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Add A New Class Tutorial

2009-12-06T10:29:07Z

Knighthsuyucheng: /* Troubleshooting */

[[zh:建立新職業]]
== New class starter kit ==

This kit has all the .xls spreadsheets you need to add a new class.

These have been pre-programmed to follow the tutorial I wrote so you can see how it is done. It also contains the converter and the GDA as well.

You still need to edit the scripts in the toolkit and add the UTC model.

YOU STILL NEED TO ADD THESE GDA TO YOUR MODULE

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

You can download the starter kit [http://www.damods.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=131 here] (you will need to register)

== Editing the 2das ==
You will need to edit the following 2DA's.
*[[2da_base.xls]]
*[[abi_base.xls]]
*[[ALclassname_default.xls]] (ex ALshaman_default.xls) Copy from ALWizard_default.xls
*[[background.xls]]
*[[cla_base.xls]]
*[[guitypes.xls]]

=== open up 2da_base.xls ===

Add the following to the end of M2DA_base TAB

ID above 100000 ALShaman_default ALShaman_default

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up guitypes.xls ===
At bottom of list paste this:

ID Label StringId Ability ProgressBar CombatTraining SpecialGraphic TintColor Orphanage Flags BlendTree
500 Class: Shaman 8000000 5000 0 0 1 0x9B0F00 0 0 ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up CLA_base.xls ===
Paste this AFTER line 3: (Move all down 1)

4 Shaman 8000000 8000001 **** 8000002 8000003 classico_spirithealer CLASS_Shaman 2 95 1 100 5 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 55 50 1 5 1 3 0.3 4035 **** 1 Shaman ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up background.xls ===
On backgrounds tab: You need to insert a section between mage and skill 1, see screenshot

[[Image:Background.jpg]]

On background_defaults there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut bgdef.jpg]]

How the ID's work, 1 = dwarf, 4 = shaman, 5 = noble, the rest of the pattern is easy.

On lines 12,15,17,19 you need to add these in. What I recommend is just coping these lines

:10 ==> 12
:13 ==> 15
:16 ==> 17
:18 ==> 19

The template string is the deault_shaman.utc you will need to create in the toolset later on for these to have a base model
The Ability is the starting ability tied to this class, in my case it just references a different one then what you will have

On chargen_preload there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut chardef.jpg]]

These ID's must match what is on the background_defaults otherwise the game WILL crash.

Now SAVE your file

=== open up abi_base.xls ===

in the ABI_Base tab add the following to the bottom of the list

There are several columns that very are important

abilitytype - define what type of ability. melee, spell, skill etc..---> links with abilitytype.xls

prereqability - defines what is needed to have this ability. To add a new class these need to be changed on existing classes.

guitypes - referenced what class this links too ---> links with guitypes.xls

AFTER LINE 119 ==> 4034 HIDDEN_DOG insert a new row and put in the following

5000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 0 0 380405 330716 hidden 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 3 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

Add the bottom paste these

300000 HEROIC_OFFENSE2 380003 379523 367458 379231 spl_ico_heroic_offense 2 1 0 0 0 20 0 5000 0 0 0 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90215 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90109 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300001 HEROIC_AURA2 380000 379520 367458 379214 spl_ico_heroic_aura 2 1 0 0 0 30 0 300000 0 4 15 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90213 244 247 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90110 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300002 HEROIC_DEFENSE2 380001 379521 367458 379256 spl_ico_heroic_defense 2 1 0 0 0 40 0 300001 0 4 20 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 10 90214 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90111 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300003 HASTE2 380005 379525 398957 379229 spl_ico_agility 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 300002 0 4 30 500 1 1 18 1 2 spell_modal.ncs 30 90216 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90112 192 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 10

-------------------------------------------------

NOW HERE IS THE TRICKY PART, MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS RIGHT OR KISS YOUR MODULE GOODBYE

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN S (guitypes) Now they should all be sorted by guitype

Now we need to seperate the mage spells from our new shaman spells.

For guitype spells 1-4, you need to look at the prereqability section for these spells, for those that have 0, replace with 4023
This will make these appear only on the mage from now on. (Which means we need to make seperate skills for our new class)
Ok this will now prevent duplicate of skills

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN A (ID) Now we are back to normal

-------------------------------------------------
Now goto passive_abilities

Paste the following at the bottom of the list

9000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 1 2 4 2 6 1 str +2,mag +2,con +1

Now SAVE your file :)

=== open up ALShaman_default.xls ===

Should look like this

[[Image:Class tut alshaman.jpg]]

== Converting the files from 2DA to GDA ==

Create a directory called '''2DA''' on C:, inside that dir create one called override.

In your C:\2da put the following files:

* [[2da_base.xls]]
* [[abi_base.xls]]
* [[background.xls]]
* [[cla_base.xls]]
* [[guitypes.xls]]
* [[ALShaman_default.xls]]

Also: ExcelProcessor.exe from the tool converter in your toolset section.

Next you need to make a batch file to run to convert these.
Simply open notepad, copy and paste below and save as convert.bat

:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe 2DA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe background.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe CLA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ALShaman_Default.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe guitypes.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ABI_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\

NOTE: YOU MAY NEED TO "RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR" CONVERT.BAT IN VISTA / W7

VOILA YOU NOW HAVE YOUR GDA FILES FOR THE MODULE

== Creating a module ==
Now we begin editing inside the toolset

Create a new module, similiar to the picture below

'''MAKE SURE YOUR STRING SETS GO FROM IN BETWEEN 8,000,000 - 8,300,000 IF IT GOES ABOVE THAT RANGE THE STRINGS WILL NOT WORK.BIOWARE HAS ALREADY POSTED ABOUT THIS SQL PROBLEM'''

[[Image:Class tut module1.jpg]]

After making it go back to the module screen and select heirarchy and make sure single player is checked

[[Image:Class tut hier.jpg]]

Now that your module is created we need to add the appropriate GDA to the override section.

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

== Editing the scripts==
You now need to edit some scripts.

=== Edit the 2da_constants_h file ===

find the 2da_constants_h file under Core scripts

right click on 2DA_CONSTANTS_H, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following sections and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_DUELIST = 4030;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_RANGER = 4029;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_REAVER = 4019;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_ROGUE = 4020;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_SHALE = 4033;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_TEMPLAR = 4021;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 4022;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 5000;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HURLOCK_PROPERTIES = 90080;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_INDOMITABLE = 28;
</dascript>

and

<dascript>
//Class Constants
const int CLASS_WARRIOR = 1;
const int CLASS_WIZARD = 2;
const int CLASS_ROGUE = 3;
const int CLASS_SHAMAN = 4;
const int CLASS_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int CLASS_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int CLASS_CHAMPION = 7;
const int CLASS_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int CLASS_BERSERKER = 9;
const int CLASS_REAVER = 10;
const int CLASS_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int CLASS_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int CLASS_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;
const int CLASS_BARD = 14;
const int CLASS_RANGER = 15;
const int CLASS_DUELIST = 16;
const int CLASS_SHALE = 17;
const int CLASS_DOG = 18;
const int CLASS_MONSTER_ANIMAL = 19;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the gen00pt_class_race_gend file ===
under _Global ==> plot scripts find the gen00pt_class_race_gend file.

right click on gen00pt_class_race_gend, select CHECK OUT

Go down and you'll see the following and edit it like below:
<dascript>
case GEN_CLASS_MAGE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WIZARD );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_WARRIOR:
{
// DEBUG START
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WARRIOR );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_ROGUE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_ROGUE );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_SHAMAN:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_SHAMAN );
break;
}
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen_h file ===
Find the sys_chargen_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_chargen_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the starting skills section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Starting Skills
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
if (nClass == CLASS_WARRIOR)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, 100100);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_ROGUE)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_POISON_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_WIZARD)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto starting ability

<dascript>
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
// Load the starting ability for the background
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
int nAbility = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_STARTING_EQUIPMENT,"Ability", nIdx);
_AddAbility(oCreature, nAbility);

}
else
{
string sTemplate = "default_player.utc";
switch (nClass)
{
case CLASS_WARRIOR: sTemplate = "default_warrior.utc";
break;
case CLASS_ROGUE: sTemplate = "default_rogue.utc";
break;
case CLASS_WIZARD: sTemplate = "default_wizard.utc";
break;
case CLASS_SHAMAN: sTemplate = "default_shaman.utc";
break;
}

LoadItemsFromTemplate(oCreature, sTemplate, TRUE);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto "// Undo Class and Race selection" and add the 4th CharGen_ClearAbilityList

<dascript>
// Note: This wipes the ability list clear
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,1);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,2);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,3);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,4);
</dascript>

Next goto "// enabling proper tactics presets" and add the ValidForClass4 parts

<dascript>
nForClass1 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass1", nCurrentRow);
nForClass2 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass2", nCurrentRow);
nForClass3 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass3", nCurrentRow);
nForClass4 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass4", nCurrentRow);
if(nCoreClass == nForClass1 || nCoreClass == nForClass2 || nCoreClass == nForClass3 || nCoreClass == nForClass4)
AddTacticPresetID(oCreature, nCurrentRow);
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_rewards_h file ===
Find the sys_rewards_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_rewards_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following section (~line 500) and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;

const int SPEC_WARRIOR_CHAMPION = 7;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_BERSERKER = 9;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_REAVER = 10;

const int SPEC_ROGUE_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_BARD = 14;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_RANGER = 15;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_DUELIST = 16;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen file ===
Find the sys_chargen ==> under _Systems

right click on sys_chargen, select CHECK OUT

Change this line:

<dascript>
const int MAX_CLASS_INDEX = 4; // Last index of available base classes in cla_base.
</dascript>

Go down to the special handling section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// special handling for aluvian
if (nQuickStart == 0 )
{
Log_Trace(LOG_CHANNEL_CHARACTER,"sys_chargen","Setting default values for player character");

int nRandClass = abs((GetLowResTimer()%3)+1);

if(nRandClass == CLASS_ROGUE || nRandClass == CLASS_WARRIOR || nRandClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_NOBLE );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_HUMAN_NOBLE, TRUE);
}
else // mage
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_MAGI );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_CIRCLE, TRUE);
}

Chargen_SetNumTactics(oChar);
SetCanLevelUp(oChar,Chargen_HasPointsToSpend(oChar));

SendEventModuleChargenDone("", "");

}
</dascript>

next go down to the tactics sections and add the following:
<dascript>
// associate some tactics preset table
int nPresetTable;
if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_WARRIOR)
nPresetTable = 1; // tank
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_ROGUE)
nPresetTable = 2; // damage dealer
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_SHAMAN)
nPresetTable = 1; // damage dealer
else // mage
nPresetTable = 5; // nuker
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating the UTC template file==
Back in the toolset we need to do the following:

Click on the "creature tab" (red head icon)

Right click on default_mage ==> duplicate
Do like the following:

[[Image:Class tut dfs1.jpg]]

Now we need to edit the values and give them some armor and weapons, like so:

Class: Shaman (from dropdown)
Name: Default Male Shaman

[[Image:Class tut dfs2.jpg]]

Now at the top and click SAVE ==> CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating some strings ==

Start the String editor and right click and insert.

You will be setting up like this

:Table = module talk base
:Owner = module name
:TYPE = GUI

:8000000 - Shaman
:8000001 - Shamans
:8000002 - Shamans commune with spirits to get thier other worldly powers.
:8000004 - Shaman
:8000005 - Shaman Male Name
:8000006 - Shaman Female Name

When all is said close string editor

== Putting it all together ==

Up on top ON THE EXPORT TAB

"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

"GENERATE MODULE XML"

"GENERATE MANIFEST XML"

"EXPORT TALK TABLE"

== Cleaning up ==

DON'T SKIP THIS PART

goto name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

COPY THE FOLLOWING FILES OVER TO YOUR

name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override/toolset

:2da_constant_h.nss
:gen00pt_class_race_gend.nss
:sys_chargen_h.nss
:sys_rewards_h.nss
:sys_chargen.nss
:sys_chargen.ncs

Delete the rest in the name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

== Trying it out ==

Start up your game (It may take a min) and start a new game.

*WARNING* IF ANYTHING HAS GONE WRONG HERE YOUR GAME WILL BE SEVERELY DAMAGED

Select MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

YOU SHOULD SEE YOUR NEW CHARACTER

IF SOMETHING HAPPENED QUIT AND DOUBLE CHECK YOUR STEPS

Make sure you did not miss ANY ";" or "{ }" as a single one of these missed can destroy the game.

== Troubleshooting ==

MY SPELLS ARE NOT SHOWING UP IN THE CREATION SCREEN, HELP!!

* You may not have sort your ability file back to ID. It has to be sorted by ID in order to show up.
* You may not have assigned the new abilities to your new class "5000" in the prereqability column

MY MODEL IS NOT SHOWING UP WHEN I GOTO MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

* It is very likely you did not EXPORT your default_shaman.utc model
* Double check the background file to make sure you are using default_shaman.utc for the template
* Try rebooting your computer.

[[Category:Character generation]]
[[Category:Tutorials]]

Add A New Class Tutorial

2009-12-06T10:28:52Z

Knighthsuyucheng:

[[zh:建立新職業]]
== New class starter kit ==

This kit has all the .xls spreadsheets you need to add a new class.

These have been pre-programmed to follow the tutorial I wrote so you can see how it is done. It also contains the converter and the GDA as well.

You still need to edit the scripts in the toolkit and add the UTC model.

YOU STILL NEED TO ADD THESE GDA TO YOUR MODULE

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

You can download the starter kit [http://www.damods.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=131 here] (you will need to register)

== Editing the 2das ==
You will need to edit the following 2DA's.
*[[2da_base.xls]]
*[[abi_base.xls]]
*[[ALclassname_default.xls]] (ex ALshaman_default.xls) Copy from ALWizard_default.xls
*[[background.xls]]
*[[cla_base.xls]]
*[[guitypes.xls]]

=== open up 2da_base.xls ===

Add the following to the end of M2DA_base TAB

ID above 100000 ALShaman_default ALShaman_default

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up guitypes.xls ===
At bottom of list paste this:

ID Label StringId Ability ProgressBar CombatTraining SpecialGraphic TintColor Orphanage Flags BlendTree
500 Class: Shaman 8000000 5000 0 0 1 0x9B0F00 0 0 ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up CLA_base.xls ===
Paste this AFTER line 3: (Move all down 1)

4 Shaman 8000000 8000001 **** 8000002 8000003 classico_spirithealer CLASS_Shaman 2 95 1 100 5 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 55 50 1 5 1 3 0.3 4035 **** 1 Shaman ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up background.xls ===
On backgrounds tab: You need to insert a section between mage and skill 1, see screenshot

[[Image:Background.jpg]]

On background_defaults there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut bgdef.jpg]]

How the ID's work, 1 = dwarf, 4 = shaman, 5 = noble, the rest of the pattern is easy.

On lines 12,15,17,19 you need to add these in. What I recommend is just coping these lines

:10 ==> 12
:13 ==> 15
:16 ==> 17
:18 ==> 19

The template string is the deault_shaman.utc you will need to create in the toolset later on for these to have a base model
The Ability is the starting ability tied to this class, in my case it just references a different one then what you will have

On chargen_preload there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut chardef.jpg]]

These ID's must match what is on the background_defaults otherwise the game WILL crash.

Now SAVE your file

=== open up abi_base.xls ===

in the ABI_Base tab add the following to the bottom of the list

There are several columns that very are important

abilitytype - define what type of ability. melee, spell, skill etc..---> links with abilitytype.xls

prereqability - defines what is needed to have this ability. To add a new class these need to be changed on existing classes.

guitypes - referenced what class this links too ---> links with guitypes.xls

AFTER LINE 119 ==> 4034 HIDDEN_DOG insert a new row and put in the following

5000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 0 0 380405 330716 hidden 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 3 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

Add the bottom paste these

300000 HEROIC_OFFENSE2 380003 379523 367458 379231 spl_ico_heroic_offense 2 1 0 0 0 20 0 5000 0 0 0 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90215 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90109 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300001 HEROIC_AURA2 380000 379520 367458 379214 spl_ico_heroic_aura 2 1 0 0 0 30 0 300000 0 4 15 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90213 244 247 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90110 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300002 HEROIC_DEFENSE2 380001 379521 367458 379256 spl_ico_heroic_defense 2 1 0 0 0 40 0 300001 0 4 20 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 10 90214 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90111 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300003 HASTE2 380005 379525 398957 379229 spl_ico_agility 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 300002 0 4 30 500 1 1 18 1 2 spell_modal.ncs 30 90216 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90112 192 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 10

-------------------------------------------------

NOW HERE IS THE TRICKY PART, MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS RIGHT OR KISS YOUR MODULE GOODBYE

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN S (guitypes) Now they should all be sorted by guitype

Now we need to seperate the mage spells from our new shaman spells.

For guitype spells 1-4, you need to look at the prereqability section for these spells, for those that have 0, replace with 4023
This will make these appear only on the mage from now on. (Which means we need to make seperate skills for our new class)
Ok this will now prevent duplicate of skills

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN A (ID) Now we are back to normal

-------------------------------------------------
Now goto passive_abilities

Paste the following at the bottom of the list

9000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 1 2 4 2 6 1 str +2,mag +2,con +1

Now SAVE your file :)

=== open up ALShaman_default.xls ===

Should look like this

[[Image:Class tut alshaman.jpg]]

== Converting the files from 2DA to GDA ==

Create a directory called '''2DA''' on C:, inside that dir create one called override.

In your C:\2da put the following files:

* [[2da_base.xls]]
* [[abi_base.xls]]
* [[background.xls]]
* [[cla_base.xls]]
* [[guitypes.xls]]
* [[ALShaman_default.xls]]

Also: ExcelProcessor.exe from the tool converter in your toolset section.

Next you need to make a batch file to run to convert these.
Simply open notepad, copy and paste below and save as convert.bat

:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe 2DA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe background.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe CLA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ALShaman_Default.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe guitypes.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ABI_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\

NOTE: YOU MAY NEED TO "RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR" CONVERT.BAT IN VISTA / W7

VOILA YOU NOW HAVE YOUR GDA FILES FOR THE MODULE

== Creating a module ==
Now we begin editing inside the toolset

Create a new module, similiar to the picture below

'''MAKE SURE YOUR STRING SETS GO FROM IN BETWEEN 8,000,000 - 8,300,000 IF IT GOES ABOVE THAT RANGE THE STRINGS WILL NOT WORK.BIOWARE HAS ALREADY POSTED ABOUT THIS SQL PROBLEM'''

[[Image:Class tut module1.jpg]]

After making it go back to the module screen and select heirarchy and make sure single player is checked

[[Image:Class tut hier.jpg]]

Now that your module is created we need to add the appropriate GDA to the override section.

