GetVATSValue , Use ?

[Mktavish]

https://geckwiki.com/index.php?title=GetVATSValue

 

Does anybody know how to use this , or if can use it in a script block ?

MenuMode 1056 ; for example

 

I can set it in a Perk / EntryPoint ... but that doesn't get me what I want ,

Which is the reference target , so I can add a package to them.

 

Here is a script I have been trying to make work , but the players movement controls are disabled during it , and that flag disables the crosshair , so am guessing is the reason this script doesn't work.

Also I used "Set rTargetAquire to Player.GetCombatTarget"

Which doesn't work either ... any thoughts ... anybody ?

Anyways , here is the script , a Quest script started same time the player controls are disabled , with a .1 delay

 

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SCN zzzTestSatBeamSCRIPT

Int iSetGS

Int iSetTarget

Ref rTargetAquire

Begin GameMode

If iSetGS == 0

Con_SetGameSetting fVATSMaxEngageDistance 10000

Set iSetGS To 1

endif

End

Begin MenuMode 1056

If iSetGS == 1 && iSetTarget == 0

let rTargetAquire := ObjectUnderReticle 2000 10000

If rTargetAquire.IsInList INVBat01TroopList01 == 1

Set iSetTarget to 1

If IsKeyPressed 256 == 1 && iSetTarget == 1

rTargetAquire.AddScriptPackage zzzAddTestPack

Set iSetTarget to 2

endif

endif

endif

END

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By the way ... VATS acquires the target just fine , and can even shoot them (nearly 10000 units away) But it is unreliable since I need it to always add a script package.

Which by the way , will be from message buttons eventually , once I can see it actually add a script package.

[Mktavish]

Uh oh ... is this my problem ...

https://geckwiki.com/index.php/AddScriptPackage

 

You need an actual Ref-ID instead of a Ref variable ? (but the script saves)

Therefore I should just give the base-ID's all the applicable packages , then a script on them holding variables for conditions on their packages.

Then use this on them https://geckwiki.com/index.php?title=SetVariable

[GamerRick]

I have no idea, and the lack of info on the GetVATsXXXX commands doesn't help. I also can't figure out what you are trying to do there. Adding a script package to an NPC in VATS? No idea.

 

The first time I saw the ObjectUnderReticle command was in JSawyer Ultimate, where it is used to change the inventory items of a dead NPC around. THe mod uses scripts for a lot of stuff.

Edited March 19, 2020 by GamerRick

[Mktavish]

Thanks for your post ... was nice to have that atleast. :thumbsup:

 

But yes you are correct ... trying to add an Ai package to a Vats target. Or target period from nearly 10000 units away ... with the player suspended above the terrain at 2500 units. Which requires I disable their movement control , ergo disables crosshair and any scope overlay. So very hard to hit them to bring up my addpackage message buttons since the projectile must strike them.

[GamerRick]

What if you put collision boxes around the player up there? Then you could enable the controls and they still couldn't move.

[Mktavish]

What if you put collision boxes around the player up there? Then you could enable the controls and they still couldn't move.

 

That's funny ... I had just thought about that lately. It is next for testing / tomorro

 

I'm not totally sure it will work , except to maybe first disable controls , then enable after arrival in the collision box.

Since moving the player there without disablecontrols will make them arrive on the ground below that point.

 

Thanks again for giving input :smile:

 

 

Add edit: I see you did mention the changing of controls after location movement , sorry I missed that. But yes I think that may be the key .

[Mktavish]

What if you put collision boxes around the player up there? Then you could enable the controls and they still couldn't move.

 

Fricken BoolYa .... works like a charm :thumbsup:

 

I wanted a dynamic position based on the players. But that just aint gona work.

Was stretching to far I guess , and realistically , the player only needs a few fixed positions to survey the battle field. Doesn't really matter if it's a bit this way or that on the X,Y axis.

 

Thank ya much for the idea input :smile: