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[Jokuc]

I made the Minas Morgul MBMMStatue1 a buildable object for Mordor for my map and I want it to work as a statue, but instead of buffing allies it should debuff enemies. I grabbed WK's dread visage modules:

 

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Behavior = UnpauseSpecialPowerUpgrade ModuleTag_DreadVisage
	SpecialPowerTemplate		= SpecialAbilityFakeLeadership
	TriggeredBy					= Upgrade_DreadVisage
End
Behavior = SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_DreadVisageUpdate
	SpecialPowerTemplate		= SpecialAbilityFakeLeadership
	UpdateModuleStartsAttack	= Yes
	StartsPaused				= Yes
End
Behavior = AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_DreadVisageAura
	StartsActive	= Yes
	TriggeredBy		= Upgrade_DreadVisage
	RefreshDelay	= 2000
	Range			= WITCHKING_DREADVISAGE_EFFECT_RADIUS
	TargetEnemy		= Yes
	AntiCategory	= LEADERSHIP BUFF
	BonusName		= GenericDebuff
	ObjectFilter	= ANY +INFANTRY +CAVALRY -STRUCTURE -BASE_FOUNDATION  -HERO -HORDE
End
Behavior = RadiateFearUpdate ModuleTag_DreadVisageFear
	InitiallyActive						= No
	TriggeredBy							= Upgrade_DreadVisage
	WhichSpecialPower					= 1
	GenerateFear						= Yes
	EmotionPulseRadius					= WITCHKING_DREADVISAGE_EFFECT_RADIUS
	EmotionPulseInterval				= 2000
End	 

 

 

and modified it like so:

 

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AddModule
	Behavior = AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_DreadVisageAura
		StartsActive	= Yes
		;TriggeredBy		= Upgrade_DreadVisage
		RefreshDelay	= 2000
		Range			= 250 ;WITCHKING_DREADVISAGE_EFFECT_RADIUS
		TargetEnemy		= Yes
		AntiCategory	= LEADERSHIP BUFF
		BonusName		= MordorStatueDebuff ;GenericDebuff
		ObjectFilter	= ANY +INFANTRY +CAVALRY -STRUCTURE -BASE_FOUNDATION  -HERO -HORDE
	End
	Behavior = RadiateFearUpdate ModuleTag_DreadVisageFear
		InitiallyActive						= No
		;TriggeredBy							= Upgrade_DreadVisage
		WhichSpecialPower					= 1
		GenerateFear						= Yes
		EmotionPulseRadius					= 250 ;WITCHKING_DREADVISAGE_EFFECT_RADIUS
		EmotionPulseInterval				= 2000
	End	
End 

(I figured I didn't need the unpause and update modules)

 

...but it doesn't really work. Sometimes when I build the statue, units get debuffed, sometimes the debuff doesn't work. I built like 5 statues and maybe two of them worked, the other ones didn't. Even when I changed the pulse interval to like 500. What am I doing wrong here?

Edited by Jokuc, 16 June 2017 - 04:33 PM.

[aleex]

Behavior = AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_DreadVisageAura
        StartsActive    = Yes
        ;TriggeredBy        = Upgrade_DreadVisage
       ; RefreshDelay    = 2000 ; Try to turn this off and see if it works all the time
        Range            = 250 ;WITCHKING_DREADVISAGE_EFFECT_RADIUS
        TargetEnemy        = Yes
        AntiCategory    = LEADERSHIP BUFF
        BonusName        = MordorStatueDebuff ;GenericDebuff
        ObjectFilter    = ANY +INFANTRY +CAVALRY -STRUCTURE -BASE_FOUNDATION -HERO -HORDE
    End
    Behavior = RadiateFearUpdate ModuleTag_DreadVisageFear

        StartsActive    = Yes  ;if you don't have this it waits for an upgrade to trigger it (which is uncommented below)
        InitiallyActive                        = No
        ;TriggeredBy                            = Upgrade_DreadVisage
        WhichSpecialPower                    = 1
        GenerateFear                        = Yes
        EmotionPulseRadius                    = 250 ;WITCHKING_DREADVISAGE_EFFECT_RADIUS
        EmotionPulseInterval                = 2000
    End    

Edited by aleex, 24 June 2017 - 10:13 AM.

[Jokuc]

; RefreshDelay    = 2000 ; Try to turn this off and see if it works all the time

 

I already tried changing it to 500 and even 0 (same as with pulse interval), but even when removing this entire line, nothing changed. Some statues work, some don't. Really weird.

 

 

    Behavior = RadiateFearUpdate ModuleTag_DreadVisageFear

        StartsActive    = Yes  ;if you don't have this it waits for an upgrade to trigger it (which is uncommented below)
        InitiallyActive                        = No
        ;TriggeredBy                            = Upgrade_DreadVisage
        WhichSpecialPower                    = 1
        GenerateFear                        = Yes
        EmotionPulseRadius                    = 250 ;WITCHKING_DREADVISAGE_EFFECT_RADIUS
        EmotionPulseInterval                = 2000
    End    

 

"ERROR 

Unknown field 'StartsActive' in block Object

Module 'RadiateFearUpdate' line 12864"

 

As I suspected I tried changing the InitiallyActive to Yes, didn't work either.. And actually... Doesn't this module just give units the fear emotion which makes them paralyzed for a few seconds? Doesn't really have anything to do with the attribute modifier I'm after, so the first module should do.. Got any other ideas on how I can achieve the same effect if I can't come up with a way to fix this problem?

