[TL2] Ultimate Respec Lite

• [TL2] Ultimate Respec Lite
  Posted by Lord Nyriox on 21 Jun, 2018 19:22
• Ultimate Respec Lite
  
  "Ultimate Respec", an extension of the "FreeSpec" mod by @Chthon, is currently the most popular TL2 respec mod on the Steam Workshop.  Adding positive stat-allocation buttons—in addition to the negative ones provided by FreeSpec—it addresses the significant issue of "hundred-click syndrome" brought on by large numbers of unused stat-points.  As far as Stat-respec mods go, it is, indeed, the "ultimate". 
  
  

  Spoiler: Problems and Solutions (hover to show)

  That being said, "Ultimate Respec" suffers from the same problem that plagued "FreeSpec"—namely its lack of support for custom classes.  This is because both "FreeSpec" and "Ultimate Respec" set the minimum value for each Stat to the starting values for the player's current class—a process which requires a complicated static registry to implement. 
  
  However, this restriction is oriented more towards immersive consistency than mechanical necessity.  Potion based respec mods like "Respec/Restat Potions" work just fine without checking whether a player is below his or her "starting stats"—which indicates to me that starting Stats are more or less arbitrary. 
  
  And so I decided to remove that unecessary code.  Following the class-adding instructions provided in the official FreeSpec thread, I created a set of class-triggers linked to the generic "Player" unit-type (which both vanilla and modded classes inherit).  For these triggers, I set all Stats to a minimum value of 5 (instead of 10 or 15).  Then I removed all class-specific files and triggers from the mod—leaving only the "generic" Stat respec triggers in place. 

  
  After a quick test with both a vanilla Embermage character, and my own custom "Emberdrake" class, I can confirm that this simplified version of the "Ultimate Respec" mod correctly works on both modded and vanilla classes. 
  
  Try it out at the link below! 
  
  
  Download link (RGF):
  https://www.runicgamesfansite.com/mod_downloads/npcs-tl2/download-1526-ultimate-respec-lite.html
  
  Download link (Steam Workshop): 
  

  Steam Workshop::Ultimate Respec Lite, by LordNyriox

  steamcommunity.com

   
  
  Source repository (Github): 
  https://github.com/LordNyriox/Ultimate-Respec-Lite
  
  
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by Sch123 on 21 Jun, 2018 23:21
• Hi @Lord Nyriox
  
  So far so good, there is no problem.
  
  I've done a quick test on some existing classes, like in the Mod Variant [archer], Tl1CP [vanquisher], FEP [mongol archer], Vanilla class, Synergies [warlock]. All class can respect skill & status without any problems.
  
  Asking for permission:
  
  By the way, is this free to use for merge with other mod?
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by Lord Nyriox on 22 Jun, 2018 09:12
• Quote from: Sch123 on 21 Jun, 2018 23:21

  I've done a quick test on some existing classes, like in the Mod Variant [archer], Tl1CP [vanquisher], FEP [mongol archer], Vanilla class, Synergies [warlock]. All class can respect skill & status without any problems.
  

  
  That is wonderful to hear! 
  
  I did not personally test it with more than a couple of classes (one vanilla and one custom), so hearing that it works with the more popular class-packs is great confirmation.  :} 
  
  

  Quote from: Sch123 on 21 Jun, 2018 23:21

  Asking for permission:
  
  By the way, is this free to use for merge with other mod?
  

  
  Unless otherwise stated, the answer is "Yes" for all my mods. 
  
  I would appreciate credit for any work you copy from one of my mods, but I do not require it.  ;} 
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by Phanjam on 22 Jun, 2018 10:41
• downloaded and will now be a main staple in my mods load-out!
  
  Do u plan to put this on RGF and steam workshop too? (i urge you too )
  
  Elegant work!  Thanks so much for doing this :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by Lord Nyriox on 22 Jun, 2018 16:34
• Quote from: Phanjam on 22 Jun, 2018 10:41

  Do u plan to put this on RGF and steam workshop too?
  

  
  Thanks for the reminder, @Phanjam!  ;} 
  
  I just posted this mod on RGF.  You can find it at this link. 
  
  EDIT:  Thanks to @Phanjam, the mod is also on the Steam Workshop!  You can find it at this link. 
  
  
  
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by Lord Nyriox on 04 Jul, 2018 13:08
• The Steam version of this mod now has 92 subscribers, and the RGF version now has 42 downloads under its belt! 
  
  I am frankly amazed how popular this mod has become. 
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• #6 Reply
  Posted by Phanjam on 05 Jul, 2018 06:52
• It addresses what i think is a widespread issue, and does it well to boot
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• #7 Reply
  Posted by Lord Nyriox on 29 Jul, 2018 10:35
• Help Request
  
  The edits I have already made to the "Ultimate Respec" mod for this project, are pretty minimal. 
  
  Since the original mod was essentially just an expanded form of @Chthon's "FreeSpec" mod, I was able to get away with simply replacing its "<Class_Name>" UnitType checks with a single set of generic "Player" UnitType checks, with the minimum value for each main Attribute set to "5". 
  
  I have, however, received reports of gradually increasing lag when players leave the Respec window open for a while. 
  
  Since I changed the code to affect all players indiscriminately (regardless of class), some of the existing Logic is likely redundant (which might contribute to the lag somehow).  Unfortunately, I am not familiar enough with the Logic system to be able to easily tell what is actually safe to remove. 
  
