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Higher Ground Legendary Level System for levels 41-60 v2.1

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FunkySwerve

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11-21-2005 / 06-22-2007

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// This function returns the level at which the specified class gets the specified feat.
// If the feat is epic only, it will return -1 in most cases, though it will also return
// 21 on occasion, as with Epic Spoells, which actually require 21 levels of the class rather
// than just epic character status. It replicates EXACTLY the cls_feat 2da for each of the
// respective classes, though the order of feats has been shuffled to accomodate the switch
// statements, and a few duplicate cases in the 2das were removed. If the feat input is not
// a class feat (and therefore not found in the 2da), this function will return -2. If the
// class input is not a valid class int, the function returns -3. Although Harper Scout could
// not possibly be a character's control class for legendary levels, it is included at the end
// of the switch so that the function can be of broader use to the community. Several feats were
// added as class feats for Palemasters, including Spell Focuses and Greater Spell Focuses
// (since they get Epic Focuses). They are marked in the function. The class switches are
// in aphabetical order by 2da file (which is slightly different than class name).
int GetClassLevelReqForFeat(int nFeat, int nClass);
// This function returns TRUE if the feat specified is a general feat, avalable to all classes.
int GetIsGeneralFeat(int nFeat);
// This function determines what class controls the character's advancement during legendary
// levels. First it checks the character's It returns the class type with the most levels.
// If the character has two classes that tie for most number of levels, it will return the
// class the character took first. It returns -1 on an error.
int GetControlClass(object oPC);
// This function returns the cost of taking a certain skill based on the class.  Return
// values are: 1 for class skill, 2 for cross-class skill, -1 for class forbidden skill (default),
// and -2 for CLASS_TYPE input error. The switches essentially reconstruct the 2da. They also
// conveniently mirror the skill chart order in the HotU book. This allows users to alter skill
// costs and availabilities, and is faster than a 2da or int cache lookup.
int GetCostOfSkill(int nClass, int nSkill);
// This function returns TRUE if the PC has the stat or stats required to take nFeat,
// or if nFeat has no required stats.
int GetAreFeatStatReqsMet(int nFeat, object oPC);
// This function returns TRUE if the PC has the skill or skills required to take nFeat,
// or if nFeat has no required skills.
int GetAreFeatSkillReqsMet(int nFeat, object oPC);
// This function returns TRUE if the PC has the feat or feats required to take nFeat,
// or if nFeat has no required feats.
int GetAreFeatFeatReqsMet(int nFeat, object oPC);
// This function returns TRUE if the feat is only available at first level. Returns -3 on error.
int GetIsFeatFirstLevelOnly(int nFeat);
// This function returns true if a feat is of the devastating critical type.
int GetIsFeatDevCrit(int nFeat);
// This function returns TRUE if the PC has the ability to cast spells of the level required
// by the feat specified. It returns TRUE if the feat has no spell level requirement, and
// always returns FALSE for Sap.
int GetHasRequiredSpellLevelForFeat(object oPC, int nFeat);
// This function returns the name of the designated feat.
string GetNameOfFeat(int nFeat);
// This function returns TRUE if the feat is restricted to a limited number of uses per day.
int GetIsFeatLimitedUses(int nFeat);
// This returns the current legendary level ("LL") of the PC. It is designed to
// work hand in hand with DAR subraces by tracking level by entering it in
// the (normally unused on PCs) Lootable field on the character file (".bic file").
// If you are not using DAR, it will still function correctly, using GetHitDice to
// track non-legendary levels.
int CheckLegendaryLevel(object oPC);
// This function determines whether a PC has enough experience to take the next legendary
// level.  Possible return values: 1 for having enough, 0 for not, -1 for having too few
// levels to gain Legendary levels, and -2 for already having the maximum amount of LL.
int GetHasXPForNextLL(object oPC);
// This function was used to remove xp from a character based on what LL they were taking.
// It subtracted XP and then returned the XP that was subtracted. It returns zero if they
// are level 60 and -1 if they aren't level 40 yet. It is not used in the current configuration,
// which just lets the xp keep adding up, rather than subtracting the xp after the level is
// gained. This ensures that the character doesn't lose the experience that accrued if for some
// reason Letoscript misfires and fails to edit the character.
int SubtractXPForNextLL(object oPC);
// This function returns the amount of XP the PC is missing to reach their next LL. It will
// return the amount needed to reach level 41 if they are under level 40. If they already
// have enough, it returns 0. If they are level 60, it returns -1.
int GetXPNeededForNextLL(object oPC);
// This function checks for whether or not the PC gains a feat this level. By default it
// is set to one every three levels, carrying the progression of character feats onward from
// the last standard one received at 39, adding new feats starting at level 42 and ending at
// level 60. It is easily modified so that you can assign feats at whatever levels desired.
int GetGainsFeatOnLevelUp(object oPC);
// This function checks for whether or not the PC gains a stat this level. By default it
