Grimrock

Posted: **Thu Nov 01, 2012 7:06 am**

Hello everyone

First I would like to apologize for my english, but I have an excuse : I'm french

I started modding a few days ago, an I would like to use this thread to show and discuss new asset i have created, script code, texture and 3d models...

First, I'm proud to introduce The magic Scroll of...
Remember the good old magic scrolls in D&D ? You read it and the scroll activate a spell... and then all you have is a useless magic scroll...
When i saw that it is possible to make new assets, this is the first thing i think about...
I juste create an item with using the model of a scroll and working like a magic wand with only one charge.

here is the code:

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defineObject{
		name = "magicscroll_fireball",
		class = "Item",
		uiName = "Magic scroll of Fireball",
		model = "assets/models/items/scroll.fbx",
		description = "Reading this scroll will release a powerful fireball.",
		skill = "fire_magic",
		gfxIndex = 113,
		accuracy = 0,
		coolDownTime = 5,
		attackMethod = "castWandSpell",
		spell = "fireball",
		wandPower = 25,
		charges = 1,
		emptyItem = "magicscroll_empty",
		weight = 0.3,
}

cloneObject{
		name = "magicscroll_empty",
		baseObject = "scroll",
		uiName = "Empty Magic Scroll",
		description = "This empty magic scroll is now useless"
}

Obviously you can change the spell by whatever spell you want... fireball is just an example...

Let me know what you think about it, this is my first try in coding, so maybe the code is nat perfect, but it's working ^^
Thank you.

Posted: **Thu Nov 01, 2012 8:05 am**

I want to thank you everyboby, because I'm learning a lot with all your posts..

The recipe you can make in the mortar work basically like this : item1+item2=item3...

So you can make a recipe to make whatever item you want : so you can make a basic crafiting system. I tought it would be cool to be able to craft your own bombs. Here is the code to
craft a poison bomb :

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defineRecipe{
	item = "poison_bomb",
	ingredients = {
		1, "water_flask",
		2, "herder_cap",
		1, "grim_cap",
	}
}

just add it to the "recipe" script in you mod_assets.

It use a water flask, but if you want you can use a normal flask : and yes, the flask is used in the process and you can't regain it like when you drink a potion, but after all, when you make bombs, you need to break things ^^ ...
It's just an example, you can use the items you want to make the item you want ^^

The only problem is that this crafting method use the mortar... For crafting a poison bomb, with chemical agents, i could be logical... but is much less logical if you want to craft a sword or an armor for instance...

I plan to make recipe to make some items like the mortar but to craft other things. For instance an anvil where you can craft weapons and armor using metal junk, or a scriptory (not sure if it is the correct word, i mean : "a table where you write") where you can craft magic scrolls using ink and stone magic runes...
It will be easy to make a new item cloning the mortar but with a different icon and 3d model (let say an anvil)... well maybe not so easy but i can see how to do it... But like this it will be still possible to craft potions on the anvil and weapons in the mortar...
So i have to figure how to make the crafting items like the mortar or the anvil only able to craft certain items but not the others... Maybe with a script who check all the items in a list and look if they are allowed to be created in that specific crafting item. But I dont know how to do (how to script) it, or even if it is possible... Still a lot to learn !
Thank you for all advices you can give ^^

EDIT : I made a few try
The mortar item is listed a a container with a capacity of 7 and a containerType named "mortar"... But as this "mortar" point nowhere else i suppose it is hardcoded...
It is possible to alter the capacity, but that's all, and it don't change the number of slots on the image...
I can change the icone and model to have an anvil in place of the mortar, but it will still be a mortar...

Posted: **Thu Nov 01, 2012 9:21 am**

I needed a three lock combination on a wall, so i made a
high lock and low lock

here is the code

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cloneObject{
	name = "lock_low",
	baseObject = "lock",
	height = 0.75,
}

cloneObject{
	name = "lock_high",
	baseObject = "lock",
	height = 2,
}

Add it in the object script in your mod_assets.

