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[Isaac]

The object's offset vector could be used for this, or even the 2D subtileOffset.

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setSubtileOffset(x,y)

This moves an object along a 2D x & y grid in a cell, but it's not a function of the projectile component. You would have to obtain the projectile object ID.

*This is easier if using a script instead of a spawner object.

Example: place in script_entity, and connect a timer; timer.facing is the direction of projectile.

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function shoot(self) 
	
	local fireball = self.go:spawn("fireball_small")
	fireball.projectile:setIgnoreEntity(party)
	fireball:setWorldPositionY(1.5)
	fireball:setSubtileOffset(.8,-.5)

end

I need a particle that travels close to the wall when fired from a spawner.

How exactly is this to be used? If it's a visual effect, then a custom animation (via Blender) would give more control.

[kelly1111]

Thanks Isaac. I have made a wall object with a long indent in it. I want the projectile / lightsource to travel along that path creating an alternative moving light source effect. But I am now wondering if this will work on a wall object because of the projectile collider component....

I got it working the way I want it

[Isaac]

I got it working the way I want it

Components can be removed if they are a problem.

The object's position can be determined (or just influenced) with scripting.


But for what you might be doing, a custom animated wall asset could be the best.

Check out the Dark Seal and the in the ORRR3 mod.

[Lorial]

How can you create a nightsight potion that casts the light spell while consuming the item (in hand and inventory)?

My version is crap as it requires the necessary skill of the spell and teaches the spell which is added to the trait window. Other versions with "primaryAction" let me use it indefinitely (unless I used charges) or only turned into an empty flask when used from within the inventory. Usually I used "setCondition" for these purposes, but can a light spell be a condition?!

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defineObject{
	name = "flask_light",
	baseObject = "base_item",
	components = {
		{
			class = "Model",
			model = "assets/models/items/flask.fbx",
		},
		{
			class = "Item",
			uiName = "Nightsight Potion",
			gfxIndex = 144,
			weight = 0.3,
			traits = { "potion" },
			ConvertToItemOnImpact = "dispel_blast",
		},
		{
			class = "UsableItem",
			sound = "consume_potion",
--			emptyItem = "flask",
			onUseItem = function(self, champion)
				if champion:isAlive() then
				champion:castSpell(25)
				end
			end,
		},

	},
}

[ratman]

You could define a new spell that has no requirements and is hidden.

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defineSpell{
	name = "light_potion_spell",
	uiName = "Light",
	gesture = 12321,
	manaCost = 0,
	onCast = "light",
	skill = "concentration",
	--requirements = { "concentration", 2 },
	icon = 58,
	spellIcon = 18,
	description = "Conjures a dancing ball of light that illuminates your path.",
	hidden = true,
}

[Isaac]

The custom spell (with impossible gesture) would certainly do it, but the nature of the effect is well suited to a being a character condition. As a condition, it can be easily applied to any champion, and effectively handles itself after that; it can also be detected (per champion). Since this is a potion, several PCs might be using them at the same time, whether deliberately or accidental. So the effect should take duplicates into account.

A condition automatically applies an effect icon to the champion's portrait for its duration, and has built in functions to place start, middle, and ending code for both the principle effect, and any cosmetic polishing to it.

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--Place this in one of the starting scripts; eg. spells.lua or other
defineCondition{
   name = "nightvision",
   uiName = "Nightvision",
   description = "Temporarily enhances the ability to see in the dark.",
   icon = 7,										--[icon & iconAtlas can reference a custom image for the portrait-overlay]--
   iconAtlas = "assets/textures/gui/conditions.tga",	--
   beneficial = true,
   harmful = false,
   tickInterval = .05,
   onStart = function(self, champion)
	    if not party.nightsight then party:createComponent("Light", "nightsight") 
  	      party.nightsight:setOffset(vec(0,1.3,-1)) ---------------[Position of light source]--
	   	  party.nightsight:setType("spot")
	   	  party.nightsight:setSpotAngle(117)
	   	  party.nightsight:setSpotSharpness(0)
	   	  party.nightsight:setRange(9)
	   	 end
	   	self:setDuration(60) -----------------------------------[Default duration of nighvision effect]--
   		playSound("spell_out_of_energy")     
   end,
   onStop = function(self, champion)
   		--OPTIONAL message
   			hudPrint(champion:getName():capitalize().."\'s nightvision has expired")
   		--

