Files to edit:
Commandbutton.ini
Commandset.ini
InGameUI.ini
ObjectCreationList.ini
Object\InfantryGeneral.ini
Object\WeaponObjects.ini
SoundEffects.ini
SpecialPower.ini
Open Commandbutton.ini and find:
CommandButton Command_ChinaHelixDropNapalmBomb
Command = SPECIAL_POWER
SpecialPower = SpecialAbilityHelixNapalmBomb
Options = NEED_SPECIAL_POWER_SCIENCE OK_FOR_MULTI_SELECT NEED_TARGET_POS CONTEXTMODE_COMMAND
TextLabel = CONTROLBAR:DropNapalmBomb
ButtonImage = SNHelixUp04
ButtonBorderType = ACTION ; Identifier for the User as to what kind of button this is
DescriptLabel = CONTROLBAR:ToolTipDropNapalmBomb
RadiusCursorType = HELIX_NAPALM_BOMB
InvalidCursorName = GenericInvalid
UnitSpecificSound = NoSound
End
Replace with:
CommandButton Command_ChinaHelixDropNapalmBomb
Command = SPECIAL_POWER
SpecialPower = SpecialAbilityHelixNapalmBomb
Options = NEED_SPECIAL_POWER_SCIENCE OK_FOR_MULTI_SELECT NEED_TARGET_POS CONTEXTMODE_COMMAND
TextLabel = CONTROLBAR:DropNapalmBomb
ButtonImage = SNHelixUp04
ButtonBorderType = ACTION ; Identifier for the User as to what kind of button this is
DescriptLabel = CONTROLBAR:ToolTipDropNapalmBomb
RadiusCursorType = NAPALMSTRIKE
InvalidCursorName = GenericInvalid
UnitSpecificSound = NoSound
End
This makes the Helix's napalm bomb use the NapalmStrikeRadiusCursor (from the unused Napalm Strike superweapon) instead of the HelixNapalmBombRadiusCursor. It looks a lot better and lets us use NapalmStrikeRadiusCursor for the satellite hack (you can modify existing radial cursors, but can't add new ones).
At the bottom of the file add:
CommandButton Command_SatHack3
Command = SPECIAL_POWER
SpecialPower = SuperweaponSatHack3Targeter
Options = NEED_SPECIAL_POWER_SCIENCE NEED_TARGET_POS CONTEXTMODE_COMMAND NEED_UPGRADE
Upgrade = Upgrade_ChinaSatelliteHackThree
TextLabel = CONTROLBAR:SatHack3
ButtonImage = SSSpySat
ButtonBorderType = ACTION ; Identifier for the User as to what kind of button this is
DescriptLabel = CONTROLBAR:TooltipSatHack3
RadiusCursorType = HELIX_NAPALM_BOMB
InvalidCursorName = GenericInvalid
End
CommandButton Command_SatHack3FromShortcut
Command = SPECIAL_POWER_FROM_SHORTCUT
SpecialPower = SuperweaponSatHack3Targeter
Options = NEED_SPECIAL_POWER_SCIENCE NEED_TARGET_POS CONTEXTMODE_COMMAND NEED_UPGRADE
Upgrade = Upgrade_ChinaSatelliteHackThree
TextLabel = CONTROLBAR:SatHack3
ButtonImage = SSSpySat
ButtonBorderType = ACTION ; Identifier for the User as to what kind of button this is
DescriptLabel = CONTROLBAR:TooltipSatHack3
RadiusCursorType = HELIX_NAPALM_BOMB
InvalidCursorName = GenericInvalid
End
These are buttons to launch the superweapons from. It uses the now freed up HELIX_NAPALM_BOMB Radius Cursor - which we are about to customise.
