Description

Magic walls fire spells in a given direction, in regular intervals.

Magic walls can contain any spell. However, some spells do not operate very successfully in them. The only way to know is to test the spell you want to use with a wall.

Type defined by:

• object::type = 62

Attributes

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.
armour class	liv::ac	A magic wall of high <armour class> is less likely to get hit from an opponent. <armour class> can be considered the "counterpiece" to <weapon class>.
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.
blocking passage	FLAG_NO_PASS	If set, the object cannot be passed by players nor monsters.
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 on/off	obj::last_eat	If set the wall is "on" and casts spells - if not set the wall is "off" and doesn't cast spells (but can be turned on).
casting speed	obj::speed	The <casting speed> defines the spellcasting speed of the wall. You can fine-tune how long the duration between two casts shall be.
connection	connection value	Every time the <connection> value is triggered, the wall will cast it's spell. You should set <casting speed> to zero, or this won't have much visible effect.
cursed	FLAG_CURSED	The item is cursed. This object can't be removed when wielded or worn (without uncursing it). Remove curse will remove this flag.
damned	FLAG_DAMNED	Stronger form of curse. Item can't be removed when wielded or worn. Remove damnation will remove this flag.
direction	obj::direction	The object's direction.
ethereal can pass	FLAG_PASS_THRU	If no_pass (blocking passage) is set, no one can pass. If this flag is set too, ethereal objects with the CAN_PASS_THRU flag can pass. This is used for example for ghosts who move through doors.
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.
hitpoints	liv::hp	The more <hitpoints> the wall has, the longer it takes to be destroyed.
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.
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 destroyable	FLAG_ALIVE	Walls with <is destroyable> enabled can be attacked and (eventually) destroyed by the player. If disabled, all other attributes on this tab, as well as resistances, are meaningless.
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.
magical	FLAG_IS_MAGICAL	If set, this object counts as "magical". Detect magic or identify will show this flag and the player will see a small blue M in the client's inventory part.
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.
max hitpoints	liv::maxhp	<Max hitpoints> are the maximum amount of hitpoints the wall can have. This only makes sense if the wall can regain health.
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.
spell	liv::dam	The magic wall will cast this <spell>.
spell level	obj::level	The wall will cast it's spells at level <spell level>. "level 1" walls cast spells at minimal strength. "level 110" walls cast deadly spells. Arch default is level 1 - you should always set this value to meet the overall difficulty of your map.
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.
start speed	obj::speed_left	When an active object (with 'speed' being non-zero) is put on a map, this value is used as counter. Every 'tick', 'speed' (if negative, value is turned positive before) is added to this value - if it is bigger than 0 the object 'will do something' and this counter is decreased with -1.0. By default a normal object will be put on the map with start speed 0. It 'will do something' with the next coming 'tick'. Setting this value to -1.0 will put it on map but wait one full 'lifetime' round until it does something. A 'fire object' should be put on map with start speed 0 - it should try to burn something in the moment it comes in the game. A bomb for example should be put with speed -1.0 on the map - it will stay then on map until the bomb becomes active - it explodes. The 'lifetime' round is determinated by speed. A speed of 1.0 will give a 'lifetime' round of 1 tick - a speed of 0.01 100 ticks. Special case: A negative speed value will add to start speed a random value between 0.0 to 0.9 . So, a speed of -0.1 with a start speed of -1.0 will result in speed 0.1 and start speed between -1.0 and -0.1. This is useful to let a row of same objects act in different tick ranges.
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.
turn steps	liv::maxsp	If set and a connected object without "last_eat 1" gives signal, the magic wall turns this steps.
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.