  Could someone please examine the code of my "Ultimate Respec Lite" mod, and point out where I can simplify things? 
  
  Thank you for your consideration.  :} 
  
  
  For convenience, I have attached the source directory of the mod in question. 
  
  
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• #8 Reply
  Posted by Phanjam on 29 Jul, 2018 15:56
• Cant commit timing but will have a look-see and let u know if i find anything
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• #9 Reply
  Posted by doudley on 29 Jul, 2018 19:10
• I could try and bug check the logic system but not sure when I'll be able to get access with GUTS again, hopefully this weekend. Maybe a screen capture of the logic/s would help us figure out what's going on.
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• #10 Reply
  Posted by Lord Nyriox on 30 Jul, 2018 08:46
• Quote from: doudley on 29 Jul, 2018 19:10

  Maybe a screen capture of the logic/s would help us figure out what's going on.
  

  
  Thanks, @doudley.
  
  There is also an "aura" component (attached to the Respec NPCs), and a Skill component (regulated by StatWatchers). 
  
  As I understand it, those two components do most of the actual leg-work in this mod—the Logic simply regulates their activation.   
  
  
  Honestly, I wish @Chthon was still around so I could pick his brains on the technical side of FreeSpec.  That would save us all a whole lot of trouble.  :\
  
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• #11 Reply
  Posted by Lord Nyriox on 30 Jul, 2018 09:40
• Frankly, there are enough changes that I am hoping to (eventually) make, that I am almost considering a total rewrite of the mod. 
  
  

  • Target 1:  As I have already stated, reduce the Logic's dependency on outside components.  The Aura/Skill setup is resource-heavy, and a simpler method would be preferred (if one can be found). 
  • Target 2:  Add a "Remove All" button for each Attribute (Logic should be <"Current Value" –5 = "New Value">), and a "Reset All Stats" button that does the same for all four Attributes. 
  • Target 3:  Add a separate Tab to allow resetting individual Skills (probably adapted from @doudley's "Express Respec" mod). 
  • Target 4:  Add a system to allow purchasing additional Stat-points and Skill-points. 
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• #12 Reply
  Posted by doudley on 06 Aug, 2018 01:52
• Quote from: Lord Nyriox on 30 Jul, 2018 08:46

  Quote from: doudley on 29 Jul, 2018 19:10

  Maybe a screen capture of the logic/s would help us figure out what's going on.
  

  
  Thanks, @doudley.
  
  There is also an "aura" component (attached to the Respec NPCs), and a Skill component (regulated by StatWatchers). 
  
  As I understand it, those two components do most of the actual leg-work in this mod—the Logic simply regulates their activation.   
  
  
  Honestly, I wish @Chthon was still around so I could pick his brains on the technical side of FreeSpec.  That would save us all a whole lot of trouble.  :\
  

  
  I recently updated Variant Classes mod (Steam). Maybe now I could take a look at your mod. I won't have an access to GUTS right now, only on Sundays, but if I can have a view of the "media" folder/unpacked files of your mod, maybe I won't need to look at 'em in GUTS.
  
  Share me a link, if its okay with you.
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• #13 Reply
  Posted by Lord Nyriox on 06 Aug, 2018 09:58
• Quote from: doudley on 06 Aug, 2018 01:52

  I won't have an access to GUTS right now, only on Sundays, but if I can have a view of the "media" folder/unpacked files of your mod, maybe I won't need to look at 'em in GUTS.
  

  
  
  I will not have access to GUTS for at least another week, if not longer.  :\
  
  I attached the source files for the mod to my original "Help Request" post.  I linked it here for convenience.
  
  [LINK REMOVED]
  
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• #14 Reply
  Posted by doudley on 07 Aug, 2018 01:52
• @Lord Nyriox
  Thanks for the link!
  
  Try this code:
  

  Code: [Select]

  [SKILL]
<STRING>NAME:Respec_Aura
<TRANSLATE>DISPLAYNAME:Respec Aura
<TRANSLATE>BASE_DESCRIPTION:Enables stat respec
<STRING>ACTIVATION_TYPE:PASSIVE
<STRING>TARGET_ALIGNMENT:GOOD
<STRING>TARGET_TYPE:SELF
<FLOAT>RANDOMRANGE:0
<FLOAT>TURNRATEOVERRIDE:-1
<BOOL>CAN_BE_SILENCED:0
<INTEGER64>UNIQUE_GUID:4921236809504979266
[LEVEL1]
<FLOAT>RANDOMRANGE:0
[EVENT_START]
<STRING>FILE:media/skills/monsters/questunits/respec_aura.layout
<BOOL>FOLLOWS:1
<BOOL>NOSTEALEFFECTS:0
<BOOL>STATSHIDDEN:1
<BOOL>CAN_CLONE:0
[AFFIXES]
<STRING>TARGET:FRIEND
<STRING>TARGETTYPE:PLAYER
<STRING>AFFIX:RESPEC_GENERIC
[/AFFIXES]
[/EVENT_START]
[EVENT_END]
<BOOL>CAN_CLONE:0
[AFFIXESREMOVE]
<STRING>AFFIX:RESPEC_GENERIC
[/AFFIXESREMOVE]
[/EVENT_END]
[/LEVEL1]
[/SKILL]

  @Aherin
  I think the lagging issue here is similar with Potion of Insight mod earliest lag issue, regarding skill being executed endlessly.
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