get your forge tools 3.

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Reply #50 September 14, 2009 5:20:20 PM
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* man that took a while to type! *

 Hope that helps you out abit, let me know if you need more pointers.

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