// is set to one every two levels, doubling the progression of character stats onward from
// the last standard one received at 40, adding new stats starting at level 42 and ending at
// level 60. It is easily modified so that you can assign stats at whatever levels desired.
int GetGainsStatOnLevelUp(object oPC);
// This function tells the caller whether the PC gains +1 to saving throws this level. By default
// it is set to one every four levels, halving the progression of character saves onward from
// the last standard increase received at 40, increasing saves starting at level 44 and ending at
// level 60. It is easily modified so that you can increase saves at whatever levels desired.
int GetGainsSavesOnLevelUp(object oPC);
// This function permanently tags a PC with the CLASS_TYPE that controls his LLs.
void SetControlClass(object oPC, int nClass);
// This function is where any other requirements besides experence and level
// are added to GetHasXPForNextLL. It returns TRUE by default unless modified.
int GetCanGainLL(object oPC);
// This function outputs debugging info to the player and log, but only if DEBUG is
// set to TRUE in hgll_const_inc.
void DoDebug(object oPC, string sDebug);
// This function calculates the Base Ability Scores and Skills of a character, including
// improvements by level and by feats, but filtering out bonuses from gear and effects.
// Skills need another round of filtering before they arrive at base levels.
// sWP: If you specify a WayPoint Tag in an inaccesible area, the clones will be
// generated there.
struct xAbility GetRoughAbilities(object oPC, string sWP="");
// This function returns the number of Great Strenth feats the character has.
int GetHasGreatStrenth(object oPC);
// This function returns the number of Great Dexterity feats the character has.
int GetHasGreatDexterity(object oPC);
// This function returns the number of Great Constitution feats the character has.
int GetHasGreatConstitution(object oPC);
// This function returns the number of Great Intelligence feats the character has.
int GetHasGreatIntelligence(object oPC);
// This function returns the number of Great Wisdom feats the character has.
int GetHasGreatWisdom(object oPC);
// This function returns the number of Great Charisma feats the character has.
int GetHasGreatCharisma(object oPC);
// This function filters out the Greater Stat Feats and Red Dragon Disciple ability bonuses
// from the ability scores.
int GetBaseStat(int nStatType, int nStat, object oPC);
// This function returns the Red Dragon Disciple ability bonus the character has for the
// specified ability.
int GetRDDStatMod(int nStatType, object oPC);
// This function returns the point vaule penalty (a positive number) for
// dexterity-based skills of the armor worn by the PC.
int GetArmorPenalty(object oPC);
// This function returns the point vaule penalty (a positive number) for
// dexterity-based skills of the shield worn by the PC.
int GetShieldPenalty(object oPC);
// This function takes a given stat number and calculates the bonus from it.
int GetBaseAbilityModifier(int nAmount);
// This function takes the scores retrieved from the GetRoughAbilities function and
// subtracts feat and ability bonuses from the skill to arrive at final base skill.
int GetBaseSkill(int nSkill, struct xAbility stat, object oPC);
// This function calculates the values of all the characters base skills,
// after adjusting them for stat modifiers and feats via GetBaseSkill.
struct xAbility GetBaseAbilities(struct xAbility stat, object oPC);
// This function sets local ints indicating the base ability for all 6 ability scores and
// all 27 skills. They are called later to help determine dependant characteristics like
// hitpoints, and are used to determine feat availabilities, etc.
void SetBaseAbilityMarkers(struct xAbility stat, object oPC);
//This function deletes all the ints tracking base ability and skill scores.
void DeleteBaseAbilityMarkers(object oPC);
// This function determines and returns the amount of skill points a character will get each
// LL based on their control class, INT modifier, and their main race (humans get +1)
int GetSkillPointsGainedOnLevelUp(object oPC);
// This function determines whether a skill is available to the charcter and should appear on the
// skill list, based on the character's control class, the amount of points they have remaining,
// the cost of the skill for the control class, and their current skill level in the skill.
int GetIsSkillAvailable(object oPC, int nSkill);
// This function returns the name string of the specified skill.
string GetNameOfSkill(int nSkill);
// This function returns the name of the tracking int for the specified skill.
string GetNameOfTrackingInt(int nSkill);
// This function determines the amount of HP that a character gets on levelup based on their
// control class, their CON modifier, and whether or not they've taken the toughness feat.
int GetHitPointsGainedOnLevelUp(object oPC);
// This function restores all limited usage feats so that GetHasFeat will not
// return a false negative.
void ReplenishLimitedUseFeats(object oPC);
// This function determines whether a feat is available to the charcter and should appear on the
// feat list, based on the character's control class, whether they meet the feat's requirements,
// whether they already have the feat, and whether the feat is restricted.
int GetIsFeatAvailable(int nFeat, object oPC);
// This function returns the name of the designated ability score.
string GetNameOfAbility(int nStat);
// This function returns TRUE if the specified feat is a class feat and the character has
// enough levels in the class to take it. Otherwise it returns FALSE.
int GetIsClassFeat(int nFeat, int nClass, object oPC);

