OverlordContain on Buildings Options

[Darky]

Hey so, I used OvelordContain module to give every WF a building called Any War Factory so that any WF would unlock any T2 structure when crossteching, but the problem is, it unlocks the buildings BEFORE construction is complete.

So how can I make it so that the module becomes active only after construction is complete? Or, if that can happen, how can I make it trigger after a set amount of time?

[Zeke]

CODE

  Behavior = ObjectCreationUpgrade ModuleTag_TechRequirement
    UpgradeObject = OCL_TechRequirmentDummyDroneThingy
    TriggeredBy   = Upgrade_SomeUpgrade
  End
  
  Behavior = GrantUpgradeCreate ModuleTag_TechRequirement2
    UpgradeToGrant = Upgrade_SomeUpgrade
    ExemptStatus = UNDER_CONSTRUCTION
  End

This post has been edited by Zeke: 19 Sep 2014, 13:53

[Darky]

CODE

  Behavior = ObjectCreationUpgrade ModuleTag_TechRequirement
    UpgradeObject = OCL_TechRequirmentDummyDroneThingy
    TriggeredBy   = Upgrade_SomeUpgrade
  End
  
  Behavior = GrantUpgradeCreate ModuleTag_TechRequirement2
    UpgradeToGrant = Upgrade_SomeUpgrade
    ExemptStatus = UNDER_CONSTRUCTION
  End

Never mind, stupid question.

Thanks!

But how do I make the invisible drone die (just adding a Slaved Update didn't work) once the building is sold or destroyed?

This post has been edited by DarkyPwnz: 19 Sep 2014, 19:11

[Admiral*Alex]

Never mind, stupid question.

Thanks!

But how do I make the invisible drone die (just adding a Slaved Update didn't work) once the building is sold or destroyed?

Best place to look is the drone logic on US Vehicles/US Drones.

[Darky]

Best place to look is the drone logic on US Vehicles/US Drones.

Obviously, but either I am missing something or I couldnt find the proper module

[Darky]

Bump

[n5p29]

why don't you just use the battle drone code as the base? then you can strip anything you didn't need there.

[Zeke]

And maybe you could, you know, show your codes, so we can see what you're missing?

[Darky]

You're right, I do go full retard sometimes.

CODE

Object AnyWarFactory

  Side               = AmericaLaserGeneral
  EditorSorting      = SYSTEM
  TransportSlotCount = 1
  DisplayName        = OBJECT:AnyWarFactory  

  ArmorSet
    Conditions     = None
    Armor          = InvulnerableAllArmor
  End
  VisionRange     = 200

; *** ENGINEERING Parameters ***
  KindOf            = PRELOAD PORTABLE_STRUCTURE CAN_ATTACK CLICK_THROUGH IGNORED_IN_GUI
  
  Body            = StructureBody ModuleTag_01
    MaxHealth       = 100.0
    InitialHealth   = 100.0
  End

  Behavior             = DestroyDie ModuleTag_02
   ;nothing
  End

  Geometry            = BOX
  GeometryMajorRadius = 8.0
  GeometryMinorRadius = 8.0
  GeometryHeight      = 9.0
  GeometryIsSmall     = No      
  Shadow              = SHADOW_VOLUME
  ShadowSizeX = 89 ; minimum elevation angle above horizon. Used to limit shadow length

End

Object AnySupplyCenter

  Side               = AmericaLaserGeneral
  EditorSorting      = SYSTEM
  TransportSlotCount = 1
  DisplayName        = OBJECT:AnySupplyCenter


  ArmorSet
    Conditions     = None
    Armor          = InvulnerableAllArmor
  End
  VisionRange     = 200

; *** ENGINEERING Parameters ***
  KindOf            = PRELOAD PORTABLE_STRUCTURE CAN_ATTACK CLICK_THROUGH IGNORED_IN_GUI
  
  Body            = StructureBody ModuleTag_01
    MaxHealth       = 100.0
    InitialHealth   = 100.0
  End

  Behavior             = DestroyDie ModuleTag_02
   ;nothing
  End

  Geometry            = BOX
  GeometryMajorRadius = 8.0
  GeometryMinorRadius = 8.0
  GeometryHeight      = 9.0
  GeometryIsSmall     = No      
  Shadow              = SHADOW_VOLUME
  ShadowSizeX = 89 ; minimum elevation angle above horizon. Used to limit shadow length

End

[Zeke]

I don't see any slaved update or anything related to drones for that matter...

[Darky]

I don't see any slaved update or anything related to drones for that matter...

I added one later, copied it from something else and it didn't do it on its own (that's after I just went back to my earlier build hence no slave update)

What do you mean anything related to drones? That I could use.

[Zeke]

I suggest you take N5's advice and just copy/edit the battledrone's code.

[Darky]

I did, and cut some parts out.

