Character generation - Revision history

Sunjammer: /* Skipping Character Generation */ Removing misleading statement

2012-03-12T13:01:54Z

‎Skipping Character Generation: Removing misleading statement

Proleric1: /* Plots & Codex */

2010-12-23T09:41:39Z

‎Plots & Codex

Proleric1: /* Plots & Codex */

2010-12-23T09:40:06Z

‎Plots & Codex

Proleric1: /* Importing a character from a saved game */

2010-12-23T09:34:18Z

‎Importing a character from a saved game

Proleric1: /* Importing a character from a saved game */

2010-12-23T09:11:58Z

‎Importing a character from a saved game

Proleric1: /* Importing a character from a saved game */

2010-10-08T08:50:57Z

‎Importing a character from a saved game

Proleric1: /* Importing a character from a saved game */

2010-10-08T08:35:28Z

‎Importing a character from a saved game

Proleric1: /* Initial levelup or other modifications */

2010-10-08T08:07:25Z

‎Initial levelup or other modifications

Proleric1 at 07:50, 8 October 2010

2010-10-08T07:50:38Z

BryanDerksen: linki

2010-02-18T19:04:17Z

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-It should be noted that, by skipping the internal character generation process that way, the character will have the correct stats but will be featureless and bald. To change that Bioware is working on an additional function to change the head morph via script.
+It should be noted that, by skipping the internal character generation process that way, the character will have the correct stats but will be featureless and bald. Unfortunately there is no function to change the head morph via script.
 ==Initial levelup or other modifications==

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 If regression to level 1 is not required, or there are multiple custom backgrounds, the builder will probably need to examine Chargen_SelectBackground, with a view to making a custom function that doesn't change abilities etc. Background selection from a list might be achieved in conversation at the start of gameplay.
-=== Plots & Codex ===
+=== Imported Plots & Codex ===
 An imported character retains plot flag settings from the previous campaign.
-This probably isn't an issue, because none of the old plots appear in the journal. Codex slots only appear if that codex plot is used in the new campaign.
+This probably isn't an issue, because none of the old plots appear in the journal. Codex slots only appear for codex plots which are used in the new campaign.
 The risk of a duplicate plot GUID is presumably negligible.

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 The risk of a duplicate plot GUID is presumably negligible.
-Of course, creature codex entries will be unlocked for creatures encountered in the old campaign. If that's inappropriate, change the Codex Plot column in the APR_base 2DA to a new plot.
+Of course, creature codex entries will be unlocked for creatures encountered in the old campaign. If that's inappropriate, change or delete the Codex Plot entry in the APR_base 2DA for the creatures in question.
 == Modifying the morph-generating step of character generation ==

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	If regression to level 1 is not required, or there are multiple custom backgrounds, the builder will probably need to examine Chargen_SelectBackground, with a view to making a custom function that doesn't change abilities etc. Background selection from a list might be achieved in conversation at the start of gameplay.		If regression to level 1 is not required, or there are multiple custom backgrounds, the builder will probably need to examine Chargen_SelectBackground, with a view to making a custom function that doesn't change abilities etc. Background selection from a list might be achieved in conversation at the start of gameplay.
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		+	=== Plots & Codex ===
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		+	An imported character retains plot flag settings from the previous campaign.
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		+	This probably isn't an issue, because none of the old plots appear in the journal. Codex slots only appear if that codex plot is used in the new campaign.
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		+	The risk of a duplicate plot GUID is presumably negligible.
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		+	Of course, creature codex entries will be unlocked for creatures encountered in the old campaign. If that's inappropriate, change the Codex Plot column in the APR_base 2DA to a new plot.

	== Modifying the morph-generating step of character generation ==		== Modifying the morph-generating step of character generation ==

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 We saw earlier how to invoke the basic chargen UI.
-If the nImportEnabled parameter of StartCharGen is set, it enables importing a character from a saved game, and disables using a pre-generated character (which can crash if the campaign has custom backgrounds).
+If the nImportEnabled parameter of StartCharGen is set, it enables importing a character from a saved game. This also disables using a character made with the standalone Character Creator (which can crash if the campaign has custom backgrounds).
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      Chargen_InitInventory (oHero, nclass, nEquipIndex);
      SetCreatureMoney(0, oHero);
+   }
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-N.B. This example is rather crude, because the player has no opportunity to finesse their character build - it's like doing a Quick Start in the UI. For this reason, some builders will prefer to allow the character to remain high-level, and design the campaign to scale to that scenario.
+Since there is only one custom background in this example, it is simply assigned.
-−
-Since there is only one custom background in this example, it is simply assigned. More work is needed to establish how to handle multiple custom backgrounds - for example, the player might select a background in conversation.
-If regression to level 1 is not required, but there is a custom background, the builder will probably need to examine Chargen_SelectBackground, with a view to making a custom function that doesn't change abilities etc.
+If regression to level 1 is not required, or there are multiple custom backgrounds, the builder will probably need to examine Chargen_SelectBackground, with a view to making a custom function that doesn't change abilities etc. Background selection from a list might be achieved in conversation at the start of gameplay.
 == Modifying the morph-generating step of character generation ==

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	A more sophisticated script could include other set-up code, for example triggering an introductory cinematic to inform the player of the game's plot.		A more sophisticated script could include other set-up code, for example triggering an introductory cinematic to inform the player of the game's plot.
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		+	== Importing a character from a saved game ==
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		+	We saw earlier how to invoke the basic chargen UI.
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		+	If you set the nImportEnabled parameter of StartCharGen, it enables importing a character from a saved game, and disables using a pre-generated character (which can crash if the campaign has custom backgrounds).
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	== Modifying the morph-generating step of character generation ==		== Modifying the morph-generating step of character generation ==

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		+	==Basics==
	A [[module]] with no event script will start the player without going through character generation, which will leave the player with an almost unusable character to play with. To send the player through a basic character generation UI use the below script as the module event script. This is done by first creating the below script, and saving it, then opening your module properties (file > manage modules > properties), and changing the "script" field to be whatever you named your script (hit the ellipsis and browse for it).		A [[module]] with no event script will start the player without going through character generation, which will leave the player with an almost unusable character to play with. To send the player through a basic character generation UI use the below script as the module event script. This is done by first creating the below script, and saving it, then opening your module properties (file > manage modules > properties), and changing the "script" field to be whatever you named your script (hit the ellipsis and browse for it).

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 ==Skipping Character Generation==
 A basic script that skips the character generation interface:
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 A more sophisticated script could include other set-up code, for example triggering an introductory cinematic to inform the player of the game's plot.
 [[Category:Character generation]]