I know i'm not dicovering the wheel here, but is a lern new things I thing it's important to show to beginners like me how the basics work..

Posted: **Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:06 am**

Nice idea with the D&D like scrolls. I can definitely see the benefit of dropping a few of those in a dungeon so that the player gets to play with a few spells they may not have learned.

Posted: **Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:48 am**

I made the high and low locks some time ago, but I don't remember which thread I posted them on lol.

Also, Welcome to the community!

Posted: **Thu Nov 01, 2012 3:14 pm**

Great add! For who want to add directly into the object.lua other spells, copy/paste this code:

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defineObject{
name = "magicscroll_frostbolt",
class = "Item",
uiName = "Magic scroll of Frostbolt",
model = "assets/models/items/scroll.fbx",
description = "Reading this scroll will release a powerful frostbolt.",
skill = "ice_magic",
gfxIndex = 113,
accuracy = 0,
coolDownTime = 5,
attackMethod = "castWandSpell",
spell = "frostbolt",
wandPower = 25,
charges = 1,
emptyItem = "magicscroll_empty",
weight = 0.3,
}

defineObject{
name = "magicscroll_lightning_bolt",
class = "Item",
uiName = "Magic scroll of Lightning bolt",
model = "assets/models/items/scroll.fbx",
description = "Reading this scroll will release a powerful lightning bolt.",
skill = "air_magic",
gfxIndex = 113,
accuracy = 0,
coolDownTime = 5,
attackMethod = "castWandSpell",
spell = "lightning_bolt",
wandPower = 25,
charges = 1,
emptyItem = "magicscroll_empty",
weight = 0.3,
}

defineObject{
name = "magicscroll_poison_bolt",
class = "Item",
uiName = "Magic scroll of Poison Bolt",
model = "assets/models/items/scroll.fbx",
description = "Reading this scroll will release a powerful poison bolt.",
skill = "earth_magic",
gfxIndex = 113,
accuracy = 0,
coolDownTime = 5,
attackMethod = "castWandSpell",
spell = "poison_bolt",
wandPower = 25,
charges = 1,
emptyItem = "magicscroll_empty",
weight = 0.3,
}

defineObject{
name = "magicscroll_ice_shards",
class = "Item",
uiName = "Magic scroll of Ice Shards",
model = "assets/models/items/scroll.fbx",
description = "Reading this scroll will release a powerful ice shards.",
skill = "ice_magic",
gfxIndex = 113,
accuracy = 0,
coolDownTime = 5,
attackMethod = "castWandSpell",
spell = "ice_shards",
wandPower = 25,
charges = 1,
emptyItem = "magicscroll_empty",
weight = 0.3,
}

defineObject{
name = "magicscroll_shock",
class = "Item",
uiName = "Magic scroll of Shock Bolt",
model = "assets/models/items/scroll.fbx",
description = "Reading this scroll will release a powerful shock bolt.",
skill = "air_magic",
gfxIndex = 113,
accuracy = 0,
coolDownTime = 5,
attackMethod = "castWandSpell",
spell = "shock",
wandPower = 25,
charges = 1,
emptyItem = "magicscroll_empty",
weight = 0.3,
}

defineObject{
name = "magicscroll_invisibility",
class = "Item",
uiName = "Magic scroll of Invisibility",
model = "assets/models/items/scroll.fbx",
description = "Reading this scroll will make the party invisible.",
skill = "air_magic",
gfxIndex = 113,
accuracy = 0,
coolDownTime = 5,
attackMethod = "castWandSpell",
spell = "invisibility",
wandPower = 25,
charges = 1,
emptyItem = "magicscroll_empty",
weight = 0.3,
}

