Various modding questions

I have a bunch of Qs which I'd appreciate your help with. Keeping them in one thread for cleanliness.


1. If there is a procedure called procedure_1 in Script_1.ssl, and there is another procedure also called procedure_1 in another script file called Script_2.ssl, will they interfere with each other? What actually happens?



2. If a procedure is registered to a given gamehook in one script file, and another procedure is registered to the same gamehook in another script file, what happens? I suppose when the hook gets "hooked" then a procedure should be called and executed. but if two different procedures in two different scripts are registered to the same hook...?

In Fo2Tweaks for example register_hook_proc(HOOK_COMBATDAMAGE, procedure_name) is called once in gl_g_knockback.ssl and once in gl_g_damage_mod.ssl. Although the procedure name is different.

I need to understand this so i don't make incompatible code with other people's code, in case of merging.

 

Thanks NovaRain.

3. Can I create a 2 dimensional map array and use only dots (.) to get or set the variables?

For example:

Code:

Table1 = {"Gun1", "Gun2", "Gun3", "Gun4"};

Table1.Gun1 = { "DMG_min": 5, "DMG_max": 10, "Range": 20};

Gun1_range = Table1.Gun1.Range;

Table1.Gun1.Range = Gun1_Range + 5;

4. How do I add a new key to an existing map?

 

Thanks for reply,

My emphasis was more on dot usage: Var1.Var2.Var3

sslc doc says:

You know, I read this line and didn't understand well enough last night, but now as I read it again I think I can understand it a little better. I think I CAN use it that way.

 

I have written a script that reduces AP cost for unarmed special attacks (jab, palmstrike, hipkick, etc). the AP cost hookscript is triggered A LOT! so it runs very often (not my fault, nature of the hookscript). So I want to make sure I write the code as efficiently as possible to prevent excess execution time.

I have the choice between writing it so it only applies to dude_obj, or to all critters. The thing is I don't know if other critters even have the option to use these special attacks. If they are unable to use them then there is no need to write to accommodate them. It would make the code more efficient to eliminate it for them.

The special attacks have 3 requirements, Skill check, stat check, and level check. There are many critters that do pass the skill and stat checks, however I'm not sure if critters have a "level", or perhaps the game is designed not to require a level check for them. Because I don't know this I can't determine if critters other than dude_obj have access to special attacks.

Does anyone know the answer to this?


Here is the code for reference:

Code:

#include "headers/fo2tweaks/fo2tweaks.h"


variable new_apcost = 0;
variable critter_arg;
variable atktype_arg;
variable aimed_arg;

procedure start;
procedure apcost_handler;


procedure start begin
  if game_loaded then begin
    register_hook_proc(HOOK_CALCAPCOST, apcost_handler);
    ndebug("initialized");
  end
end


procedure apcost_handler begin
  critter_arg = get_sfall_arg;
  atktype_arg = get_sfall_arg;
  if atktype_arg < 11 then return; // Not an unarmed special attack, bypassing.

 
  if ((atktype_arg == ATKTYPE_JAB) or (atktype_arg == ATKTYPE_PALMSTRIKE) or (atktype_arg == ATKTYPE_PIERCINGSTRIKE)) then begin
    new_apcost = 4;
  end
  else begin
    if ((atktype_arg == ATKTYPE_HIPKICK) or (atktype_arg == ATKTYPE_HOOKKICK) or (atktype_arg == ATKTYPE_PIERCINGKICK)) then begin
      new_apcost = 5;
    end
    else begin
      return; // Primary kick types. Bypassing.
    end
  end

  aimed_arg = get_sfall_arg;
  if aimed_arg == 1 then new_apcost = (new_apcost + 1);

  if (has_trait(TRAIT_PERK, critter_arg, PERK_bonus_hth_attacks)) then new_apcost = (new_apcost - 1);

  set_sfall_return(new_apcost);
end

Also if you know of anyway I can make the execution chain of this code more efficient please point out to me. Thank you.

 

People don't use unarmed because unarmed is under powered compared to guns. If we improve unarmed then it will be more interesting. This is one of the ways you make things worthwhile and more interesting.

Default game values are not good. Changes like this give the player the option to enjoy the game the way they want. Values can always be changed.

 

You make valid points and I understand where you are coming from. But see that this change is still better than vanilla. There are many ways to play the game and many of those ways are less efficient than the "best ways" to play. However we do still play in less "efficient" ways because of ...fun!

The default AP costs for unarmed special attacks are WAY too high and they make those attack options completely useless and moot. It may not be possible to get everything in the game in a really nice balance, but its still good to inch closer. I think this is a good change.

It also allows to assign ANY number you want to those attacks in the future.