Star Wars: Empire At War

Petroglyph, LucasArts | Released Feb 16, 2006

Set a few years before the events of Episode IV A New Hope, Empire at War lets players rewrite history as well as experience the aftermath of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, the creation of the Rebel Alliance, and Darth Vader's rise to power.

Report article Tutorial: Good Times with the Rocket Ability

In this tutorial I will show you guys/gals how we can use the "Rocket Ability" to our advantage when modding EAW/FOC. Some of you might be wondering what is the "Rocket Attack Ability"? The answer is that it is the ability used by the T-4B to switch from it's main guns to use it's Rockets. This ability can be adapted to other units to do new things.

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Intermediate Client Side Coding.

Tutorial: Good Times with the Rocket Ability
By: rebel5555 (AKA Joshua R.)

In this tutorial I will show you guys/gals how we can use the "Rocket Ability" to our advantage when modding EAW/FOC. Some of you might be wondering what is the "Rocket Attack Ability"? The answer is that it is the ability used by the T-4B to switch from it's main guns to use it's Rockets. This ability can be adapted to other units to do new things.

Alrighty then. So, here we go. I'm using code from a modified B-wing from my personal mod. First I'm going to open SPACEUNITSFIGHTERS.XML & SQUADRONS.XML

SPACEUNITSFIGHTERS.XML

  1. XML code:
  1.   <SpaceUnit Name="B_Wing">
  2.     <Text_ID>RV_BWING_ID</Text_ID>
  3.     <Encyclopedia_Unit_Class> TEXT_ENCYCLOPEDIA_CLASS_BOMBER </Encyclopedia_Unit_Class>
  4.     <Encyclopedia_Text>RV_BWING_TEXT</Encyclopedia_Text>
  5.     <Encyclopedia_Good_Against> Executor_Stardestroyer ISD2 Star_Destroyer </Encyclopedia_Good_Against>
  6.     <Encyclopedia_Vulnerable_To> Imperial_Missleboat TIE_Avenger TIE_Defender </Encyclopedia_Vulnerable_To>
  7.     <Space_Model_Name>rv_bwing.alo</Space_Model_Name>
  8.     <Scale_Factor>0.38</Scale_Factor>
  9.     <Select_Box_Scale>70</Select_Box_Scale>
  10.     <Select_Box_Z_Adjust>1.0f</Select_Box_Z_Adjust>
  11.     <Mouse_Collide_Override_Sphere_Radius> 50.0 </Mouse_Collide_Override_Sphere_Radius>
  12.     <Dense_FOW_Reveal_Range_Multiplier>0.2</Dense_FOW_Reveal_Range_Multiplier>
  13.     <Mass>0.98</Mass>
  14.     <Max_Speed>4.6</Max_Speed>
  15.     <Min_Speed>1.5</Min_Speed>
  16.     <Max_Rate_Of_Turn>2.0</Max_Rate_Of_Turn>
  17.     <Max_Thrust>1.0</Max_Thrust>
  18.     <Max_Rate_Of_Roll>2.5</Max_Rate_Of_Roll>
  19.     <Bank_Turn_Angle>50</Bank_Turn_Angle>
  20.     <Begin_Turn_Towards_Distance>300.0</Begin_Turn_Towards_Distance>
  21.     <Fires_Forward>no</Fires_Forward>
  22.     <Turret_Rotate_Extent_Degrees>20</Turret_Rotate_Extent_Degrees>
  23.     <Turret_Elevate_Extent_Degrees>40</Turret_Elevate_Extent_Degrees>
  24.     <Hyperspace>Yes</Hyperspace>
  25.     <Hyperspace_Speed>0.6</Hyperspace_Speed>
  26.     <Maintenance_Cost>0.1</Maintenance_Cost>
  27.     <Max_Lift>4</Max_Lift>
  28.     <Affiliation>Rebel</Affiliation>
  29.     <Required_Ground_Base_Level>0</Required_Ground_Base_Level>
  30.     <Required_Star_Base_Level>1</Required_Star_Base_Level>
  31.     <Shield_Points>100</Shield_Points>
  32.     <Tactical_Health>120</Tactical_Health>
  33.     <Shield_Refresh_Rate>10</Shield_Refresh_Rate>
