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BloodAngel099 · June 1st, 2016, 10:11 PM

Is there a way to create a staff in the editor that will also show up as a masterwork quarterstaff under weapons?

Aaron · June 2nd, 2016, 04:42 AM

Create it as a Specific Magic Weapon, but also assign it the staff item type. Look at the Staff of Power as an example.

BloodAngel099 · June 2nd, 2016, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

Create it as a Specific Magic Weapon, but also assign it the staff item type. Look at the Staff of Power as an example.

Ah, perfect. Thank you. How do I go about learning how to do all of this and build scripts from scratch? I remember going through the tutorials on the web site but if I remember correctly it only shows basics things.

ShadowChemosh · June 3rd, 2016, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BloodAngel099

Ah, perfect. Thank you. How do I go about learning how to do all of this and build scripts from scratch? I remember going through the tutorials on the web site but if I remember correctly it only shows basics things.

The YouTube videos are worth watching as lots of good information hidden in them.

Otherwise the best way is to find Things that are similar and copy them to see how LW or the community did something. Use the debug tools to look at tags/fields. Many times its still a bit of trial and error even for myself.

The Authoring kit wiki is often helpful after you read it 3 or 4 times.

frumple · June 3rd, 2016, 12:03 PM

Yeah learning the scripting language and how to enter objects is 70% copying existing code, 10% experimentation, 10% asking questions, 10% going through the wiki, and 10% frustration. (Yes I know that is 110%

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psych777 · June 3rd, 2016, 12:04 PM

i find it more like 40% frustration. lol

Aaron · June 3rd, 2016, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by psych777

i find it more like 40% frustration. lol

Yeah, but the rush you get when you get the code to do something you weren't even sure was possible? * Mwah * Magnifique!

Granted, as your mastery grows you'll run into those things less and less. I still remember how excited I was when I learned about foreaches. Ah, to be young again!

psych777 · June 3rd, 2016, 11:36 PM

that rush is awesome for sure.

main frustration is i *know* something can be done, but i can't remember the wording i read on forum...and since i can't remember the wording exactly the forum search is a long and painful adventure...haha

BloodAngel099 · June 4th, 2016, 08:23 AM

I already feel better knowing that the frustrating part isn't just me lol

BloodAngel099 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 90 June 1st, 2016, 10:11 PM	Is there a way to create a staff in the editor that will also show up as a masterwork quarterstaff under weapons?
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Aaron Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,793 June 2nd, 2016, 04:42 AM	Create it as a Specific Magic Weapon, but also assign it the staff item type. Look at the Staff of Power as an example.
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frumple Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Riding, VA Posts: 841 June 3rd, 2016, 12:03 PM	Yeah learning the scripting language and how to enter objects is 70% copying existing code, 10% experimentation, 10% asking questions, 10% going through the wiki, and 10% frustration. (Yes I know that is 110% )
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psych777 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 363 June 3rd, 2016, 12:04 PM	i find it more like 40% frustration. lol
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