defineObject{
name = "magicscroll_enchant_fire_arrow",
class = "Item",
uiName = "Magic scroll of Enchant Fire Arrow",
model = "assets/models/items/scroll.fbx",
description = "Reading this scroll will make an arrow enchanted with fire.",
skill = "fire_magic",
gfxIndex = 113,
accuracy = 0,
coolDownTime = 5,
attackMethod = "castWandSpell",
spell = "enchant_fire_arrow",
wandPower = 25,
charges = 1,
emptyItem = "magicscroll_empty",
weight = 0.3,
}

defineObject{
name = "magicscroll_fire_shield",
class = "Item",
uiName = "Magic scroll of Fire Shield",
model = "assets/models/items/scroll.fbx",
description = "Reading this scroll will release fire shield for the party.",
skill = "fire_magic",
gfxIndex = 113,
accuracy = 0,
coolDownTime = 5,
attackMethod = "castWandSpell",
spell = "fire_shield",
wandPower = 25,
charges = 1,
emptyItem = "magicscroll_empty",
weight = 0.3,
}

defineObject{
name = "magicscroll_frost_shield",
class = "Item",
uiName = "Magic scroll of Frost Shield",
model = "assets/models/items/scroll.fbx",
description = "Reading this scroll will release frost shield for the party.",
skill = "ice_magic",
gfxIndex = 113,
accuracy = 0,
coolDownTime = 5,
attackMethod = "castWandSpell",
spell = "frost_shield",
wandPower = 25,
charges = 1,
emptyItem = "magicscroll_empty",
weight = 0.3,
}

defineObject{
name = "magicscroll_poison_shield",
class = "Item",
uiName = "Magic scroll of Poison Shield",
model = "assets/models/items/scroll.fbx",
description = "Reading this scroll will release poison shield for the party.",
skill = "earth_magic",
gfxIndex = 113,
accuracy = 0,
coolDownTime = 5,
attackMethod = "castWandSpell",
spell = "poison_shield",
wandPower = 25,
charges = 1,
emptyItem = "magicscroll_empty",
weight = 0.3,
}

defineObject{
name = "magicscroll_shock_shield",
class = "Item",
uiName = "Magic scroll of Shock Shield",
model = "assets/models/items/scroll.fbx",
description = "Reading this scroll will release shock shield for the party.",
skill = "air_magic",
gfxIndex = 113,
accuracy = 0,
coolDownTime = 5,
attackMethod = "castWandSpell",
spell = "shock_shield",
wandPower = 25,
charges = 1,
emptyItem = "magicscroll_empty",
weight = 0.3,
}

defineObject{
name = "magicscroll_fireburst",
class = "Item",
uiName = "Magic scroll of Fireburst",
model = "assets/models/items/scroll.fbx",
description = "Reading this scroll will release a powerful fireburst.",
skill = "fire_magic",
gfxIndex = 113,
accuracy = 0,
coolDownTime = 5,
attackMethod = "castWandSpell",
spell = "fireburst",
wandPower = 25,
charges = 1,
emptyItem = "magicscroll_empty",
weight = 0.3,
}

defineObject{
name = "magicscroll_poison_cloud",
class = "Item",
uiName = "Magic scroll of Poison Cloud",
model = "assets/models/items/scroll.fbx",
description = "Reading this scroll will release a powerful poison cloud.",
skill = "earth_magic",
gfxIndex = 113,
accuracy = 0,
coolDownTime = 5,
attackMethod = "castWandSpell",
spell = "poison_cloud",
wandPower = 25,
charges = 1,
emptyItem = "magicscroll_empty",
weight = 0.3,
}

Posted: **Thu Nov 01, 2012 5:49 pm**

Thank you for the comments and Ciccipicci great wotk you have done ! thank you very much !

I'm try to make "monk" things now... I always liked to paly monks in fantasy games !

So first i made an object who use castRuneSpell and requires the unarmed_combat skill to be used.. so the "monk" is a fighter using the unarmed combat skill to throw spells.

the code for the objet (i use a golden dragon as model : kung fu style !)