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

== Editing the scripts==
You now need to edit some scripts.

=== Edit the 2da_constants_h file ===

find the 2da_constants_h file under Core scripts

right click on 2DA_CONSTANTS_H, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following sections and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_DUELIST = 4030;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_RANGER = 4029;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_REAVER = 4019;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_ROGUE = 4020;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_SHALE = 4033;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_TEMPLAR = 4021;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 4022;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 5000;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HURLOCK_PROPERTIES = 90080;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_INDOMITABLE = 28;
</dascript>

and

<dascript>
//Class Constants
const int CLASS_WARRIOR = 1;
const int CLASS_WIZARD = 2;
const int CLASS_ROGUE = 3;
const int CLASS_SHAMAN = 4;
const int CLASS_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int CLASS_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int CLASS_CHAMPION = 7;
const int CLASS_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int CLASS_BERSERKER = 9;
const int CLASS_REAVER = 10;
const int CLASS_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int CLASS_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int CLASS_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;
const int CLASS_BARD = 14;
const int CLASS_RANGER = 15;
const int CLASS_DUELIST = 16;
const int CLASS_SHALE = 17;
const int CLASS_DOG = 18;
const int CLASS_MONSTER_ANIMAL = 19;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the gen00pt_class_race_gend file ===
under _Global ==> plot scripts find the gen00pt_class_race_gend file.

right click on gen00pt_class_race_gend, select CHECK OUT

Go down and you'll see the following and edit it like below:
<dascript>
case GEN_CLASS_MAGE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WIZARD );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_WARRIOR:
{
// DEBUG START
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WARRIOR );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_ROGUE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_ROGUE );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_SHAMAN:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_SHAMAN );
break;
}
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen_h file ===
Find the sys_chargen_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_chargen_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the starting skills section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Starting Skills
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
if (nClass == CLASS_WARRIOR)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, 100100);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_ROGUE)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_POISON_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_WIZARD)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto starting ability

<dascript>
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
// Load the starting ability for the background
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
int nAbility = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_STARTING_EQUIPMENT,"Ability", nIdx);
_AddAbility(oCreature, nAbility);

}
else
{
string sTemplate = "default_player.utc";
switch (nClass)
{
case CLASS_WARRIOR: sTemplate = "default_warrior.utc";
break;
case CLASS_ROGUE: sTemplate = "default_rogue.utc";
break;
case CLASS_WIZARD: sTemplate = "default_wizard.utc";
break;
case CLASS_SHAMAN: sTemplate = "default_shaman.utc";
break;
}

LoadItemsFromTemplate(oCreature, sTemplate, TRUE);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto "// Undo Class and Race selection" and add the 4th CharGen_ClearAbilityList

<dascript>
// Note: This wipes the ability list clear
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,1);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,2);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,3);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,4);
</dascript>

Next goto "// enabling proper tactics presets" and add the ValidForClass4 parts

<dascript>
nForClass1 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass1", nCurrentRow);
nForClass2 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass2", nCurrentRow);
nForClass3 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass3", nCurrentRow);
nForClass4 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass4", nCurrentRow);
if(nCoreClass == nForClass1 || nCoreClass == nForClass2 || nCoreClass == nForClass3 || nCoreClass == nForClass4)
AddTacticPresetID(oCreature, nCurrentRow);
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_rewards_h file ===
Find the sys_rewards_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_rewards_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following section (~line 500) and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;

const int SPEC_WARRIOR_CHAMPION = 7;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_BERSERKER = 9;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_REAVER = 10;

const int SPEC_ROGUE_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_BARD = 14;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_RANGER = 15;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_DUELIST = 16;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen file ===
Find the sys_chargen ==> under _Systems

right click on sys_chargen, select CHECK OUT

Change this line:

<dascript>
const int MAX_CLASS_INDEX = 4; // Last index of available base classes in cla_base.
</dascript>

Go down to the special handling section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// special handling for aluvian
if (nQuickStart == 0 )
{
Log_Trace(LOG_CHANNEL_CHARACTER,"sys_chargen","Setting default values for player character");

int nRandClass = abs((GetLowResTimer()%3)+1);

if(nRandClass == CLASS_ROGUE || nRandClass == CLASS_WARRIOR || nRandClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_NOBLE );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_HUMAN_NOBLE, TRUE);
}
else // mage
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_MAGI );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_CIRCLE, TRUE);
}

Chargen_SetNumTactics(oChar);
SetCanLevelUp(oChar,Chargen_HasPointsToSpend(oChar));

SendEventModuleChargenDone("", "");

}
</dascript>

next go down to the tactics sections and add the following:
<dascript>
// associate some tactics preset table
int nPresetTable;
if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_WARRIOR)
nPresetTable = 1; // tank
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_ROGUE)
nPresetTable = 2; // damage dealer
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_SHAMAN)
nPresetTable = 1; // damage dealer
else // mage
nPresetTable = 5; // nuker
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating the UTC template file==
Back in the toolset we need to do the following:

Click on the "creature tab" (red head icon)

Right click on default_mage ==> duplicate
Do like the following:

[[Image:Class tut dfs1.jpg]]

Now we need to edit the values and give them some armor and weapons, like so:

Class: Shaman (from dropdown)
Name: Default Male Shaman

[[Image:Class tut dfs2.jpg]]

Now at the top and click SAVE ==> CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating some strings ==

Start the String editor and right click and insert.

You will be setting up like this

:Table = module talk base
:Owner = module name
:TYPE = GUI

:8000000 - Shaman
:8000001 - Shamans
:8000002 - Shamans commune with spirits to get thier other worldly powers.
:8000004 - Shaman
:8000005 - Shaman Male Name
:8000006 - Shaman Female Name

When all is said close string editor

== Putting it all together ==

Up on top ON THE EXPORT TAB

"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

"GENERATE MODULE XML"

"GENERATE MANIFEST XML"

"EXPORT TALK TABLE"

== Cleaning up ==

DON'T SKIP THIS PART

goto name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

COPY THE FOLLOWING FILES OVER TO YOUR

name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override/toolset

:2da_constant_h.nss
:gen00pt_class_race_gend.nss
:sys_chargen_h.nss
:sys_rewards_h.nss
:sys_chargen.nss
:sys_chargen.ncs

Delete the rest in the name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

== Trying it out ==

Start up your game (It may take a min) and start a new game.

*WARNING* IF ANYTHING HAS GONE WRONG HERE YOUR GAME WILL BE SEVERELY DAMAGED

Select MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

YOU SHOULD SEE YOUR NEW CHARACTER

IF SOMETHING HAPPENED QUIT AND DOUBLE CHECK YOUR STEPS

Make sure you did not miss ANY ";" or "{ }" as a single one of these missed can destroy the game.

== Troubleshooting ==

MY SPELLS ARE NOT SHOWING UP IN THE CREATION SCREEN, HELP!!

* You may not have sort your ability file back to ID. It has to be sorted by ID in order to show up.
* You may not have assigned the new abilities to your new class "5000" in the prereqability column

MY MODEL IS NOT SHOWING UP WHEN I GOTO MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

* It is very likely you did not EXPORT your default_shaman.utc model
* Double check the background file to make sure you are using default_shaman.utc for the template
* Try rebooting your computer.

[[zh:建立新職業]]
[[Category:Character generation]]
[[Category:Tutorials]]

Add A New Class Tutorial

2009-12-06T10:28:31Z

Knighthsuyucheng: /* Troubleshooting */

== New class starter kit ==

This kit has all the .xls spreadsheets you need to add a new class.

These have been pre-programmed to follow the tutorial I wrote so you can see how it is done. It also contains the converter and the GDA as well.

You still need to edit the scripts in the toolkit and add the UTC model.

YOU STILL NEED TO ADD THESE GDA TO YOUR MODULE

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

You can download the starter kit [http://www.damods.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=131 here] (you will need to register)

== Editing the 2das ==
You will need to edit the following 2DA's.
*[[2da_base.xls]]
*[[abi_base.xls]]
*[[ALclassname_default.xls]] (ex ALshaman_default.xls) Copy from ALWizard_default.xls
*[[background.xls]]
*[[cla_base.xls]]
*[[guitypes.xls]]

=== open up 2da_base.xls ===

Add the following to the end of M2DA_base TAB

ID above 100000 ALShaman_default ALShaman_default

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up guitypes.xls ===
At bottom of list paste this:

ID Label StringId Ability ProgressBar CombatTraining SpecialGraphic TintColor Orphanage Flags BlendTree
500 Class: Shaman 8000000 5000 0 0 1 0x9B0F00 0 0 ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up CLA_base.xls ===
Paste this AFTER line 3: (Move all down 1)

4 Shaman 8000000 8000001 **** 8000002 8000003 classico_spirithealer CLASS_Shaman 2 95 1 100 5 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 55 50 1 5 1 3 0.3 4035 **** 1 Shaman ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up background.xls ===
On backgrounds tab: You need to insert a section between mage and skill 1, see screenshot

[[Image:Background.jpg]]

On background_defaults there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut bgdef.jpg]]

How the ID's work, 1 = dwarf, 4 = shaman, 5 = noble, the rest of the pattern is easy.

On lines 12,15,17,19 you need to add these in. What I recommend is just coping these lines

:10 ==> 12
:13 ==> 15
:16 ==> 17
:18 ==> 19

The template string is the deault_shaman.utc you will need to create in the toolset later on for these to have a base model
The Ability is the starting ability tied to this class, in my case it just references a different one then what you will have

On chargen_preload there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut chardef.jpg]]

These ID's must match what is on the background_defaults otherwise the game WILL crash.

Now SAVE your file

=== open up abi_base.xls ===

in the ABI_Base tab add the following to the bottom of the list

There are several columns that very are important

abilitytype - define what type of ability. melee, spell, skill etc..---> links with abilitytype.xls

prereqability - defines what is needed to have this ability. To add a new class these need to be changed on existing classes.

guitypes - referenced what class this links too ---> links with guitypes.xls

AFTER LINE 119 ==> 4034 HIDDEN_DOG insert a new row and put in the following

5000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 0 0 380405 330716 hidden 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 3 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

Add the bottom paste these

300000 HEROIC_OFFENSE2 380003 379523 367458 379231 spl_ico_heroic_offense 2 1 0 0 0 20 0 5000 0 0 0 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90215 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90109 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300001 HEROIC_AURA2 380000 379520 367458 379214 spl_ico_heroic_aura 2 1 0 0 0 30 0 300000 0 4 15 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90213 244 247 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90110 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300002 HEROIC_DEFENSE2 380001 379521 367458 379256 spl_ico_heroic_defense 2 1 0 0 0 40 0 300001 0 4 20 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 10 90214 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90111 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300003 HASTE2 380005 379525 398957 379229 spl_ico_agility 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 300002 0 4 30 500 1 1 18 1 2 spell_modal.ncs 30 90216 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90112 192 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 10

-------------------------------------------------

NOW HERE IS THE TRICKY PART, MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS RIGHT OR KISS YOUR MODULE GOODBYE

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN S (guitypes) Now they should all be sorted by guitype

Now we need to seperate the mage spells from our new shaman spells.

For guitype spells 1-4, you need to look at the prereqability section for these spells, for those that have 0, replace with 4023
This will make these appear only on the mage from now on. (Which means we need to make seperate skills for our new class)
Ok this will now prevent duplicate of skills

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN A (ID) Now we are back to normal

-------------------------------------------------
Now goto passive_abilities

Paste the following at the bottom of the list

9000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 1 2 4 2 6 1 str +2,mag +2,con +1

Now SAVE your file :)

=== open up ALShaman_default.xls ===

Should look like this

[[Image:Class tut alshaman.jpg]]

== Converting the files from 2DA to GDA ==

Create a directory called '''2DA''' on C:, inside that dir create one called override.

In your C:\2da put the following files:

* [[2da_base.xls]]
* [[abi_base.xls]]
* [[background.xls]]
* [[cla_base.xls]]
* [[guitypes.xls]]
* [[ALShaman_default.xls]]

Also: ExcelProcessor.exe from the tool converter in your toolset section.

Next you need to make a batch file to run to convert these.
Simply open notepad, copy and paste below and save as convert.bat

:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe 2DA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe background.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe CLA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ALShaman_Default.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe guitypes.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ABI_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\

NOTE: YOU MAY NEED TO "RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR" CONVERT.BAT IN VISTA / W7

VOILA YOU NOW HAVE YOUR GDA FILES FOR THE MODULE

== Creating a module ==
Now we begin editing inside the toolset

Create a new module, similiar to the picture below

'''MAKE SURE YOUR STRING SETS GO FROM IN BETWEEN 8,000,000 - 8,300,000 IF IT GOES ABOVE THAT RANGE THE STRINGS WILL NOT WORK.BIOWARE HAS ALREADY POSTED ABOUT THIS SQL PROBLEM'''

[[Image:Class tut module1.jpg]]

After making it go back to the module screen and select heirarchy and make sure single player is checked

[[Image:Class tut hier.jpg]]

Now that your module is created we need to add the appropriate GDA to the override section.

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

== Editing the scripts==
You now need to edit some scripts.

=== Edit the 2da_constants_h file ===

find the 2da_constants_h file under Core scripts

right click on 2DA_CONSTANTS_H, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following sections and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_DUELIST = 4030;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_RANGER = 4029;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_REAVER = 4019;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_ROGUE = 4020;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_SHALE = 4033;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_TEMPLAR = 4021;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 4022;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 5000;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HURLOCK_PROPERTIES = 90080;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_INDOMITABLE = 28;
</dascript>

and

<dascript>
//Class Constants
const int CLASS_WARRIOR = 1;
const int CLASS_WIZARD = 2;
const int CLASS_ROGUE = 3;
const int CLASS_SHAMAN = 4;
const int CLASS_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int CLASS_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int CLASS_CHAMPION = 7;
const int CLASS_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int CLASS_BERSERKER = 9;
const int CLASS_REAVER = 10;
const int CLASS_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int CLASS_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int CLASS_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;
const int CLASS_BARD = 14;
const int CLASS_RANGER = 15;
const int CLASS_DUELIST = 16;
const int CLASS_SHALE = 17;
const int CLASS_DOG = 18;
const int CLASS_MONSTER_ANIMAL = 19;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the gen00pt_class_race_gend file ===
under _Global ==> plot scripts find the gen00pt_class_race_gend file.

right click on gen00pt_class_race_gend, select CHECK OUT

Go down and you'll see the following and edit it like below:
<dascript>
case GEN_CLASS_MAGE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WIZARD );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_WARRIOR:
{
// DEBUG START
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WARRIOR );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_ROGUE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_ROGUE );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_SHAMAN:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_SHAMAN );
break;
}
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen_h file ===
Find the sys_chargen_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_chargen_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the starting skills section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Starting Skills
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
if (nClass == CLASS_WARRIOR)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, 100100);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_ROGUE)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_POISON_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_WIZARD)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto starting ability

<dascript>
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
// Load the starting ability for the background
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
int nAbility = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_STARTING_EQUIPMENT,"Ability", nIdx);
_AddAbility(oCreature, nAbility);

}
else
{
string sTemplate = "default_player.utc";
switch (nClass)
{
case CLASS_WARRIOR: sTemplate = "default_warrior.utc";
break;
case CLASS_ROGUE: sTemplate = "default_rogue.utc";
break;
case CLASS_WIZARD: sTemplate = "default_wizard.utc";
break;
case CLASS_SHAMAN: sTemplate = "default_shaman.utc";
break;
}

LoadItemsFromTemplate(oCreature, sTemplate, TRUE);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto "// Undo Class and Race selection" and add the 4th CharGen_ClearAbilityList

<dascript>
// Note: This wipes the ability list clear
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,1);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,2);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,3);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,4);
</dascript>

Next goto "// enabling proper tactics presets" and add the ValidForClass4 parts

<dascript>
nForClass1 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass1", nCurrentRow);
nForClass2 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass2", nCurrentRow);
nForClass3 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass3", nCurrentRow);
nForClass4 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass4", nCurrentRow);
if(nCoreClass == nForClass1 || nCoreClass == nForClass2 || nCoreClass == nForClass3 || nCoreClass == nForClass4)
AddTacticPresetID(oCreature, nCurrentRow);
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_rewards_h file ===
Find the sys_rewards_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_rewards_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following section (~line 500) and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;

const int SPEC_WARRIOR_CHAMPION = 7;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_BERSERKER = 9;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_REAVER = 10;

const int SPEC_ROGUE_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_BARD = 14;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_RANGER = 15;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_DUELIST = 16;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen file ===
Find the sys_chargen ==> under _Systems

right click on sys_chargen, select CHECK OUT

Change this line:

<dascript>
const int MAX_CLASS_INDEX = 4; // Last index of available base classes in cla_base.
</dascript>

Go down to the special handling section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// special handling for aluvian
if (nQuickStart == 0 )
{
Log_Trace(LOG_CHANNEL_CHARACTER,"sys_chargen","Setting default values for player character");

int nRandClass = abs((GetLowResTimer()%3)+1);

if(nRandClass == CLASS_ROGUE || nRandClass == CLASS_WARRIOR || nRandClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_NOBLE );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_HUMAN_NOBLE, TRUE);
}
else // mage
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_MAGI );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_CIRCLE, TRUE);
}

Chargen_SetNumTactics(oChar);
SetCanLevelUp(oChar,Chargen_HasPointsToSpend(oChar));

SendEventModuleChargenDone("", "");

}
</dascript>

next go down to the tactics sections and add the following:
<dascript>
// associate some tactics preset table
int nPresetTable;
if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_WARRIOR)
nPresetTable = 1; // tank
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_ROGUE)
nPresetTable = 2; // damage dealer
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_SHAMAN)
nPresetTable = 1; // damage dealer
else // mage
nPresetTable = 5; // nuker
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating the UTC template file==
Back in the toolset we need to do the following:

Click on the "creature tab" (red head icon)

Right click on default_mage ==> duplicate
Do like the following:

[[Image:Class tut dfs1.jpg]]

Now we need to edit the values and give them some armor and weapons, like so:

Class: Shaman (from dropdown)
Name: Default Male Shaman

[[Image:Class tut dfs2.jpg]]

Now at the top and click SAVE ==> CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating some strings ==

Start the String editor and right click and insert.

You will be setting up like this

:Table = module talk base
:Owner = module name
:TYPE = GUI

:8000000 - Shaman
:8000001 - Shamans
:8000002 - Shamans commune with spirits to get thier other worldly powers.
:8000004 - Shaman
:8000005 - Shaman Male Name
:8000006 - Shaman Female Name

When all is said close string editor

== Putting it all together ==

Up on top ON THE EXPORT TAB

"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

"GENERATE MODULE XML"

"GENERATE MANIFEST XML"

"EXPORT TALK TABLE"

== Cleaning up ==

DON'T SKIP THIS PART

goto name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

COPY THE FOLLOWING FILES OVER TO YOUR

name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override/toolset

:2da_constant_h.nss
:gen00pt_class_race_gend.nss
:sys_chargen_h.nss
:sys_rewards_h.nss
:sys_chargen.nss
:sys_chargen.ncs

Delete the rest in the name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

== Trying it out ==

Start up your game (It may take a min) and start a new game.

