Lone Wolf Development Forums - How can I change the Melee bonus using math from the Attribute modifiers?

Ok, another one. I've got an item that needs to be able to substitute the normal Str bonus to melee attacks with the Dex bonus instead. Here's the script I've written for the item to (not :rolleyes:) do this:

Code:

~ "Precision Assault" Use Dex instead of Str for attacks



~ If we're not enabled, get out now.

doneif (field[gIsEquip].value = 0)



var HD as number

HD = hero.tagcount[Hero.HitDice] + 2

var Rit as number

Rit = field[Value].value

var vDex as number

vDex = hero.child[aDEX].field[aModBonus].value

var vStr as number

vStr = hero.child[aSTR].field[aModBonus].value

var Diff as number

Diff = vDex - vStr



~ Change our base attack bonus.

    if (HD >= 5) then

        if (Rit >= 1) then

            hero.child[Attack].field[tAtkMelee].value += Diff

        endif

    endif

Now, as written, it doesn't work. However, if I change the final math line to a hard value, say, +4 or +18 or whatever I please, it works.

Best I can think of, my script is firing in the wrong place. right now, I've tried both Pre-levels 10000 and Post-levels 10000. Both places work for a hard-coded amount, but not a variable amount.

Any suggestions what I've done wrong?
Thanks!