Order of templates

[frumple]

Looks like there is an issue when applying multiple templates where templates applied first affect those that are applied later.

For example,

I apply the zombie template to the base creature which removes all immunities, dr, etc. from base creature. Then I add a template that grands an additional immunity to the now zombie creature, but the zombie template still removes it.

As I understand stacking templates is that they apply in the order in which you place them.

 

[Mathias]

Take a look at the existing zombie-modifying templates like fast zombie to see how to make the zombie template work properly along with other templates.

 

[frumple]

That is not exactly what I need.

The zombie modifying templates have their exceptions in the zombie template itself.

What I have is a template that disables immunities, dr, etc. of the base creature (call it template X), but then I add another template which adds another immunity, etc. However, the added abilities are disabled when they shouldn't be. Since any template can be added after X, I cannot have a script like the zombie does to make sure later abilities aren't disabled.

I need something that actually takes into account the order which the templates are added. I see templates have a cIndex field, which looks like it tracks the order I am looking for. What I guess I need is a statement that says perform whatever action I am scripting on a thing as long as that thing wasn't bootstrapped by a template with a greater cIndex value.

 

[Mathias]

You need to write your scripts in a way that takes into account how templates stack with each other. Detecting the order is not currently an option.