*WARNING* IF ANYTHING HAS GONE WRONG HERE YOUR GAME WILL BE SEVERELY DAMAGED

Select MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

YOU SHOULD SEE YOUR NEW CHARACTER

IF SOMETHING HAPPENED QUIT AND DOUBLE CHECK YOUR STEPS

Make sure you did not miss ANY ";" or "{ }" as a single one of these missed can destroy the game.

== Troubleshooting ==

MY SPELLS ARE NOT SHOWING UP IN THE CREATION SCREEN, HELP!!

* You may not have sort your ability file back to ID. It has to be sorted by ID in order to show up.
* You may not have assigned the new abilities to your new class "5000" in the prereqability column

MY MODEL IS NOT SHOWING UP WHEN I GOTO MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

* It is very likely you did not EXPORT your default_shaman.utc model
* Double check the background file to make sure you are using default_shaman.utc for the template
* Try rebooting your computer.

[[zh:建立新職業]]
[[Category:Character generation]]
[[Category:Tutorials]]

Add A New Class Tutorial

2009-12-06T10:28:09Z

Knighthsuyucheng: /* Troubleshooting */

== New class starter kit ==

This kit has all the .xls spreadsheets you need to add a new class.

These have been pre-programmed to follow the tutorial I wrote so you can see how it is done. It also contains the converter and the GDA as well.

You still need to edit the scripts in the toolkit and add the UTC model.

YOU STILL NEED TO ADD THESE GDA TO YOUR MODULE

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

You can download the starter kit [http://www.damods.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=131 here] (you will need to register)

== Editing the 2das ==
You will need to edit the following 2DA's.
*[[2da_base.xls]]
*[[abi_base.xls]]
*[[ALclassname_default.xls]] (ex ALshaman_default.xls) Copy from ALWizard_default.xls
*[[background.xls]]
*[[cla_base.xls]]
*[[guitypes.xls]]

=== open up 2da_base.xls ===

Add the following to the end of M2DA_base TAB

ID above 100000 ALShaman_default ALShaman_default

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up guitypes.xls ===
At bottom of list paste this:

ID Label StringId Ability ProgressBar CombatTraining SpecialGraphic TintColor Orphanage Flags BlendTree
500 Class: Shaman 8000000 5000 0 0 1 0x9B0F00 0 0 ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up CLA_base.xls ===
Paste this AFTER line 3: (Move all down 1)

4 Shaman 8000000 8000001 **** 8000002 8000003 classico_spirithealer CLASS_Shaman 2 95 1 100 5 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 55 50 1 5 1 3 0.3 4035 **** 1 Shaman ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up background.xls ===
On backgrounds tab: You need to insert a section between mage and skill 1, see screenshot

[[Image:Background.jpg]]

On background_defaults there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut bgdef.jpg]]

How the ID's work, 1 = dwarf, 4 = shaman, 5 = noble, the rest of the pattern is easy.

On lines 12,15,17,19 you need to add these in. What I recommend is just coping these lines

:10 ==> 12
:13 ==> 15
:16 ==> 17
:18 ==> 19

The template string is the deault_shaman.utc you will need to create in the toolset later on for these to have a base model
The Ability is the starting ability tied to this class, in my case it just references a different one then what you will have

On chargen_preload there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut chardef.jpg]]

These ID's must match what is on the background_defaults otherwise the game WILL crash.

Now SAVE your file

=== open up abi_base.xls ===

in the ABI_Base tab add the following to the bottom of the list

There are several columns that very are important

abilitytype - define what type of ability. melee, spell, skill etc..---> links with abilitytype.xls

prereqability - defines what is needed to have this ability. To add a new class these need to be changed on existing classes.

guitypes - referenced what class this links too ---> links with guitypes.xls

AFTER LINE 119 ==> 4034 HIDDEN_DOG insert a new row and put in the following

5000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 0 0 380405 330716 hidden 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 3 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

Add the bottom paste these

300000 HEROIC_OFFENSE2 380003 379523 367458 379231 spl_ico_heroic_offense 2 1 0 0 0 20 0 5000 0 0 0 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90215 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90109 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300001 HEROIC_AURA2 380000 379520 367458 379214 spl_ico_heroic_aura 2 1 0 0 0 30 0 300000 0 4 15 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90213 244 247 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90110 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300002 HEROIC_DEFENSE2 380001 379521 367458 379256 spl_ico_heroic_defense 2 1 0 0 0 40 0 300001 0 4 20 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 10 90214 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90111 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300003 HASTE2 380005 379525 398957 379229 spl_ico_agility 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 300002 0 4 30 500 1 1 18 1 2 spell_modal.ncs 30 90216 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90112 192 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 10

-------------------------------------------------

NOW HERE IS THE TRICKY PART, MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS RIGHT OR KISS YOUR MODULE GOODBYE

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN S (guitypes) Now they should all be sorted by guitype

Now we need to seperate the mage spells from our new shaman spells.

For guitype spells 1-4, you need to look at the prereqability section for these spells, for those that have 0, replace with 4023
This will make these appear only on the mage from now on. (Which means we need to make seperate skills for our new class)
Ok this will now prevent duplicate of skills

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN A (ID) Now we are back to normal

-------------------------------------------------
Now goto passive_abilities

Paste the following at the bottom of the list

9000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 1 2 4 2 6 1 str +2,mag +2,con +1

Now SAVE your file :)

=== open up ALShaman_default.xls ===

Should look like this

[[Image:Class tut alshaman.jpg]]

== Converting the files from 2DA to GDA ==

Create a directory called '''2DA''' on C:, inside that dir create one called override.

In your C:\2da put the following files:

* [[2da_base.xls]]
* [[abi_base.xls]]
* [[background.xls]]
* [[cla_base.xls]]
* [[guitypes.xls]]
* [[ALShaman_default.xls]]

Also: ExcelProcessor.exe from the tool converter in your toolset section.

Next you need to make a batch file to run to convert these.
Simply open notepad, copy and paste below and save as convert.bat

:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe 2DA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe background.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe CLA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ALShaman_Default.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe guitypes.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ABI_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\

NOTE: YOU MAY NEED TO "RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR" CONVERT.BAT IN VISTA / W7

VOILA YOU NOW HAVE YOUR GDA FILES FOR THE MODULE

== Creating a module ==
Now we begin editing inside the toolset

Create a new module, similiar to the picture below

'''MAKE SURE YOUR STRING SETS GO FROM IN BETWEEN 8,000,000 - 8,300,000 IF IT GOES ABOVE THAT RANGE THE STRINGS WILL NOT WORK.BIOWARE HAS ALREADY POSTED ABOUT THIS SQL PROBLEM'''

[[Image:Class tut module1.jpg]]

After making it go back to the module screen and select heirarchy and make sure single player is checked

[[Image:Class tut hier.jpg]]

Now that your module is created we need to add the appropriate GDA to the override section.

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

== Editing the scripts==
You now need to edit some scripts.

=== Edit the 2da_constants_h file ===

find the 2da_constants_h file under Core scripts

right click on 2DA_CONSTANTS_H, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following sections and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_DUELIST = 4030;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_RANGER = 4029;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_REAVER = 4019;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_ROGUE = 4020;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_SHALE = 4033;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_TEMPLAR = 4021;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 4022;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 5000;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HURLOCK_PROPERTIES = 90080;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_INDOMITABLE = 28;
</dascript>

and

<dascript>
//Class Constants
const int CLASS_WARRIOR = 1;
const int CLASS_WIZARD = 2;
const int CLASS_ROGUE = 3;
const int CLASS_SHAMAN = 4;
const int CLASS_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int CLASS_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int CLASS_CHAMPION = 7;
const int CLASS_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int CLASS_BERSERKER = 9;
const int CLASS_REAVER = 10;
const int CLASS_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int CLASS_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int CLASS_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;
const int CLASS_BARD = 14;
const int CLASS_RANGER = 15;
const int CLASS_DUELIST = 16;
const int CLASS_SHALE = 17;
const int CLASS_DOG = 18;
const int CLASS_MONSTER_ANIMAL = 19;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the gen00pt_class_race_gend file ===
under _Global ==> plot scripts find the gen00pt_class_race_gend file.

right click on gen00pt_class_race_gend, select CHECK OUT

Go down and you'll see the following and edit it like below:
<dascript>
case GEN_CLASS_MAGE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WIZARD );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_WARRIOR:
{
// DEBUG START
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WARRIOR );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_ROGUE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_ROGUE );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_SHAMAN:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_SHAMAN );
break;
}
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen_h file ===
Find the sys_chargen_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_chargen_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the starting skills section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Starting Skills
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
if (nClass == CLASS_WARRIOR)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, 100100);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_ROGUE)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_POISON_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_WIZARD)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto starting ability

<dascript>
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
// Load the starting ability for the background
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
int nAbility = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_STARTING_EQUIPMENT,"Ability", nIdx);
_AddAbility(oCreature, nAbility);

}
else
{
string sTemplate = "default_player.utc";
switch (nClass)
{
case CLASS_WARRIOR: sTemplate = "default_warrior.utc";
break;
case CLASS_ROGUE: sTemplate = "default_rogue.utc";
break;
case CLASS_WIZARD: sTemplate = "default_wizard.utc";
break;
case CLASS_SHAMAN: sTemplate = "default_shaman.utc";
break;
}

LoadItemsFromTemplate(oCreature, sTemplate, TRUE);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto "// Undo Class and Race selection" and add the 4th CharGen_ClearAbilityList

<dascript>
// Note: This wipes the ability list clear
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,1);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,2);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,3);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,4);
</dascript>

Next goto "// enabling proper tactics presets" and add the ValidForClass4 parts

<dascript>
nForClass1 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass1", nCurrentRow);
nForClass2 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass2", nCurrentRow);
nForClass3 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass3", nCurrentRow);
nForClass4 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass4", nCurrentRow);
if(nCoreClass == nForClass1 || nCoreClass == nForClass2 || nCoreClass == nForClass3 || nCoreClass == nForClass4)
AddTacticPresetID(oCreature, nCurrentRow);
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_rewards_h file ===
Find the sys_rewards_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_rewards_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following section (~line 500) and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;

const int SPEC_WARRIOR_CHAMPION = 7;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_BERSERKER = 9;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_REAVER = 10;

const int SPEC_ROGUE_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_BARD = 14;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_RANGER = 15;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_DUELIST = 16;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen file ===
Find the sys_chargen ==> under _Systems

right click on sys_chargen, select CHECK OUT

Change this line:

<dascript>
const int MAX_CLASS_INDEX = 4; // Last index of available base classes in cla_base.
</dascript>

Go down to the special handling section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// special handling for aluvian
if (nQuickStart == 0 )
{
Log_Trace(LOG_CHANNEL_CHARACTER,"sys_chargen","Setting default values for player character");

int nRandClass = abs((GetLowResTimer()%3)+1);

if(nRandClass == CLASS_ROGUE || nRandClass == CLASS_WARRIOR || nRandClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_NOBLE );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_HUMAN_NOBLE, TRUE);
}
else // mage
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_MAGI );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_CIRCLE, TRUE);
}

Chargen_SetNumTactics(oChar);
SetCanLevelUp(oChar,Chargen_HasPointsToSpend(oChar));

SendEventModuleChargenDone("", "");

}
</dascript>

next go down to the tactics sections and add the following:
<dascript>
// associate some tactics preset table
int nPresetTable;
if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_WARRIOR)
nPresetTable = 1; // tank
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_ROGUE)
nPresetTable = 2; // damage dealer
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_SHAMAN)
nPresetTable = 1; // damage dealer
else // mage
nPresetTable = 5; // nuker
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating the UTC template file==
Back in the toolset we need to do the following:

Click on the "creature tab" (red head icon)

Right click on default_mage ==> duplicate
Do like the following:

[[Image:Class tut dfs1.jpg]]

Now we need to edit the values and give them some armor and weapons, like so:

Class: Shaman (from dropdown)
Name: Default Male Shaman

[[Image:Class tut dfs2.jpg]]

Now at the top and click SAVE ==> CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating some strings ==

Start the String editor and right click and insert.

You will be setting up like this

:Table = module talk base
:Owner = module name
:TYPE = GUI

:8000000 - Shaman
:8000001 - Shamans
:8000002 - Shamans commune with spirits to get thier other worldly powers.
:8000004 - Shaman
:8000005 - Shaman Male Name
:8000006 - Shaman Female Name

When all is said close string editor

== Putting it all together ==

Up on top ON THE EXPORT TAB

"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

"GENERATE MODULE XML"

"GENERATE MANIFEST XML"

"EXPORT TALK TABLE"

== Cleaning up ==

DON'T SKIP THIS PART

goto name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

COPY THE FOLLOWING FILES OVER TO YOUR

name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override/toolset

:2da_constant_h.nss
:gen00pt_class_race_gend.nss
:sys_chargen_h.nss
:sys_rewards_h.nss
:sys_chargen.nss
:sys_chargen.ncs

Delete the rest in the name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

== Trying it out ==

Start up your game (It may take a min) and start a new game.

*WARNING* IF ANYTHING HAS GONE WRONG HERE YOUR GAME WILL BE SEVERELY DAMAGED

Select MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

YOU SHOULD SEE YOUR NEW CHARACTER

IF SOMETHING HAPPENED QUIT AND DOUBLE CHECK YOUR STEPS

Make sure you did not miss ANY ";" or "{ }" as a single one of these missed can destroy the game.

== Troubleshooting ==

MY SPELLS ARE NOT SHOWING UP IN THE CREATION SCREEN, HELP!!

* You may not have sort your ability file back to ID. It has to be sorted by ID in order to show up.
* You may not have assigned the new abilities to your new class "5000" in the prereqability column

MY MODEL IS NOT SHOWING UP WHEN I GOTO MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

* It is very likely you did not EXPORT your default_shaman.utc model
* Double check the background file to make sure you are using default_shaman.utc for the template
* Try rebooting your computer.

[zh:建立新職業]
[[Category:Character generation]]
[[Category:Tutorials]]

Add A New Class Tutorial

2009-12-06T10:27:08Z

Knighthsuyucheng:

== New class starter kit ==

This kit has all the .xls spreadsheets you need to add a new class.

These have been pre-programmed to follow the tutorial I wrote so you can see how it is done. It also contains the converter and the GDA as well.

You still need to edit the scripts in the toolkit and add the UTC model.

YOU STILL NEED TO ADD THESE GDA TO YOUR MODULE

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

You can download the starter kit [http://www.damods.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=131 here] (you will need to register)

== Editing the 2das ==
You will need to edit the following 2DA's.
*[[2da_base.xls]]
*[[abi_base.xls]]
*[[ALclassname_default.xls]] (ex ALshaman_default.xls) Copy from ALWizard_default.xls
*[[background.xls]]
*[[cla_base.xls]]
*[[guitypes.xls]]

=== open up 2da_base.xls ===

Add the following to the end of M2DA_base TAB

ID above 100000 ALShaman_default ALShaman_default

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up guitypes.xls ===
At bottom of list paste this:

ID Label StringId Ability ProgressBar CombatTraining SpecialGraphic TintColor Orphanage Flags BlendTree
500 Class: Shaman 8000000 5000 0 0 1 0x9B0F00 0 0 ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up CLA_base.xls ===
Paste this AFTER line 3: (Move all down 1)

4 Shaman 8000000 8000001 **** 8000002 8000003 classico_spirithealer CLASS_Shaman 2 95 1 100 5 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 55 50 1 5 1 3 0.3 4035 **** 1 Shaman ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up background.xls ===
On backgrounds tab: You need to insert a section between mage and skill 1, see screenshot

[[Image:Background.jpg]]

On background_defaults there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut bgdef.jpg]]

How the ID's work, 1 = dwarf, 4 = shaman, 5 = noble, the rest of the pattern is easy.

On lines 12,15,17,19 you need to add these in. What I recommend is just coping these lines

:10 ==> 12
:13 ==> 15
:16 ==> 17
:18 ==> 19

The template string is the deault_shaman.utc you will need to create in the toolset later on for these to have a base model
The Ability is the starting ability tied to this class, in my case it just references a different one then what you will have

On chargen_preload there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut chardef.jpg]]

These ID's must match what is on the background_defaults otherwise the game WILL crash.

Now SAVE your file

=== open up abi_base.xls ===

in the ABI_Base tab add the following to the bottom of the list

There are several columns that very are important

abilitytype - define what type of ability. melee, spell, skill etc..---> links with abilitytype.xls

prereqability - defines what is needed to have this ability. To add a new class these need to be changed on existing classes.

guitypes - referenced what class this links too ---> links with guitypes.xls

AFTER LINE 119 ==> 4034 HIDDEN_DOG insert a new row and put in the following

5000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 0 0 380405 330716 hidden 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 3 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

Add the bottom paste these

300000 HEROIC_OFFENSE2 380003 379523 367458 379231 spl_ico_heroic_offense 2 1 0 0 0 20 0 5000 0 0 0 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90215 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90109 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300001 HEROIC_AURA2 380000 379520 367458 379214 spl_ico_heroic_aura 2 1 0 0 0 30 0 300000 0 4 15 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90213 244 247 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90110 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300002 HEROIC_DEFENSE2 380001 379521 367458 379256 spl_ico_heroic_defense 2 1 0 0 0 40 0 300001 0 4 20 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 10 90214 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90111 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300003 HASTE2 380005 379525 398957 379229 spl_ico_agility 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 300002 0 4 30 500 1 1 18 1 2 spell_modal.ncs 30 90216 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90112 192 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 10

-------------------------------------------------

NOW HERE IS THE TRICKY PART, MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS RIGHT OR KISS YOUR MODULE GOODBYE

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN S (guitypes) Now they should all be sorted by guitype

Now we need to seperate the mage spells from our new shaman spells.

For guitype spells 1-4, you need to look at the prereqability section for these spells, for those that have 0, replace with 4023
This will make these appear only on the mage from now on. (Which means we need to make seperate skills for our new class)
Ok this will now prevent duplicate of skills

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN A (ID) Now we are back to normal

-------------------------------------------------
Now goto passive_abilities

Paste the following at the bottom of the list

9000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 1 2 4 2 6 1 str +2,mag +2,con +1

Now SAVE your file :)

=== open up ALShaman_default.xls ===

Should look like this

[[Image:Class tut alshaman.jpg]]

== Converting the files from 2DA to GDA ==

Create a directory called '''2DA''' on C:, inside that dir create one called override.