  34.     <Energy_Capacity>1000</Energy_Capacity>
  35.     <Energy_Refresh_Rate>500</Energy_Refresh_Rate>
  36.     <Armor_Type> Armor_Fighter </Armor_Type>
  37.         <Shield_Armor_Type>Shield_Fighter</Shield_Armor_Type>
  38.     <Ranged_Target_Z_Adjust>0</Ranged_Target_Z_Adjust>
  39.     <Ship_Class>bomber</Ship_Class>
  40.     <Formation_Priority>1</Formation_Priority>
  41.     <Is_Escort>No</Is_Escort>
  42.     <Is_Bomber>Yes</Is_Bomber>
  43.     <Political_Control>0</Political_Control>
  44.     <Squadron_Capacity>0</Squadron_Capacity>
  45.     <Number_per_Squadron>6</Number_per_Squadron>
  46.     <Build_Cost_Credits>60</Build_Cost_Credits>
  47.     <Build_Time_Seconds>15</Build_Time_Seconds>
  48.     <Size_Value>4</Size_Value>
  49.     <Land_Bomber_Type>B_Wing_Bombing_Run</Land_Bomber_Type>  
  50.     <SpaceBehavior>HUNT, ABILITY_COUNTDOWN, FIGHTER_LOCOMOTOR, SELECTABLE, TARGETING, WEAPON, POWERED, SHIELDED, HIDE_WHEN_FOGGED, AMBIENT_SFX, DAMAGE_TRACKING, REVEAL, NEBULA </SpaceBehavior>     
  51.     <Collidable_By_Projectile_Living>Yes</Collidable_By_Projectile_Living>
  52.     <Damage>7</Damage>
  53.     <Land_FOW_Reveal_Range>130.0</Land_FOW_Reveal_Range>
  54.     <Space_FOW_Reveal_Range>600.0</Space_FOW_Reveal_Range>
  55.     <Targeting_Max_Attack_Distance>500.0</Targeting_Max_Attack_Distance>
  56.     <Death_Explosions>Small_Explosion_Space</Death_Explosions>
  57.     <Death_SFXEvent_Start_Die>Unit_A_Wing_Death_SFX</Death_SFXEvent_Start_Die>
  58.     <Asteroid_Damage_Hit_Particles>Small_Damage_Space</Asteroid_Damage_Hit_Particles>
  59.     <Hardpoints>
  60.       HP_BWING_ION,
  61.       HP_Bwing_Lasers,
  62.       HP_BWING_Torpedo
  63.     </Hardpoints>
  64.     <SFXEvent_Fire>Unit_A_Wing_Fire</SFXEvent_Fire>
  65.     <SFXEvent_Select>Unit_Select_A_Wing</SFXEvent_Select>
  66.     <SFXEvent_Move>Unit_Move_A_Wing</SFXEvent_Move>
  67.     <SFXEvent_Fleet_Move>Unit_Fleet_Move_A_Wing</SFXEvent_Fleet_Move>
  68.     <SFXEvent_Attack>Unit_Attack_A_Wing</SFXEvent_Attack>
  69.     <SFXEvent_Guard>Unit_Guard_A_Wing</SFXEvent_Guard>
  70.     <SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint> HARD_POINT_WEAPON_LASER, Unit_HP_LASER_A_Wing </SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint>
  71.     <SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint> HARD_POINT_WEAPON_MISSILE, Unit_HP_MISSILE_A_Wing </SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint>
  72.     <SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint> HARD_POINT_WEAPON_TORPEDO, Unit_HP_TORP_A_Wing </SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint>
  73.     <SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint> HARD_POINT_WEAPON_ION_CANNON, Unit_HP_ION_A_Wing </SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint>
  74.     <SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint> HARD_POINT_SHIELD_GENERATOR, Unit_HP_SHIELDS_A_Wing </SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint>
  75.     <SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint> HARD_POINT_ENGINE, Unit_HP_ENGINES_A_Wing </SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint>
  76.     <SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint> HARD_POINT_GRAVITY_WELL, Unit_HP_GRAV_A_Wing </SFXEvent_Attack_Hardpoint>