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Description

The Higher Ground Legendary Level system allows characters to continue to advance in power after level 40. It requires NWNX and NWNX-Letoscript to be installed. Here's how I explain it to players ingame:

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Legenday Levels are a mechanism by which your character continues to increase in power after level 40. They are NOT normal levels, and they only affect some of your character's attributes. They do not, for instance, affect casterlevel, spell penetration, or attack bonus. The ONLY affects that they have are listed below.

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Skills:
Characters gain their normal allotment of skill points for every legendary level, including a +1 bonus for humans and any intelligence bonuses. They spend them in the usual manner, with class skills costing one point and cross-class skills costing 2 points. Points may be saved from level to level, if desired.

Feats:
Characters continue to gain a general feat every three levels, beginning at level 42, 3 levels after the last received at level 39.

Ability Points:
Characters gain ability points at an accelerated rate during legendary levels, receiving an additional ability point every 2 levels, beginning at level 42.

Saving Throws:
Character saving throws increase during legendary levels, but at a slower pace than before. A character gains +1 to all saving throws every 4 levels, beginning at level 44.

Hit Points:
Characters automatically gain the maximum hitpoints for their class, including a bonus for the toughness feat and any constitution bonuses.
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You'll notice that several of these attributes are dependant on the character's 'class'. Legendary levels are not considered to be standard levels in a standard class. You cannot, for instance, use them to fulfill level requirements for feats, spells, abilities, and so on; those must all be met by level 40. Legendary levels are, however, influenced by the character's 'Control Class'. It is the Control Class that determines how many hit points and skill points the character receives for Legendary Levels, and the availability of feats and skills. So how is the Control Class determined? Quite simply, it is the class in which the character has the most levels. If two class tie for having the most, the class the character took first will be the control class.

So what feats and skills will be available?

-The Legendary Level system uses standard NWN rules to determine the availability of skills and feats, treating the character as if they were taking a level in that characters Control Class. Devastating Critical is still disabled, and a number of spell feats were added to the Palmaster's class feats to reflect their increased casting power (and the fact that their being missing appeared to be an oversight on Bioware's part). New feats and skills may become available later. All of the Class Feats for the character's Control Class will be available if the character meets the requirements, as will all of the General Feats if their requirements are met.

How much experience will these levels require?

-Here is the experience chart:

BASE_XP_LVL_40 = 780,000;
+48,800=
XP_REQ_LVL41 = 828,800;
+60,900=
XP_REQ_LVL42 = 889,700;
+76,200=
XP_REQ_LVL43 = 965,900;
+95,200=
XP_REQ_LVL44 = 1,061,100;
+119,000=
XP_REQ_LVL45 = 1,180,100;
+148,800=
XP_REQ_LVL46 = 1,328,900;
+186,000=
XP_REQ_LVL47 = 1,514,900;
+232,500=
XP_REQ_LVL48 = 1,747,400;
+290,600=
XP_REQ_LVL49 = 2,038,000;
+363,200=
XP_REQ_LVL50 = 2,401,200;
+454,000=
XP_REQ_LVL51 = 2,855,200;
+567,500=
XP_REQ_LVL52 = 3,422,700;
+709,400=
XP_REQ_LVL53 = 4,132,100;
+886,800=
XP_REQ_LVL54 = 5,018,900;
+1,108,400=
XP_REQ_LVL55 = 6,127,300;
+1,385,600=
XP_REQ_LVL56 = 7,512,900;
+1,731,900=
XP_REQ_LVL57 = 9,244,800;
+2,164,900=
XP_REQ_LVL58 = 11,409,700;
+2,706,200=
XP_REQ_LVL59 = 14,115,900;
+3,382,700=
XP_REQ_LVL60 = 17,498,600;

