Some questions about ToT events makro language

[Dr Kellogg]

I hope you can help me. Lets start with this one... Is it possible to use the same kind of trigger at once with the @AND modifier?
For example:

@IF
ReceivedTechnology
receiver=CivA
technology=1
@AND
ReceivedTechnology
receiver=CivA
technology= 2
@THEN
MakeAggression
who=CivA
whom=CivB
@ENDIF

And where do I have to place the continuous modifier?

[techumseh]

Re: Some questions about ToT events makro language

Originally posted by Dr Kellogg
I hope you can help me. Lets start with this one... Is it possible to use the same kind of trigger at once with the @AND modifier?
For example:

@IF
ReceivedTechnology
receiver=CivA
technology=1
@AND
ReceivedTechnology
receiver=CivA
technology= 2
@THEN
MakeAggression
who=CivA
whom=CivB
@ENDIF


And where do I have to place the continuous modifier?

You CAN combine two @IF's, BUT they must be different, eg. ReceivedTechnology and CityTaken


The Continuous modifier is used only with CityDestroyed, CityTaken, RandomTurn, Turn and UnitKilled triggers, and the FLAG action. If you want one trigger to remain "true" until the other trigger is satisfied, then include it in the definition of that trigger.

eg:

@IF
CityTaken
city=Paris
attacker=CivA
defender=CivB
continuous
@AND
ReceivedTechnology
receiver=CivA
technology= 2
@THEN
MakeAggression
who=CivA
whom=CivB
@ENDIF

[Dr Kellogg]

Ah, thanks a lot!

...but this brings me to another question...
Is it possible to take a tech right after this tech has been researched?

@IF
ReceivedTechnology
receiver=CivA
technology=1
@THEN
TakeTechnology
whom=CivA
technology=1
@ENDIF

I want to simulate troops located outside the map given order to enter the theater, so everytime tech 1 is researched unit1 is given to CivA. I know there are several ways to solve this, but this one would be the easiest.

@IF
ReceivedTechnology
receiver=CivA
technology=1
@THEN
Delay
delay=
CreateUnit
owner=CivA
unit=unit1
veteran=
homecity=
locations
x1,y1,z1
endlocations
@ENDIF

@IF
ReceivedTechnology
receiver=CivA
technology=1
@THEN
TakeTechnology
whom=CivA
technology=1
@ENDIF

[Dr Kellogg]

Re: Re: Some questions about ToT events makro language

Originally posted by techumseh
The Continuous modifier is used only with CityDestroyed, CityTaken, RandomTurn, Turn and UnitKilled triggers, and the FLAG action. If you want one trigger to remain "true" until the other trigger is satisfied, then include it in the definition of that trigger.

Do I really need the continuous modifier when using flags?

[techumseh]

I doubt that the one above will work, since the tech is taken away the same time it's given. If you use a seperate event with a one turn delay, it might work:

@IF
ReceivedTechnology
receiver=CivA
technology=1
@THEN
Delay
delay=1
TakeTechnology
whom=CivA
technology=1
@ENDIF

You'll have to experiment, much of this is new territory.

Use the continuous modifier if you want the flag to stay on more than just the one turn. And don't forget the @INITFLAG at the start of the events text to initialize the flags.

[Dr Kellogg]

Thanks again

Mmh... Yes, this might work. I'll have to test it.

Originally posted by techumseh
Use the continuous modifier if you want the flag to stay on more than just the one turn. And don't forget the @INITFLAG at the start of the events text to initialize the flags.

Ok, I wasn't sure about that...

[Dr Kellogg]

I tested it and it works perfectly! And you're right, it doesn't work without the delay.

[techumseh]

Glad to hear it. When do we get to know what you're working on?

[Dr Kellogg]

Well, I have started to work on a classical all-civs-playable WWI scenario long time ago. I think i have some interesting ideas particularly about economic warfare which I could finally realize with the ToT macro language.
However, I'm not sure about this one. As all 7 civs should be playable and as I don't want to make separate event files it could be quite difficult to make the AI work properly and it would probably result in a multiplayer-only scenario.


A while ago I downloaded an old scenario for vanilla civ called 'San Lorenzo'. It is the story of Ché Guevara bringing the Revolution onto the fictional island of San Lorenzo. I think one could make an interesting remake of this one with lots of stereotypes of brave peasants, cigar smoking rebels, and the dictator's stupid officers.
There would be many roleplay elements similar to those in Jagged Alliance 2. So you'd need to finish several quest before being strong enough to attack the capital where the dictator is hidden behind the palace walls.
There could be supporters of the revolution who tell you at which exact turn you have to attack a certain harbour, station or airport to capture the dictator's arms delivery. There could be a local warlord who is willing to support you if you find the prison where his wife and children are arrested and if you liberate them. And so on...

Well, at the moment it's just an idea I'm playing with because it wouldn't be easy to make this one fun and not just and ToT events showcase.

[techumseh]

Let me know it you need any help on the WWI scenario, or if you go ahead on the Che one, it as well.

[Dr Kellogg]

*bump* I'm very busy at college at the moment.

Anyway I'm still working on that WWI scen. Unfortunately, there are still some basic questions to be answered before I can work any further...

However, I have still another ToT-related questions. Is there any way to give units with the missile flag individual sounds? I guess the answer will be 'no' but there is still hope...

[techumseh]

AFAIK, there can only be one 'missile' sound. While ToT allows the assignment of specific sound to units generaly, there are limitations left over from FW/MGE. So missile, sub and air sounds have the same restrictions as in other Civ2 versions: one only for missile and subs, 2 types of sounds for air units depending if they're before or after the helicopter slot. Sorry.

[Dr Kellogg]

I'm still somewhat confused about this flag stuff. Could you tell me if the following example works?