Open up InGameUI.ini and find:
HelixNapalmBombRadiusCursor
Texture = SCCNapalm
Style = SHADOW_ALPHA_DECAL
OpacityMin = 55%
OpacityMax = 75%
OpacityThrobTime = 500
Color = R:255 G:100 B:0 A:255
OnlyVisibleToOwningPlayer = Yes
End
Replace it with
HelixNapalmBombRadiusCursor
Texture = SCCSysHack
Style = SHADOW_ALPHA_DECAL
OpacityMin = 50%
OpacityMax = 100%
OpacityThrobTime = 1000
Color = R:255 G:0 B:0 A:255
OnlyVisibleToOwningPlayer = Yes
End
SCCSysHack was originally meant for the original system hack superweapon, it fits our new one very well.
Now, go back to Commandset.ini, to the code you added at the end of Part 1. Find:
CommandSet Infa_ChinaInternetCenterCommandSetFour
1 = Command_StructureExit
2 = Command_StructureExit
3 = Command_StructureExit
4 = Command_StructureExit
5 = Command_StructureExit
6 = Command_StructureExit
7 = Command_StructureExit
8 = Command_StructureExit
9 = Command_Evacuate
12 = Command_UpgradeChinaMines
14 = Command_Sell
End
and replace it with:
CommandSet Infa_ChinaInternetCenterCommandSetFour
1 = Command_StructureExit
2 = Command_StructureExit
3 = Command_StructureExit
4 = Command_StructureExit
5 = Command_StructureExit
6 = Command_StructureExit
7 = Command_StructureExit
8 = Command_StructureExit
9 = Command_Evacuate
10 = Command_SatHack3
12 = Command_UpgradeChinaMines
14 = Command_Sell
End
Then find:
CommandSet Infa_SpecialPowerShortcutChina
1 = Command_ClusterMinesFromShortcut
2 = Command_ArtilleryBarrageFromShortcut
3 = Infa_Command_ParadropFromShortcut
4 = Command_EmergencyRepairFromShortcut
5 = Command_EMPPulseFromShortcut
6 = Command_NeutronMissileFromShortcut
7 = Early_Command_ChinaCarpetBombFromShortcut
8 = Early_Command_FrenzyFromShortcut
END
and replace with:
CommandSet Infa_SpecialPowerShortcutChina
1 = Command_ClusterMinesFromShortcut
2 = Command_ArtilleryBarrageFromShortcut
3 = Infa_Command_ParadropFromShortcut
4 = Command_EmergencyRepairFromShortcut
5 = Command_EMPPulseFromShortcut
6 = Command_NeutronMissileFromShortcut
7 = Early_Command_ChinaCarpetBombFromShortcut
8 = Early_Command_FrenzyFromShortcut
9 = Command_SatHack3FromShortcut
END
This adds the ability to the commandsets, you can fire it from either the internet center or from the special power shortcut bar.
Open SpecialPower.ini and add the following to the bottom of the file:
;-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
SpecialPower SuperweaponSatHack3Targeter
Enum = SPECIAL_AMBUSH
ReloadTime = 350000 ; milliseconds, customise to whatever you want
PublicTimer = No
InitiateSound = SatHack3Initiated
ViewObjectDuration = 30000
ViewObjectRange = 250
RadiusCursorRadius = 100
ShortcutPower = Yes
AcademyClassify = ACT_SUPERPOWER
End
This will make sense in a second.