  77.     <SFXEvent_Health_Low_Warning> Unit_Health_Low_A_Wing </SFXEvent_Health_Low_Warning>
  78.     <SFXEvent_Health_Critical_Warning> Unit_Health_Critical_A_Wing </SFXEvent_Health_Critical_Warning>
  79.     <SFXEvent_Enemy_Damaged_Health_Low_Warning> Unit_Enemy_Health_Low_A_Wing </SFXEvent_Enemy_Damaged_Health_Low_Warning>
  80.     <SFXEvent_Enemy_Damaged_Health_Critical_Warning> Unit_Enemy_Health_Critical_A_Wing </SFXEvent_Enemy_Damaged_Health_Critical_Warning>
  81.     <SFXEvent_Ambient_Moving> Unit_A_Wing_Fly_By </SFXEvent_Ambient_Moving>
  82.     <SFXEvent_Ambient_Moving_Min_Delay_Seconds> 5 </SFXEvent_Ambient_Moving_Min_Delay_Seconds>
  83.     <SFXEvent_Ambient_Moving_Max_Delay_Seconds> 10 </SFXEvent_Ambient_Moving_Max_Delay_Seconds>
  84.     <SFXEvent_Engine_Cinematic_Focus_Loop> Unit_A_Wing_Cinematic_Engine_Loop </SFXEvent_Engine_Cinematic_Focus_Loop>
  85.     <CategoryMask> Bomber | AntiCapital | Fighter | AntiBomber</CategoryMask>
  86.     <Property_Flags> SmallShip </Property_Flags>
  87.     <Icon_Name>I_BUTTON_RV_BWING.TGA</Icon_Name>
  88.     <Victory_Relevant>yes</Victory_Relevant>
  89.     <Air_Vehicle_Turret_Target> Yes </Air_Vehicle_Turret_Target>   
  90.     <Is_Visible_On_Radar>Yes</Is_Visible_On_Radar>
  91.     <Custom_Footprint_Radius> 7.0 </Custom_Footprint_Radius>
  92.     <MovementClass> Space </MovementClass>
  93.     <FormationOrder>1</FormationOrder>
  94.     <Out_Of_Combat_Defense_Adjustment>-1.0</Out_Of_Combat_Defense_Adjustment>
  95.     <Minimum_Follow_Distance>25.0</Minimum_Follow_Distance>
  96.     <Create_Team>Yes</Create_Team>
  97.     <AI_Combat_Power>80</AI_Combat_Power>
  98.     <Collision_Box_Modifier>2.0</Collision_Box_Modifier>
  99.     <Targeting_Priority_Set>Bomber</Targeting_Priority_Set>  
  100.     <Targeting_Stickiness_Time_Threshold>5.0</Targeting_Stickiness_Time_Threshold>
  101.    
  102.     <Unit_Abilities_Data SubObjectList="Yes">
  103.       <Unit_Ability>
  104.       <Type>SPOILER_LOCK</Type>  
  105.         <Mod_Multiplier>WEAPON_DELAY_MULTIPLIER,  3.0f</Mod_Multiplier>
  106.         <Mod_Multiplier>SHIELD_REGEN_MULTIPLIER,  3.0f</Mod_Multiplier>
  107.         <Mod_Multiplier>ENERGY_REGEN_MULTIPLIER,  3.0f</Mod_Multiplier>
  108.         <Mod_Multiplier>SPEED_MULTIPLIER,               1.5</Mod_Multiplier>
  109.         <SFXEvent_GUI_Unit_Ability_Activated>Unit_Ability_On_X_Wing</SFXEvent_GUI_Unit_Ability_Activated>
  110.         <SFXEvent_GUI_Unit_Ability_Deactivated>Unit_Ability_Off_X_Wing</SFXEvent_GUI_Unit_Ability_Deactivated>
  111.       </Unit_Ability>
  112.       <Unit_Ability>
  113.         <Type>ROCKET_ATTACK</Type>
  114.       </Unit_Ability>
  115.     </Unit_Abilities_Data>
  116.    
  117.     <Spin_Away_On_Death>Yes</Spin_Away_On_Death>
  118.     <Spin_Away_On_Death_Chance>0.2</Spin_Away_On_Death_Chance>
  119.     <Spin_Away_On_Death_Time>2.0f</Spin_Away_On_Death_Time>
  120.     <Spin_Away_On_Death_Explosion>Small_Explosion_Space</Spin_Away_On_Death_Explosion>
  121.     <Spin_Away_On_Death_SFXEvent_Start_Die>Unit_A_Wing_Spinning_By</Spin_Away_On_Death_SFXEvent_Start_Die>
  122.     <Remove_Upon_Death>true</Remove_Upon_Death>  
  123.     <Strafe_Distance>500.0</Strafe_Distance>
  124.     <Population_Value>0</Population_Value> 
  125.   </SpaceUnit>

