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James009D
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[REQ/HELP] Starting with a Companion...

How do you enable a sovereign to start the game with a companion?

October 24, 2012 4:30:14 PM from Elemental ForumsElemental Forums

I have a sovereign I created who I decided to make a weaker character, however, I'm planning on him starting off with an additional companion to off-set his weakness. I know how to add an additional dog or bandit or guard to him but I'd like him to start with a full champion or companion or hero character who can level up, get equipment, and hold their own. The question is: how does one do this?

 

I've messed with the code a bit for the character file and have tried "<NPCPartyMember>" but that failed to generate results, I believe it only effects champions. I'll mess with it a bit more and see what I can find.

 

If anyone has any idea how to add a hero to a sovereign at start, please let me know. I'd love to see adventuring parties and what not.

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James009D
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Reply #1 October 24, 2012 4:51:42 PM
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By far the easiest way would be to have a spell you cast. You can set the cooldown to -1 to make it one cast per game, and remember to restrict it to your sovereign only. This is the XML you use to summon a champion instead of a unit.

    <GameModifier>
                <ModType>Unit</ModType>
                <Attribute>UnitJoinArmy</Attribute>
                <StrVal>Champion_InternalName_Goes_Here</StrVal>
                <UnitClass>Champion</UnitClass>
    </GameModifier>

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Reply #2 October 24, 2012 4:58:53 PM
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Might I suggest you summon a henchman instead of a champion. I think now they can die but otherwise level up and use items. Its worth considering anyways.

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Reply #3 October 24, 2012 5:06:28 PM
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I have a sovereign I created who I decided to make a weaker character, however, I'm planning on him starting off with an additional companion to off-set his weakness. I know how to add an additional dog or bandit or guard to him but I'd like him to start with a full champion or companion or hero character who can level up, get equipment, and hold their own.

Aside from the question, this is a really cool idea

Sincerely
~ Kongdej

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Reply #4 October 24, 2012 5:46:57 PM
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Two excellent suggestions, I shall try those. Thanks!

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Reply #5 October 25, 2012 2:23:14 AM
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Hmmm, I have come to the realization that I have no idea how to actually make a spell. I'm going to assume that I need to make a custom trait or ability that links that spell? Then give my character that trait or ability.

 

Here's what I have now:

 

Code: xml
  1. <Spells>
  2. <DataChecksum NoParse="1">
  3. <Ignore>DisplayName</Ignore>
  4. <Translate>DisplayName</Translate>
  5. </DataChecksum>
  6. <SpellDef InternalName="Recruit1">
  7. <DisplayName>Recruit</DisplayName>
  8. <Description>Recruits companions.</Description>
  9. <FormattedDescription>Heals target unit by %d.</FormattedDescription>
  10. <Image>S_Inspiration_Painting.png</Image>
  11. <IconFG>S_DispelEnchantment_Icon.png</IconFG>
  12. <IconBG>S_Inspiration_Icon_BG.png</IconBG>
  13. <IconColor>174,255,59</IconColor>
  14. <AutoUnlock>0</AutoUnlock>
  15. <SpellResourceCost>
  16. <Resource>Mana</Resource>
  17. <Amount>10</Amount>
  18. </SpellResourceCost>
  19. <GameModifier>
  20. <ModType>Unit</ModType>
  21. <Attribute>UnitJoinArmy</Attribute>
  22. <StrVal>Cleric_563170463-868</StrVal>
  23. <UnitClass>Champion</UnitClass>
  24. </GameModifier>
  25. <AIData AIPersonality="AI_General">
  26. <AIPriority>15</AIPriority>
  27. <ValueCalcWrapper>
  28. <ValueType>IsTargetWorthy</ValueType>
  29. <Calculate InternalName="Calc" ValueOwner="TargetUnit">
  30. <Expression><![CDATA[[Unit_GetHPCurrent]]]></Expression>
  31. </Calculate>
  32. <Calculate InternalName="Value">
  33. <Expression><![CDATA[[Calc] < 30]]></Expression>
  34. </Calculate>
  35. </ValueCalcWrapper>
  36. </AIData>
  37. <HitSoundFX>Spell_Heal_01</HitSoundFX>
  38. <HitSoundFX>Spell_Heal_02</HitSoundFX>
  39. </SpellDef>
  40. </spells>

I think I need some proper code to reference, this is based off a healing spell because I couldn't find anything similar.

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Reply #6 October 25, 2012 2:36:23 AM
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the summon familiar spell would  serve as a better starting point. or a summon elementals spell, but i would look closely at the familiar.

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Reply #7 October 25, 2012 2:37:34 AM
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Yeah, you can set up a trait to unlock the spell. See bandit lord for example.

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Reply #8 October 25, 2012 3:42:46 AM
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Actually, I believe I have already tried using the bandit lord ability as a base for this and had no success. It's either a problem with my code or it does require a castable spell.

I'll look into the summon elementals spell.

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