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[neko.len.chan]

So, I made a custom species with a reaction to change castes (the reaction works for adventurers and can be done at a workshop). Its a simple transformation reaction, and it works perfectly except... Except on adventurers. In arena mode I've tested it repeatedly, and no matter what I try I get the same result; in all circumstances it works, except when I control the adventurer. if I use the reaction, then immediately switch to arena mode, then the person who was doing the reaction DOES transform. if I spawn ascension mists (a custom species which is designed to explode into syndrome gas to transform things), it transforms everybody that I dont control. In adventurer mode, if I use it and somebody is near me, it transforms them but not me.
Does anybody have any idea whats going on?

[Bearskie]

How are you imparting the syndrome, boiling rocks? You could try spawning a piece of cabbage or something that gives you the syndrome through ingestion. Unfortunately without the raws we wont know precisely what's failing.

[neko.len.chan]

yes, boiling rocks. the syndrome definitely, ultimately, certainly works, without a doubt. Every single time I try it on something I dont control it works. Its only when im controlling the person that it doesnt work.
as for raws;

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l7YUgpzq2yF07vb8t5VQBPXBb6xJVUrHsqFDtJPLtOg/edit?usp=sharing

[ThothTheScribe]

I've also run into this. I made a boiling rock to give a custom form of vampirism and it doesn't seem to be able to affect the player controlled adventurer.

[IndigoFenix]

If it's an option, you can just give the adventurer race an interaction that transforms them instead.

If you want to make sure non-player-controlled creatures can't use it, give the interaction SELF_ONLY as a target and ATTACK as a hint.

[ThothTheScribe]

You. I like you.

[neko.len.chan]

how would you make an interaction that transforms an adventurer, beyond creating more of the gas that isnt working properly?

[Bearskie]

Code: (Interaction) [Select]

[INTERACTION:TRANSFORM]
[I_SOURCE:CREATURE_ACTION]
[I_TARGET:A:CREATURE]
[IT_LOCATION:CONTEXT_CREATURE]
[I_EFFECT:ADD_SYNDROME]
[IE_TARGET:A]
[IE_IMMEDIATE]
[SYNDROME] <--- insert your syndrome here
To be able to use this interaction, you'll have to give your creature CDI tokens. And like IndigoFenix said, to prevent AI-units from using it as well, a little bit of usage hint trickery.

Code: [Select]

[CAN_DO_INTERACTION:TRANSFORM]
[CDI:ADV_NAME:Transform!]
[CDI:USAGE_HINT:ATTACK]
[CDI:TARGET:A:SELF_ONLY]
[CDI:TARGET_VERB:transform:transforms:transforms]
You'll find it under 'natural abilities' on your adventurer. Just target yourself and poof, you're transformed into a whatever.

[neko.len.chan]

where would I put the interaction itself?

[ArKFallen]

where would I put the interaction itself?

interaction_standard or a custom interaction_x file with the proper headers.

[neko.len.chan]

ok so, I see a problem. Its supposed to consume 2 void crystals. Is there any way to make it require/consume an item to work?

[Bearskie]

Naw, you're better off then going the ingested syndrome route.

[neko.len.chan]

...the route which doesnt work half the time? that route?

[ArKFallen]

...the route which doesnt work half the time? that route?

Inhalation doesn't work half the time. Ingestion that gives you an interaction you can cast on yourself is a sure thing as an adventurer.

[neko.len.chan]

Ok. How do I do it?