 

SQUADRONS.XML

  1. XML code:
  1.   <Squadron Name="Rebel_B_Wing_Squadron">
  2.     <Text_ID>RV_BWING_SQUAD_ID</Text_ID>
  3.     <Encyclopedia_Good_Against> Executor_Stardestroyer ISD2 Star_Destroyer </Encyclopedia_Good_Against>
  4.     <Encyclopedia_Vulnerable_To> Imperial_Missleboat TIE_Avenger TIE_Defender </Encyclopedia_Vulnerable_To>
  5.     <GUI_Row> 1 </GUI_Row>
  6.     <Is_Dummy>Yes</Is_Dummy>
  7.     <Formation_Priority>1</Formation_Priority>
  8.     <Is_Escort>No</Is_Escort>
  9.     <Is_Bomber>Yes</Is_Bomber>
  10.     <Autoresolve_Health>500</Autoresolve_Health>
  11.     <Damage>40</Damage>
  12.     <Affiliation>Rebel</Affiliation>
  13.     <Political_Control>0</Political_Control>
  14.     <Build_Cost_Credits>800</Build_Cost_Credits>
  15.     <Build_Time_Seconds>25</Build_Time_Seconds>
  16.     <Build_Tab_Heroes>Yes</Build_Tab_Heroes>
  17.     <Tech_Level>3</Tech_Level>
  18.     <Required_Timeline />
  19.     <Required_Star_Base_Level>1</Required_Star_Base_Level>
  20.     <Required_Special_Structures />
  21.     <Behavior>DUMMY_SPACE_FIGHTER_SQUADRON</Behavior>
  22.     <Squadron_Units>B_Wing, B_Wing</Squadron_Units>
  23.     <Squadron_Units>B_Wing, B_Wing</Squadron_Units>
  24.     <Squadron_Units>B_Wing, B_Wing</Squadron_Units>
  25.     <Squadron_Offsets>15.0,15.0,0.0</Squadron_Offsets>
  26.     <Squadron_Offsets>15.0,-15.0,0.0</Squadron_Offsets>
  27.     <Squadron_Offsets>15.0,90.0,0.0</Squadron_Offsets>
  28.     <Squadron_Offsets>15.0,-90.0,0.0</Squadron_Offsets>
  29.     <Squadron_Offsets>0.0,30.0,0.0</Squadron_Offsets>
  30.     <Squadron_Offsets>0.0,-30.0,0.0</Squadron_Offsets>
  31.     <Max_Squad_Size> 6 </Max_Squad_Size>
  32.     <Icon_Name>I_BUTTON_RV_BWING.TGA</Icon_Name>
  33.     <GUI_Model_Name>RV_Bwing.ALO</GUI_Model_Name>
  34.     <GUI_Distance>95</GUI_Distance>
  35.     <GUI_Offset>0 0 0</GUI_Offset>
  36.     <GUI_Velocity>45</GUI_Velocity>
  37.  
  38.     <SFXEvent_Build_Started>RHD_Build_Vehicle</SFXEvent_Build_Started>
  39.     <SFXEvent_Build_Cancelled>RHD_Unit_Canceled</SFXEvent_Build_Cancelled>
  40.     <SFXEvent_Build_Complete>Unit_Complete_X_Wing</SFXEvent_Build_Complete>
  41.  
  42.     <FormationOrder>2</FormationOrder>
  43.     <Squadron_Formation_Error_Tolerance>25.0</Squadron_Formation_Error_Tolerance>
  44.     <Guard_Chase_Range>1000.0</Guard_Chase_Range>
  45.     <Idle_Chase_Range>200.0</Idle_Chase_Range>
