Monster & NPC

Description

Monsters can behave in various kinds of ways. They can be aggressive, attacking the player. Or peaceful, helping the player

• maybe joining him as pet.

The unagressive creatures who communicate with players are usually called "NPCs" (Non Player Characters), a well-known term in role-playing environments.

Type defined by:

• object::type = 80

Attributes

Attribute	Field	Description
NPC message	obj::msg	This textfield contains the keyword-matching-syntax. The text should have the following format: "@match <keyword1>|<keyword2>|... ". Any number of keywords from one to infinite is allowed. Make sure they are seperated by a '|'. Examples: "@match yes", "@match gold|treasure". The connected value will be triggerd when the player speaks any of the given keywords within a two-square radius. IMPORTANT: Upper/lower case does not make a difference.
align	obj::align	X align of the object on the map.
alpha	obj::alpha	Alpha value of the object.
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	Monsters of high <armour class> are less likely to get hit from their opponent. <armour class> can be considered the "counterpiece" to <weapon class>. Values typically range between +20 (quite good) to -20 (very bad). Note that the monster's level further improves armour class: "real armour class" = <armour class> + <level>
asleep	FLAG_SLEEP	Being <asleep>, a monster won't move unless a player enters the <sensing range> of the monster. Usually the sensing range is larger than the players line of sight.
attack movement type	obj::attack_move_type	Distance attack: Move toward a player if far, but mantain some space. Run away: Run but attack if player catches up to object. Hit and run: Run to then hit player then run away cyclicly. Wait and hit: Wait for player to approach then hit, move if hit. Rush: Rush toward player blindly, similiar to dumb monster. Always run: Always run never attack. Wait and hit from distance: Attack from a distance if hit. Keep distance: Do not try to move towards player if far.
attuned paths	obj::path_attuned	Click on the <attuned paths> button to select spellpaths. The creature will get attuned to the specified spellpaths.
behavior	obj::behavior	This entry defines what kind of actions/behavior the monster is capable of.
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.
breed monster	obj::other_arch	This only takes effect if <multiply> or <splits> is enabled. The monster will create a <breed monster> every once in a while. <breed monster> can be set to any valid arch-name of a monster.
can cast spell	FLAG_CAST_SPELL	If <can cast spell> is disabled, the monster cannot cast any spell. Only wands/rods/etc can be used, given the appropriate abilities.
can move on	obj::terrain_flag	These settings define on which kind of terrain this creature can move. If nothing is set, the creature can walk on land surface.
can use armour	FLAG_USE_ARMOUR	The monster will look for an armour to use.
can use bows	FLAG_USE_BOW	The monster will look for an usable bow in its inventory, in order to fire arrows/bolts/stones/etc.
can use weapons	FLAG_USE_WEAPON	The monster will look for an usable weapon in its inventory, to improve its damage.
carries weight	obj::carrying	If a monster has something in the inventory, this value can be set to reflect the slowdown due to the carried weight.
casting delay	obj::magic	The casting delay this monster invokes every cast. This is cumulatively added to the spell's default casting delay.
corpse	FLAG_CORPSE	This monster will leave a corpse behind when it dies.
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.
damage	liv::dam	A value of 50 will be handled as 5.0, a value of 55 = 5.5. Amongst other parameters, <damage> affects how much melee damage a monster inflicts. <damage> is used as base value for damage per hit. <level>, <speed>, <weapon class> and resistances also take effect on the melee damage of a monster.
damned	FLAG_DAMNED	Stronger form of curse. Item can't be removed when wielded or worn. Remove damnation will remove this flag.
denied paths	obj::path_denied	Click on the <denied paths> button to select spellpaths. The creature won't be able to cast spells of the specified paths.
direction	obj::direction	The object's direction.
direction based drawing	obj::draw_direction	If enabled, the object will be shown depending on its direction and player's position. Usually used by wall decoration so the decoration doesn't appear from both sides of the wall.
experience	liv::exp	When a player kills this monster, he will get this amount of <experience>, with various adjustments, like what level the monster was. The experience will flow into the skill category the player used for the kill.
female	FLAG_IS_FEMALE	This monster is female. You can create male, female and neuter monsters.