   		local count = 0
   			for x = 1, 4 do
   				if party.party:getChampion(x):hasCondition("nightvision") then
   					count = count + 1 
   				end
   			end	
   	   		if count < 2 then party:removeComponent("nightsight") end
   	  playSound("spell_expires")
   end,
   onTick = function(self, champion) 
   		local count = 0
   			for x = 1, 4 do
   				if party.party:getChampion(x):hasCondition("nightvision") then
   					count = count + 1 
   				end
   			end	
   	   		if count < 2 then 
		   		if Config.getRenderingQuality()>1 then
			   		if party.nightsight then 
			   			party.nightsight:setColor(vec(5,20,7)) --------------------------------[green tint]--
			   			local jitter = math.abs(math.sin(self:getDuration()*.5)*2)  ----[variable attenuation of the light]--
			   			party.nightsight:setBrightness(jitter)
			   		end
			   	end
			end   			
   end,
}

defineObject{
	name = "potion_nightvision",
	baseObject = "base_item",
	components = {
		{
			class = "Model",
			model = "assets/models/items/flask.fbx",
		},
		{
			class = "Item",
			uiName = "Nightvision Potion",
			gfxIndex = 146,
			weight = 0.3,
			stackable = true,
			traits = { "potion" },
		},
		{
			class = "UsableItem",
			sound = "consume_potion",
			onUseItem = function(self, champion)
				champion:setCondition('nightvision')
			end,
		},
	},
}

[Lorial]

Thanks a bunch for that, guys.

Just had the same idea with no requirements today, the gesture is a nice addition indeed.
I have used numerous custom conditions for 1, 2 or all 4 chars, but I never managed to connect a consumable item with casting a spell. Creating complex conditions that replicate a spell is way out of my league. Time to play around with these a bit and see what sticks.

[Eleven Warrior]

The custom spell (with impossible gesture) would certainly do it, but the nature of the effect is well suited to a being a character condition. As a condition, it can be easily applied to any champion, and effectively handles itself after that; it can also be detected (per champion). Since this is a potion, several PCs might be using them at the same time, whether deliberately or accidental. So the effect should take duplicates into account.

A condition automatically applies an effect icon to the champion's portrait for its duration, and has built in functions to place start, middle, and ending code for both the principle effect, and any cosmetic polishing to it.

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--Place this in one of the starting scripts; eg. spells.lua or other
defineCondition{
   name = "nightvision",
   uiName = "Nightvision",
   description = "Temporarily enhances the ability to see in the dark.",
   icon = 7,										--[icon & iconAtlas can reference a custom image for the portrait-overlay]--
   iconAtlas = "assets/textures/gui/conditions.tga",	--
   beneficial = true,
   harmful = false,
   tickInterval = .05,
   onStart = function(self, champion)
	    if not party.nightsight then party:createComponent("Light", "nightsight") 
  	      party.nightsight:setOffset(vec(0,1.3,-1)) ---------------[Position of light source]--
	   	  party.nightsight:setType("spot")
	   	  party.nightsight:setSpotAngle(117)
	   	  party.nightsight:setSpotSharpness(0)
	   	  party.nightsight:setRange(9)
	   	 end
	   	self:setDuration(60) -----------------------------------[Default duration of nighvision effect]--
   		playSound("spell_out_of_energy")     
   end,
   onStop = function(self, champion)
   		--OPTIONAL message
   			hudPrint(champion:getName():capitalize().."\'s nightvision has expired")
   		--

   		local count = 0
   			for x = 1, 4 do
   				if party.party:getChampion(x):hasCondition("nightvision") then
   					count = count + 1 
   				end
   			end	
   	   		if count < 2 then party:removeComponent("nightsight") end
   	  playSound("spell_expires")
   end,
   onTick = function(self, champion) 
   		local count = 0
   			for x = 1, 4 do
   				if party.party:getChampion(x):hasCondition("nightvision") then
   					count = count + 1 
   				end
   			end	
   	   		if count < 2 then 
		   		if Config.getRenderingQuality()>1 then
			   		if party.nightsight then 
			   			party.nightsight:setColor(vec(5,20,7)) --------------------------------[green tint]--
			   			local jitter = math.abs(math.sin(self:getDuration()*.5)*2)  ----[variable attenuation of the light]--
			   			party.nightsight:setBrightness(jitter)
			   		end
			   	end
			end   			
   end,
}

defineObject{
	name = "potion_nightvision",
	baseObject = "base_item",
	components = {
		{
			class = "Model",
			model = "assets/models/items/flask.fbx",
		},
		{
			class = "Item",
			uiName = "Nightvision Potion",
			gfxIndex = 146,
			weight = 0.3,
			stackable = true,
			traits = { "potion" },
		},
		{
			class = "UsableItem",
			sound = "consume_potion",
			onUseItem = function(self, champion)
				champion:setCondition('nightvision')
			end,
		},
	},
}

Could you do the same for a fireball potion to Issac? Player drinks potion and launches a fireball.

[Zo Kath Ra]

Could you do the same for a fireball potion to Issac? Player drinks potion and launches a fireball.

Potion of Fire Breathing?

[Eleven Warrior]

yeah