In your C:\2da put the following files:

* [[2da_base.xls]]
* [[abi_base.xls]]
* [[background.xls]]
* [[cla_base.xls]]
* [[guitypes.xls]]
* [[ALShaman_default.xls]]

Also: ExcelProcessor.exe from the tool converter in your toolset section.

Next you need to make a batch file to run to convert these.
Simply open notepad, copy and paste below and save as convert.bat

:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe 2DA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe background.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe CLA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ALShaman_Default.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe guitypes.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ABI_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\

NOTE: YOU MAY NEED TO "RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR" CONVERT.BAT IN VISTA / W7

VOILA YOU NOW HAVE YOUR GDA FILES FOR THE MODULE

== Creating a module ==
Now we begin editing inside the toolset

Create a new module, similiar to the picture below

'''MAKE SURE YOUR STRING SETS GO FROM IN BETWEEN 8,000,000 - 8,300,000 IF IT GOES ABOVE THAT RANGE THE STRINGS WILL NOT WORK.BIOWARE HAS ALREADY POSTED ABOUT THIS SQL PROBLEM'''

[[Image:Class tut module1.jpg]]

After making it go back to the module screen and select heirarchy and make sure single player is checked

[[Image:Class tut hier.jpg]]

Now that your module is created we need to add the appropriate GDA to the override section.

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

== Editing the scripts==
You now need to edit some scripts.

=== Edit the 2da_constants_h file ===

find the 2da_constants_h file under Core scripts

right click on 2DA_CONSTANTS_H, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following sections and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_DUELIST = 4030;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_RANGER = 4029;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_REAVER = 4019;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_ROGUE = 4020;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_SHALE = 4033;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_TEMPLAR = 4021;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 4022;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 5000;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HURLOCK_PROPERTIES = 90080;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_INDOMITABLE = 28;
</dascript>

and

<dascript>
//Class Constants
const int CLASS_WARRIOR = 1;
const int CLASS_WIZARD = 2;
const int CLASS_ROGUE = 3;
const int CLASS_SHAMAN = 4;
const int CLASS_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int CLASS_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int CLASS_CHAMPION = 7;
const int CLASS_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int CLASS_BERSERKER = 9;
const int CLASS_REAVER = 10;
const int CLASS_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int CLASS_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int CLASS_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;
const int CLASS_BARD = 14;
const int CLASS_RANGER = 15;
const int CLASS_DUELIST = 16;
const int CLASS_SHALE = 17;
const int CLASS_DOG = 18;
const int CLASS_MONSTER_ANIMAL = 19;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the gen00pt_class_race_gend file ===
under _Global ==> plot scripts find the gen00pt_class_race_gend file.

right click on gen00pt_class_race_gend, select CHECK OUT

Go down and you'll see the following and edit it like below:
<dascript>
case GEN_CLASS_MAGE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WIZARD );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_WARRIOR:
{
// DEBUG START
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WARRIOR );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_ROGUE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_ROGUE );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_SHAMAN:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_SHAMAN );
break;
}
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen_h file ===
Find the sys_chargen_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_chargen_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the starting skills section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Starting Skills
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
if (nClass == CLASS_WARRIOR)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, 100100);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_ROGUE)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_POISON_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_WIZARD)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto starting ability

<dascript>
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
// Load the starting ability for the background
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
int nAbility = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_STARTING_EQUIPMENT,"Ability", nIdx);
_AddAbility(oCreature, nAbility);

}
else
{
string sTemplate = "default_player.utc";
switch (nClass)
{
case CLASS_WARRIOR: sTemplate = "default_warrior.utc";
break;
case CLASS_ROGUE: sTemplate = "default_rogue.utc";
break;
case CLASS_WIZARD: sTemplate = "default_wizard.utc";
break;
case CLASS_SHAMAN: sTemplate = "default_shaman.utc";
break;
}

LoadItemsFromTemplate(oCreature, sTemplate, TRUE);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto "// Undo Class and Race selection" and add the 4th CharGen_ClearAbilityList

<dascript>
// Note: This wipes the ability list clear
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,1);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,2);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,3);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,4);
</dascript>

Next goto "// enabling proper tactics presets" and add the ValidForClass4 parts

<dascript>
nForClass1 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass1", nCurrentRow);
nForClass2 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass2", nCurrentRow);
nForClass3 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass3", nCurrentRow);
nForClass4 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass4", nCurrentRow);
if(nCoreClass == nForClass1 || nCoreClass == nForClass2 || nCoreClass == nForClass3 || nCoreClass == nForClass4)
AddTacticPresetID(oCreature, nCurrentRow);
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_rewards_h file ===
Find the sys_rewards_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_rewards_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following section (~line 500) and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;

const int SPEC_WARRIOR_CHAMPION = 7;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_BERSERKER = 9;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_REAVER = 10;

const int SPEC_ROGUE_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_BARD = 14;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_RANGER = 15;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_DUELIST = 16;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen file ===
Find the sys_chargen ==> under _Systems

right click on sys_chargen, select CHECK OUT

Change this line:

<dascript>
const int MAX_CLASS_INDEX = 4; // Last index of available base classes in cla_base.
</dascript>

Go down to the special handling section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// special handling for aluvian
if (nQuickStart == 0 )
{
Log_Trace(LOG_CHANNEL_CHARACTER,"sys_chargen","Setting default values for player character");

int nRandClass = abs((GetLowResTimer()%3)+1);

if(nRandClass == CLASS_ROGUE || nRandClass == CLASS_WARRIOR || nRandClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_NOBLE );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_HUMAN_NOBLE, TRUE);
}
else // mage
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_MAGI );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_CIRCLE, TRUE);
}

Chargen_SetNumTactics(oChar);
SetCanLevelUp(oChar,Chargen_HasPointsToSpend(oChar));

SendEventModuleChargenDone("", "");

}
</dascript>

next go down to the tactics sections and add the following:
<dascript>
// associate some tactics preset table
int nPresetTable;
if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_WARRIOR)
nPresetTable = 1; // tank
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_ROGUE)
nPresetTable = 2; // damage dealer
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_SHAMAN)
nPresetTable = 1; // damage dealer
else // mage
nPresetTable = 5; // nuker
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating the UTC template file==
Back in the toolset we need to do the following:

Click on the "creature tab" (red head icon)

Right click on default_mage ==> duplicate
Do like the following:

[[Image:Class tut dfs1.jpg]]

Now we need to edit the values and give them some armor and weapons, like so:

Class: Shaman (from dropdown)
Name: Default Male Shaman

[[Image:Class tut dfs2.jpg]]

Now at the top and click SAVE ==> CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating some strings ==

Start the String editor and right click and insert.

You will be setting up like this

:Table = module talk base
:Owner = module name
:TYPE = GUI

:8000000 - Shaman
:8000001 - Shamans
:8000002 - Shamans commune with spirits to get thier other worldly powers.
:8000004 - Shaman
:8000005 - Shaman Male Name
:8000006 - Shaman Female Name

When all is said close string editor

== Putting it all together ==

Up on top ON THE EXPORT TAB

"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

"GENERATE MODULE XML"

"GENERATE MANIFEST XML"

"EXPORT TALK TABLE"

== Cleaning up ==

DON'T SKIP THIS PART

goto name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

COPY THE FOLLOWING FILES OVER TO YOUR

name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override/toolset

:2da_constant_h.nss
:gen00pt_class_race_gend.nss
:sys_chargen_h.nss
:sys_rewards_h.nss
:sys_chargen.nss
:sys_chargen.ncs

Delete the rest in the name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

== Trying it out ==

Start up your game (It may take a min) and start a new game.

*WARNING* IF ANYTHING HAS GONE WRONG HERE YOUR GAME WILL BE SEVERELY DAMAGED

Select MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

YOU SHOULD SEE YOUR NEW CHARACTER

IF SOMETHING HAPPENED QUIT AND DOUBLE CHECK YOUR STEPS

Make sure you did not miss ANY ";" or "{ }" as a single one of these missed can destroy the game.

== Troubleshooting ==

MY SPELLS ARE NOT SHOWING UP IN THE CREATION SCREEN, HELP!!

* You may not have sort your ability file back to ID. It has to be sorted by ID in order to show up.
* You may not have assigned the new abilities to your new class "5000" in the prereqability column

MY MODEL IS NOT SHOWING UP WHEN I GOTO MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

* It is very likely you did not EXPORT your default_shaman.utc model
* Double check the background file to make sure you are using default_shaman.utc for the template
* Try rebooting your computer.

*[http://social.bioware.com/wiki/datoolset/index.php/zh:建立新職業建立新職業]
[[Category:Character generation]]
[[Category:Tutorials]]

Add A New Class Tutorial

2009-12-06T10:14:32Z

Knighthsuyucheng:

Add A New Class Tutorial

2009-12-06T10:13:49Z

Knighthsuyucheng:

== New class starter kit ==

This kit has all the .xls spreadsheets you need to add a new class.

These have been pre-programmed to follow the tutorial I wrote so you can see how it is done. It also contains the converter and the GDA as well.

You still need to edit the scripts in the toolkit and add the UTC model.

YOU STILL NEED TO ADD THESE GDA TO YOUR MODULE

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

You can download the starter kit [http://www.damods.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=131 here] (you will need to register)

== Editing the 2das ==
You will need to edit the following 2DA's.
*[[2da_base.xls]]
*[[abi_base.xls]]
*[[ALclassname_default.xls]] (ex ALshaman_default.xls) Copy from ALWizard_default.xls
*[[background.xls]]
*[[cla_base.xls]]
*[[guitypes.xls]]

=== open up 2da_base.xls ===

Add the following to the end of M2DA_base TAB

ID above 100000 ALShaman_default ALShaman_default

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up guitypes.xls ===
At bottom of list paste this:

ID Label StringId Ability ProgressBar CombatTraining SpecialGraphic TintColor Orphanage Flags BlendTree
500 Class: Shaman 8000000 5000 0 0 1 0x9B0F00 0 0 ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up CLA_base.xls ===
Paste this AFTER line 3: (Move all down 1)

4 Shaman 8000000 8000001 **** 8000002 8000003 classico_spirithealer CLASS_Shaman 2 95 1 100 5 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 55 50 1 5 1 3 0.3 4035 **** 1 Shaman ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up background.xls ===
On backgrounds tab: You need to insert a section between mage and skill 1, see screenshot

[[Image:Background.jpg]]

On background_defaults there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut bgdef.jpg]]

How the ID's work, 1 = dwarf, 4 = shaman, 5 = noble, the rest of the pattern is easy.

On lines 12,15,17,19 you need to add these in. What I recommend is just coping these lines

:10 ==> 12
:13 ==> 15
:16 ==> 17
:18 ==> 19

The template string is the deault_shaman.utc you will need to create in the toolset later on for these to have a base model
The Ability is the starting ability tied to this class, in my case it just references a different one then what you will have

On chargen_preload there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut chardef.jpg]]

These ID's must match what is on the background_defaults otherwise the game WILL crash.

Now SAVE your file

=== open up abi_base.xls ===

in the ABI_Base tab add the following to the bottom of the list

There are several columns that very are important

abilitytype - define what type of ability. melee, spell, skill etc..---> links with abilitytype.xls

prereqability - defines what is needed to have this ability. To add a new class these need to be changed on existing classes.

guitypes - referenced what class this links too ---> links with guitypes.xls

AFTER LINE 119 ==> 4034 HIDDEN_DOG insert a new row and put in the following

5000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 0 0 380405 330716 hidden 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 3 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

Add the bottom paste these

300000 HEROIC_OFFENSE2 380003 379523 367458 379231 spl_ico_heroic_offense 2 1 0 0 0 20 0 5000 0 0 0 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90215 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90109 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300001 HEROIC_AURA2 380000 379520 367458 379214 spl_ico_heroic_aura 2 1 0 0 0 30 0 300000 0 4 15 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90213 244 247 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90110 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300002 HEROIC_DEFENSE2 380001 379521 367458 379256 spl_ico_heroic_defense 2 1 0 0 0 40 0 300001 0 4 20 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 10 90214 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90111 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300003 HASTE2 380005 379525 398957 379229 spl_ico_agility 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 300002 0 4 30 500 1 1 18 1 2 spell_modal.ncs 30 90216 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90112 192 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 10

-------------------------------------------------

NOW HERE IS THE TRICKY PART, MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS RIGHT OR KISS YOUR MODULE GOODBYE

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN S (guitypes) Now they should all be sorted by guitype

Now we need to seperate the mage spells from our new shaman spells.

For guitype spells 1-4, you need to look at the prereqability section for these spells, for those that have 0, replace with 4023
This will make these appear only on the mage from now on. (Which means we need to make seperate skills for our new class)
Ok this will now prevent duplicate of skills

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN A (ID) Now we are back to normal

-------------------------------------------------
Now goto passive_abilities

Paste the following at the bottom of the list

9000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 1 2 4 2 6 1 str +2,mag +2,con +1

Now SAVE your file :)

=== open up ALShaman_default.xls ===

Should look like this

[[Image:Class tut alshaman.jpg]]

== Converting the files from 2DA to GDA ==

Create a directory called '''2DA''' on C:, inside that dir create one called override.

In your C:\2da put the following files:

* [[2da_base.xls]]
* [[abi_base.xls]]
* [[background.xls]]
* [[cla_base.xls]]
* [[guitypes.xls]]
* [[ALShaman_default.xls]]

Also: ExcelProcessor.exe from the tool converter in your toolset section.

Next you need to make a batch file to run to convert these.
Simply open notepad, copy and paste below and save as convert.bat

:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe 2DA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe background.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe CLA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ALShaman_Default.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe guitypes.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ABI_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\

NOTE: YOU MAY NEED TO "RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR" CONVERT.BAT IN VISTA / W7

VOILA YOU NOW HAVE YOUR GDA FILES FOR THE MODULE

== Creating a module ==
Now we begin editing inside the toolset

Create a new module, similiar to the picture below

'''MAKE SURE YOUR STRING SETS GO FROM IN BETWEEN 8,000,000 - 8,300,000 IF IT GOES ABOVE THAT RANGE THE STRINGS WILL NOT WORK.BIOWARE HAS ALREADY POSTED ABOUT THIS SQL PROBLEM'''

[[Image:Class tut module1.jpg]]

After making it go back to the module screen and select heirarchy and make sure single player is checked

[[Image:Class tut hier.jpg]]

Now that your module is created we need to add the appropriate GDA to the override section.

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

== Editing the scripts==
You now need to edit some scripts.

=== Edit the 2da_constants_h file ===

find the 2da_constants_h file under Core scripts

right click on 2DA_CONSTANTS_H, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following sections and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_DUELIST = 4030;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_RANGER = 4029;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_REAVER = 4019;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_ROGUE = 4020;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_SHALE = 4033;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_TEMPLAR = 4021;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 4022;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 5000;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HURLOCK_PROPERTIES = 90080;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_INDOMITABLE = 28;
</dascript>

and

<dascript>
//Class Constants
const int CLASS_WARRIOR = 1;
const int CLASS_WIZARD = 2;
const int CLASS_ROGUE = 3;
const int CLASS_SHAMAN = 4;
const int CLASS_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int CLASS_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int CLASS_CHAMPION = 7;
const int CLASS_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int CLASS_BERSERKER = 9;
const int CLASS_REAVER = 10;
const int CLASS_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int CLASS_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int CLASS_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;
const int CLASS_BARD = 14;
const int CLASS_RANGER = 15;
const int CLASS_DUELIST = 16;
const int CLASS_SHALE = 17;
const int CLASS_DOG = 18;
const int CLASS_MONSTER_ANIMAL = 19;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the gen00pt_class_race_gend file ===
under _Global ==> plot scripts find the gen00pt_class_race_gend file.

right click on gen00pt_class_race_gend, select CHECK OUT

Go down and you'll see the following and edit it like below:
<dascript>
case GEN_CLASS_MAGE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WIZARD );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_WARRIOR:
{
// DEBUG START
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WARRIOR );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_ROGUE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_ROGUE );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_SHAMAN:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_SHAMAN );
break;
}
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen_h file ===
Find the sys_chargen_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_chargen_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the starting skills section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Starting Skills
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
if (nClass == CLASS_WARRIOR)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, 100100);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_ROGUE)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_POISON_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_WIZARD)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto starting ability

<dascript>
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
// Load the starting ability for the background
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
int nAbility = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_STARTING_EQUIPMENT,"Ability", nIdx);
_AddAbility(oCreature, nAbility);

}
else
{
string sTemplate = "default_player.utc";
switch (nClass)
{
case CLASS_WARRIOR: sTemplate = "default_warrior.utc";
break;
case CLASS_ROGUE: sTemplate = "default_rogue.utc";
break;
case CLASS_WIZARD: sTemplate = "default_wizard.utc";
break;
case CLASS_SHAMAN: sTemplate = "default_shaman.utc";
break;
}

LoadItemsFromTemplate(oCreature, sTemplate, TRUE);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto "// Undo Class and Race selection" and add the 4th CharGen_ClearAbilityList

<dascript>
// Note: This wipes the ability list clear
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,1);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,2);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,3);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,4);
</dascript>

Next goto "// enabling proper tactics presets" and add the ValidForClass4 parts

<dascript>
nForClass1 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass1", nCurrentRow);
nForClass2 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass2", nCurrentRow);
nForClass3 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass3", nCurrentRow);
nForClass4 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass4", nCurrentRow);
if(nCoreClass == nForClass1 || nCoreClass == nForClass2 || nCoreClass == nForClass3 || nCoreClass == nForClass4)
AddTacticPresetID(oCreature, nCurrentRow);
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_rewards_h file ===
Find the sys_rewards_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_rewards_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following section (~line 500) and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;

const int SPEC_WARRIOR_CHAMPION = 7;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_BERSERKER = 9;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_REAVER = 10;

const int SPEC_ROGUE_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_BARD = 14;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_RANGER = 15;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_DUELIST = 16;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen file ===
Find the sys_chargen ==> under _Systems

right click on sys_chargen, select CHECK OUT

Change this line:

<dascript>
const int MAX_CLASS_INDEX = 4; // Last index of available base classes in cla_base.
</dascript>

Go down to the special handling section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// special handling for aluvian
if (nQuickStart == 0 )
{
Log_Trace(LOG_CHANNEL_CHARACTER,"sys_chargen","Setting default values for player character");

int nRandClass = abs((GetLowResTimer()%3)+1);

if(nRandClass == CLASS_ROGUE || nRandClass == CLASS_WARRIOR || nRandClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_NOBLE );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_HUMAN_NOBLE, TRUE);
}
else // mage
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_MAGI );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_CIRCLE, TRUE);
}

Chargen_SetNumTactics(oChar);
SetCanLevelUp(oChar,Chargen_HasPointsToSpend(oChar));

SendEventModuleChargenDone("", "");

}
</dascript>

next go down to the tactics sections and add the following:
<dascript>
// associate some tactics preset table
int nPresetTable;
if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_WARRIOR)
nPresetTable = 1; // tank
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_ROGUE)
nPresetTable = 2; // damage dealer
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_SHAMAN)
nPresetTable = 1; // damage dealer
else // mage
nPresetTable = 5; // nuker
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating the UTC template file==
Back in the toolset we need to do the following:

Click on the "creature tab" (red head icon)

Right click on default_mage ==> duplicate
Do like the following:

[[Image:Class tut dfs1.jpg]]

Now we need to edit the values and give them some armor and weapons, like so:

Class: Shaman (from dropdown)
Name: Default Male Shaman

[[Image:Class tut dfs2.jpg]]

Now at the top and click SAVE ==> CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating some strings ==

Start the String editor and right click and insert.