flying	FLAG_FLYING	Flying monsters won't get slowed down in rough terrain and they won't be affected by movers.
friendly	FLAG_FRIENDLY	<friendly> monsters help the player, attacking any non- friendly monsters in range.
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.
healing rate	liv::Con	Monster regenerates this many hit points each move. Each time the monster has a move, it gets <healing rate> health points back. Hence, <movement speed> has great effect on the monster's healing rate as well.
health points	liv::hp	The <health points> of a monster define how long it takes to kill it. With every successful hit from an opponent, health points get drained - the monster dies by zero health points. If the value '-1' is set, the monster will start out with full health. How much that is depends on <max health>.
height	obj::z	Adjusts Y position of the object as it appears on the map.
hitback	FLAG_HITBACK	Monsters with <hitback> enabled hurt the attacker in proportion to the amount of damage the *attacker* inflicted. This damage is additional to the regular melee damage of the monster.
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".
invulnerable	FLAG_INVULNERABLE	This mob will never take any damage - so it can't die by damage.
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 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.
level	obj::level	A monster's <level> is the most important attribute. <level> affects the power of a monster in various ways, and also how much experience the player gains for killing the monster.
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.
male	FLAG_IS_MALE	This monster is male. You can create male, female and neuter monsters.
max health	liv::maxhp	<max health> is the maximum amount of <health points> this monster can have.
max spellpoints	liv::maxsp	<max spellpoints> is the maximum number of spellpoints a monster can hold. Setting this to high values has little effect unless the monster has a decent <spellpoint regen.>, or the spell "regenerate mana" at it's disposal.
movement type	obj::move_type	Pet movement: The monster does pet movement. Small circle: Will move in a circle until it is attacked. Large circle: Same as small circle, but a larger circle is used. Short horizontal pace: Will pace back and forth until attacked. Long horizontal pace: Like short one, but the length of the horizontal pace area is longer. Random direction: Will go in a random direction. Random walk: Constantly move in a different random direction. Short vertical pace: Like short horizontal pace, but vertical instead. Long vertical pace: Like short one, but the length of the vertical pace area is longer. Use waypoints: The monster uses waypoints, if it has any.
multiply	FLAG_GENERATOR	Monsters with <multiply> enabled will create a <breed monster> every once in a while. If enabled, you must also set <breed monster>.
name	obj::name	This is the name of the object, displayed to the player.
never attack	FLAG_NO_ATTACK	This mob will never attack or fight back.
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).
one drop	FLAG_ONE_DROP	If this flag is set for an item inside monster's quest_container with the quest being quest item type, the player will only be able to get this item once.
one hit only	FLAG_ONE_HIT	Monsters with <one hit only> dissapear after one successful hit to a player.
pass blocked tiles	FLAG_CAN_PASS_THRU	If no_pass (blocking passage) is set for an object, no one can pass the tile it is on (true for walls or closed doors). But if this flag is set, the monster can pass through all no_pass objects which have pass_thru set. This is used for example for ghosts who move through doors.
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.
pick up	obj::pick_up	Click on the <pick up> button and select which types of objects the creature should try to pick up. Note also that if <can use armor>, <can use weapon>, <can use ring> etc etc are set, then the creature will pick up the matching items even if this is not set here.
player only	FLAG_PLAYER_ONLY	If set, only players can enter the tile the object with this flag is on.
race	obj::race	Every monster should have a race set to categorize it. The monster's <race> can have different effects: Slaying weapons inflict triple damage against enemy races and holy word kills only enemy races of the god.
random move range X	obj::item_race	If random_move is set, this determines value of X position the creatures can move away from the spawn point (if it has one).
random move range Y	obj::item_level	If random_move is set, this determines value of Y position the creatures can move away from the spawn point (if it has one).
random movement	FLAG_RANDOM_MOVE	Monsters with this flag enabled move around at random.
