Help: Trying to figure out how to script Damage over Time.

[kryth]

Can anyone help me or point me in right direction. I'm trying to write a script that will do damage over time. My issue the 'overtime' part. Tried on OnHit, OnHitWith and ScriptEffectStart block type, but can't figure it out. Plan is to attach it to either the weapon or the ammo. Below is what i thought would work but it only does the initial damage. I'd also like to be able to adjust the duration and how often the damage ticks.

 

 

scn DOT

float ftimer

begin scripteffectstart

set ftimer to 0

end ; scripteffectstart

begin scripteffectupdate

if fTimer > 0

set fTimer to fTimer - GetSecondsPassed

elseif iStage == 0

DamageAV Health 100

set iStage to 1

set fTimer to 3

elseif iStage == 1

DamageAV Health 100

set iStage to 2

set fTimer to 3

elseif iStage == 2

DamageAV Health 100

set iStage to 3

endif

end ; scripteffectupdate

Thanks

[jazzisparis]

1. Which flags are checked in the Base Effect?

 

2. What is the duration you set in the Object Effect? The way your script is now, it should be set to at least 6 seconds.