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cloneObject{
		name = "monk_dragon",
		baseObject = "golden_dragon",
		description = "This dragon figure from the Xuyi schools help monks to focus their powers",
		uiName = "Monk magic dragon",
		skill = "unarmed_combat",
		requiredLevel = 1,
		attackMethod = "castRuneSpell",
		treasure = false,
	}

And i made a couple of spell to use with it, inspired by other scripts I have seen here

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defineSpell{
   name = "monk_haste",
   uiName = "Speed of the Serpent",
   skill = "unarmed_combat",
   level = 5,
   runes = "ACE",
   manaCost = 20,
   onCast = function(champion) 
        champion:setCondition("haste", 50)
	hudPrint(champion:getName() .. " uses Speed of the Serpent")
	party:playScreenEffect("frostburst")
	playSound("heal_party")
	end
	}

This one is working with no problem, it gives haste to the monk.

but this one, supposed to be a self heal, insipred by healing spell i have seen on the forum, is not working properly :

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defineSpell{
   name = "monk_heal",
   uiName = "Health of the Bear",
   skill = "unarmed_combat",
   level = 5,
   runes = "ABC",
   manaCost = 20,
   onCast = function(champion, skill)
	local heal_amount = 2 *skill 
        champion:modifyStat("health", heal_amount)
	hudPrint(champion:getName() .. " uses Health of the Bear  and gained" .. heal_amount .. "hp")
	party:playScreenEffect("frostburst")
	playSound("heal_party")
	end
	}

The local heal_amout is equal to 2*skill (and the skill is unarmed_combat)
It work in-game, but dont heal the proper amount : for an unarmed combat skill of 5 (the min to throw the spell) it is supposed to heal by 2*5 = 10 hp... but it heals the monk by 30 hp, with a skill of 5 in unarmed combat. Same with a skill of 20 : it heal 30hp when it supposed to heal 2*20= 40hp...
Why it's not working please help ?
Meanwhile i'll continue to work on other "monk things" ^^

Posted: **Thu Nov 01, 2012 6:45 pm**

ok I think I see what's happening with the healing spell.

onCast provides 5 variables champion x y direction and skill... you are using the second, which is x co-ordinate as your skill... so healing amount will vary depending on which space you are stood in!

try this:

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    defineSpell{
       name = "monk_heal",
       uiName = "Health of the Bear",
       skill = "unarmed_combat",
       level = 5,
       runes = "ABC",
       manaCost = 20,
       onCast = function(champion, x, y, direction, skill)
       local heal_amount = 2*skill
            champion:modifyStat("health", heal_amount)
       hudPrint(champion:getName() .. " uses Health of the Bear and gained " .. heal_amount .. "hp")
       party:playScreenEffect("frostburst")
       playSound("heal_party")
       end
       }

Posted: **Thu Nov 01, 2012 8:44 pm**

Grimwold wrote:ok I think I see what's happening with the healing spell.

onCast provides 5 variables champion x y direction and skill... you are using the second, which is x co-ordinate as your skill... so healing amount will vary depending on which space you are stood in!

try this:
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    defineSpell{
       name = "monk_heal",
       uiName = "Health of the Bear",
       skill = "unarmed_combat",
       level = 5,
       runes = "ABC",
       manaCost = 20,
       onCast = function(champion, x, y, direction, skill)
       local heal_amount = 2*skill
            champion:modifyStat("health", heal_amount)
       hudPrint(champion:getName() .. " uses Health of the Bear and gained " .. heal_amount .. "hp")
       party:playScreenEffect("frostburst")
       playSound("heal_party")
       end
       }

I see nothing wrong with location based healing, just set a description mentioning leylines and it'll be fine.

Posted: **Thu Nov 01, 2012 10:22 pm**

Ok thank you very much grimwold !! That helps me a lot !
As I said I'm a total newbie in scripting, i didn't know that I have to declare all the variables enven if I dont use it.
So I go back to work with this new elements.

Grimrock

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