This chart reflects a 25% increase in the amount needed to advance from one level to the next.

Can I delevel once I take a legendary level?

-No. Make sure that your level 40 build is where you want it before you take any legedary levels. DMS CANNOT HELP YOU IF YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND LATER, OR IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE ON ONE OF YOUR LEGENDARY LEVELS. You will have the oportunity to start over at every step of the conversation, and will be asked to confirm your choices at the end as well. If you are unsure about your choices, ask someone first - preferably a dm.

Ok, I have the needed experience. What do I do?

-Go through the portal in the Docks. The leveling conversation is self-explanatory.

Legendary Level Chart (skills & hit point not listed since gained every level):
Level//Ability//Saving Throw//Feat
41//N//N//N
42//Y//N//Y
43//N//N//N
44//Y//Y//N
45//N//N//Y
46//Y//N//N
47//N//N//N
48//Y//Y//Y
49//N//N//N
50//Y//N//N
51//N//N//Y
52//Y//Y//N
53//N//N//N
54//Y//N//Y
55//N//N//N
56//Y//Y//N
57//N//N//Y
58//Y//N//N
59//N//N//N
60//Y//Y//Y
================

EASY INSTALL:

The system is designed to be easy to install, and is compatible with both old and new versions of Letoscript. Installation is describied in the readme accompanying the erf and demo module, and involves adding to 2 module event scripts, and inserting a placeable into the module with an onused script. That's it! The rest is handled by the system.

HIGHLY FLEXIBLE:

It is also designed to be easily configurable, so that you can give more or fewer feats, abilities, and so forth. It also allows the user to set the experience needed to advance each level, and could be expanded to level 80 without much diffuculty if you think you can keep your module balanced (I didn't).

NO MESS:

Aside from the permanent changes it makes to character files, the system doesn't have a lot of messy ints cluttering it. One persistant int tracks saved skill points, thats it. Level is recorded using the normally unused Lootable Field. This makes it mesh perfectly with the DARII Subrace System:
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That system is NOT required to run it, however, and it will run just as easily with other subrace systems like Shayan's.

USEFUL FUNCTIONS:

In order to make the system work, I was forced to come up with a number of custom functions which I could find nowhere in the community. They may be of broader use to others, and are listed in the code display below.

If you want to see the system in action, please visit Higher Ground under Action, running the module Path of Ascension CEP Legends, at 64.237.35.112:5143. Post bug reports on the Vault page, or send them to [email protected]. Enjoy!

#####Updated 8-29-06#####
1) added the version number, 2.1, to signify a minor change had been made
2) minor bugfix so that bard and sorcerer spell selection changes will work for those using the older versions of letoscript relying on Phoenix languge. If you are using the version of letoscript I provide on this page there is no reason to download this update.

#####Updated 8-4-06#####
1) Modified the scripts so that bards and sorcerers can now change their spell selections on levelup.
2) Updated the test module to a two-area setup, demonstrating a simple way to restrict access to the leveling device to one character at a time, using the area onenter script, because two characters using the leveler at the same time causes the conversation to error.

#####Updated 3-16-06#####
1) Fixed a minor bug in the skill checking scripts. Skills were reading as artificially low bacause the penalties for shields were being subtracted from the base skill. To fix without reinstalling, change the constant in line 656 of hgll_func_inc from INVENTORY_SLOT_CHEST to INVENTORY_SLOT_LEFTHAND. Save, and do a full build to recompile the scripts. On the off chance that you've modified the include, that line is in the the function GetShieldPenalty, and looks like this before the constant switch:
object oItem = GetItemInSlot(INVENTORY_SLOT_CHEST, oPC);
2) Removed the DARII code. It was a useful example of how to integrate mutliple systems that use Letoscript, but that seemed to be outweighed by the added 'junk' files, for most people.
3) Added a self-extracting zip file with all the files needed to install NWNX and Letosctript, NWNX2andLetoscript24.exe.
4) Added a detailed installation guide for the system including installation and setup of NWNX, Letoscript, and the Legendary Level system.

