[LE] Placeatme summon spell

[VenixHD]

So basically i made a follower with a bit of backstory regarding cloning and whatnot so basically i added a spell to the game that spawns in a direct clone of my follower, however its not a true follower in that i cant talk to it or anything like that.

 

my question is, is it possible to make a spell that acts a lot like the "placeatme" command? basically placing a new version of that npc instead of a summoned version that i can't talk to. i did a little searching but from what i did find all that people suggested was to make the summon an infinite timer but i actually want to talk to the summons as if it was the actual follower.

 

thanks in advance.

[Masterofnet]

Did you have a look at any of the magic effects in the creation kit? You can place scripts on them.

https://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=Magic_Effect

 

If you are going to be working with scripts these two pages will be very useful.

 

https://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=Category:Script_Objects

https://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=While

[VenixHD]

Thanks for the reply but im not exactly sure what im looking at here with those links you provided, i know literally zilch about scripts, is there any easier to understand guides for writing what i would assume to be a basic script for something like what i need it for? and how to apply it to a spell?

 

i did some searching on the creation kit wiki but even the scripts examples i can't get my head around, and i thought HTML was hard xD

Edited February 15, 2017 by VenixHD

[Caerulean]

I've considered this idea before but it definitely requires scripting, and although I've learned some easy scripting, my noob self is still daunted. xD I'll attempt this again someday.

 

https://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=Complete_Example_Scripts - That page has an example Summon script which may be really useful. However, it doesn't seem to have a duration and may turn out as a permanent summon spell. Still, you can try copy-pasting that and see what happens.

 

I'm writing this from memory but, what you do is:

1. 'Add Script' to your magic effect.

2. Select 'New Script' and press 'OK'.

3. Right-click on your newly added script and select 'Edit Source'.

4. Paste the code there then compile (via File menu or Ctrl+S).

5. Double-click the script or right-click then 'Edit Properties'.

6. Select your stuff there and press 'OK'.

 

Anyway, I'll write a simpler script because, let's be honest, that script looks quite complicated. xD

 

1. Make a magic effect and select Value Modifier for the Archetype and Self for the Delivery. (I'll assume you already understand Magic Effects and Spells, including flags.)

2. Add the script I wrote below (via the method I wrote above).

3. Add the magic effect to the spell but leave the Magnitude at 0 (we're only using Value Modifier for duration) then set whatever duration you want.

 

Here's the script:

ActorBase Property mySummon auto

Event OnEffectStart(Actor Target, Actor Caster)
 Caster.placeatme(mySummon)
EndEvent

Event OnEffectFinish(Actor Target, Actor Caster)
 mySummon.disable()
 mySummon.delete()
EndEvent

*'mySummon.delete()' may not be necessary

 

In your Properties, set your ActorBase as the Actor you want to summon, like I wrote previously, then proceed as you would.

 

If this doesn't work, you'll have to wait for a more experienced scripter to help. xD Good luck! :smile:

Edited February 16, 2017 by Caerulean

[NexusComa]

Could you make a few of the same follower set them in a cell then have your spell just placeatme the one that is next up.

[VenixHD]

snip

 

 

Thanks for the help! i'll definitely give it a try, will let you know if it works.