 

Edit: Did some searching and found someone else who had the exact same problem as I do: https://forums.revor...affect-enemies/

"it works SOMETIMES now. 1/3 time I build the statue the Debuff works. Weird huh? "

Yeah that is weird.

Edited by Jokuc, 24 June 2017 - 12:43 PM.

[aleex]

Hmm  what about triggering it through an actual upgrade. "Upgrade_[Factionname]" instead of initialactive etc..

I've seen that done somewhere before not sure it will work in that module. 

 

And what about increasing the refresh rate you notice any difference ?

[Jokuc]

Hmm  what about triggering it through an actual upgrade. "Upgrade_[Factionname]" instead of initialactive etc..

I've seen that done somewhere before not sure it will work in that module. 

 

And what about increasing the refresh rate you notice any difference ?

 

Upgrade_MordorFaction did not work. If you're talking about the RefreshDelay = 2000, as I've said, I have tried to change it to both 500 and 0. Neither works.

 

I believe the issue probably have to do with either a filter or the upgrade itself, as the statues seem to work when I place them directly in worldbuilder, but not when I build them...

Edited by Jokuc, 24 June 2017 - 03:32 PM.

[Jokuc]

blah

Ok, I found the problem! ...But I don't know how to fix it.

 

The statues do work and the effect is not triggered randomly as I thought before. It's really odd, but they only work if I build them from the same position the builder stands at, or if the object is already placed down in worldbuilder. For example, if I grab my builder and tell him to build a statue at the other side of the map, the effect will not work. However, if I move him to that location and THEN try to build the statue where he stands, it will work.

 

I'm guessing it has something to do with model conditions... what do you think?

 

Edit: Here's the full code

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Object MBMMStatue1

	SelectPortrait = BPMFortress_GateWatcher

	ReplaceModule ModuleTag_Draw
		Draw = W3DScriptedModelDraw ModuleTag_Draw_Override
			OkToChangeModelColor		= Yes
			UseStandardModelNames		= Yes

			DefaultModelConditionState
				Model					= MBMMStatue1
			End

			;-- building being placed
			ModelConditionState				= BUILD_PLACEMENT_CURSOR
				Shadow						= SHADOW_ALPHA_DECAL
				ShadowTexture				= decal_hero_good
				ShadowSizeX					= GONDOR_STATUE_AOE_RADIUS_DECAL
				ShadowSizeY					= GONDOR_STATUE_AOE_RADIUS_DECAL
				ShadowOverrideLODVisibility = Yes
			End

			ModelConditionState = SNOW ACTIVELY_BEING_CONSTRUCTED PARTIALLY_CONSTRUCTED
				Model					= MBMMStatue1
				Texture					= GUHeroStat.tga GUHeroStat_Snow.tga
			End
			
			ModelConditionState = ACTIVELY_BEING_CONSTRUCTED PARTIALLY_CONSTRUCTED
				Model					= MBMMStatue1
				ParticleSysBone			= NONE BuildingContructDust
			End  
			AnimationState				= ACTIVELY_BEING_CONSTRUCTED
				Animation
					AnimationName		= GPHealstue_A.GPHealstue_A
					AnimationMode		= MANUAL
				End
				BeginScript
					CurDrawablePlaySound("GondorBarracksBeginConstruction")
				EndScript
			End

			ModelConditionState			= DAMAGED
				Model					= GPHealstue_D1
			End  
			AnimationState = DAMAGED
				EnteringStateFX			= FX_StatueDamaged
			End

			ModelConditionState     = REALLYDAMAGED
				Model               = GPHealstue_D2
			End  
			AnimationState = REALLYDAMAGED
				EnteringStateFX	= FX_StatueDamaged
				Animation				=	RubbleAnimation
					AnimationName		=	GPHealstue_D2.GPHealstue_D2
					AnimationMode		=	ONCE
				End
			End

			ModelConditionState  = COLLAPSING
				Model         = GPHealstue_D3
				ParticleSysBone SmokeLarge01 SmokeBuildingLarge
			End
			AnimationState = COLLAPSING
				EnteringStateFX	= FX_BuildingReallyDamaged
				Animation				=	RubbleAnimation
					AnimationName		=	GPHealstue_D3.GPHealstue_D3
					AnimationMode		=	ONCE
				End
			End

			ModelConditionState  = RUBBLE
				Model         = GPHealstue_D3
				ParticleSysBone SmokeLarge01 SmokeBuildingLarge
			End
			AnimationState = RUBBLE
				EnteringStateFX	= FX_BuildingReallyDamaged
				Animation				=	RubbleAnimation
					AnimationName		=	GPHealstue_D3.GPHealstue_D3
					AnimationMode		=	ONCE
				End
			End

			ModelConditionState = POST_RUBBLE
				Model					= None
				ParticleSysBone NONE SmokeBuildingMediumRubble
			End