Now, jump back to InfantryGeneral.ini and add the following module to the internet center, just below the commandset modules we earlier edited:
Behavior = OCLSpecialPower ModuleTag_33
SpecialPowerTemplate = SuperweaponSatHack3Targeter
OCL = SUPERWEAPON_ChinaSatHack3_Targeter
CreateLocation = CREATE_AT_LOCATION
End
and at the bottom of ObjectCreationList.ini add:
;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
; OCL's for the Infantry General's "Satellite Hack III"
;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ObjectCreationList SUPERWEAPON_ChinaSatHack3_Targeter
CreateObject
ObjectNames = ChinaSatHack3_Targeter
Count = 1
End
End
Now, you might be thinking to yourself "hey, this is just a clone of the rebel ambush, whats this got to do with superweapon hacking?". Add the following code to WeaponObjects.ini and you'll find out:
;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
; Dummy objects for the Infantry General's "Satellite Hack III"
;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Object ChinaSatHack3_Targeter
Side = China
EditorSorting = SYSTEM
BuildVariations = ChinaSatHack3_ScudStrike ChinaSatHack3_A10 ChinaSatHack3_CarpetBomb
KindOf = PRELOAD CLICK_THROUGH IGNORED_IN_GUI
End
Object ChinaSatHack3_ScudStrike
Side = China
EditorSorting = SYSTEM
KindOf = PRELOAD CLICK_THROUGH IGNORED_IN_GUI
Behavior = LifetimeUpdate ModuleTag_01
MinLifetime = 3
MaxLifetime = 3
End
Behavior = OCLUpdate ModuleTag_02
OCL = SUPERWEAPON_ChinaSatHack3_ScudStrike
MinDelay = 2
MaxDelay = 2
CreateAtEdge = Yes ; as opposed to just creating on self
End
End
Object ChinaSatHack3_A10
Side = China
EditorSorting = SYSTEM
KindOf = PRELOAD CLICK_THROUGH IGNORED_IN_GUI
Behavior = LifetimeUpdate ModuleTag_01
MinLifetime = 3
MaxLifetime = 3
End
Behavior = OCLUpdate ModuleTag_02
OCL = SUPERWEAPON_ChinaSatHack3_ThunderboltStrike
MinDelay = 2
MaxDelay = 2
CreateAtEdge = Yes ; as opposed to just creating on self
End
End
Object ChinaSatHack3_CarpetBomb
Side = China
EditorSorting = SYSTEM
KindOf = PRELOAD CLICK_THROUGH IGNORED_IN_GUI
Behavior = LifetimeUpdate ModuleTag_01
MinLifetime = 3
MaxLifetime = 3
End
Behavior = OCLUpdate ModuleTag_02
OCL = SUPERWEAPON_ChinaSatHack3_CarpetBomb
MinDelay = 2
MaxDelay = 2
CreateAtEdge = Yes
End
End
Understand now?
If not, this is how it works:
The superweapon spawns a dummy 'targeter' unit which has the buildvariations tag. It works like the Technical, but instead of spawning a unit with a random chassis, it spawns a random unit which has an OCL that calls in the real attack, and then dies.
Adding another superweapon to the mix is as simple as adding another buildvariant and OCL.
Now, lets finish this up and try it out ingame.
Open SoundEffects.ini and at the bottom add:
AudioEvent SatHack3Initiated
Sounds = iblasetb ;use your own sound here
Volume = 90
PitchShift = -10 10
Limit = 2
Priority = normal
Type = world shrouded everyone
End
This makes it play black lotus' hacking initiation sound when you use the superweapon.
Back in ObjectCreationList.ini, add this at the end:
;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ObjectCreationList SUPERWEAPON_ChinaSatHack3_ScudStrike
DeliverPayload
Transport = ChinaArtilleryCannon
FormationSize = 5
FormationSpacing = 1.0
StartAtPreferredHeight = Yes
StartAtMaxSpeed = Yes
MaxAttempts = 1 ;max attempts
DeliveryDistance = 400 ;distance from target allowed to start/stop dropping.
WeaponErrorRadius = 100 ; how bad the artillerist is
DelayDeliveryMax = 3000 ; his delayed reaction to "Fire!"
VisibleItemsDroppedPerInterval = 1 ;Drops two bombs at a time
VisibleDropBoneBaseName = RootTransform ;The bombs are created and dropped at this bone base
VisibleSubObjectBaseName = Bomb ;The bombs are visible until dropped.
VisibleNumBones = 1 ;Number of bones.
VisiblePayloadTemplateName = ScudStormMissile ;Created when payload is dropped.