April 7th, 2006:

I've created forums on my PW's forums for the HGLL System, because I check them several times a day, whereas I only check here once or twice a week. If you want fast help, or have a question or a suggestion, please visit the forums linked to below!

Files

Name	Type	Size	Downloads
SettingUpNWNX2Letoscript24HGLL.txtSettingUpNWNX2Letoscript24HGLL.txt Submitted: 11-21-2005 / Last Updated: 03-16-2006	txt	8.31Kb	4974
This is a detailed set of instructions for installing NWNX and Letoscript. It explains how to run the demo module, and how to install the Legendary Level system into any module.
HGLL.zipHGLL.zip Submitted: 11-21-2005 / Last Updated: 09-27-2006	zip	1.5Mb	4547
HGLL.zip Updated 9-27-06. The last bugfix version was missing the dynamic conversation core dialogue in the erf.
NWNX2andLetoscript24.exeNWNX2andLetoscript24.exe Submitted: 11-21-2005 / Last Updated: 03-16-2006	exe	800.48Kb	5428
This is a self-extracting zip with the 7 files needed to run NWNX and Letoscript with the Legendary Level system. All the files go in your NWN folder.

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Posted by Bozat, at on11/05/09

Perfect. _________________________ ------------------------------------------- "Repent, Harlequin!" said the TickTock Man.

Posted by hilmanimp at on08/28/09

Amazing work!

Posted by hitch at on08/28/09

awsome

Posted by hitch at on08/28/09

awsome

Posted by FunkySwerve at 2009-05-1521:30:30

If you delevel, you will lose legendary hit points, as they're stored in the hit points fields for level 1-20. Also, feats and saves gained will not be lost. Saves, you could subtract based on their current LL, but feats are added at level one. If would not be difficult, however, to change the feats to be added at levels 1-20, like hit points, which would ensure that they're removed. On HG, we do allow reincarnation, but we force recreation of the character from scratch, rather than deleveling to level one, in part because the vast majority of work involved in remaking the character comes after level 1, and in part because various biobugs make deleveling certain classes, like RDDs, buggy. You'll get much faster answers to questions on the HG forums, by the way; they're linked above. Funky

Posted by Jedijax at 2009-05-0913:25:24

I have to ask this here, as I don't know any other place where to ask, and it is related to the script. I am not a scripter, and so, I don't know the implications, limitations and reaches of such. I want to use the legendary levels scripta, but wish to know if I may de-level a character succesfully after reaching level 60, seeing as I do it all the time with LETO 1.69, as a sort of "restarting" or "re-incarnating" my only and beloved character. Is this possible? Can I use the legendary levels up to max, and then restart my character using LETO 1.69? Do the scripts work in a way that make it impossible? I appreciate any help fellow posters may provide on this particular.

Posted by Lythe at on03/20/09

3 years plus now on higher grounds, and definitely enjoying using this system. Adds a new twist when you plan a character that can handle the higher levels of the mod.

Posted by Fleshmelter at on03/10/09

Used this system for some time, and sadly realized I haven't voted. While no system is a must, I dare say that this one is about as close to one if you feel like adding so more life to your server. Of course the most bestest scriptor would probably be needed to alter the script beyond it's current scope, but the love of it is you don't have to. One of the most complete out the box scripting systems I've come across on the vault, and I'm glad Funky shared it. _________________________ PW Action Server: | Chaosgate |

Posted by Saduj at on02/24/09

Awesome! (Woot, Vote 100!) _________________________ Carcerian/Saduj's Submissions: (169 Portrait/Soundset Unlocker) (12 NWN Fonts) (30 NWN Fonts) (Auto-Emotes) (Custom Dragon Disciples) (Dynamic Wildshape) (Keyring) (NPC Schedules) (Sacred Shields) (Spawning Undead) (Shayans Subrace Engine for 169)

Posted by paulygonemad at on02/14/09

Putting this to use and I wanted to thank you for your work. Very nice

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