CODE

Object AnyWarFactory
  
; ***DESIGN parameters ***
  DisplayName         = OBJECT:AnyWarFactory
  Side                = America
  EditorSorting       = VEHICLE
  TransportSlotCount  = 0                ;how many "slots" we take in a transport (0 == not transportable)

  ArmorSet
    Conditions        = None
    Armor             = InvulnerableArmorForFlamingAndToxinIfnantry;AmericanVehicleDroneArmor
    DamageFX          = SmallTankDamageFX
  End

  BuildCost           = 200
  BuildTime           = 5.0         ;in seconds    
  VisionRange         = 150
  ShroudClearingRange = 150
  
; *** AUDIO Parameters ***
  VoiceSelect         = NoSound
  VoiceMove           = NoSound
  VoiceAttack         = NoSound
  SoundMoveStart      = NoSound
  UnitSpecificSounds
; These have the syntax of SomeNameSomewhereInCode = SomeNameSomewhereInLookupINIs
    TurretMoveStart   = NoSound
    TurretMoveLoop    = TurretMoveLoop
  End

; *** ENGINEERING Parameters ***
  RadarPriority       = UNIT
  KindOf = PRELOAD CAN_CAST_REFLECTIONS VEHICLE SELECTABLE CAN_ATTACK DRONE NO_SELECT UNATTACKABLE
  Body = ActiveBody ModuleTag_03
    MaxHealth       = 100.0
    InitialHealth   = 100.0
  End
; Locomotor = SET_NORMAL BattleDroneLocomotor
  Behavior = PhysicsBehavior ModuleTag_05
    Mass = 50.0
    KillWhenRestingOnGround = Yes
    AllowBouncing = No
  End

;Behavior = AIUpdateInterface ModuleTag_04
;  AutoAcquireEnemiesWhenIdle = Yes
;End

  Behavior = SlavedUpdate ModuleTag_07
    GuardMaxRange = 1     ;How far away from master I'm allowed when master is idle (doesn't wander)
    GuardWanderRange = 1  ;How far away I'm allowed to wander from master while guarding.
    AttackRange = 1       ;How far away from master I'm allowed when master is attacking a target.
    AttackWanderRange = 1 ;How far I'm allowed to wander from target.
    ScoutRange = 1        ;How far away from master I'm allowed when master is moving.
    ScoutWanderRange = 1  ;How far I'm allowed to wander from scout point.
    StayOnSameLayerAsMaster = Yes
  End

  Behavior = DestroyDie ModuleTag_08
    DeathTypes = ALL
  End

  Behavior = UpgradeDie  ModuleTag_12
   ;This frees the object based upgrade for the producer object.
    DeathTypes = ALL
    UpgradeToRemove     = Upgrade_ChinaOverlordBattleBunker ModuleTag_13
  End

  Behavior = FlammableUpdate ModuleTag_21
    AflameDuration = 5000        ; If I catch fire, I'll burn for this long...
    AflameDamageAmount = 3      ; taking this much damage...
    AflameDamageDelay = 500      ; this often.
  End
  
  Geometry = CYLINDER
  GeometryMajorRadius = 5
  GeometryMinorRadius = 5
  GeometryHeight = 10.0    
  GeometryIsSmall = Yes
  Shadow = SHADOW_VOLUME
  ShadowSizeX = 89 ; minimum elevation angle above horizon. Used to limit shadow length

End

The exact same thing happens (can't rebuild on the spot and unlocks persist after destruction) I don't mind the latter much, I even kinda like it, but the first is a bit of a problem.

[Darky]

I did, and cut some parts out.

CODE

Object AnyWarFactory
  
; ***DESIGN parameters ***
  DisplayName         = OBJECT:AnyWarFactory
  Side                = America
  EditorSorting       = VEHICLE
  TransportSlotCount  = 0                ;how many "slots" we take in a transport (0 == not transportable)

  ArmorSet
    Conditions        = None
    Armor             = InvulnerableArmorForFlamingAndToxinIfnantry;AmericanVehicleDroneArmor
    DamageFX          = SmallTankDamageFX
  End

  BuildCost           = 200
  BuildTime           = 5.0         ;in seconds    
  VisionRange         = 150
  ShroudClearingRange = 150
  
; *** AUDIO Parameters ***
  VoiceSelect         = NoSound
  VoiceMove           = NoSound
  VoiceAttack         = NoSound
  SoundMoveStart      = NoSound
  UnitSpecificSounds
; These have the syntax of SomeNameSomewhereInCode = SomeNameSomewhereInLookupINIs
    TurretMoveStart   = NoSound
    TurretMoveLoop    = TurretMoveLoop
  End

; *** ENGINEERING Parameters ***
  RadarPriority       = UNIT
  KindOf = PRELOAD CAN_CAST_REFLECTIONS VEHICLE SELECTABLE CAN_ATTACK DRONE NO_SELECT UNATTACKABLE
  Body = ActiveBody ModuleTag_03
    MaxHealth       = 100.0
    InitialHealth   = 100.0
  End
; Locomotor = SET_NORMAL BattleDroneLocomotor
  Behavior = PhysicsBehavior ModuleTag_05
    Mass = 50.0
    KillWhenRestingOnGround = Yes
    AllowBouncing = No
  End

;Behavior = AIUpdateInterface ModuleTag_04
;  AutoAcquireEnemiesWhenIdle = Yes
;End