VisiblePayloadWeaponTemplate = ScudStormDamageWeapon
InheritTransportVelocity = Yes ;The bombs will start at transport velocity.
ExitPitchRate = 30 ;The bomb will pitch down.
SelfDestructObject = Yes ; so the delivery vehicle goes away 'POP!'
DeliveryDecalRadius = 100
DeliveryDecal
Texture = sccsyshack
Style = SHADOW_ALPHA_DECAL
OpacityMin = 25%
OpacityMax = 50%
OpacityThrobTime = 500
Color = R:255 G:0 B:0 A:255
OnlyVisibleToOwningPlayer = Yes
End
End
End
;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ObjectCreationList SUPERWEAPON_ChinaSatHack3_CarpetBomb
DeliverPayload
Transport = ChinaJetCarpetBomber
StartAtPreferredHeight = Yes
StartAtMaxSpeed = Yes
MaxAttempts = 1
DropOffset = X:0 Y:0 Z:-2
DropVariance = X:30 Y:40 Z:0
DropDelay = 300 ;500 ; time in between each item dropped (if more than one)
Payload = ChinaCarpetBomb 10
DeliveryDistance = 350
DeliveryDecalRadius = 100
DeliveryDecal
Texture = sccsyshack
Style = SHADOW_ALPHA_DECAL
OpacityMin = 25%
OpacityMax = 50%
OpacityThrobTime = 500
Color = R:255 G:0 B:0 A:255
OnlyVisibleToOwningPlayer = Yes
End
End
End
;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ObjectCreationList SUPERWEAPON_ChinaSatHack3_ThunderboltStrike
DeliverPayload
Transport = AmericaJetA10Thunderbolt
FormationSize = 2
FormationSpacing = 35.0
WeaponConvergenceFactor = 0.5
StartAtPreferredHeight = Yes
StartAtMaxSpeed = Yes
MaxAttempts = 1 ;max attempts
DropDelay = 500 ;time in between each set of items dropped (if more than one)
DeliveryDistance = 450 ;distance from target allowed to start/stop dropping.
VisibleItemsDroppedPerInterval = 2 ;Drops two bombs at a time
VisibleDropBoneBaseName = WeaponA ;The bombs are created and dropped at this bone base
VisibleSubObjectBaseName = Missile ;The bombs are visible until dropped.
VisibleNumBones = 6 ;Number of bones.
VisiblePayloadTemplateName = A10ThunderboltMissile ;Created when payload is dropped.
VisiblePayloadWeaponTemplate = A10ThunderboltMissileWeapon
InheritTransportVelocity = Yes ;The bombs will start at transport velocity.
ExitPitchRate = 30 ;The bomb will pitch down.
DiveStartDistance = 500
DiveEndDistance = 300
StrafingWeaponSlot = PRIMARY ;Strafe while diving (so long target point is within weapon range)
StrafeLength = 450
StrafeWeaponFX = FX_DamageTankStruckSmallArms
DeliveryDecalRadius = 100
DeliveryDecal
Texture = sccsyshack
Style = SHADOW_ALPHA_DECAL
OpacityMin = 25%
OpacityMax = 50%
OpacityThrobTime = 500
Color = R:255 G:0 B:0 A:255
OnlyVisibleToOwningPlayer = Yes
End
End
End
These are the OCL's that the objects in weaponobjects.ini are looking for. I could have just used the original superweapons' OCL's, but this way allows you to balance the attacks without affecting the original weapon, and allows you to give each attack the same DeliveryDecal, adding to the mystery of what is going to hit the area.
And now, to get everything displaying right, add these strings to your CSF or STR file:
UPGRADE:SatelliteHackThree
CONTROLBAR:UpgradeChinaSatelliteHackThree
CONTROLBAR:TooltipSatHack3
CONTROLBAR:SatHack3
Thats it! time to try it out ingame