You will be setting up like this

:Table = module talk base
:Owner = module name
:TYPE = GUI

:8000000 - Shaman
:8000001 - Shamans
:8000002 - Shamans commune with spirits to get thier other worldly powers.
:8000004 - Shaman
:8000005 - Shaman Male Name
:8000006 - Shaman Female Name

When all is said close string editor

== Putting it all together ==

Up on top ON THE EXPORT TAB

"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

"GENERATE MODULE XML"

"GENERATE MANIFEST XML"

"EXPORT TALK TABLE"

== Cleaning up ==

DON'T SKIP THIS PART

goto name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

COPY THE FOLLOWING FILES OVER TO YOUR

name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override/toolset

:2da_constant_h.nss
:gen00pt_class_race_gend.nss
:sys_chargen_h.nss
:sys_rewards_h.nss
:sys_chargen.nss
:sys_chargen.ncs

Delete the rest in the name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

== Trying it out ==

Start up your game (It may take a min) and start a new game.

*WARNING* IF ANYTHING HAS GONE WRONG HERE YOUR GAME WILL BE SEVERELY DAMAGED

Select MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

YOU SHOULD SEE YOUR NEW CHARACTER

IF SOMETHING HAPPENED QUIT AND DOUBLE CHECK YOUR STEPS

Make sure you did not miss ANY ";" or "{ }" as a single one of these missed can destroy the game.

== Troubleshooting ==

MY SPELLS ARE NOT SHOWING UP IN THE CREATION SCREEN, HELP!!

* You may not have sort your ability file back to ID. It has to be sorted by ID in order to show up.
* You may not have assigned the new abilities to your new class "5000" in the prereqability column

MY MODEL IS NOT SHOWING UP WHEN I GOTO MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

* It is very likely you did not EXPORT your default_shaman.utc model
* Double check the background file to make sure you are using default_shaman.utc for the template
* Try rebooting your computer.

[[Category:Character generation]]
[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[zh:建立新職業]]

Add A New Class Tutorial

2009-12-06T10:12:35Z

Knighthsuyucheng:

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== New class starter kit ==

This kit has all the .xls spreadsheets you need to add a new class.

These have been pre-programmed to follow the tutorial I wrote so you can see how it is done. It also contains the converter and the GDA as well.

You still need to edit the scripts in the toolkit and add the UTC model.

YOU STILL NEED TO ADD THESE GDA TO YOUR MODULE

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

You can download the starter kit [http://www.damods.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=131 here] (you will need to register)

== Editing the 2das ==
You will need to edit the following 2DA's.
*[[2da_base.xls]]
*[[abi_base.xls]]
*[[ALclassname_default.xls]] (ex ALshaman_default.xls) Copy from ALWizard_default.xls
*[[background.xls]]
*[[cla_base.xls]]
*[[guitypes.xls]]

=== open up 2da_base.xls ===

Add the following to the end of M2DA_base TAB

ID above 100000 ALShaman_default ALShaman_default

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up guitypes.xls ===
At bottom of list paste this:

ID Label StringId Ability ProgressBar CombatTraining SpecialGraphic TintColor Orphanage Flags BlendTree
500 Class: Shaman 8000000 5000 0 0 1 0x9B0F00 0 0 ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up CLA_base.xls ===
Paste this AFTER line 3: (Move all down 1)

4 Shaman 8000000 8000001 **** 8000002 8000003 classico_spirithealer CLASS_Shaman 2 95 1 100 5 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 55 50 1 5 1 3 0.3 4035 **** 1 Shaman ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up background.xls ===
On backgrounds tab: You need to insert a section between mage and skill 1, see screenshot

[[Image:Background.jpg]]

On background_defaults there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut bgdef.jpg]]

How the ID's work, 1 = dwarf, 4 = shaman, 5 = noble, the rest of the pattern is easy.

On lines 12,15,17,19 you need to add these in. What I recommend is just coping these lines

:10 ==> 12
:13 ==> 15
:16 ==> 17
:18 ==> 19

The template string is the deault_shaman.utc you will need to create in the toolset later on for these to have a base model
The Ability is the starting ability tied to this class, in my case it just references a different one then what you will have

On chargen_preload there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut chardef.jpg]]

These ID's must match what is on the background_defaults otherwise the game WILL crash.

Now SAVE your file

=== open up abi_base.xls ===

in the ABI_Base tab add the following to the bottom of the list

There are several columns that very are important

abilitytype - define what type of ability. melee, spell, skill etc..---> links with abilitytype.xls

prereqability - defines what is needed to have this ability. To add a new class these need to be changed on existing classes.

guitypes - referenced what class this links too ---> links with guitypes.xls

AFTER LINE 119 ==> 4034 HIDDEN_DOG insert a new row and put in the following

5000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 0 0 380405 330716 hidden 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 3 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

Add the bottom paste these

300000 HEROIC_OFFENSE2 380003 379523 367458 379231 spl_ico_heroic_offense 2 1 0 0 0 20 0 5000 0 0 0 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90215 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90109 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300001 HEROIC_AURA2 380000 379520 367458 379214 spl_ico_heroic_aura 2 1 0 0 0 30 0 300000 0 4 15 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90213 244 247 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90110 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300002 HEROIC_DEFENSE2 380001 379521 367458 379256 spl_ico_heroic_defense 2 1 0 0 0 40 0 300001 0 4 20 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 10 90214 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90111 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300003 HASTE2 380005 379525 398957 379229 spl_ico_agility 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 300002 0 4 30 500 1 1 18 1 2 spell_modal.ncs 30 90216 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90112 192 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 10

-------------------------------------------------

NOW HERE IS THE TRICKY PART, MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS RIGHT OR KISS YOUR MODULE GOODBYE

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN S (guitypes) Now they should all be sorted by guitype

Now we need to seperate the mage spells from our new shaman spells.

For guitype spells 1-4, you need to look at the prereqability section for these spells, for those that have 0, replace with 4023
This will make these appear only on the mage from now on. (Which means we need to make seperate skills for our new class)
Ok this will now prevent duplicate of skills

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN A (ID) Now we are back to normal

-------------------------------------------------
Now goto passive_abilities

Paste the following at the bottom of the list

9000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 1 2 4 2 6 1 str +2,mag +2,con +1

Now SAVE your file :)

=== open up ALShaman_default.xls ===

Should look like this

[[Image:Class tut alshaman.jpg]]

== Converting the files from 2DA to GDA ==

Create a directory called '''2DA''' on C:, inside that dir create one called override.

In your C:\2da put the following files:

* [[2da_base.xls]]
* [[abi_base.xls]]
* [[background.xls]]
* [[cla_base.xls]]
* [[guitypes.xls]]
* [[ALShaman_default.xls]]

Also: ExcelProcessor.exe from the tool converter in your toolset section.

Next you need to make a batch file to run to convert these.
Simply open notepad, copy and paste below and save as convert.bat

:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe 2DA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe background.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe CLA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ALShaman_Default.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe guitypes.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ABI_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\

NOTE: YOU MAY NEED TO "RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR" CONVERT.BAT IN VISTA / W7

VOILA YOU NOW HAVE YOUR GDA FILES FOR THE MODULE

== Creating a module ==
Now we begin editing inside the toolset

Create a new module, similiar to the picture below

'''MAKE SURE YOUR STRING SETS GO FROM IN BETWEEN 8,000,000 - 8,300,000 IF IT GOES ABOVE THAT RANGE THE STRINGS WILL NOT WORK.BIOWARE HAS ALREADY POSTED ABOUT THIS SQL PROBLEM'''

[[Image:Class tut module1.jpg]]

After making it go back to the module screen and select heirarchy and make sure single player is checked

[[Image:Class tut hier.jpg]]

Now that your module is created we need to add the appropriate GDA to the override section.

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

== Editing the scripts==
You now need to edit some scripts.

=== Edit the 2da_constants_h file ===

find the 2da_constants_h file under Core scripts

right click on 2DA_CONSTANTS_H, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following sections and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_DUELIST = 4030;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_RANGER = 4029;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_REAVER = 4019;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_ROGUE = 4020;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_SHALE = 4033;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_TEMPLAR = 4021;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 4022;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 5000;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HURLOCK_PROPERTIES = 90080;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_INDOMITABLE = 28;
</dascript>

and

<dascript>
//Class Constants
const int CLASS_WARRIOR = 1;
const int CLASS_WIZARD = 2;
const int CLASS_ROGUE = 3;
const int CLASS_SHAMAN = 4;
const int CLASS_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int CLASS_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int CLASS_CHAMPION = 7;
const int CLASS_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int CLASS_BERSERKER = 9;
const int CLASS_REAVER = 10;
const int CLASS_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int CLASS_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int CLASS_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;
const int CLASS_BARD = 14;
const int CLASS_RANGER = 15;
const int CLASS_DUELIST = 16;
const int CLASS_SHALE = 17;
const int CLASS_DOG = 18;
const int CLASS_MONSTER_ANIMAL = 19;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the gen00pt_class_race_gend file ===
under _Global ==> plot scripts find the gen00pt_class_race_gend file.

right click on gen00pt_class_race_gend, select CHECK OUT

Go down and you'll see the following and edit it like below:
<dascript>
case GEN_CLASS_MAGE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WIZARD );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_WARRIOR:
{
// DEBUG START
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WARRIOR );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_ROGUE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_ROGUE );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_SHAMAN:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_SHAMAN );
break;
}
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen_h file ===
Find the sys_chargen_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_chargen_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the starting skills section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Starting Skills
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
if (nClass == CLASS_WARRIOR)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, 100100);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_ROGUE)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_POISON_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_WIZARD)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto starting ability

<dascript>
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
// Load the starting ability for the background
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
int nAbility = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_STARTING_EQUIPMENT,"Ability", nIdx);
_AddAbility(oCreature, nAbility);

}
else
{
string sTemplate = "default_player.utc";
switch (nClass)
{
case CLASS_WARRIOR: sTemplate = "default_warrior.utc";
break;
case CLASS_ROGUE: sTemplate = "default_rogue.utc";
break;
case CLASS_WIZARD: sTemplate = "default_wizard.utc";
break;
case CLASS_SHAMAN: sTemplate = "default_shaman.utc";
break;
}

LoadItemsFromTemplate(oCreature, sTemplate, TRUE);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto "// Undo Class and Race selection" and add the 4th CharGen_ClearAbilityList

<dascript>
// Note: This wipes the ability list clear
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,1);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,2);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,3);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,4);
</dascript>

Next goto "// enabling proper tactics presets" and add the ValidForClass4 parts

<dascript>
nForClass1 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass1", nCurrentRow);
nForClass2 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass2", nCurrentRow);
nForClass3 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass3", nCurrentRow);
nForClass4 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass4", nCurrentRow);
if(nCoreClass == nForClass1 || nCoreClass == nForClass2 || nCoreClass == nForClass3 || nCoreClass == nForClass4)
AddTacticPresetID(oCreature, nCurrentRow);
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_rewards_h file ===
Find the sys_rewards_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_rewards_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following section (~line 500) and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;

const int SPEC_WARRIOR_CHAMPION = 7;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_BERSERKER = 9;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_REAVER = 10;

const int SPEC_ROGUE_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_BARD = 14;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_RANGER = 15;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_DUELIST = 16;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen file ===
Find the sys_chargen ==> under _Systems

right click on sys_chargen, select CHECK OUT

Change this line:

<dascript>
const int MAX_CLASS_INDEX = 4; // Last index of available base classes in cla_base.
</dascript>

Go down to the special handling section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// special handling for aluvian
if (nQuickStart == 0 )
{
Log_Trace(LOG_CHANNEL_CHARACTER,"sys_chargen","Setting default values for player character");

int nRandClass = abs((GetLowResTimer()%3)+1);

if(nRandClass == CLASS_ROGUE || nRandClass == CLASS_WARRIOR || nRandClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_NOBLE );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_HUMAN_NOBLE, TRUE);
}
else // mage
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_MAGI );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_CIRCLE, TRUE);
}

Chargen_SetNumTactics(oChar);
SetCanLevelUp(oChar,Chargen_HasPointsToSpend(oChar));

SendEventModuleChargenDone("", "");

}
</dascript>

next go down to the tactics sections and add the following:
<dascript>
// associate some tactics preset table
int nPresetTable;
if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_WARRIOR)
nPresetTable = 1; // tank
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_ROGUE)
nPresetTable = 2; // damage dealer
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_SHAMAN)
nPresetTable = 1; // damage dealer
else // mage
nPresetTable = 5; // nuker
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating the UTC template file==
Back in the toolset we need to do the following:

Click on the "creature tab" (red head icon)

Right click on default_mage ==> duplicate
Do like the following:

[[Image:Class tut dfs1.jpg]]

Now we need to edit the values and give them some armor and weapons, like so:

Class: Shaman (from dropdown)
Name: Default Male Shaman

[[Image:Class tut dfs2.jpg]]

Now at the top and click SAVE ==> CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating some strings ==

Start the String editor and right click and insert.

You will be setting up like this

:Table = module talk base
:Owner = module name
:TYPE = GUI

:8000000 - Shaman
:8000001 - Shamans
:8000002 - Shamans commune with spirits to get thier other worldly powers.
:8000004 - Shaman
:8000005 - Shaman Male Name
:8000006 - Shaman Female Name

When all is said close string editor

== Putting it all together ==

Up on top ON THE EXPORT TAB

"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

"GENERATE MODULE XML"

"GENERATE MANIFEST XML"

"EXPORT TALK TABLE"

== Cleaning up ==

DON'T SKIP THIS PART

goto name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

COPY THE FOLLOWING FILES OVER TO YOUR

name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override/toolset

:2da_constant_h.nss
:gen00pt_class_race_gend.nss
:sys_chargen_h.nss
:sys_rewards_h.nss
:sys_chargen.nss
:sys_chargen.ncs

Delete the rest in the name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

== Trying it out ==

Start up your game (It may take a min) and start a new game.

*WARNING* IF ANYTHING HAS GONE WRONG HERE YOUR GAME WILL BE SEVERELY DAMAGED

Select MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

YOU SHOULD SEE YOUR NEW CHARACTER

IF SOMETHING HAPPENED QUIT AND DOUBLE CHECK YOUR STEPS

Make sure you did not miss ANY ";" or "{ }" as a single one of these missed can destroy the game.

== Troubleshooting ==

MY SPELLS ARE NOT SHOWING UP IN THE CREATION SCREEN, HELP!!

* You may not have sort your ability file back to ID. It has to be sorted by ID in order to show up.
* You may not have assigned the new abilities to your new class "5000" in the prereqability column

MY MODEL IS NOT SHOWING UP WHEN I GOTO MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

* It is very likely you did not EXPORT your default_shaman.utc model
* Double check the background file to make sure you are using default_shaman.utc for the template
* Try rebooting your computer.

[[Category:Character generation]]
[[Category:Tutorials]]

Add A New Class Tutorial/zh

2009-12-06T09:58:15Z

Knighthsuyucheng: /* 將2DA檔轉成GDA */

[[zh:建立新職業]]

== 新職業開始套件 ==

你需要一個套件內含.xls的電子表格，這樣才能製作新職業。點擊下面網址可以下載已製作完成得套件。
（譯者注原作者給的檔案和教學不符建議完全照教學作）
關於.xls的製作、轉換以及GDA等，此篇教學都有講到，只要你跟者我的腳步。

你仍然需要在toolkit裡編輯腳本並且建立UTC模型。

你仍然需要為你的模組建立GDA檔案。

前往我的文件/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

將GDA檔放於我的文件/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override 資料夾裡

你可以在此網站下載 [http://www.damods.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=131 here] (你需要註冊)

== 編輯2da檔 ==
你要編輯的2DA檔案。
*[[2da_base.xls]]
*[[abi_base.xls]]
*[[ALclassname_default.xls]] (例 ALshaman_default.xls) 複製自 ALWizard_default.xls
*[[background.xls]]
*[[cla_base.xls]]
*[[guitypes.xls]]

=== 開啟 2da_base.xls ===

切換頁面為M2DA_base（可以使用TAB鍵切換）
在最下面空白處添加

ID above 100000 ALShaman_default ALShaman_default

保存你的檔案

=== 開啟guitypes.xls ===
在底部添加：

ID Label StringId Ability ProgressBar CombatTraining SpecialGraphic TintColor Orphanage Flags BlendTree
500 Class: Shaman 8000000 5000 0 0 1 0x9B0F00 0 0 ****

保存你的檔案

=== 開啟CLA_base.xls ===
將以下資料一一填入ID為3的下一列（即ID為3的下一列統統往下移動一列，中間空出的一列放資訊）

4 Shaman 8000000 8000001 **** 8000002 8000003 classico_spirithealer CLASS_Shaman 2 95 1 100 5 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 55 50 1 5 1 3 0.3 4035 **** 1 Shaman ****

儲存你的檔案

=== 開啟background.xls ===
在 backgrounds 頁面: 你必須要在Mage和Skill 1間插入一個區塊，如圖

[[Image:Background.jpg]]

在background_defaults頁面裡有多個區域要追加，請看圖

[[Image:Class tut bgdef.jpg]]

ID是如何工作？ 1 = dwarf， 4 = shaman，5 = noble，設定是很簡單的。

在第12,15,17,19列你要照圖追加我推薦你直接複製然後修改。

:10 ==> 12
:13 ==> 15
:16 ==> 17
:18 ==> 19

關於template string裡的deault_shaman.utc，是稍後要在toolset裡製作的基本模型。
至於Ability的int是遊戲裡的職業預設能力，以我為例是直接用沒有被使用過的數字。

在chargen_preload頁面，你必須加入一些區塊如圖：

[[Image:Class tut chardef.jpg]]

