using a custom race ability to add limbs.

[Enforcer84]

So this race I'm making, has mutations and it's possible for the character to be born with two extra limbs.

so I tried this...

hero.field[rNumHands] += 2

but that didn't work.

 

[Aaron]

Where is the rNumHands field, and where did your eval script look for it? Also, what kind of field is rNumHands?

 

[Enforcer84]

...I have no clue. I was proud of myself for finding it
It's in the race creator tab, size and shape - shows up under the fields button. But I don't see a location or timing for them.

Not sure what time of field it is...

 

[AndrewD2]

Is a number a value or text?

If it's on the race, how do you target the race?

 

[Aaron]

Well, rNumHands is on the race, so you'd need to go there first. Also, you'll want to affect it early, so make sure your eval script runs early.

Fields which store numbers are value fields, and you need to add ".value" to the end of your transition to affect their contents. Fields which store words are text fields, and similarly you'd add ".text" when manipulating their contents.

Check out the Intro to adding Content seminar video from last year for basics like different types of fields and how to transition where you want to go.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzrfEMuG_cw

 

[Enforcer84]

sweet! Thanks guys.

 

[Enforcer84]

...and I found the ability...I was using a . in the wrong spot

it's

herofield[tNumHands].value += field[abValue].value

and I was a) not using an abValue field and b] I had the silly "." between hero and field.

 

[Enforcer84]

this is so awesome...

 

[Aaron]

I'm happy you're happy!

 

[Enforcer84]

I was pleased that I managed to work out the sexual dimorphic requirements and level requirements for the mutations.

The growth/size increase worked like a charm.

my next trick is setting up a second mutation at level 8.