  Behavior = SlavedUpdate ModuleTag_07
    GuardMaxRange = 1     ;How far away from master I'm allowed when master is idle (doesn't wander)
    GuardWanderRange = 1  ;How far away I'm allowed to wander from master while guarding.
    AttackRange = 1       ;How far away from master I'm allowed when master is attacking a target.
    AttackWanderRange = 1 ;How far I'm allowed to wander from target.
    ScoutRange = 1        ;How far away from master I'm allowed when master is moving.
    ScoutWanderRange = 1  ;How far I'm allowed to wander from scout point.
    StayOnSameLayerAsMaster = Yes
  End

  Behavior = DestroyDie ModuleTag_08
    DeathTypes = ALL
  End

  Behavior = UpgradeDie  ModuleTag_12
   ;This frees the object based upgrade for the producer object.
    DeathTypes = ALL
    UpgradeToRemove     = Upgrade_ChinaOverlordBattleBunker ModuleTag_13
  End

  Behavior = FlammableUpdate ModuleTag_21
    AflameDuration = 5000        ; If I catch fire, I'll burn for this long...
    AflameDamageAmount = 3      ; taking this much damage...
    AflameDamageDelay = 500      ; this often.
  End
  
  Geometry = CYLINDER
  GeometryMajorRadius = 5
  GeometryMinorRadius = 5
  GeometryHeight = 10.0    
  GeometryIsSmall = Yes
  Shadow = SHADOW_VOLUME
  ShadowSizeX = 89 ; minimum elevation angle above horizon. Used to limit shadow length

End

The exact same thing happens (can't rebuild on the spot and unlocks persist after destruction) I don't mind the latter much, I even kinda like it, but the first is a bit of a problem.

[Zeke]

EDIT: Try adding back the AI update module

This post has been edited by Zeke: 24 Sep 2014, 0:37

[Darky]

EDIT: Try adding back the AI update module

The AI update module had just that bit and a Turret, I only deleted the turret. The game insisted that I didn't have an AI update and was trying to name a locomotor in spite of that, so I commented them out.

[Darky]

EDIT: Try adding back the AI update module

The AI update module had just that bit and a Turret, I only deleted the turret. The game insisted that I didn't have an AI update and was trying to name a locomotor in spite of that, so I commented them out.

[Zeke]

Does your OCL have "RequiresLivePlayer = Yes"?

[Anubis]

The reason it's not working as you want is due to your OCL not your drone code. In fact in this code you don't even need the upgradedie behavior.
In the OCL that deployes this drone you need the following line:

RequiresLivePlayer = Yes

Add it in the createobject part. That should fix your problem.

[Darky]

CODE

ObjectCreationList OCL_AnyWarFactory
  CreateObject
    Offset = X:0 Y:0 Z:10
    ObjectNames = AnyWarFactory
    IgnorePrimaryObstacle = Yes
    Disposition = LIKE_EXISTING
    Count = 1
    RequiresLivePlayer = Yes
  End
End

Well that's not it, but maybe I am missing something else?

Here is the Battle Drone code for reference:

CODE

ObjectCreationList OCL_AmericanBattleDrone
  CreateObject
    Offset = X:0 Y:0 Z:10
    ObjectNames = AmericaVehicleBattleDrone
    IgnorePrimaryObstacle = Yes
    Disposition = LIKE_EXISTING
    Count = 1
    RequiresLivePlayer = Yes
  End
End

[n5p29]

put back the AI module and locomotor plox?

(also funny that the topic is about OverlordContain but ended up in battle drone logic)

This post has been edited by n5p29: 24 Sep 2014, 16:17

[Darky]

put back the AI module and locomotor plox?

(also funny that the topic is about OverlordContain but ended up in battle drone logic)

As I explained above, it doesn't work; the game accuses me of trying to give a locomotor when I don't have an AI update (even if I add in that exact same thing there back).

Well that's because Zeke pointed a way that does exactly what I wanted, so I had to re-do all the code in a different way. New problems arose, so now I would like to fix them.

[Zeke]

As I explained above, it doesn't work; the game accuses me of trying to give a locomotor when I don't have an AI update (even if I add in that exact same thing there back).

I've been reading this sentence over and over for the past five minutes, and I still don't understand what your saying.

Did you, or did you not, uncomment the AI module AND the locomotor? If you did, did it work? If you didn't, stop acting like some kind of pro and just fukken do it.

Otherwise, you can stop expecting help from anyone.

[Darky]

I've been reading this sentence over and over for the past five minutes, and I still don't understand what your saying.

Did you, or did you not, uncomment the AI module AND the locomotor? If you did, did it work? If you didn't, stop acting like some kind of pro and just fukken do it.

Otherwise, you can stop expecting help from anyone.

I did and it didn't work, and Worldbuilder whined about how I tried to add a Locomotor without an AI update and gave a runtime error. That's what I said.

[n5p29]

just checked your posted code.
it seems you placed the locomotor ABOVE the AIUpdate module. you should place it BELOW to make it works.