I want the Russian civ to get supplies as long as flag 1 is set off (I assume all flags are set off automatically at the beginning):

@IF
CHECKFLAG
Who=Russian Empire
flag=1
state=off
@AND
TURNINTERVAL
interval=5
@THEN
CREATEUNIT
[...]
@ENDIF

Flag 1 is set on when the Ottoman Empire researches tech 93 (Dardanelles Blockade); flag 2 and flag 3 are then set on as well:

@IF
RECEIVEDTECHNOLOGY
technology=93
receiver=Ottoman Empire
@THEN
continuous
flag=1
Who=Russian Empire
state=on
@ENDIF

@IF
RECEIVEDTECHNOLOGY
technology=93
receiver=Ottoman Empire
@THEN
continuous
flag=2
Who=Russian Empire
state=on
@ENDIF

@IF
RECEIVEDTECHNOLOGY
technology=93
receiver=Ottoman Empire
@THEN
continuous
flag=3
Who=Russian Empire
state=on
@ENDIF

Flag 2 / flag 3 is set off when Istanbul / Gallipoli is conquered:

@IF
CITYTAKEN
city=Istanbul
attacker=ANYBODY
defender=Ottoman Empire
@THEN
continuous
flag=2
Who=Russian Empire
state=off
@ENDIF

@IF
CITYTAKEN
city=Gallipoli
attacker=ANYBODY
defender=Ottoman Empire
@THEN
continuous
flag=3
Who=Russian Empire
state=off
@ENDIF

To enable the supplies for Russia I want the Entente Civs to conquer both Gallipoli and Istanbul:

@IF
CHECKFLAG
Who=Russian Empire
flag=3
state=off
@AND
CITYTAKEN
city=Istanbul
attacker=ANYBODY
defender=Ottoman Empire
@THEN
continuous
flag=1
Who=Russian Empire
state=off
JUSTONCE
@ENDIF

@IF
CHECKFLAG
Who=Russian Empire
flag=2
state=off
@AND
CITYTAKEN
city=Gallipoli
attacker=ANYBODY
defender=Ottoman Empire
@THEN
continuous
flag=1
Who=Russian Empire
state=off
JUSTONCE
@ENDIF

[techumseh]

First, you must set the flags at start. Make sure your events file has these 3 things at the beginning:

@BEGINEVENTS
;@DEBUG
@INITFLAG

Remove the semi-colon before @DEBUG when you want to run the events parser, it will then generate a REPORT txt. file that you can check for event errors (NOT flag errors - these will not show up in the debug report!)

The @INITFLAG sets all the flags to 0, or off.

One problem is that RECEIVEDTECHNOLOGY is a continuous trigger - it will change the flag status each turn.

What you want to do as I understand it, is to have supplies reach Russia while Turkey is neutral, cut them off when Turkey enters the war, and restore them if the Allies capture Galipolli and Istanbul. Correct?

It would be simpler if you divided them into 2 separate events- one set to give the supplies until Turkey enters the war, and the second to give the supplies if the 2 cities are captured.

Start by turning the first supply flag ON:

@IF
TURN
Turn=0
@THEN
JUSTONCE
FLAG
continuous
flag=0
Who=Russian Empire
state=on
@ENDIF

Then, if the Dardanelles Blockade tech is received, the flag is turned off:

@IF
RECEIVEDTECHNOLOGY
technology=93
receiver=Ottoman Empire
@THEN
continuous
flag=0
Who=Russian Empire
state=off
@ENDIF

While the flag is ON, the Russians receive supplies:

@IF
Checkflag
Who=Russian Empire
Mask=0b00000000000000000000000000000001
Threshold=1
State=On
@AND
RANDOMTURN
denominator=4
@THEN
CREATEUNIT
unit=Supply Unit
owner=Russian Empire
veteran=no
Count=2
homecity=none
Randomize
locations
26,16
26,20
25,19
23,21
endlocations
@ENDIF

Now we create a separate set of events if the straits are reopened by force.

If you want two cities captured to trigger the end of the blockade, you're going to have to use a mask. This is not as hard as it sounds.

First, use these events to turn on flags 1 and 2 when Istanbul and/or Galipolli are captured:

@IF
CITYTAKEN
city=Istanbul
attacker=ANYBODY
defender=Ottoman Empire
@THEN
continuous
flag=1
Who=Russian Empire
state=on
@ENDIF

@IF
CITYTAKEN
city=Gallipoli
attacker=ANYBODY
defender=Ottoman Empire
@THEN
continuous
flag=2
Who=Russian Empire
state=on
@ENDIF

Then, when both flags are ON, this mask will trigger the reinforcements:


@IF
Checkflag
Who=Russian Empire
Mask=0b00000000000000000000000000000110
Threshold=2
State=Off
@AND
RANDOMTURN
denominator=3
@THEN
CREATEUNIT
unit=Supply Unit
owner=Russian Empire
veteran=no
Count=2
homecity=none
Randomize
locations
31,11
31,13
33,13
33,9
37,11
41,11
38,10
39,9
42,8
endlocations
@ENDIF

There you have it. While its technically possible that all three flags could be on at the same time, resulting in 2 sets of supply units being delivered, it's very unlikely. If necessary this problem could be soved by adding a GIVETECHNOLOGY event to the last event, so if both cities are captured, Turkey also gets tech 93, cancelling the first set of supplies.

I hope this helps.

[Mercator]

Re: Re: Some questions about ToT events makro language

Originally posted by techumseh
You CAN combine two @IF's, BUT they must be different, eg. ReceivedTechnology and CityTaken

I seem to be a bit late on this one, but I'm quite sure that this is not true. You CAN use two of the same. The Midgard events do it, for one, and seeing as how @AND'ed events are stored as two events structures in the savegame, it's at least technically possible too.