Overview¶

Added a new system to apply and track Buffs and Debuffs. A new INI file can be added (BuffTemplate.ini) to define templates that can be used in various modules.

Buff Application¶

via module: See BuffUpdate
via weapon: TODO

BuffTemplate.ini¶

BuffTemplate definition¶

Each BuffTemplate has

a name
a number of modifiers (gameplay effects)
a number of effects (visual effects)
generic parameters

Generic Parameters¶

MaxStacksSize = 1 ; Maximum number of stacks that can be applied
HasPriorityOver = ; The BuffTemplate will override active buffs listed here if they are applied on the same object.

Modifiers¶

ValueModifer¶

Scalars to various unit stats. These can be applied multiple times if stack size > 1

MovementSpeedScalar = 1.0 ; increase/decrease a units movement speed
ArmorDamageScalar = 1.0 ; increase/decrease how much damage unit takes
SightRangeScalar = 1.0 ; increase/decrease a units' sight range

FlagModifier¶

Flag modifiers are binary modifiers, i.e. multiple stacks from the same buff will not increase the effect.

WeaponBonus = ; applies the weaponBonus for the unit
WeaponBonusAgainst = ; applies the weaponBonus when attacking the target (like Avenger targetDesignator)
WeaponSetFlag = ; applies the weaponset type for the unit (this only works if the unit has a corresponding weaponset defined)
ArmorSetFlag = ; same as above
StatusToSet = ; set the status for the unit.

Effects¶

ColorTintEffect¶

TintStatusType = ; Apply the color tint effect

ParticleSystemEffect¶

ParticleSystem = ; attaches the particlesystem to the object

Examples¶

BuffTemplate SupW_BuffForceShieldOne
  ValueModifier
    ArmorDamageScalar  = 0.7
  End

  ColorTintEffect
    TintStatusType = FORCE_FIELD
  End
End

BuffTemplate SupW_BuffCryoBombSlow
  ValueModifier
    MovementSpeedScalar  = 0.4
  End

  FlagModifier
    WeaponBonus = CRYO_THREE
  End

  ColorTintEffect
    TintStatusType = FROZEN
  End

  ParticleSystemEffect
    ParticleSystem = CryoBuffEffectIceParticles
  End

End