Creating new powers

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Creating new powers

necron099
Monday, August 14, 2017 - 20:36

Hi,

 

I'm trying to create new powers, and want to create one that doesn't do damage (like a slow or stun only) is it possible to do this? I copied the shock spell, made a new id, and commented out some lines. The spell fires, but doesn't slow the enemies. Any help would be appreciated.

 

Thanks

dorkster
joined 12 years 4 months ago
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 16:45
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You can use:

modifier_damage=absolute,0,0

ignore_zero_damage=true

This will set the power damage to zero, but still allow the hazard to hit an enemy. We use this for the fire/ice weakness spells in empyrean_campaign (ids 203/204 in powers/categories/enemy.txt).  To slow enemies, you'll need to add a post_effect like this:

post_effect=slow,50,2s

 

necron099
joined 7 years 3 months ago
Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 10:15

Thanks dorkster, works like a charm.

 

Does it matter if I comment out trait_elemental, or leave it as (air, earth, ice, etc) ? I guess what I'm trying to say is trait_elemental required?

dorkster
joined 12 years 4 months ago
Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 10:56
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You can safely leave trait_elemental out, as it only affects powers that do damage.

necron099
joined 7 years 3 months ago
Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 16:05

ok, thanks dorkster