some finding(and questions...)

ravage · 07-12-2003, 01:57 AM

1.i find these codes in GAME.DAT,but can't find them in INI.BIG:

StatusBitsUpgrade
DelayedUpgrade
OpenContain
CaveContain

so what they can do?how to use them?

2.if you give
DamageType = HEALING
to a weapon,then this weapon can "repair" its target.i want know how to make this weapon can auto fire on friendly units,so i can make a repair vehicle like the repair vehicle in C&C2.

please help,thanks.

DeeZire · 07-13-2003, 05:40 PM

The StatusBitsUpgrade is one of the most useful yet underused types of upgrades available - its unique, because it allows yu to directly trigger a specific change in the objects condition state, and change it back again without the hassle that normal upgrades have

In this example, you can set a status bit on an object through an upgrade;-

Code:

Behavior = StatusBitsUpgrade ModuleTag_NN
  TriggeredBy = MyUpgrade#1
  StatusToSet = [status name here]
End

In the next example, you can remove a status bit from an object;-

Code:

Behavior = StatusBitsUpgrade ModuleTag_NN
  TriggeredBy = MyUpgrade#2
  StatusToClear = [status name here]
End

StatusBits can be DESTROYED, CAN_ATTACK, UNDER_CONSTRUCTION, UNSELECTABLE, NO_COLLISIONS, NO_ATTACK, AIRBORNE_TARGET, PARACHUTING, REPULSOR, HIJACKED, AFLAME, BURNED, WET, IS_FIRING_WEAPON, IS_BRAKING, STEALTHED, DETECTED, CAN_STEALTH, SOLD, UNDERGOING_REPAIR, RECONSTRUCTING, MASKED, IS_ATTACKING, USING_ABILITY, IS_AIMING_WEAPON, NO_ATTACK_FROM_AI, IGNORING_STEALTH, IS_CARBOMB

LtZack · 07-13-2003, 05:54 PM

coolness

ravage · 07-14-2003, 03:04 AM

thanks deezire!

Flyby · 07-14-2003, 04:19 AM

Interesting approach, to dig out the tags from the DAT !!
Might find some new, unused tags in there...

ravage · 07-14-2003, 07:53 AM

er...how about question 2?

i gave NEED_TARGET_POS to a FIRE_WEAPON button in the CommandButton.ini.it can fire on friendly units, but not automatically... :/

Flyby · 07-14-2003, 08:21 AM

I don't have any ready made answers for you, but here are some random ideas :

in weapons ini you find
RadiusDamageAffects = ALLIES ENEMIES NEUTRALS

some of the behavior AIUpdate 's include a tag :
AutoAcquireEnemiesWhenIdle = Yes ;ATTACK_BUILDINGS; defensive weapon
MoodAttackCheckRate = 250

it looks like you can specify what type it shouls aqcuire ?

LtZack · 07-14-2003, 08:56 AM

yea do that it should work.

DeeZire · 07-14-2003, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravage

er...how about question 2?

i gave NEED_TARGET_POS to a FIRE_WEAPON button in the CommandButton.ini.it can fire on friendly units, but not automatically... :/

If its a healing type weapon, wouldnt it be better with NEED_TARGET_ALLY_OBJECT ?

ravage · 07-14-2003, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeeZire

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravage

er...how about question 2?

i gave NEED_TARGET_POS to a FIRE_WEAPON button in the CommandButton.ini.it can fire on friendly units, but not automatically... :/

If its a healing type weapon, wouldnt it be better with NEED_TARGET_ALLY_OBJECT ?

tried that,don't work.you can't forcefire on friendly units through FIRE_WEAPON button

and,the point is,i want the vehicle can auto fire on friendly units.FIRE_WEAPON button need too much manipulate.