Is it possible to add an existing Perk to an Armor?

[fentonalpha]

I'm not too useless with G.E.C.K but cannot figure out, or in fact do not even know if it's possible, to add a specific existing Perk to an armor item.

 

Basically i want to be able to add Boone's Spotter Perk so that it is always on when using the Combat Helmet. The end result being for a Quest mod i am making that involves satellite support at one point so the player can have all enemies glow highlighted, out of targeting mode when the helmet is equipped.

 

Even if someone could identify the name of the effect i need to add to the list in my Object Effect.

 

Any help would be awesome. Thanks in advance.

[thedarkfreak]

You can do it with a script, but I would recommend duplicating the Perk so your script doesn't conflict with the game.

 

For example, make a copy of the Spotting perk(that's the internal name), call it SpottingCombatHelmet.

 

 

Then, create a script like this:

 

scn ArmorCombatHelmetSpottingScript

begin OnEquip
player.addperk SpottingCombatHelmet
end

begin OnUnEquip
player.removeperk SpottingCombatHelmet
end

 

 

 

Then, go to your armor, and have it use the script. It'll behave the same way as Boone's perk, though, and I don't think you can change that.

[fentonalpha]

You are awesome! Thank you. It's a good starting point either-way. I had a feeling about the script being possible but it's way ahead of my abilities right now. Thank you for writing that out for me. I might just have to name an NPC after you :-)

 

Edit: Works great, thanks again. Still has the active targeting effect but it's better than nothing. It's all more for atmosphere than effect.

[thedarkfreak]

No problem. It was a good learning exercise for me, figuring all that out just from the GECK. It was fun ^_^