[LE] Adding a Perk Point by Reading a Book via Script in CK

[jeyoon]

After reading through some of the commentary in other posts from IsharaMeradin I was able to apply the below simple script to a custom book i made in CK that would add a perk point to the PC upon reading. So I thought I would post this in case someone else is trying to make something similar and to thank Ishara for the great advice given in other posts.

 

 

Event OnRead()
Game.AddPerkPoints(1)
EndEvent

[maxarturo]

If you don't add a 'Bool' or a 'Global' or a 'State' to that script, the book will add a perk point every single time the player reads the book. (cheat mod).

If this is what you want, then it's ok, if not then you have a problem.

[jeyoon]

Correct, I had a difficult time finding the line Game.AddPerkPoints(1) so I thought it might save someone some time if they were also looking for a solution. Also, it is probably good to add in a .show() message script as well so that you know you received the perk.

That said, for my personal use the cheat book fit the need, but for other people who may want the book to only give a one time only perk point could you provide an example line to successfully execute? It is beyond my knowledge.

Thank you

Edited July 15, 2020 by jeyoon

[maxarturo]

As i said you could use a 'Bool' property or a 'Global', but in this circumstance is better to work with 'States', the reason behind this is explained further down:

Script with a 'Bool' property:

* The scripting logic here is the same as with using a 'GlobalVariable'.

Bool Property PerkAdded = Fasle Auto Hidden

 

Event OnRead()

      If ( PerkAdded == False )    ; Check Bool and / or GlobalVariable

           PerkAdded = True

           Game.AddPerkPoints(1)

EndIf

EndEvent

Script using 'States':

Auto State WaitingPlayer

Event OnRead()

          Game.AddPerkPoints(1)

          GoToState("AllDone")

EndEvent

EndState

 

State AllDone

        ; Do Nothing

EndState

The main and big difference is that the scripts using the 'Bool' or 'GlobalVariable' logic will always fire when you open the book even if its work has already been done / finish, while opening the book the script will run to check that 'Bool' and / or GlobalVariable'.

While:

The script that it's using 'States' after the script first fires it will go to a 'State' that it will no longer fire anything, it will do NOTHING anymore, it is 'Kind' of equivalent of 'Deleting' the script (but it's not).

I hope it helps you.

Edited July 15, 2020 by maxarturo

[jeyoon]

Maxarturo,

This is great information. Thank you for taking the time to share it. I learned something today.