  46.     <Attack_Move_Response_Range>300.0</Attack_Move_Response_Range>
  47.     <Property_Flags> SmallShip </Property_Flags>
  48.     <Autonomous_Move_Extension_Vs_Attacker>500.0</Autonomous_Move_Extension_Vs_Attacker>
  49.  
  50.     <Unit_Abilities_Data SubObjectList="Yes">
  51.       <Unit_Ability>
  52.         <Type>SPOILER_LOCK</Type>
  53.         <Mod_Multiplier>WEAPON_DELAY_MULTIPLIER,  9.0f</Mod_Multiplier>
  54.         <Mod_Multiplier>SHIELD_REGEN_MULTIPLIER,  0.1f</Mod_Multiplier>
  55.         <Mod_Multiplier>ENERGY_REGEN_MULTIPLIER,  0.1f</Mod_Multiplier>
  56.         <Mod_Multiplier>SPEED_MULTIPLIER,               1.5</Mod_Multiplier>
  57.         <SFXEvent_GUI_Unit_Ability_Activated>Unit_Ability_On_X_Wing</SFXEvent_GUI_Unit_Ability_Activated>
  58.         <SFXEvent_GUI_Unit_Ability_Deactivated>Unit_Ability_Off_X_Wing</SFXEvent_GUI_Unit_Ability_Deactivated>
  59.       </Unit_Ability>
  60.       <Unit_Ability>
  61.         <Type>ROCKET_ATTACK</Type>
  62.       </Unit_Ability>
  63.     </Unit_Abilities_Data>
  64.    
  65.     <Encyclopedia_Text>RV_BWING_TEXT</Encyclopedia_Text>
  66.     <Encyclopedia_Unit_Class> TEXT_ENCYCLOPEDIA_CLASS_FIGHTER </Encyclopedia_Unit_Class>
  67.    
  68.     <!--<MULTIPLAYER SKIRMISH VALUES BEGIN>-->
  69.     <Tactical_Build_Cost_Multiplayer>900</Tactical_Build_Cost_Multiplayer>
  70.     <Tactical_Build_Time_Seconds>30</Tactical_Build_Time_Seconds>
  71.     <Tactical_Build_Prerequisites />
  72.     <Tactical_Production_Queue>Tactical_Units</Tactical_Production_Queue>
  73.     <!--<Build_Limit_Current_Per_Player>0</Build_Limit_Current_Per_Player>-->
  74.     <!--<Build_Limit_Lifetime_Per_Player>0</Build_Limit_Lifetime_Per_Player>-->  
  75.     <!--<MULTIPLAYER SKIRMISH VALUES END>-->
  76.     <Population_Value>1</Population_Value>
  77.     <Score_Cost_Credits> 600</Score_Cost_Credits>
  78.   </Squadron>

 

If you looked through my code very closely you should of seen some the below code in both files.

  1. XML code:
  1.       <Unit_Ability>
  2.         <Type>ROCKET_ATTACK</Type>
  3.       </Unit_Ability>

 

That code is for the "Rocket Attack Ability" What this code does is set up the Special ability button, however we can not use the ability yet as we haven't told the game what weapon will we be using when we turn the button on/off.

Now I'm going to open HARDPOINTS.XML to tell the game what weapon to use when the abilities button is turned on/off.

HARDPOINTS.XML

  1. XML code:
  1.    <HardPoint Name="HP_BWING_ION">
  2.       <Type> HARD_POINT_WEAPON_ION_CANNON </Type>
  3.             <Is_Targetable>No</Is_Targetable>
  4.             <Is_Destroyable>No</Is_Destroyable>
  5.  
  6.             <Fire_Bone_A>MuzzleA_00</Fire_Bone_A>
  7.             <Fire_Bone_B>MuzzleA_01</Fire_Bone_B>
  8.       <Fire_Bone_B>MuzzleA_02</Fire_Bone_B>
  9.       <Fire_Bone_B>MuzzleA_03</Fire_Bone_B>
  10.             <Fire_Cone_Width>90.0</Fire_Cone_Width>
  11.             <Fire_Cone_Height>90.0</Fire_Cone_Height>
  12.             <Fire_Projectile_Type>Proj_Ship_Ion_Cannon_Bwing</Fire_Projectile_Type>
  13.             <Fire_Min_Recharge_Seconds>1.0</Fire_Min_Recharge_Seconds>
  14.             <Fire_Max_Recharge_Seconds>2.0</Fire_Max_Recharge_Seconds>
  15.             <Fire_Pulse_Count>3</Fire_Pulse_Count>
  16.             <Fire_Pulse_Delay_Seconds>0.25</Fire_Pulse_Delay_Seconds>
  17.             <Fire_Range_Distance>900.0</Fire_Range_Distance>
  18.       <Fire_SFXEvent>Unit_Ion_Fire</Fire_SFXEvent>
  19.  
  20.       <Damage_Type> Damage_IonCannon </Damage_Type>
  21.  
  22.       <Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Fighter, 2.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
  23.       <Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Bomber, 2.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
  24.       <Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Transport, 2.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
  25.       <Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Corvette, 10.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
  26.       <Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Frigate, 1.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
  27.       <Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Capital, 1.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
  28.       <Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Super, 30.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
  29.  
  30.       <Fire_When_In_Rocket_Attack_Mode>Yes</Fire_When_In_Rocket_Attack_Mode>
  31.       <Fire_When_In_Normal_Attack_Mode>No</Fire_When_In_Normal_Attack_Mode>
  32.   </HardPoint>
  33.  
  34.       <HardPoint Name="HP_Bwing_Lasers">
  35.       <Type> HARD_POINT_WEAPON_LASER </Type>
  36.             <Is_Targetable>No</Is_Targetable>
  37.             <Is_Destroyable>No</Is_Destroyable>
  38.  
  39.             <Fire_Bone_A>MuzzleA_00</Fire_Bone_A>
  40.             <Fire_Bone_B>MuzzleA_01</Fire_Bone_B>
  41.       <Fire_Bone_C>MuzzleA_02</Fire_Bone_C>
  42.       <Fire_Bone_C>MuzzleA_03</Fire_Bone_C>
  43.       <Fire_Cone_Width>20.0</Fire_Cone_Width>
  44.             <Fire_Cone_Height>20.0</Fire_Cone_Height>
  45.             <Fire_Projectile_Type>Proj_Ship_Small_Laser_Cannon_E_Wing</Fire_Projectile_Type>
  46.             <Fire_Min_Recharge_Seconds>0.5</Fire_Min_Recharge_Seconds>
  47.             <Fire_Max_Recharge_Seconds>0.5</Fire_Max_Recharge_Seconds>
  48.             <Fire_Pulse_Count>6</Fire_Pulse_Count>
  49.             <Fire_Pulse_Delay_Seconds>0.2</Fire_Pulse_Delay_Seconds>
  50.             <Fire_Range_Distance>500.0</Fire_Range_Distance>
  51.       <Fire_SFXEvent>Unit_Rebel_Ship_Laser_Fire</Fire_SFXEvent>
  52.  
  53.       <Damage_Type> Damage_Fighter </Damage_Type>
  54.  
  55.       <Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Fighter, 2.5 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
  56.       <Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Bomber, 1.5 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
  57.       <Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Transport, 2.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
  58.       <Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Corvette, 30.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
  59.       <Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Frigate, 30.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
  60.       <Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Capital, 30.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
  61.       <Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance> Super, 30.0 </Fire_Inaccuracy_Distance>
  62.      
  63.       <Fire_When_In_Rocket_Attack_Mode>No</Fire_When_In_Rocket_Attack_Mode>
  64.       <Fire_When_In_Normal_Attack_Mode>Yes</Fire_When_In_Normal_Attack_Mode>
  65.   </HardPoint>
  66.  
  67.  
  68.   <HardPoint Name="HP_BWING_Torpedo">
  69.       <Type> HARD_POINT_WEAPON_TORPEDO </Type>
  70.       <Is_Targetable>No</Is_Targetable>
  71.       <Is_Destroyable>No</Is_Destroyable>
  72.       <Damage_Type> Damage_Proton_Torp </Damage_Type>
  73.  
  74.       <Fire_Bone_A>MuzzleB_00</Fire_Bone_A>
  75.       <Fire_Bone_B>MuzzleB_01</Fire_Bone_B>
  76.       <Fire_Cone_Width>30.0</Fire_Cone_Width>
  77.       <Fire_Cone_Height>30.0</Fire_Cone_Height>
  78.       <Fire_Projectile_Type>Proj_Ship_Proton_Torpedo_Fighter</Fire_Projectile_Type>
  79.       <Fire_Min_Recharge_Seconds>8.0</Fire_Min_Recharge_Seconds>
  80.       <Fire_Max_Recharge_Seconds>8.0</Fire_Max_Recharge_Seconds>
  81.       <Fire_Pulse_Count>6</Fire_Pulse_Count>
  82.       <Fire_Pulse_Delay_Seconds>0.3</Fire_Pulse_Delay_Seconds>
  83.       <Fire_Range_Distance>300.0</Fire_Range_Distance>
  84.       <Fire_SFXEvent>Unit_Torpedo_Fire</Fire_SFXEvent>
  85.  
  86.       <Fire_Category_Restrictions> Fighter, Bomber </Fire_Category_Restrictions>
  87.       <Allow_Opportunity_Fire_When_Targeting>False</Allow_Opportunity_Fire_When_Targeting>
  88.       <Allow_Opportunity_Fire_When_Idle>False</Allow_Opportunity_Fire_When_Idle>
  89.      
  90.     <Fire_When_In_Rocket_Attack_Mode>No</Fire_When_In_Rocket_Attack_Mode>
  91.     <Fire_When_In_Normal_Attack_Mode>Yes</Fire_When_In_Normal_Attack_Mode>
  92.     </HardPoint>

