Abilities are to be put in a monster's inventory. They grant monsters the knowledge to cast spells. Spells from abilities are usually magical in nature, thus adding magic to the spell damage they produce. If not marked as magical, the ability as natural effect can't be disenchanted or blocked by dispel magic.
A particularly nice feature of abilities is that they can hold two spells: One for short range and one for long range use.
Type defined by:
| Attribute | Field | Description |
|---|---|---|
| anim speed | obj::anim_speed | How fast to play this animation. |
| animation | obj::animation_id | The animation-name defines what animation is displayed for this object in-game. Note that a set animation will overrule the face. |
| block view | FLAG_BLOCKSVIEW | If an item is set to block view, players (and monsters) cannot see beyond it unless they cross it or manage to stand on top of it. |
| can reflect missiles | FLAG_CAN_REFL_MISSILE | Object can reflect missiles. See reflect missiles. |
| can reflect spells | FLAG_CAN_REFL_SPELL | Object can reflect spells. See reflect spells. |
| casting delay | obj::last_grace | The casting delay this spell/ability invokes to a monster using it. This is cumulatively added to the monster's default casting delay. |
| direction | obj::direction | The object's direction. |
| glow radius | obj::glow_radius | If <glow radius> is set to a value greater than zero, the object appears lit up on dark maps. <glow radius> can be a value between 0 and 4, the higher, the more light does the object emit. |
| identified | FLAG_IDENTIFIED | If an item is identified, the player has full knowledge about it. |
| image | obj::face | The image name defines what image is displayed for this object in-game. |
| importance | liv::maxsp | Sometimes you'll want a monster to use one ability more than others. To achieve this, set the <importance> to a value greater than one. Abilities with this value zero/unset are counted to be of <importance> one. Example: A monster with "firestorm" of <importance> 3 and "magic bullet" of <importance> 1 will averagely cast three out of four times the "firestorm". |
| inv. system object | FLAG_SYS_OBJECT | Marks an object as system object. System objects are ALWAYS invisible and hidden from the players. System objects are put in layer 0. |
| invisible | FLAG_IS_INVISIBLE | Generally makes the object invisible. Invisible objects will be shown if the player has "see invisible" (from an item). To hide objects totally from detection, use "sys_object". |
| is animated | FLAG_ANIMATE | If set, the object is animated and animation is used. Note: Some special objects will use an animation NOT as animation but as frame list. Examples are buttons (which frames are changed by the object status of the button). IS_TURNABLE will enable direction turning for some object types. These flags are all system related. Be VERY careful when changing them. |
| is magical | FLAG_IS_MAGICAL | This flag specifies whether the ability <is magical> in nature. If enabled, all spells produced by this ability will have magic attacktype added to the usual attacktypes. This should always be set for spell-like abilities. "Natural" abilities like a dragon's firebreath are an exception. Note that non-magical abilities are more dangerous because magic resistance does not protect from those. |
| is turnable | FLAG_IS_TURNABLE | System flag. Object can be turned into directions. |
| layer | obj::layer | This is the map layer the object will put in. The selected layer will affect where and how this object is shown on client side. Layer 0 is reserved for sys_object type objects and will NEVER be shown on client side. Layer 1 is for floor objects and layer 2 for floor masks. Layer 3 and 4 are for items on the ground. Layer 5 is for walls, layer 6 is reserved for players and layer 7 is for spell effects and high flying/visible objects like arrows. |
| long range spell | liv::hp | The monster will use the specified <long range spell> when the player is at least 6 squares away (from the monster's head). Setting a <long range spell> is optional. If unset, the <short range spell> gets used all the time. |
| material | obj::material_real | The material defines the exact material of which the object consists. It is much more specific than <material class>, however only one material can be selected, not multiple. <material> is not required to be set, it can be left 'undefined'. |
| material class | obj::material | This bitmask-value informs the player of which basic material(s) the object consists. Material class does also affect how likely the object can be destroyed by hazardous spell-effects, like firestorm. |
| name | obj::name | This is the name of the object, displayed to the player. |
| no prayers | FLAG_NO_CLERIC | If enabled, it is impossible for players to use prayers on that spot. |
| no spells | FLAG_NO_MAGIC | If enabled, it is impossible for players to use spells on that spot. |
| no teleport | FLAG_NO_TELEPORT | Marks an object as no teleport object. A no teleport object can't be teleported by teleporter except if the object is inside the inventory of another object which can be teleported. |
| non-pickable | FLAG_NO_PICK | If set, the object cannot be picked up (neither by players nor monsters). |
| number | obj::nrof | This value determines the number of objects in one stack (for example: 100 goldcoins => "number = 100"). You should set this at least to one, for any pickable object - otherwise it won't be mergeable into a stack. |
| one drop | FLAG_ONE_DROP | In the moment a player gets or applies this item, it will be flagged as godgiven and vanish when dropped to the ground. If this flag is set for an item inside monster's quest_container with the quest being quest item type, the player will be able to find the item again, should he lose it. |
| permanent cursed | FLAG_PERM_CURSED | The item is permanently cursed. If this flag is set, applying or unapplying it will set "cursed 1" again. This flag can't be removed by remove curse. |
| permanent damned | FLAG_PERM_DAMNED | The item is permanently damned. If this flag is set, applying or unapplying it will set "damned 1" again. This flag can't be removed by remove damnation. |
| player only | FLAG_PLAYER_ONLY | If set, only players can enter the tile the object with this flag is on. |
| short range spell | liv::sp | The monster will use the specified <short range spell> when the player is within 6-square radius (of the monster's head). |
| stackable | FLAG_CAN_STACK | If set, the item can be stacked. Careful, don't use on rings or other applyable items, it will lead to side effects. Missiles are designed to be used as stacks for example. |
| sub type | obj::sub_type1 | This important value is used to define "sub types" for objects of the same object type. Examples are weapons, which are all from type WEAPON but can be different sub types like slash, cleave, two-handed, polearms and so on. This value goes to the client too. Warning: Not all objects have a sub type and changing it without care can corrupt server AND/OR the clients. Normally this is not a subject to change outside arch definition. |
| title | obj::title | This is the object's title. Once an object is identified the title is attached to the name. Typical titles are "of Yordan", "of xray vision" etc. |
| unpaid | FLAG_UNPAID | An <unpaid> item cannot be used unless the player carried it over a shop mat, paying the demanded price. Setting this flag makes sense only for items inside shops. |
| value | obj::value | Change an object's value. |
| weight | obj::weight | This value defines the object's weight in gram (1000g is 1kg). Objects with zero weight are not pickable for players. Still, set the "non-pickable" flag for explicitly non-pickable objects. |
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