[Other] TM PC Modding API

[MrMarooca]

             
         You should make a side tool in the PC port for the people dont know what XML is or how to program in XML        You should make a side tool in the PC port for the people dont know what XML is or how to program in XML
You should make a side tool in the PC port for the people dont know what XML is or how to program in XML

You should make a side tool in the PC port for the people dont know what XML is or how to program in XML

We may also develop a tool to make custom object creation easier for those that are not comfortable working with XML files directly.

XML is really easy to learn though, I suggest checking W3Schools out for some examples.

[Dryym]

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<ArrayOfItemCombatDataXML xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema">
  <ItemCombatDataXML>
    <CombatID>SteelSword</CombatID>
    <Health>0</Health>
    <Attack>40</Attack>
    <Strength>30</Strength>
    <Defence>30</Defence>
    <Ranged>0</Ranged>
    <Magic>0</Magic>
    <Looting>0</Looting>
  </ItemCombatDataXML>
</ArrayOfItemCombatDataXML>

Ahem! Craaaig! Is there something you'd like to tell us?

Also, Will this API allow for modders to create custom player skills for use in special items? For example, If I made a lockpick item, Could I make it only usable if you had a (Custom) LockPicking skill level of =>x?

[Campbell]

bump.

Also, Will this API allow for modders to create custom player skills for use in special items? For example, If I made a lockpick item, Could I make it only usable if you had a (Custom) LockPicking skill level of =>x?

Not with the XML modding method, but once we implement the ability to create mods via programming I don't see why not

[Dryym]

bump.
Not with the XML modding method, but once we implement the ability to create mods via programming I don't see why not

Will the XML method allow for us to directly tie script commands into an item's swing function?

For example, Could I make an item that automatically teleports the player 15 blocks in front of them by tying a "Teleport [Player] [vrel:15,-2,0]" script command to the item's swing function?

[Joel]

can we mod the player model just like adding mob or is that going to be discus later.

[Clerical]

can we mod the player model just like adding mob or is that going to be discus later.

No mod required as the game will have the ability to create you're own skins.

[Joel]

No mod required as the game will have the ability to create you're own skins.

the skin yes but what im talking about can you make yourself look like the troll npc or the wolf npc not the skin texture.

[Dryym]

Is this tag: <IsFemale>false</IsFemale> in the mob's XML data used in TM at this moment? I thought it may be for determining the sound, But that seems to already be covered. It seems a bit redundant. Lol

[Campbell]

Will the XML method allow for us to directly tie script commands into an item's swing function?

For example, Could I make an item that automatically teleports the player 15 blocks in front of them by tying a "Teleport [Player] [vrel:15,-2,0]" script command to the item's swing function?

No, modding with XML files will only be for simple additions or replacements. Anything that can't be exposed through data files (e.g. different skills, function manipulation, etc) will have to be modded by programming.

the skin yes but what im talking about can you make yourself look like the troll npc or the wolf npc not the skin texture.

There are no plans to implement this at this point.

Is this tag: <IsFemale>false</IsFemale> in the mob's XML data used in TM at this moment? I thought it may be for determining the sound, But that seems to already be covered. It seems a bit redundant. Lol

We will go over the use of each property later on.

[Dryym]

Will it be possible to simply Ctrl+S our mod's XML files and have them automatically update while the game is running?

If not, Could a refresh mods button be considered, As this would make simple changes to animation and such much less time consuming.

[Joel]

Adding Mobs...

now I love this but got one question.can I import my own 3d model in obj format into the game or will that cause some crash to the game

[Campbell]

Will it be possible to simply Ctrl+S our mod's XML files and have them automatically update while the game is running?

If not, Could a refresh mods button be considered, As this would make simple changes to animation and such much less time consuming.

You won't be able to edit the mod XML files and have it update automatically in-game after saving, but yes a refresh button can be implemented to do that.

now I love this but got one question.can I import my own 3d model in obj format into the game or will that cause some crash to the game

No, it will have to be a model made in the game.

[Joel]

will it be implanted soon or is it on the thinking table

[FatbFFA]

will it be implanted soon or is it on the thinking table

I do believe it will ship with the game to make a good modding api its better to make it when the games being made so that it can be built on.

[MrMarooca]

What does it mean for the future of the modding API now that Campbell is off the team? Will development continue as planned?