注意 ID的數值必須必須和background_defaults頁面的數值一樣，否則會使遊戲崩潰。

儲存你的檔案

=== 開啟 abi_base.xls ===

在ABI_Base頁面將以下內容添加到底部

有多行是重要的東西必須要瞭解
abilitytype - 定義能力類型。近戰，法術，技能等等---> 是直接連結到abilitytype.xls

prereqability – 定義有此能力的必須條件。要建立新職業就必須修改已存在的職業。

guitypes - 職業的參考 ---> 連接到guitypes.xls

在第119列的下一列 ==> 4034 HIDDEN_DOG下方插入新列並個別輸入以下資訊

5000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 0 0 380405 330716 hidden 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 3 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

將以下內容一一複製到頁面底部（總共要製作四個新列）

300000 HEROIC_OFFENSE2 380003 379523 367458 379231 spl_ico_heroic_offense 2 1 0 0 0 20 0 5000 0 0 0 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90215 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90109 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300001 HEROIC_AURA2 380000 379520 367458 379214 spl_ico_heroic_aura 2 1 0 0 0 30 0 300000 0 4 15 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90213 244 247 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90110 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300002 HEROIC_DEFENSE2 380001 379521 367458 379256 spl_ico_heroic_defense 2 1 0 0 0 40 0 300001 0 4 20 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 10 90214 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90111 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300003 HASTE2 380005 379525 398957 379229 spl_ico_agility 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 300002 0 4 30 500 1 1 18 1 2 spell_modal.ncs 30 90216 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90112 192 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 10

-------------------------------------------------

接下來是棘手的問題，請確保接下來都遵從教學，否則你就要和你的模組說再見。

選擇第三列到最後一列（即第三列到最後一列反白）

到 DATA（資料） --> SORT BY COLUMN S (guitypes)（行排序依照guitypes 以我為例是依欄位S作排序）。現在應該是依照guitype排序完畢。

現在我們要將mage的法術自我們新職業的法術裡分開。

在guitype 裡數值介在1～4的，看相對映的 prereqability數值，若為0就改成4023
從現在開始特殊能力只有在職業為mage時出現。 (這也就意謂者我們要為新職業製作獨立的技能。)
現在已經確保不同職業，技能不會重複。

選擇第三列到最後一列（即第三列到最後一列反白）

到 DATA（資料） --> SORT BY COLUMN S (ID)（行排序依照ID 以我為例是依欄位A作排序）。

-------------------------------------------------
現在到 passive_abilities頁面

在最下方的新列一一填入

9000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 1 2 4 2 6 1 str +2,mag +2,con +1

儲存你的檔案 :)

=== 開啟 ALShaman_default.xls ===

改成如圖

[[Image:Class tut alshaman.jpg]]

== 將2DA檔轉成GDA ==

在C:下建立一個叫做2DA的資料夾，在裡面建立一個叫做override的資料夾。

在你的C:\2da 把以下檔案放進去:

* [[2da_base.xls]]
* [[abi_base.xls]]
* [[background.xls]]
* [[cla_base.xls]]
* [[guitypes.xls]]
* [[ALShaman_default.xls]]

去你的toolset資料夾將 ExcelProcessor.exe也放進去我們是靠 ExcelProcessor作轉換
（以我為例是在遊戲目錄裡的\tools\ResourceBuild\Processors）

然後我們製作簡單的批次檔來轉換。
開啟記事本，將以下代碼複製貼上去，存檔檔名取為convert.bat 並執行convert.bat

:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe 2DA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe background.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe CLA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ALShaman_Default.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe guitypes.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ABI_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\

注意：若系統為Vista或是Windows 7，請以管理者執行convert.bat（即RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR）

現在你為你的模組製作好GDA檔了。

== 建立模組 ==
現在我們要在Toolset裡編輯資料

建立新模組如圖

'''請確認你的STRING數值
是介於8,000,000 ～ 8,300,000
如果不在此範圍，STRING就不會工作
BIOWARE聲明這是SQL的問題 '''

[[Image:Class tut module1.jpg]]

模組建立後，開啟模組選擇heirarchy並檢查single player是否有打勾。

[[Image:Class tut hier.jpg]]

模組建立完畢，現在要將GDA放在適當override區域。

開啟我的文件/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

將GDA檔放在我的文件/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override資料夾裡面

== 編輯腳本==
你現在必須要編輯一些腳本。

=== 編輯2da_constants_h檔案 ===

在核心（Core）腳本裡找到2da_constants_h檔案

對2DA_CONSTANTS_H按滑鼠右鍵，選擇CHECK OUT

打開，依照下方代碼尋找區域並修改成一樣：

<dascript>
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_DUELIST = 4030;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_RANGER = 4029;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_REAVER = 4019;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_ROGUE = 4020;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_SHALE = 4033;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_TEMPLAR = 4021;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 4022;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 5000;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HURLOCK_PROPERTIES = 90080;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_INDOMITABLE = 28;
</dascript>

和

<dascript>
//Class Constants
const int CLASS_WARRIOR = 1;
const int CLASS_WIZARD = 2;
const int CLASS_ROGUE = 3;
const int CLASS_SHAMAN = 4;
const int CLASS_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int CLASS_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int CLASS_CHAMPION = 7;
const int CLASS_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int CLASS_BERSERKER = 9;
const int CLASS_REAVER = 10;
const int CLASS_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int CLASS_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int CLASS_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;
const int CLASS_BARD = 14;
const int CLASS_RANGER = 15;
const int CLASS_DUELIST = 16;
const int CLASS_SHALE = 17;
const int CLASS_DOG = 18;
const int CLASS_MONSTER_ANIMAL = 19;
</dascript>

編輯完畢就在頂端按滑鼠右鍵選SAVE然後點選CHECK IN

然後在頂端點擊"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== 編輯 gen00pt_class_race_gend 檔案 ===
在 _Global ==> plot scripts 找到gen00pt_class_race_gend檔案。

對gen00pt_class_race_gend按滑鼠右鍵，點擊CHECK OUT

打開，找到區塊並依照下列代碼修改:
<dascript>
case GEN_CLASS_MAGE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WIZARD );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_WARRIOR:
{
// DEBUG START
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WARRIOR );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_ROGUE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_ROGUE );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_SHAMAN:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_SHAMAN );
break;
}
</dascript>

編輯完畢就在頂端按滑鼠右鍵選SAVE然後點選CHECK IN

然後在頂端點擊"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== 編輯 sys_chargen_h ===
找出sys_chargen_h檔案，位在_Systems ==> _Includes

對sys_chargen_h按滑鼠右鍵，選CHECK OUT

打開，找到Starting skills區塊修改成下:

<dascript>
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Starting Skills
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
if (nClass == CLASS_WARRIOR)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, 100100);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_ROGUE)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_POISON_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_WIZARD)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
}
</dascript>

然後到starting ability區域並修改

<dascript>
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
// Load the starting ability for the background
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
int nAbility = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_STARTING_EQUIPMENT,"Ability", nIdx);
_AddAbility(oCreature, nAbility);

}
else
{
string sTemplate = "default_player.utc";
switch (nClass)
{
case CLASS_WARRIOR: sTemplate = "default_warrior.utc";
break;
case CLASS_ROGUE: sTemplate = "default_rogue.utc";
break;
case CLASS_WIZARD: sTemplate = "default_wizard.utc";
break;
case CLASS_SHAMAN: sTemplate = "default_shaman.utc";
break;
}

LoadItemsFromTemplate(oCreature, sTemplate, TRUE);
}
}
</dascript>

到"// Undo Class and Race selection" 區域建第四個CharGen_ClearAbilityList

<dascript>
// Note: This wipes the ability list clear
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,1);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,2);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,3);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,4);
</dascript>

到 "// enabling proper tactics presets" 添加ValidForClass4部份

<dascript>
nForClass1 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass1", nCurrentRow);
nForClass2 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass2", nCurrentRow);
nForClass3 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass3", nCurrentRow);
nForClass4 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass4", nCurrentRow);
if(nCoreClass == nForClass1 || nCoreClass == nForClass2 || nCoreClass == nForClass3 || nCoreClass == nForClass4)
AddTacticPresetID(oCreature, nCurrentRow);
</dascript>

編輯完畢就在頂端按滑鼠右鍵選SAVE然後點選CHECK IN

然後在頂端點擊"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== 編輯sys_rewards_h ===
找出 sys_rewards_h檔案，在 _Systems ==> _Includes

對sys_rewards_h按滑鼠右鍵選擇CHECK OUT

開啟並在代碼500附近依下方代碼修改:

<dascript>
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;

const int SPEC_WARRIOR_CHAMPION = 7;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_BERSERKER = 9;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_REAVER = 10;

const int SPEC_ROGUE_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_BARD = 14;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_RANGER = 15;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_DUELIST = 16;
</dascript>

編輯完畢就在頂端按滑鼠右鍵選SAVE然後點選CHECK IN

然後在頂端點擊"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== 編輯sys_chargen檔案 ===
找出sys_chargen檔案，在_Systems裡

對sys_chargen按滑鼠右鍵選CHECK OUT

開啟，改變這一行:

<dascript>
const int MAX_CLASS_INDEX = 4; // Last index of available base classes in cla_base.
</dascript>

到special handling區塊並修改如下:

<dascript>
// special handling for aluvian
if (nQuickStart == 0 )
{
Log_Trace(LOG_CHANNEL_CHARACTER,"sys_chargen","Setting default values for player character");

int nRandClass = abs((GetLowResTimer()%3)+1);

if(nRandClass == CLASS_ROGUE || nRandClass == CLASS_WARRIOR || nRandClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_NOBLE );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_HUMAN_NOBLE, TRUE);
}
else // mage
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_MAGI );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_CIRCLE, TRUE);
}

Chargen_SetNumTactics(oChar);
SetCanLevelUp(oChar,Chargen_HasPointsToSpend(oChar));

SendEventModuleChargenDone("", "");

}
</dascript>

到tactics區域依下方代碼添加:
<dascript>
// associate some tactics preset table
int nPresetTable;
if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_WARRIOR)
nPresetTable = 1; // tank
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_ROGUE)
nPresetTable = 2; // damage dealer
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_SHAMAN)
nPresetTable = 1; // damage dealer
else // mage
nPresetTable = 5; // nuker
</dascript>

編輯完畢就在頂端按滑鼠右鍵選SAVE然後點選CHECK IN

然後在頂端點擊"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== 製作 UTC 模板(TEMPLATE)檔案 ==
返回Toolset請跟者下方教學：

點擊 "creature"標籤 (紅頭圖標)（就在右方的Palette Window）

展開_Core_Creatures
在展開_Do NOT TOUCH
對default_mage按右鍵選擇duplicate 如圖製作:

[[Image:Class tut dfs1.jpg]]

現在要編輯數值並給予基本武器和裝甲如圖：

Class: Shaman (from dropdown)
Name: Default Male Shaman

[[Image:Class tut dfs2.jpg]]

編輯完畢就在頂端按滑鼠右鍵選SAVE然後點選CHECK IN

然後在頂端點擊"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== 建立一些字串 ==

開啟String editor然後按右鍵選擇insert

你要設成如下

:Table = module talk base
:Owner = module name
:TYPE = GUI

:8000000 - Shaman
:8000001 - Shamans
:8000002 - Shamans commune with spirits to get thier other worldly powers.
:8000004 - Shaman
:8000005 - Shaman Male Name
:8000006 - Shaman Female Name

完成後就關閉String editor

== 全部放在一起 ==

點擊上方功能列的Tool->EXPORT

按"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

按"GENERATE MODULE XML"

按"GENERATE MANIFEST XML"

按"EXPORT TALK TABLE"

== 清除垃圾資料 ==

不要忽略此部份

到我的文件/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

將此資料夾內的東西複製到

我的文件/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override/toolset

應該會有以下檔案：
2da_constant_h.nss
gen00pt_class_race_gend.nss
sys_chargen_h.nss
sys_rewards_h.nss
sys_chargen.nss
sys_chargen.ncs

將我的文件/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset裡的東西全部殺掉

== 嘗試結果 ==

開啟你的遊戲並選擇新遊戲

*小心*如果出現任何錯誤訊息都將會損害遊戲本體

點選 MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

你可以看到你的新人物

如果有任何意外發生請從頭依教學檢查是否有錯誤

請確保你沒有遺漏 ";" 或 "{ }"，如果缺少會摧毀遊戲。

== 危險焦點 ==

我的法術沒有出現在創造人物的視窗裡，求助！！

* 你沒有排序你修改過得ability檔案裡的ID行。如果ID有排序就會出現。
* 你可能沒有賦予新能力給你的新職業 "5000" 在prereqability行裡面

當我要點選MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI 時，我的新職業沒有出現

* 很顯然你沒有輸出你的default_shaman.utc模型
* 檢查background檔案，確保 template是使用default_shaman.utc
* 嘗試重新啟動你的電腦

[[Category:Character generation]]
[[Category:Tutorials]]

Add A New Class Tutorial/zh

2009-12-06T09:56:46Z

Knighthsuyucheng:

[[zh:建立新職業]]

== 新職業開始套件 ==

你需要一個套件內含.xls的電子表格，這樣才能製作新職業。點擊下面網址可以下載已製作完成得套件。
（譯者注原作者給的檔案和教學不符建議完全照教學作）
關於.xls的製作、轉換以及GDA等，此篇教學都有講到，只要你跟者我的腳步。

你仍然需要在toolkit裡編輯腳本並且建立UTC模型。

你仍然需要為你的模組建立GDA檔案。

前往我的文件/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

將GDA檔放於我的文件/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override 資料夾裡

你可以在此網站下載 [http://www.damods.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=131 here] (你需要註冊)

== 編輯2da檔 ==
你要編輯的2DA檔案。
*[[2da_base.xls]]
*[[abi_base.xls]]
*[[ALclassname_default.xls]] (例 ALshaman_default.xls) 複製自 ALWizard_default.xls
*[[background.xls]]
*[[cla_base.xls]]
*[[guitypes.xls]]

=== 開啟 2da_base.xls ===

切換頁面為M2DA_base（可以使用TAB鍵切換）
在最下面空白處添加

ID above 100000 ALShaman_default ALShaman_default

保存你的檔案

=== 開啟guitypes.xls ===
在底部添加：

ID Label StringId Ability ProgressBar CombatTraining SpecialGraphic TintColor Orphanage Flags BlendTree
500 Class: Shaman 8000000 5000 0 0 1 0x9B0F00 0 0 ****

保存你的檔案

=== 開啟CLA_base.xls ===
將以下資料一一填入ID為3的下一列（即ID為3的下一列統統往下移動一列，中間空出的一列放資訊）

4 Shaman 8000000 8000001 **** 8000002 8000003 classico_spirithealer CLASS_Shaman 2 95 1 100 5 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 55 50 1 5 1 3 0.3 4035 **** 1 Shaman ****

儲存你的檔案

=== 開啟background.xls ===
在 backgrounds 頁面: 你必須要在Mage和Skill 1間插入一個區塊，如圖

[[Image:Background.jpg]]

在background_defaults頁面裡有多個區域要追加，請看圖

[[Image:Class tut bgdef.jpg]]

ID是如何工作？ 1 = dwarf， 4 = shaman，5 = noble，設定是很簡單的。

在第12,15,17,19列你要照圖追加我推薦你直接複製然後修改。

:10 ==> 12
:13 ==> 15
:16 ==> 17
:18 ==> 19

關於template string裡的deault_shaman.utc，是稍後要在toolset裡製作的基本模型。
至於Ability的int是遊戲裡的職業預設能力，以我為例是直接用沒有被使用過的數字。

在chargen_preload頁面，你必須加入一些區塊如圖：

[[Image:Class tut chardef.jpg]]

注意 ID的數值必須必須和background_defaults頁面的數值一樣，否則會使遊戲崩潰。

儲存你的檔案

=== 開啟 abi_base.xls ===

在ABI_Base頁面將以下內容添加到底部

有多行是重要的東西必須要瞭解
abilitytype - 定義能力類型。近戰，法術，技能等等---> 是直接連結到abilitytype.xls

prereqability – 定義有此能力的必須條件。要建立新職業就必須修改已存在的職業。

guitypes - 職業的參考 ---> 連接到guitypes.xls

在第119列的下一列 ==> 4034 HIDDEN_DOG下方插入新列並個別輸入以下資訊

5000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 0 0 380405 330716 hidden 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 3 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

將以下內容一一複製到頁面底部（總共要製作四個新列）

300000 HEROIC_OFFENSE2 380003 379523 367458 379231 spl_ico_heroic_offense 2 1 0 0 0 20 0 5000 0 0 0 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90215 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90109 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300001 HEROIC_AURA2 380000 379520 367458 379214 spl_ico_heroic_aura 2 1 0 0 0 30 0 300000 0 4 15 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90213 244 247 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90110 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300002 HEROIC_DEFENSE2 380001 379521 367458 379256 spl_ico_heroic_defense 2 1 0 0 0 40 0 300001 0 4 20 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 10 90214 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90111 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300003 HASTE2 380005 379525 398957 379229 spl_ico_agility 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 300002 0 4 30 500 1 1 18 1 2 spell_modal.ncs 30 90216 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90112 192 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 10

-------------------------------------------------

接下來是棘手的問題，請確保接下來都遵從教學，否則你就要和你的模組說再見。

選擇第三列到最後一列（即第三列到最後一列反白）

到 DATA（資料） --> SORT BY COLUMN S (guitypes)（行排序依照guitypes 以我為例是依欄位S作排序）。現在應該是依照guitype排序完畢。

現在我們要將mage的法術自我們新職業的法術裡分開。

在guitype 裡數值介在1～4的，看相對映的 prereqability數值，若為0就改成4023
從現在開始特殊能力只有在職業為mage時出現。 (這也就意謂者我們要為新職業製作獨立的技能。)
現在已經確保不同職業，技能不會重複。

選擇第三列到最後一列（即第三列到最後一列反白）

到 DATA（資料） --> SORT BY COLUMN S (ID)（行排序依照ID 以我為例是依欄位A作排序）。

-------------------------------------------------
現在到 passive_abilities頁面

在最下方的新列一一填入

9000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 1 2 4 2 6 1 str +2,mag +2,con +1

儲存你的檔案 :)

=== 開啟 ALShaman_default.xls ===

改成如圖

[[Image:Class tut alshaman.jpg]]

== 將2DA檔轉成GDA ==

在C:下建立一個叫做2DA的資料夾，在裡面建立一個叫做override的資料夾。

在你的C:\2da 把以下檔案放進入:

* [[2da_base.xls]]
* [[abi_base.xls]]
* [[background.xls]]
* [[cla_base.xls]]
* [[guitypes.xls]]
* [[ALShaman_default.xls]]

去你的toolset資料夾將 ExcelProcessor.exe也放進去我們是靠 ExcelProcessor作轉換
（以我為例是在遊戲目錄裡的\tools\ResourceBuild\Processors）