			ModelConditionState = POST_COLLAPSE
				Model					= None
				ParticleSysBone NONE SmokeBuildingMediumRubble
			End

			
		End

	End
	
	AddModule
		Draw = W3DScriptedModelDraw ModuleTag_Draw_HCBanner
			OkToChangeModelColor  = Yes
			DefaultModelConditionState
				Model = MBMMStatue1
			End
			MultiPlayerOnly = Yes 
		End 
	End
	
	; ***DESIGN parameters ***
	PlacementViewAngle  = -90
	DisplayName			= OBJECT:MordorGateWatcherExpansion
	Description			= IntimidatesNearbyEnemies,GivingThem-50%Armor ;OBJECT:HeroicStatueDescription
	Side				= Mordor
	IsTrainable			= No
	EditorSorting		= STRUCTURE
	ThreatLevel			= 1.0
	BuildCost			= 750 ;GONDOR_STATUE_BUILDCOST
	BuildTime			= GONDOR_STATUE_BUILDTIME
	RefundValue			= GONDOR_STATUE_REFUND_VALUE
	VisionRange			= 160.0	; Shroud clearing distance
	ShroudClearingRange	= 160
	CommandSet			= SellableCommandSet
	RadarPriority		= STRUCTURE
	KindOf				= PRELOAD STRUCTURE SELECTABLE IMMOBILE SCORE MADE_OF_STONE CAN_SEE_THROUGH_STRUCTURE IGNORE_FOR_VICTORY
	CommandPointBonus	= 0


	; *** AUDIO Parameters ***
	VoiceSelect						= MordorGateWatcherExpansionSelect
	VoiceSelectUnderConstruction	= BuildingEvilVoiceSelectUnderConstruction
	SoundOnDamaged					= BuildingLightDamageStone
	SoundOnReallyDamaged			= BuildingHeavyDamageStone
	VoiceFullyCreated				= EVA:GenericBuildingComplete-Builder

	UnitSpecificSounds
		UnderConstruction			= BuildingConstructionLoop	; Built first time
		UnderRepairFromRubble		= BuildingConstructionLoop	; Repaired from completely destroyed (not used???)
	End


	; *** ENGINEERING Parameters ***
	
	AddModule
		Behavior = GettingBuiltBehavior ModuleTag_04
			WorkerName					= GondorWorkerNoSelect
			SpawnTimer	= DEFAULT_STRUCTURE_HEALDELAY
		End
	End

	RemoveModule ModuleTag_05
	
	AddModule ModuleTag_StructBody1
		Body                = StructureBody ModuleTag_StructBody1
			MaxHealth         		= 99999
			MaxHealthDamaged  		= 55555
			MaxHealthReallyDamaged 	= 22222
		End
	End
	
	AddModule
		Behavior                  = StructureCollapseUpdate ModuleTag_Collapse
			MinCollapseDelay        = 000
			MaxCollapseDelay        = 000
			CollapseDamping         = .5
			MaxShudder              = 0.6
			MinBurstDelay           = 250
			MaxBurstDelay           = 800
			BigBurstFrequency       = 4
			FXList                  = INITIAL   FX_StructureMediumCollapse
			FXList                  = ALMOST_FINAL  FX_StructureAlmostCollapse
			DestroyObjectWhenDone	= Yes
			CollapseHeight			= 0
		End
	End

	AddModule
		Behavior = RefundDie ModuleTag_refund
			RefundPercent = 50%
		End
	End

	Geometry			= BOX
	GeometryMajorRadius	= 22
	GeometryMinorRadius	= 16
	GeometryHeight		= 52
	GeometryIsSmall		= No
	Shadow				= SHADOW_VOLUME
	BuildCompletion		= PLACED_BY_PLAYER
	GeometryOffset		= X:0 Y:0 Z:0
	
	GeometryContactPoint = X:-10		Y:10		Z:0			Repair
	GeometryContactPoint = X:10		Y:-10		Z:0			Repair
	GeometryContactPoint = X:5.576		Y:44.987	Z:0
	GeometryContactPoint = X:-38.348	Y:-42.113	Z:0
	GeometryContactPoint = X:-28.448	Y:-0.003	Z:75.14		Swoop


	AddModule ModuleTag_Debuff01
		Behavior = AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_GateDebuff ;ModuleTag_DreadVisageAura
			StartsActive	= Yes														;If no, requires upgrade to turn on.
			;TriggeredBy		= Upgrade_MordorFaction ;Upgrade_DreadVisage
			RefreshDelay	= 2000
			Range			= 250 ;WITCHKING_DREADVISAGE_EFFECT_RADIUS
			TargetEnemy		= Yes
			;AntiCategory	= LEADERSHIP BUFF
			BonusName		= MordorStatueDebuff ;GenericDebuff
			ObjectFilter	= GENERIC_BUFF_RECIPIENT_OBJECT_FILTER ;ANY +INFANTRY +CAVALRY -STRUCTURE -BASE_FOUNDATION  -HERO -HORDE
		End
	End
End 

Edited by Jokuc, 30 June 2017 - 11:22 PM.