 

Again, if you looked through my code very closely you should of seen the below lines of code.

  1. XML code:
  1. <Fire_When_In_Rocket_Attack_Mode>Yes</Fire_When_In_Rocket_Attack_Mode>  <Fire_When_In_Normal_Attack_Mode>No</Fire_When_In_Normal_Attack_Mode>
  2.  
  3. and this
  4.  
  5. <Fire_When_In_Rocket_Attack_Mode>No</Fire_When_In_Rocket_Attack_Mode>
  6. <Fire_When_In_Normal_Attack_Mode>Yes</Fire_When_In_Normal_Attack_Mode>
  7.  

  

This particular pieces of code tells the game that when the "Rocket Attack Ability" is turned off the B-wing fires it's Laser Cannons and Proton Torpedoes. However, when the "Rocket Attack Ability" is turned on the B-wing only Fires it's Ion Cannons. Pretty neat huh.

This ability can be used to have a vehicle switch from AA fire to Ground fire, have a vehicle switch from Anti-Tank fire to Anti-Infantry fire, etc.

I hope you guys/gals have enjoyed another of my series of tutorials. Now children just remember to be patient when you're modifying code because shit happens sometimes and we have all wanted to throw are computers out the window several times at one time or another.

    Have Fun and Godspeed,
        Rebel5555 (AKA joshua R.)

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rebel5555 Apr 22 2009, 11:39am says:

If you need any help following this tutorial or want to post any feedback please feel free to leave me a comment or send me a pm.

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