然後我們製作簡單的批次檔來轉換。
開啟記事本，將以下代碼複製貼上去，存檔檔名取為convert.bat 並執行convert.bat

:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe 2DA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe background.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe CLA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ALShaman_Default.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe guitypes.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ABI_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\

注意：若系統為Vista或是Windows 7，請以管理者執行convert.bat（即RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR）

現在你為你的模組製作好GDA檔了。

== 建立模組 ==
現在我們要在Toolset裡編輯資料

建立新模組如圖

'''請確認你的STRING數值
是介於8,000,000 ～ 8,300,000
如果不在此範圍，STRING就不會工作
BIOWARE聲明這是SQL的問題 '''

[[Image:Class tut module1.jpg]]

模組建立後，開啟模組選擇heirarchy並檢查single player是否有打勾。

[[Image:Class tut hier.jpg]]

模組建立完畢，現在要將GDA放在適當override區域。

開啟我的文件/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

將GDA檔放在我的文件/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override資料夾裡面

== 編輯腳本==
你現在必須要編輯一些腳本。

=== 編輯2da_constants_h檔案 ===

在核心（Core）腳本裡找到2da_constants_h檔案

對2DA_CONSTANTS_H按滑鼠右鍵，選擇CHECK OUT

打開，依照下方代碼尋找區域並修改成一樣：

<dascript>
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_DUELIST = 4030;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_RANGER = 4029;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_REAVER = 4019;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_ROGUE = 4020;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_SHALE = 4033;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_TEMPLAR = 4021;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 4022;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 5000;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HURLOCK_PROPERTIES = 90080;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_INDOMITABLE = 28;
</dascript>

和

<dascript>
//Class Constants
const int CLASS_WARRIOR = 1;
const int CLASS_WIZARD = 2;
const int CLASS_ROGUE = 3;
const int CLASS_SHAMAN = 4;
const int CLASS_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int CLASS_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int CLASS_CHAMPION = 7;
const int CLASS_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int CLASS_BERSERKER = 9;
const int CLASS_REAVER = 10;
const int CLASS_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int CLASS_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int CLASS_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;
const int CLASS_BARD = 14;
const int CLASS_RANGER = 15;
const int CLASS_DUELIST = 16;
const int CLASS_SHALE = 17;
const int CLASS_DOG = 18;
const int CLASS_MONSTER_ANIMAL = 19;
</dascript>

編輯完畢就在頂端按滑鼠右鍵選SAVE然後點選CHECK IN

然後在頂端點擊"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== 編輯 gen00pt_class_race_gend 檔案 ===
在 _Global ==> plot scripts 找到gen00pt_class_race_gend檔案。

對gen00pt_class_race_gend按滑鼠右鍵，點擊CHECK OUT

打開，找到區塊並依照下列代碼修改:
<dascript>
case GEN_CLASS_MAGE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WIZARD );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_WARRIOR:
{
// DEBUG START
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WARRIOR );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_ROGUE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_ROGUE );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_SHAMAN:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_SHAMAN );
break;
}
</dascript>

編輯完畢就在頂端按滑鼠右鍵選SAVE然後點選CHECK IN

然後在頂端點擊"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== 編輯 sys_chargen_h ===
找出sys_chargen_h檔案，位在_Systems ==> _Includes

對sys_chargen_h按滑鼠右鍵，選CHECK OUT

打開，找到Starting skills區塊修改成下:

<dascript>
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Starting Skills
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
if (nClass == CLASS_WARRIOR)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, 100100);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_ROGUE)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_POISON_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_WIZARD)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
}
</dascript>

然後到starting ability區域並修改

<dascript>
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
// Load the starting ability for the background
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
int nAbility = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_STARTING_EQUIPMENT,"Ability", nIdx);
_AddAbility(oCreature, nAbility);

}
else
{
string sTemplate = "default_player.utc";
switch (nClass)
{
case CLASS_WARRIOR: sTemplate = "default_warrior.utc";
break;
case CLASS_ROGUE: sTemplate = "default_rogue.utc";
break;
case CLASS_WIZARD: sTemplate = "default_wizard.utc";
break;
case CLASS_SHAMAN: sTemplate = "default_shaman.utc";
break;
}

LoadItemsFromTemplate(oCreature, sTemplate, TRUE);
}
}
</dascript>

到"// Undo Class and Race selection" 區域建第四個CharGen_ClearAbilityList

<dascript>
// Note: This wipes the ability list clear
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,1);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,2);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,3);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,4);
</dascript>

到 "// enabling proper tactics presets" 添加ValidForClass4部份

<dascript>
nForClass1 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass1", nCurrentRow);
nForClass2 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass2", nCurrentRow);
nForClass3 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass3", nCurrentRow);
nForClass4 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass4", nCurrentRow);
if(nCoreClass == nForClass1 || nCoreClass == nForClass2 || nCoreClass == nForClass3 || nCoreClass == nForClass4)
AddTacticPresetID(oCreature, nCurrentRow);
</dascript>

編輯完畢就在頂端按滑鼠右鍵選SAVE然後點選CHECK IN

然後在頂端點擊"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== 編輯sys_rewards_h ===
找出 sys_rewards_h檔案，在 _Systems ==> _Includes

對sys_rewards_h按滑鼠右鍵選擇CHECK OUT

開啟並在代碼500附近依下方代碼修改:

<dascript>
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;

const int SPEC_WARRIOR_CHAMPION = 7;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_BERSERKER = 9;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_REAVER = 10;

const int SPEC_ROGUE_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_BARD = 14;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_RANGER = 15;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_DUELIST = 16;
</dascript>

編輯完畢就在頂端按滑鼠右鍵選SAVE然後點選CHECK IN

然後在頂端點擊"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== 編輯sys_chargen檔案 ===
找出sys_chargen檔案，在_Systems裡

對sys_chargen按滑鼠右鍵選CHECK OUT

開啟，改變這一行:

<dascript>
const int MAX_CLASS_INDEX = 4; // Last index of available base classes in cla_base.
</dascript>

到special handling區塊並修改如下:

<dascript>
// special handling for aluvian
if (nQuickStart == 0 )
{
Log_Trace(LOG_CHANNEL_CHARACTER,"sys_chargen","Setting default values for player character");

int nRandClass = abs((GetLowResTimer()%3)+1);

if(nRandClass == CLASS_ROGUE || nRandClass == CLASS_WARRIOR || nRandClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_NOBLE );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_HUMAN_NOBLE, TRUE);
}
else // mage
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_MAGI );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_CIRCLE, TRUE);
}

Chargen_SetNumTactics(oChar);
SetCanLevelUp(oChar,Chargen_HasPointsToSpend(oChar));

SendEventModuleChargenDone("", "");

}
</dascript>

到tactics區域依下方代碼添加:
<dascript>
// associate some tactics preset table
int nPresetTable;
if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_WARRIOR)
nPresetTable = 1; // tank
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_ROGUE)
nPresetTable = 2; // damage dealer
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_SHAMAN)
nPresetTable = 1; // damage dealer
else // mage
nPresetTable = 5; // nuker
</dascript>

編輯完畢就在頂端按滑鼠右鍵選SAVE然後點選CHECK IN

然後在頂端點擊"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== 製作 UTC 模板(TEMPLATE)檔案 ==
返回Toolset請跟者下方教學：

點擊 "creature"標籤 (紅頭圖標)（就在右方的Palette Window）

展開_Core_Creatures
在展開_Do NOT TOUCH
對default_mage按右鍵選擇duplicate 如圖製作:

[[Image:Class tut dfs1.jpg]]

現在要編輯數值並給予基本武器和裝甲如圖：

Class: Shaman (from dropdown)
Name: Default Male Shaman

[[Image:Class tut dfs2.jpg]]

編輯完畢就在頂端按滑鼠右鍵選SAVE然後點選CHECK IN

然後在頂端點擊"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== 建立一些字串 ==

開啟String editor然後按右鍵選擇insert

你要設成如下

:Table = module talk base
:Owner = module name
:TYPE = GUI

:8000000 - Shaman
:8000001 - Shamans
:8000002 - Shamans commune with spirits to get thier other worldly powers.
:8000004 - Shaman
:8000005 - Shaman Male Name
:8000006 - Shaman Female Name

完成後就關閉String editor

== 全部放在一起 ==

點擊上方功能列的Tool->EXPORT

按"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

按"GENERATE MODULE XML"

按"GENERATE MANIFEST XML"

按"EXPORT TALK TABLE"

== 清除垃圾資料 ==

不要忽略此部份

到我的文件/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

將此資料夾內的東西複製到

我的文件/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override/toolset

應該會有以下檔案：
2da_constant_h.nss
gen00pt_class_race_gend.nss
sys_chargen_h.nss
sys_rewards_h.nss
sys_chargen.nss
sys_chargen.ncs

將我的文件/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset裡的東西全部殺掉

== 嘗試結果 ==

開啟你的遊戲並選擇新遊戲

*小心*如果出現任何錯誤訊息都將會損害遊戲本體

點選 MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

你可以看到你的新人物

如果有任何意外發生請從頭依教學檢查是否有錯誤

請確保你沒有遺漏 ";" 或 "{ }"，如果缺少會摧毀遊戲。

== 危險焦點 ==

我的法術沒有出現在創造人物的視窗裡，求助！！

* 你沒有排序你修改過得ability檔案裡的ID行。如果ID有排序就會出現。
* 你可能沒有賦予新能力給你的新職業 "5000" 在prereqability行裡面

當我要點選MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI 時，我的新職業沒有出現

* 很顯然你沒有輸出你的default_shaman.utc模型
* 檢查background檔案，確保 template是使用default_shaman.utc
* 嘗試重新啟動你的電腦

[[Category:Character generation]]
[[Category:Tutorials]]

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2009-12-06T09:30:26Z

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[[zh:建立新職業]]

== New class starter kit ==

This kit has all the .xls spreadsheets you need to add a new class.

These have been pre-programmed to follow the tutorial I wrote so you can see how it is done. It also contains the converter and the GDA as well.

You still need to edit the scripts in the toolkit and add the UTC model.

YOU STILL NEED TO ADD THESE GDA TO YOUR MODULE

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

You can download the starter kit [http://www.damods.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=131 here] (you will need to register)

== Editing the 2das ==
You will need to edit the following 2DA's.
*[[2da_base.xls]]
*[[abi_base.xls]]
*[[ALclassname_default.xls]] (ex ALshaman_default.xls) Copy from ALWizard_default.xls
*[[background.xls]]
*[[cla_base.xls]]
*[[guitypes.xls]]

=== open up 2da_base.xls ===

Add the following to the end of M2DA_base TAB

ID above 100000 ALShaman_default ALShaman_default

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up guitypes.xls ===
At bottom of list paste this:

ID Label StringId Ability ProgressBar CombatTraining SpecialGraphic TintColor Orphanage Flags BlendTree
500 Class: Shaman 8000000 5000 0 0 1 0x9B0F00 0 0 ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up CLA_base.xls ===
Paste this AFTER line 3: (Move all down 1)

4 Shaman 8000000 8000001 **** 8000002 8000003 classico_spirithealer CLASS_Shaman 2 95 1 100 5 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 55 50 1 5 1 3 0.3 4035 **** 1 Shaman ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up background.xls ===
On backgrounds tab: You need to insert a section between mage and skill 1, see screenshot

[[Image:Background.jpg]]

On background_defaults there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut bgdef.jpg]]

How the ID's work, 1 = dwarf, 4 = shaman, 5 = noble, the rest of the pattern is easy.

On lines 12,15,17,19 you need to add these in. What I recommend is just coping these lines

:10 ==> 12
:13 ==> 15
:16 ==> 17
:18 ==> 19

The template string is the deault_shaman.utc you will need to create in the toolset later on for these to have a base model
The Ability is the starting ability tied to this class, in my case it just references a different one then what you will have

On chargen_preload there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut chardef.jpg]]

These ID's must match what is on the background_defaults otherwise the game WILL crash.

Now SAVE your file

=== open up abi_base.xls ===

in the ABI_Base tab add the following to the bottom of the list

There are several columns that very are important

abilitytype - define what type of ability. melee, spell, skill etc..---> links with abilitytype.xls

prereqability - defines what is needed to have this ability. To add a new class these need to be changed on existing classes.

guitypes - referenced what class this links too ---> links with guitypes.xls

AFTER LINE 119 ==> 4034 HIDDEN_DOG insert a new row and put in the following

5000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 0 0 380405 330716 hidden 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 3 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

Add the bottom paste these

300000 HEROIC_OFFENSE2 380003 379523 367458 379231 spl_ico_heroic_offense 2 1 0 0 0 20 0 5000 0 0 0 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90215 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90109 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300001 HEROIC_AURA2 380000 379520 367458 379214 spl_ico_heroic_aura 2 1 0 0 0 30 0 300000 0 4 15 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90213 244 247 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90110 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300002 HEROIC_DEFENSE2 380001 379521 367458 379256 spl_ico_heroic_defense 2 1 0 0 0 40 0 300001 0 4 20 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 10 90214 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90111 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300003 HASTE2 380005 379525 398957 379229 spl_ico_agility 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 300002 0 4 30 500 1 1 18 1 2 spell_modal.ncs 30 90216 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90112 192 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 10

-------------------------------------------------

NOW HERE IS THE TRICKY PART, MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS RIGHT OR KISS YOUR MODULE GOODBYE

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN S (guitypes) Now they should all be sorted by guitype

Now we need to seperate the mage spells from our new shaman spells.

For guitype spells 1-4, you need to look at the prereqability section for these spells, for those that have 0, replace with 4023
This will make these appear only on the mage from now on. (Which means we need to make seperate skills for our new class)
Ok this will now prevent duplicate of skills

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN A (ID) Now we are back to normal

-------------------------------------------------
Now goto passive_abilities

Paste the following at the bottom of the list

9000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 1 2 4 2 6 1 str +2,mag +2,con +1

Now SAVE your file :)

=== open up ALShaman_default.xls ===

Should look like this

[[Image:Class tut alshaman.jpg]]

== Converting the files from 2DA to GDA ==

Create a directory called '''2DA''' on C:, inside that dir create one called override.

In your C:\2da put the following files:

* [[2da_base.xls]]
* [[abi_base.xls]]
* [[background.xls]]
* [[cla_base.xls]]
* [[guitypes.xls]]
* [[ALShaman_default.xls]]

Also: ExcelProcessor.exe from the tool converter in your toolset section.

Next you need to make a batch file to run to convert these.
Simply open notepad, copy and paste below and save as convert.bat

:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe 2DA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe background.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe CLA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ALShaman_Default.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe guitypes.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ABI_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\

NOTE: YOU MAY NEED TO "RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR" CONVERT.BAT IN VISTA / W7

VOILA YOU NOW HAVE YOUR GDA FILES FOR THE MODULE

== Creating a module ==
Now we begin editing inside the toolset

Create a new module, similiar to the picture below

'''MAKE SURE YOUR STRING SETS GO FROM IN BETWEEN 8,000,000 - 8,300,000 IF IT GOES ABOVE THAT RANGE THE STRINGS WILL NOT WORK.BIOWARE HAS ALREADY POSTED ABOUT THIS SQL PROBLEM'''

[[Image:Class tut module1.jpg]]

After making it go back to the module screen and select heirarchy and make sure single player is checked

[[Image:Class tut hier.jpg]]

Now that your module is created we need to add the appropriate GDA to the override section.

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

== Editing the scripts==
You now need to edit some scripts.

=== Edit the 2da_constants_h file ===

find the 2da_constants_h file under Core scripts

right click on 2DA_CONSTANTS_H, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following sections and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_DUELIST = 4030;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_RANGER = 4029;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_REAVER = 4019;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_ROGUE = 4020;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_SHALE = 4033;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_TEMPLAR = 4021;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 4022;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 5000;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HURLOCK_PROPERTIES = 90080;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_INDOMITABLE = 28;
</dascript>

and

<dascript>
//Class Constants
const int CLASS_WARRIOR = 1;
const int CLASS_WIZARD = 2;
const int CLASS_ROGUE = 3;
const int CLASS_SHAMAN = 4;
const int CLASS_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int CLASS_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int CLASS_CHAMPION = 7;
const int CLASS_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int CLASS_BERSERKER = 9;
const int CLASS_REAVER = 10;
const int CLASS_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int CLASS_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int CLASS_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;
const int CLASS_BARD = 14;
const int CLASS_RANGER = 15;
const int CLASS_DUELIST = 16;
const int CLASS_SHALE = 17;
const int CLASS_DOG = 18;
const int CLASS_MONSTER_ANIMAL = 19;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the gen00pt_class_race_gend file ===
under _Global ==> plot scripts find the gen00pt_class_race_gend file.

right click on gen00pt_class_race_gend, select CHECK OUT

Go down and you'll see the following and edit it like below:
<dascript>
case GEN_CLASS_MAGE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WIZARD );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_WARRIOR:
{
// DEBUG START
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WARRIOR );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_ROGUE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_ROGUE );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_SHAMAN:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_SHAMAN );
break;
}
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen_h file ===
Find the sys_chargen_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_chargen_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the starting skills section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Starting Skills
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
if (nClass == CLASS_WARRIOR)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, 100100);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_ROGUE)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_POISON_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_WIZARD)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto starting ability

<dascript>
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
// Load the starting ability for the background
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
int nAbility = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_STARTING_EQUIPMENT,"Ability", nIdx);
_AddAbility(oCreature, nAbility);

}
else
{
string sTemplate = "default_player.utc";
switch (nClass)
{
case CLASS_WARRIOR: sTemplate = "default_warrior.utc";
break;
case CLASS_ROGUE: sTemplate = "default_rogue.utc";
break;
case CLASS_WIZARD: sTemplate = "default_wizard.utc";
break;
case CLASS_SHAMAN: sTemplate = "default_shaman.utc";
break;
}

LoadItemsFromTemplate(oCreature, sTemplate, TRUE);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto "// Undo Class and Race selection" and add the 4th CharGen_ClearAbilityList

<dascript>
// Note: This wipes the ability list clear
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,1);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,2);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,3);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,4);
</dascript>

Next goto "// enabling proper tactics presets" and add the ValidForClass4 parts

<dascript>
nForClass1 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass1", nCurrentRow);
nForClass2 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass2", nCurrentRow);
nForClass3 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass3", nCurrentRow);
nForClass4 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass4", nCurrentRow);
if(nCoreClass == nForClass1 || nCoreClass == nForClass2 || nCoreClass == nForClass3 || nCoreClass == nForClass4)
AddTacticPresetID(oCreature, nCurrentRow);
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_rewards_h file ===
Find the sys_rewards_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_rewards_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following section (~line 500) and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;

const int SPEC_WARRIOR_CHAMPION = 7;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_BERSERKER = 9;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_REAVER = 10;

const int SPEC_ROGUE_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_BARD = 14;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_RANGER = 15;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_DUELIST = 16;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen file ===
Find the sys_chargen ==> under _Systems

right click on sys_chargen, select CHECK OUT

Change this line:

<dascript>
const int MAX_CLASS_INDEX = 4; // Last index of available base classes in cla_base.
</dascript>

Go down to the special handling section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// special handling for aluvian
if (nQuickStart == 0 )
{
Log_Trace(LOG_CHANNEL_CHARACTER,"sys_chargen","Setting default values for player character");

int nRandClass = abs((GetLowResTimer()%3)+1);

if(nRandClass == CLASS_ROGUE || nRandClass == CLASS_WARRIOR || nRandClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_NOBLE );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_HUMAN_NOBLE, TRUE);
}
else // mage
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_MAGI );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_CIRCLE, TRUE);
}

Chargen_SetNumTactics(oChar);
SetCanLevelUp(oChar,Chargen_HasPointsToSpend(oChar));

SendEventModuleChargenDone("", "");

}
</dascript>

next go down to the tactics sections and add the following:
<dascript>
// associate some tactics preset table
int nPresetTable;
if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_WARRIOR)
nPresetTable = 1; // tank
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_ROGUE)
nPresetTable = 2; // damage dealer
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_SHAMAN)
nPresetTable = 1; // damage dealer
else // mage
nPresetTable = 5; // nuker
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating the UTC template file==
Back in the toolset we need to do the following:

Click on the "creature tab" (red head icon)

Right click on default_mage ==> duplicate
Do like the following:

[[Image:Class tut dfs1.jpg]]

Now we need to edit the values and give them some armor and weapons, like so:

Class: Shaman (from dropdown)
Name: Default Male Shaman

[[Image:Class tut dfs2.jpg]]

Now at the top and click SAVE ==> CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating some strings ==

Start the String editor and right click and insert.