reflect missiles	FLAG_REFL_MISSILE	Object will reflect missiles.
reflect spells	FLAG_REFL_SPELL	Object will reflect spells.
relative level	obj::item_condition	Level of the monster relative to map difficulty.
repelled paths	obj::path_repelled	Click on the <repelled paths> button to select spellpaths. The creature will get repelled to the specified spellpaths.
run at % health	obj::run_away	This is a percentage based value in the range 0-100. The creature will attempt to run from the attacker when it's health points drops below this percentage of max health.
see in darkness	FLAG_SEE_IN_DARK	A monster with the ability to <see in darkness> cannot be fooled by spells of darkness or dark maps. This flag is a "should-have" for high-level monsters. When a monster is unable to see in darkness, players can cast darkness and sneak around it safely.
see invisible	FLAG_SEE_INVISIBLE	A monster with the ability to <see invisible> cannot be fooled with by invisible or hiding players. This flag is a must-have for high-level monsters. When a monster is unable to detect invisible players, it can be killed without fighting back.
sensing range	liv::Wis	<sensing range> determines how close a player needs to be before the creature notices him. This is done as a square, for reasons of speed. If the player has stealth, the size of this square is reduced in half plus 1.
speed	obj::speed	The <speed> determines how fast a monster will both move and fight. High <speed> makes a monster considerably stronger. If the start value is negative (like -0.1) then the speed is set to 0.1 but the speed counter becomes a random start value.
spellpoint regen.	liv::Pow	Monsters regenerate this many spellpoints each move. Each time the monster has a move, it gets <spellpoint regen.> spellpoints back. Hence, <movement speed> has great effect on the monster's spellpoint regeneration as well. To make a really tough spellcasting monster, the rate of spellpoint regeneration is most important.
spellpoints	liv::sp	Like players, monsters need <spellpoints> to do magic. Monsters use them for both spells and prayers. However, this value defines only the amount of *initial* spellpoints the monster starts with. When creating a spellcasting monster, remember that <max spellpoints> and <spellpoint regen.> are more important. If <spelloints> are set to '-1', the monster will start out with maxed spellpoints.
split	FLAG_SPLITTING	Monsters with <split> enabled will split into one or more <breed monster> whenever they're hit. The number of new monsters is controlled by <split number>. If enabled, you must also set <breed monster> and <split number>.
split number	liv::food	This is the number of new monsters generated when this monster is split. This only takes effect if <split> and <breed monster> are set.
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.
stand still	FLAG_STAND_STILL	Monsters which <stand still> won't move to leave their position. When agressive, they will attack all enemies who get close to them. This behaviour is commonly known from castle guards. When lining up <stand still>-monster in order to "defend" something: Be aware that such monsters are rather easy to kill. It's good for low level maps, but not much more.
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.
treasurelist	obj::randomitems	When the monster is killed, items from the treasurelist will drop to the ground. This is a common way to reward players for killing (masses of) monsters. Note that you can always put items into the monster's inventory. Those will drop-at-kill just like the stuff from the <treasurelist>.
unaggressive	FLAG_UNAGGRESSIVE	<unaggressive> monsters do not attack players unless attacked first.
undead	FLAG_UNDEAD	Several spells only affect undead monsters: turn undead, banish undead, holy word, etc.
use ability 1/	liv::Dex	The <use ability> value is a 1/x chance that the monster *tries* to use per active tick a special ability like spellcasting, throwing, etc.
wc hit range	liv::wc_range	This value is set to 20 from the server when if 0. This is for the weapon class of ranged attacks, like arrows. The server will add a random value between 0 ad wc_range to the wc. If that is higher than the target's ac, the target is hit. The higher wc_range is 20, the more dangerous and more often a mob will hit. Because the mobile level is added to wc too, a wc_range of 40 will let the monster hit VERY often even against the best armours.
weapon class	liv::wc	Monsters of high <weapon class> are more likely to really hit their opponent. <weapon class> can be considered the "counterpiece" to <armour class>. Note that the monster's level further improves weapon class: "real weapon class" = <weapon class> + <level>
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.
zoom	obj::zoom	How much to zoom the object on the map.