SSE Bind key to follower function

[vedan77]

Hi,

 

I've created three followers by now and I want to implement a nice feature:

 

They all have one dialogue line which I want them to say at once by pressing a key.

 

How do I do that?

 

Bb

[IsharaMeradin]

I would think that you would give each of them a script. On that script the keypress to listen to would be registered. And then when the keypress is made, trigger the dialogue. See the following for more information:

 

RegisterForKey

OnKeyDown

Say

 

Simple example - not tested - Requires SKSE functions:

 

 

ScriptName FollowerAliasScript Extends ReferenceAlias
 
Int Property myKey Auto ; assign the DXScanCode for the desired key (uses decimal value)
Topic Property myTopic Auto ; assign what you want them to say
 
Event OnInit()
  RegisterForKey(myKey)
EndEvent
 
Event OnKeyDown(Int KeyCode)
  If KeyCode == myKey
    (Self.GetReference() as Actor).Say(myTopic)
  EndIf
EndEvent

Registering in the OnInit event means that a new game is required. You could however, have a player alias script running the OnPlayerLoadGame event and have it call a function on the follower alias script to do the registering.

 

 

 

[maxarturo]

Just to contribute on IsharaMeradin post.

- Never use the "Say()" function on actors, this is purely made for use with 'Talking Activators', when use on actors the CTD is guaranteed.

- Instead use a "Say Package".

RegisterForKey

OnKeyDown

Global.SetValue()

EvaluatePackage()

[vedan77]

 

Just to contribute on IsharaMeradin post.

- Never use the "Say()" function on actors, this is purely made for use with 'Talking Activators', when use on actors the CTD is guaranteed.

- Instead use a "Say Package".

RegisterForKey

OnKeyDown

Global.SetValue()

EvaluatePackage()

 

 

Alright, guys - thanks a lot for giving me this info!

 

What I did so far:

• Opened NPC BloodCaleb, click on "AI Data" tab, added a new papyrus script in the left section, then found out I can edit it when I rightclick it and select "edit source".
• Opened his quest BloodCaleb1, opened "Misc" tab and added a Shared_Info topic & named it CalebReflexTopic. Added a NPC GetIsID condition for correct voicetype & recorded a line for testing.
• Checked IsharaMeradin's "Drop that coin" mod for an easy example script (and noticed he uses an OnKeyPressed event, which I guess should be OnKeyDown, since reference explicitely mentions its resource behaviour).

I pasted & modifed the Event-code like this:

Scriptname BloodCalebScript01 extends ObjectReference

Topic Property CalebReflexTopic Auto

Event OnKeyDown(Int KeyCode)
    If KeyCode == 11
        Debug.MessageBox("Caleb should talk now!");
        Say(CalebReflexTopic);
    EndIf
EndEvent

It compiles, but does not trigger :sad:

 

Since you mentioned NOT to use the "Say" command this way: How do? I could not find any reference on that info you mention in a way I could use it?

 

Thx!

Edited April 7, 2021 by vedan77

[maxarturo]

- Create a "Global Variable" and set it to "0".

- Create a 'Dialogue Topic'.

- Create a "Package" with template "SAY" and assign your 'Dialogue Topic' to the "Say Package".

- To the 'Say Package" add the condition "GetGlobalValue".

S > GetGlobalValue > MyGlobalValue > == 1

- Add your "Say Package" to your npc and be sure that it's at the TOP of the package stack.

- Create a "Quest" and put the actor on a "ALIAS".

- Your script should look something like this and it needs to be added to the reference alias, this is just an example:

<extends Alias>

 

GlobalVariable Property MyGlobal Auto

 

Event OnInit()

      RegisterForKey(11)

EndEvent



EVENT OnKeyDown(Int KeyCode)

   If KeyCode == 11

      MyGlobal.SetValue( 1 )

      Actor ActorNPC = MyAlias.GetActorReference()

      ActorNPC.EvaluatePackage()

      Utility.Wait(2.0)      ; We wait the time needed for the topic to finish

      MyGlobal.SetValue( 0 )

EndIf

ENDEVENT

I hope it helps.

Have a happy modding.

EDIT: Forgot the "OnInit()" event....

Edited April 8, 2021 by maxarturo