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Polymorph problem

Discussion in 'Modding' started by 1eleven, Feb 15, 2012.

  1. 1eleven

    1eleven Member

    I was poking around in the werediggle skill code for research for my current project and i was quite surprised that the command for diggle form just named a file (looks like this)
    Code:
    <polymorph name="diggle"/>
    so I thought that it would be fairly easy to change the file location and turn into something else but when when i substituted "diggle" for "batty" in my mod spellDB (to test my theory) I got a really weird effect instead of changing into a batty I would change into a random monster whenever i recast the spell i would become a random monster, an interesting effect but not the effect i was attempting to achieve, but some thing i may use later. I would like to know how to make it so it isn't random, also I would like to whether or not it is possible to make it so you can use other skills while polymorph is active, that would be helpful.
     
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  2. Dray`Gon

    Dray`Gon Member

    From what I've read, to allow skill use while polymorphed, you may have to make a polymorph version of the skill. I'm sure a more experienced modder might clarify or add more info.
     
  3. J-Factor

    J-Factor Member

    There already is a Batty polymorph spell. Look at 'Batty Form'.

    This is probably a case sensitivity issue. Make sure you correctly capitalize the polymorph monster name.
     
  4. Essence

    Essence Will Mod for Digglebucks

    <ponders using the 'random monster' effect instead of Carrotty for Wilde Magicks>
     
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  5. Please do. One of the things I love about Wilde Magicks is that random/chaotic nature of it, as by design. :)
     
  6. 1eleven

    1eleven Member

    I was able to get it working by just copying the batty form skill from the vampire skill tree, but i still couldnt figure out what was wrong with my original code. in the end i decided to put that project(you were going to be able to be the batman) away until my skills are greater, but i am almost done with a new skill set which should be interesting i will try an release it in the next couple days.

    P.S. If anyone could tell me how to start dungeons of dredmor debug mode that would be great.