You will be setting up like this

:Table = module talk base
:Owner = module name
:TYPE = GUI

:8000000 - Shaman
:8000001 - Shamans
:8000002 - Shamans commune with spirits to get thier other worldly powers.
:8000004 - Shaman
:8000005 - Shaman Male Name
:8000006 - Shaman Female Name

When all is said close string editor

== Putting it all together ==

Up on top ON THE EXPORT TAB

"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

"GENERATE MODULE XML"

"GENERATE MANIFEST XML"

"EXPORT TALK TABLE"

== Cleaning up ==

DON'T SKIP THIS PART

goto name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

COPY THE FOLLOWING FILES OVER TO YOUR

name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override/toolset

:2da_constant_h.nss
:gen00pt_class_race_gend.nss
:sys_chargen_h.nss
:sys_rewards_h.nss
:sys_chargen.nss
:sys_chargen.ncs

Delete the rest in the name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

== Trying it out ==

Start up your game (It may take a min) and start a new game.

*WARNING* IF ANYTHING HAS GONE WRONG HERE YOUR GAME WILL BE SEVERELY DAMAGED

Select MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

YOU SHOULD SEE YOUR NEW CHARACTER

IF SOMETHING HAPPENED QUIT AND DOUBLE CHECK YOUR STEPS

Make sure you did not miss ANY ";" or "{ }" as a single one of these missed can destroy the game.

== Troubleshooting ==

MY SPELLS ARE NOT SHOWING UP IN THE CREATION SCREEN, HELP!!

* You may not have sort your ability file back to ID. It has to be sorted by ID in order to show up.
* You may not have assigned the new abilities to your new class "5000" in the prereqability column

MY MODEL IS NOT SHOWING UP WHEN I GOTO MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

* It is very likely you did not EXPORT your default_shaman.utc model
* Double check the background file to make sure you are using default_shaman.utc for the template
* Try rebooting your computer.

[[Category:Character generation]]
[[Category:Tutorials]]

Add A New Class Tutorial

2009-12-06T09:30:01Z

Knighthsuyucheng:

[[zh:建立新職業]]

== New class starter kit ==

This kit has all the .xls spreadsheets you need to add a new class.

These have been pre-programmed to follow the tutorial I wrote so you can see how it is done. It also contains the converter and the GDA as well.

You still need to edit the scripts in the toolkit and add the UTC model.

YOU STILL NEED TO ADD THESE GDA TO YOUR MODULE

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

You can download the starter kit [http://www.damods.com/forums/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=131 here] (you will need to register)

== Editing the 2das ==
You will need to edit the following 2DA's.
*[[2da_base.xls]]
*[[abi_base.xls]]
*[[ALclassname_default.xls]] (ex ALshaman_default.xls) Copy from ALWizard_default.xls
*[[background.xls]]
*[[cla_base.xls]]
*[[guitypes.xls]]

=== open up 2da_base.xls ===

Add the following to the end of M2DA_base TAB

ID above 100000 ALShaman_default ALShaman_default

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up guitypes.xls ===
At bottom of list paste this:

ID Label StringId Ability ProgressBar CombatTraining SpecialGraphic TintColor Orphanage Flags BlendTree
500 Class: Shaman 8000000 5000 0 0 1 0x9B0F00 0 0 ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up CLA_base.xls ===
Paste this AFTER line 3: (Move all down 1)

4 Shaman 8000000 8000001 **** 8000002 8000003 classico_spirithealer CLASS_Shaman 2 95 1 100 5 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 55 50 1 5 1 3 0.3 4035 **** 1 Shaman ****

Now SAVE your file

=== Open up background.xls ===
On backgrounds tab: You need to insert a section between mage and skill 1, see screenshot

[[Image:Background.jpg]]

On background_defaults there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut bgdef.jpg]]

How the ID's work, 1 = dwarf, 4 = shaman, 5 = noble, the rest of the pattern is easy.

On lines 12,15,17,19 you need to add these in. What I recommend is just coping these lines

:10 ==> 12
:13 ==> 15
:16 ==> 17
:18 ==> 19

The template string is the deault_shaman.utc you will need to create in the toolset later on for these to have a base model
The Ability is the starting ability tied to this class, in my case it just references a different one then what you will have

On chargen_preload there are several section you need to note here regarding the screenshot:

[[Image:Class tut chardef.jpg]]

These ID's must match what is on the background_defaults otherwise the game WILL crash.

Now SAVE your file

=== open up abi_base.xls ===

in the ABI_Base tab add the following to the bottom of the list

There are several columns that very are important

abilitytype - define what type of ability. melee, spell, skill etc..---> links with abilitytype.xls

prereqability - defines what is needed to have this ability. To add a new class these need to be changed on existing classes.

guitypes - referenced what class this links too ---> links with guitypes.xls

AFTER LINE 119 ==> 4034 HIDDEN_DOG insert a new row and put in the following

5000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 0 0 380405 330716 hidden 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 3 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

Add the bottom paste these

300000 HEROIC_OFFENSE2 380003 379523 367458 379231 spl_ico_heroic_offense 2 1 0 0 0 20 0 5000 0 0 0 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90215 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90109 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300001 HEROIC_AURA2 380000 379520 367458 379214 spl_ico_heroic_aura 2 1 0 0 0 30 0 300000 0 4 15 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 5 90213 244 247 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90110 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300002 HEROIC_DEFENSE2 380001 379521 367458 379256 spl_ico_heroic_defense 2 1 0 0 0 40 0 300001 0 4 20 500 3 0 3 1 4 spell_singletarget.ncs 10 90214 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90111 128 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 0

300003 HASTE2 380005 379525 398957 379229 spl_ico_agility 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 300002 0 4 30 500 1 1 18 1 2 spell_modal.ncs 30 90216 244 247 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90112 192 1 7 0 2 33 0 0 0 10

-------------------------------------------------

NOW HERE IS THE TRICKY PART, MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS RIGHT OR KISS YOUR MODULE GOODBYE

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN S (guitypes) Now they should all be sorted by guitype

Now we need to seperate the mage spells from our new shaman spells.

For guitype spells 1-4, you need to look at the prereqability section for these spells, for those that have 0, replace with 4023
This will make these appear only on the mage from now on. (Which means we need to make seperate skills for our new class)
Ok this will now prevent duplicate of skills

HIGHLIGHT LINE 3 ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 558 (BOTTOM OF THE WORKSHEET)

NOW GOTO DATA --> SORT BY COLUMN A (ID) Now we are back to normal

-------------------------------------------------
Now goto passive_abilities

Paste the following at the bottom of the list

9000 HIDDEN_SHAMAN 1 2 4 2 6 1 str +2,mag +2,con +1

Now SAVE your file :)

=== open up ALShaman_default.xls ===

Should look like this

[[Image:Class tut alshaman.jpg]]

== Converting the files from 2DA to GDA ==

Create a directory called '''2DA''' on C:, inside that dir create one called override.

In your C:\2da put the following files:

* [[2da_base.xls]]
* [[abi_base.xls]]
* [[background.xls]]
* [[cla_base.xls]]
* [[guitypes.xls]]
* [[ALShaman_default.xls]]

Also: ExcelProcessor.exe from the tool converter in your toolset section.

Next you need to make a batch file to run to convert these.
Simply open notepad, copy and paste below and save as convert.bat

:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe 2DA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe background.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe CLA_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ALShaman_Default.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe guitypes.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\
:C:\2DA\ExcelProcessor.exe ABI_base.xls -outdir=C:\2DA\override\

NOTE: YOU MAY NEED TO "RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR" CONVERT.BAT IN VISTA / W7

VOILA YOU NOW HAVE YOUR GDA FILES FOR THE MODULE

== Creating a module ==
Now we begin editing inside the toolset

Create a new module, similiar to the picture below

'''MAKE SURE YOUR STRING SETS GO FROM IN BETWEEN 8,000,000 - 8,300,000 IF IT GOES ABOVE THAT RANGE THE STRINGS WILL NOT WORK.BIOWARE HAS ALREADY POSTED ABOUT THIS SQL PROBLEM'''

[[Image:Class tut module1.jpg]]

After making it go back to the module screen and select heirarchy and make sure single player is checked

[[Image:Class tut hier.jpg]]

Now that your module is created we need to add the appropriate GDA to the override section.

look in name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename

Put these GDA files in: name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override directory

== Editing the scripts==
You now need to edit some scripts.

=== Edit the 2da_constants_h file ===

find the 2da_constants_h file under Core scripts

right click on 2DA_CONSTANTS_H, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following sections and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_DUELIST = 4030;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_RANGER = 4029;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_REAVER = 4019;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_ROGUE = 4020;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_SHALE = 4033;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_TEMPLAR = 4021;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 4022;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HIDDEN_WARRIOR = 5000;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_HURLOCK_PROPERTIES = 90080;
const int ABILITY_TALENT_INDOMITABLE = 28;
</dascript>

and

<dascript>
//Class Constants
const int CLASS_WARRIOR = 1;
const int CLASS_WIZARD = 2;
const int CLASS_ROGUE = 3;
const int CLASS_SHAMAN = 4;
const int CLASS_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int CLASS_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int CLASS_CHAMPION = 7;
const int CLASS_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int CLASS_BERSERKER = 9;
const int CLASS_REAVER = 10;
const int CLASS_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int CLASS_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int CLASS_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;
const int CLASS_BARD = 14;
const int CLASS_RANGER = 15;
const int CLASS_DUELIST = 16;
const int CLASS_SHALE = 17;
const int CLASS_DOG = 18;
const int CLASS_MONSTER_ANIMAL = 19;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the gen00pt_class_race_gend file ===
under _Global ==> plot scripts find the gen00pt_class_race_gend file.

right click on gen00pt_class_race_gend, select CHECK OUT

Go down and you'll see the following and edit it like below:
<dascript>
case GEN_CLASS_MAGE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WIZARD );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_WARRIOR:
{
// DEBUG START
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_WARRIOR );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_ROGUE:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_ROGUE );
break;
}
case GEN_CLASS_SHAMAN:
{
nResult = ( GetCreatureCoreClass(oListener) == CLASS_SHAMAN );
break;
}
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen_h file ===
Find the sys_chargen_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_chargen_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the starting skills section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Starting Skills
// -------------------------------------------------------------------------
if (nClass == CLASS_WARRIOR)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, 100100);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_ROGUE)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_POISON_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_WIZARD)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
else if (nClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_AddAbility(oChar, ABILITY_SKILL_HERBALISM_1);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto starting ability

<dascript>
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
// Load the starting ability for the background
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------
int nAbility = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_STARTING_EQUIPMENT,"Ability", nIdx);
_AddAbility(oCreature, nAbility);

}
else
{
string sTemplate = "default_player.utc";
switch (nClass)
{
case CLASS_WARRIOR: sTemplate = "default_warrior.utc";
break;
case CLASS_ROGUE: sTemplate = "default_rogue.utc";
break;
case CLASS_WIZARD: sTemplate = "default_wizard.utc";
break;
case CLASS_SHAMAN: sTemplate = "default_shaman.utc";
break;
}

LoadItemsFromTemplate(oCreature, sTemplate, TRUE);
}
}
</dascript>

Next goto "// Undo Class and Race selection" and add the 4th CharGen_ClearAbilityList

<dascript>
// Note: This wipes the ability list clear
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,1);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,2);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,3);
CharGen_ClearAbilityList(oChar,4);
</dascript>

Next goto "// enabling proper tactics presets" and add the ValidForClass4 parts

<dascript>
nForClass1 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass1", nCurrentRow);
nForClass2 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass2", nCurrentRow);
nForClass3 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass3", nCurrentRow);
nForClass4 = GetM2DAInt(TABLE_TACTICS_USER_PRESETS, "ValidForClass4", nCurrentRow);
if(nCoreClass == nForClass1 || nCoreClass == nForClass2 || nCoreClass == nForClass3 || nCoreClass == nForClass4)
AddTacticPresetID(oCreature, nCurrentRow);
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_rewards_h file ===
Find the sys_rewards_h file under _Systems ==> _Includes

right click on sys_rewards_h, select CHECK OUT

Go down to the following section (~line 500) and edit it like below:

<dascript>
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SHAPESHIFTER = 5;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_SPIRITHEALER = 6;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_ARCANE_WARRIOR = 11;
const int SPEC_WIZARD_BLOOD_MAGE = 13;

const int SPEC_WARRIOR_CHAMPION = 7;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_TEMPLAR = 8;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_BERSERKER = 9;
const int SPEC_WARRIOR_REAVER = 10;

const int SPEC_ROGUE_ASSASSIN = 12;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_BARD = 14;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_RANGER = 15;
const int SPEC_ROGUE_DUELIST = 16;
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

=== Edit the sys_chargen file ===
Find the sys_chargen ==> under _Systems

right click on sys_chargen, select CHECK OUT

Change this line:

<dascript>
const int MAX_CLASS_INDEX = 4; // Last index of available base classes in cla_base.
</dascript>

Go down to the special handling section and edit it like below:

<dascript>
// special handling for aluvian
if (nQuickStart == 0 )
{
Log_Trace(LOG_CHANNEL_CHARACTER,"sys_chargen","Setting default values for player character");

int nRandClass = abs((GetLowResTimer()%3)+1);

if(nRandClass == CLASS_ROGUE || nRandClass == CLASS_WARRIOR || nRandClass == CLASS_SHAMAN)
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_NOBLE );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_HUMAN_NOBLE, TRUE);
}
else // mage
{
_RunChargen(RACE_HUMAN, nRandClass, oChar, BACKGROUND_MAGI );
WR_SetPlotFlag(PLT_GEN00PT_BACKGROUNDS, GEN_BACK_CIRCLE, TRUE);
}

Chargen_SetNumTactics(oChar);
SetCanLevelUp(oChar,Chargen_HasPointsToSpend(oChar));

SendEventModuleChargenDone("", "");

}
</dascript>

next go down to the tactics sections and add the following:
<dascript>
// associate some tactics preset table
int nPresetTable;
if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_WARRIOR)
nPresetTable = 1; // tank
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_ROGUE)
nPresetTable = 2; // damage dealer
else if(GetCreatureCoreClass(oChar) == CLASS_SHAMAN)
nPresetTable = 1; // damage dealer
else // mage
nPresetTable = 5; // nuker
</dascript>

Afterwards on top select SAVE then CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating the UTC template file==
Back in the toolset we need to do the following:

Click on the "creature tab" (red head icon)

Right click on default_mage ==> duplicate
Do like the following:

[[Image:Class tut dfs1.jpg]]

Now we need to edit the values and give them some armor and weapons, like so:

Class: Shaman (from dropdown)
Name: Default Male Shaman

[[Image:Class tut dfs2.jpg]]

Now at the top and click SAVE ==> CHECK IN

Now at the top and click "EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

== Creating some strings ==

Start the String editor and right click and insert.

You will be setting up like this

:Table = module talk base
:Owner = module name
:TYPE = GUI

:8000000 - Shaman
:8000001 - Shamans
:8000002 - Shamans commune with spirits to get thier other worldly powers.
:8000004 - Shaman
:8000005 - Shaman Male Name
:8000006 - Shaman Female Name

When all is said close string editor

== Putting it all together ==

Up on top ON THE EXPORT TAB

"EXPORT WITHOUT DEPENDENT RESOURCES"

"GENERATE MODULE XML"

"GENERATE MANIFEST XML"

"EXPORT TALK TABLE"

== Cleaning up ==

DON'T SKIP THIS PART

goto name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

COPY THE FOLLOWING FILES OVER TO YOUR

name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/addins/modulename/core/override/toolset

:2da_constant_h.nss
:gen00pt_class_race_gend.nss
:sys_chargen_h.nss
:sys_rewards_h.nss
:sys_chargen.nss
:sys_chargen.ncs

Delete the rest in the name/mydocuments/bioware/dragonage/packages/core/override/toolset

== Trying it out ==

Start up your game (It may take a min) and start a new game.

*WARNING* IF ANYTHING HAS GONE WRONG HERE YOUR GAME WILL BE SEVERELY DAMAGED

Select MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

YOU SHOULD SEE YOUR NEW CHARACTER

IF SOMETHING HAPPENED QUIT AND DOUBLE CHECK YOUR STEPS

Make sure you did not miss ANY ";" or "{ }" as a single one of these missed can destroy the game.

== Troubleshooting ==

MY SPELLS ARE NOT SHOWING UP IN THE CREATION SCREEN, HELP!!

* You may not have sort your ability file back to ID. It has to be sorted by ID in order to show up.
* You may not have assigned the new abilities to your new class "5000" in the prereqability column

MY MODEL IS NOT SHOWING UP WHEN I GOTO MALE ==> HUMAN ==> SHAMAN ==> MAGI

* It is very likely you did not EXPORT your default_shaman.utc model
* Double check the background file to make sure you are using default_shaman.utc for the template
* Try rebooting your computer.

[[Category:Character generation]]
[[Category:Tutorials]]