Having Munition slowly drain away.

[Zupadupadude]

So, what I'm trying to accomplish is that when any unit reloads, tank, AT-gun, infantry, etc. 1 Munition point will be taken away. Can you do this and how?

[I_am_a_Spoon]

Not per reload, but per shot/burst yes.

Go to the weapon RGDs, you'll see a "fire" section within each. Inside you'll be able to set up on_fire actions (in your case, a munition modifier).

[noway12]

This is interesting.

Is it possible to have each unit have its own ammunition supply?

So for example, each tank might start with 10 rounds. Then there would be either a certain amount of time for it to automatically reload, or perhaps it could "pick up" more ammo from dropped crates.

Or maybe place a limit of how many grenades a rifleman squad can use. So each squad has 3 grenades you can use when ever, after that there would be a 5 minute wait.

[Zupadupadude]

I have no idea how, and that's a good thing because when I implent stuff like that everyone will accuse me of stealing their ideas. It is possible though, Ask I_am_a_Spoon, he made a system like that.

[I_am_a_Spoon]

It's possible, but there are a few major problems. It's still a WiP.

Your way is definitely easier.

[eliw00d]

@noway12
It is definitely possible. We have had a working per-entity ammunition system in Fortress Europe for quite some time. However, it requires a lot of knowledge of SCAR to implement. I can give some tips or even write a tutorial if needed.

[noway12]

Dude, that would be awesome!

When you refer to SCAR, do you mean editing Lua? Is that a lot harder then editing by just using the mod studio and opening up .rgd files?

If it is, and it is particularly hard, then it may not be worth your time writing a tutorial. It is a big ask and I would want to be sure that I can get things done before I let you use your own time to write a tutorial.

If by SCAR you just mean editing rgd files, then that would be great! Perhaps some basic tips as to where I could start, rather than a tutorial. It would help me learn and save you time.

I really apreciate that you offered to write a tutorial! Especially as I have never helped you in anyway (I would if I was ever in a position too).

Thanks

[eliw00d]

@noway12
Well, SCAR is also known as SCripting At Relic, which is a derived form of Lua that Relic uses as their scripting language. Although Lua is also used for game data files, this is entirely different. You would need to know how to program or write code in Lua. It is difficult if you have no programming experience, but it is an easy language to learn in my opinion.

http://www.lua.org/

http://lua-users.org/wiki/TutorialDirectory

[noway12]

Well, I intend to start learning it. When I get a better understanding of it, i'll post here and ask you for some tips in implementing unit specific ammo.

Do you have any suggestions for learning? Any of those tutorials not too important, while others very important in regards to COH?

I have only ever coded in python before... several years ago.

Thanks dude.

Love the look of your mod!

[eliw00d]

If you do not have a lot of programming experience, I would recommend going through both the official Lua documentation and as many of the tutorials as needed to get an understanding. I use pseudo-Classes in my code which I have written a tutorial for, but if you are not familiar with C++ or similar Classes it might be difficult to follow: [SCAR Tutorial] Classes, Rules, cURL, IO and more!

[Zupadupadude]

So what modifier or action should I put into on_fire actions? Because putting -25 for example in the modify_resources action doesn't seem to work.

[eliw00d]

Keep in mind that the on_fire_actions only affect the entity that is firing. So, you will not be able to issue player commands or abilities.

[Zupadupadude]

Well, what I meant is that it actually adds 25 munitions instead of taking 25 munitions away. :V

[eliw00d]

Edit: Nevermind, I misread your post.

[noway12]

Hi eliwood,

Is it possible that you could write a tutorial afterall?

Things are harder than I first thought.

If your to busy now, that's okay. Thank you anyway for the thought.

[eliw00d]

@noway12
Well, what are you struggling with?

[noway12]

I am unable to make the connection between what I'm learning and modding coh.

I am eager to learn it, believe me, I have a few ideas for making tables.

It's just that I can't link any of it back to what I'm doing.

I spent years modding Command and Conquer games and have learn't to think in that way. I think Lua would be beneficial for me because its seems more like what I'm use too (than RGM editing).

Very frustrating.

[noway12]

Getting a little further a head. Do you have any hints as to which scar files I should focus on?

Which one deals with the resources?

[eliw00d]

@noway12
Well, I write all my own code. Here is the SCARDOC. It has nearly all Relic SCAR functions.