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Sunjammer: /* Hit Resolution */

2015-04-04T12:42:55Z

‎Hit Resolution

Sunjammer: /* Hit Resolution */ Fixing a link, clarifying decision tree

2015-04-04T12:42:35Z

‎Hit Resolution: Fixing a link, clarifying decision tree

Silderon at 11:32, 8 October 2011

2011-10-08T11:32:48Z

BryanDerksen: {{Infobox script}}

2010-02-03T19:00:36Z

Imgettingpissedoff: /* Critical Hit Determination */

2009-11-11T12:29:51Z

‎Critical Hit Determination

Imgettingpissedoff: /* Critical Hit Damage Modification */

2009-11-11T12:28:56Z

‎Critical Hit Damage Modification

Copyright Theft: /* Defense Rating */

2009-11-10T22:31:08Z

‎Defense Rating

Axe Murderer: /* Flanking Bonus Determination */ grammar

2009-10-30T23:36:27Z

‎Flanking Bonus Determination: grammar

Axe Murderer: /* Hit Resolution */ indentation

2009-10-30T23:29:49Z

‎Hit Resolution: indentation

Axe Murderer: /* Hit Resolution */ indentation

2009-10-30T23:28:00Z

‎Hit Resolution: indentation

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    if bBackstab
      return COMBAT_RESULT_BACKSTAB
    if bCrit

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 === Hit Resolution  ===
-Hit resolution is implemented in the function [[combat_h.nss#Combat_GetAttackResult|Combat_GetAttackResult]] in the script library [[combat_h.nss]], which is invoked from the [[creature_core.nss]] script whenever an attack event is received. The function returns one of several [[COMBAT_RESULT|COMBAT_RESULT_*]] constants and handles messaging to the game engine which animation to play.
+Hit resolution is implemented in the function [[combat_h.nss#Combat_GetAttackResult|Combat_GetAttackResult]] in the script library [[combat_h.nss]], which is invoked from the [[creature_core.nss]] script whenever an attack event is received. The function returns one of several [[COMBAT_RESULT_*]] constants and handles messaging to the game engine which animation to play.
 Overall, Dragon Age: Origin's combat system is 'hit heavy' as a target's armor does not modify its chance of getting hit.
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 if bHit
    if  HasEffect(attacker, EFFECT_TYPE_MISDIRECTION_HEX)
      if bCrit
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    if bBackstab
      return COMBAT_RESULT_BACKSTAB
    else
-     if bCrit
+     return  COMBAT_RESULT_HIT
-      return COMBAT_RESULT_CRITICAL_HIT
-    else
-      return  COMBAT_RESULT_HIT
 else

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 '''This page is work in progress'''
 This page describes the technical implementation and flow of combat logic in the game scripts.
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 Note: The term 'property' used on this page refers to [[Creature Properties]].
-=== Detailed Description ===
+== Detailed Description ==
 Combat in Dragon Age: Origin is handled mainly through scripts - the game engine itself has little knowledge of rule concepts such as 'Strength', 'Damage Modifier' or 'Armor Penetration'.
 === Hit Resolution  ===
-==== Hit Resolution  ====
 Hit resolution is implemented in the function [[combat_h.nss#Combat_GetAttackResult|Combat_GetAttackResult]] in the script library [[combat_h.nss]], which is invoked from the [[creature_core.nss]] script whenever an attack event is received. The function returns one of several [[COMBAT_RESULT|COMBAT_RESULT_*]] constants and handles messaging to the game engine which animation to play.
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 </dascript>
-===== Attack Rating =====
+==== Attack Rating ====
 Attack rating includes:
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 * + Difficulty setting based modifications
-===== Defense Rating =====
+==== Defense Rating ====
 Defense rating includes:
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 * Difficulty setting based modifications
-===== Flanking Bonus Determination =====
+==== Flanking Bonus Determination ====
 * Flanking bonus is a floating point value that applies to both AttackRating and to the chance to score a critical hit.
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 * The full logic is implemented in the function [[combat_h.nss#Combat_GetFlankingBonus|Combat_GetFlankingBonus]] in [[combat_h.nss]].
-===== Backstab Determination =====
+==== Backstab Determination ====
 * Backstab is determined for each melee attack only.
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 * The damage logic is implemented in [[combat_damage_h.nss#Combat_Damage_GetBackstabDamage|Combat_Damage_GetBackstabDamage]].
-===== Critical Hit Determination =====
+==== Critical Hit Determination ====
 * Critical Hit Chance uses the attackers Melee or Ranged critical hit modifier based on attack type.
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 * The logic is  implemented in the function [[combat_h.nss#Combat_GetAttackResult|Combat_GetAttackResult]] in the script library [[combat_h.nss]]
-==== Damage Resolution ====
+=== Damage Resolution ===
 Damage resolution logic is implemented in the script [[combat_damage_h.nss]].
-===== Critical Hit Damage Modification =====
+==== Critical Hit Damage Modification ====
 * Critical hits increase the amount of damage done by an attack by a fixed multiplier.
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 * The logic for critical damage is implemented in [[combat_damage_h.nss#GetCriticalDamageModifier]].
-===== Backstab Damage Modification =====
+==== Backstab Damage Modification ====
 * Backstab damage is essentially identical to critical damage, but modified by certain rogue talents.

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 * + the attacking weapon's critical hit modifier stat.
 * + 1.20x (1.1x for non rogues) the attacker's [[#Flanking Bonus Determination|Flanking Bonus]] in the current situation.
-* + 3.5 for each enemy past the 2nd that is fighting a warriors with the bravery talent.
+* + 3.5 for each enemy past the 2nd that is fighting a warrior with the bravery talent.
 * A critical hit occurs when the resulting CriticalHitChance is smaller than RandomFloat()*100.0f.
 * Certain effects and spells (e.g. Death Hex) can always override the result, as will attacking from stealth (always hits critical).

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 * Critical hits increase the amount of damage done by an attack by a fixed multiplier.
-* The magnitude of the multiplier can be affected by items and effects, but is not affected by of the character's attributes.
+* The magnitude of the multiplier can be affected by items and effects, but is not affected by any of the character's attributes.
 * Historical Note: Critical damage used to be variable 'up to...', but was changed to constant to provide a more predictable flow of damage.
 * The logic for critical damage is implemented in [[combat_damage_h.nss#GetCriticalDamageModifier]].

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 Defense rating includes:
-* Defender defense value and (missile deflection if attack was ranged). This includes items, effects and magical bonus.
+* Defender defense value (and missile deflection if attack was ranged). This includes items, effects and magical bonus.
 * Difficulty setting based modifications

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 * Flanking bonus is a floating point value that applies to both AttackRating and to the chance to score a critical hit.
-* It is essentially a representation of close the character is to the best position when attacking the enemy (directly in the back)
+* It is essentially a representation of how close the character is to the best position when attacking the enemy (directly in the back)
 * Various shield abilities on the target reduce or prevent the attacker from getting the bonus.
 * The further away the character is from that position, the more the bonus is diluted.