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Title   Vuldrick's Flexible Pantheon & Church System Author   Vuldrick Submitted / Updated   01-21-2006 / 11-22-2006 Category   Rulesets Expansions   Requires All Expansions (SoU & HotU & CEP) View Code   ******************************************************************************** ******************************************** ******************************************************************************** ******************************************** **** Flexible Pantheon System & Demo Module **** Designed by: Vuldrick Garrison **** Updated: 01/21/06 **** Email: vuldrickgarrison@yahoo.com - for bug reports only please ******************************************************************************** ******************************************** ******************************************************************************** ******************************************** This demo module and erf set has the following features: 1. Gives the module designer the ability to make Players stay within the allowed alignments by their deities (based on Pen and Paper DnD Rules). If they fall from faith, they can not do business with their church until they correct their alignment. A tything system is in place so that they can spend 100 gold per 1 point alignment shift to help correct their alignments. For clerics, being of the wrong alignment will keep the PC from being recognized by their church. An optional onlevelup script will even keep them from leveling up as a cleric if their alignments are wrong. 2. Gives the module designer the ability to make Players who play Clerics take the right domains to match their deities (based on Pen and Paper DnD Rules). Being of the wrong domain will keep the PC from being recognized by their church. An optional onlevelup script will even keep them from leveling up as a cleric if their domains are wrong. 3. Gives the module designer the ability to control the taking Prestige Classes. The DM can either give out tokens so players can take on PrCs, or set a local variable on the PC using the console. Please see the onlevelup code to see how this works. I have a planned update to make a DM wand so you can set the variable without use of the console. I also need to make this integer persistent using a database . . . coming soon. 4. Gives the module designer the ability to force Players to stay within the right alignment for their class (based on Pen and Paper DnD Rules). This is controlled in the same optional onlevelup script as mentioned above. 5. Gives the module designer the ability to create any number of Cleric NPCs to run churches of deities using only one conversation and this script set to manage every single NPC cleric. After a couple scripts are set up (see details below), the rest of the scripts will work automatically. 6. Gives the module designer a prefab altar that can be used for worship with any deity. The single script and altar can be used for any church. All the builder must do to change the church it represents is altar a variable on the altar itself (under the advanced tab of the placealbes properties). 7. Comes with an erf of NPC clerics for all of the "standard" deities from the Players Handbook (Greyhawk Pantheon). 8. If you choose to use the clerics/pantheon that are pre-made, an altar is included that allows the Players to set their deities if they forgot to do so when creating their PC. 9. Comes with a set of holy symbols for PCs and automatically issues them to PC clerics at appropriate times. 10. Optional Persistent Start Locations and Racial Starting Points (depends on what erfs you import . . . see below). ******************************************************************************** ******************************************** ******************************************************************************** ******************************************** NOTE 1: Designed for use with CEP, but can be used without it so long as you don't use the holysybols erf NOTE 2: Designed to be persistent using Bioware DBs and to work with any module wich contains all expansions NOTE 3: If you choose to not use the pantheon I have prescripted you will have to edit (details on how to do this are below) the following scripts to represent your prefered pantheon: 1. deity_include 2. deity_onlevelup 3. deity_clerstart and the following if you use the optional persistent start locations and racial start points 4. vg_perloc_trig Once these scripts are set up for your pantheon, no further script manipulations are needed (assuming you do a 'build' on your module) NOTE 4: You have to set some variables on your module if you wish to force PCs to maintain alignment, domains, and class restrictions. If you want to force Players to maintain PnP rule class alignment restrictions, set the following variable on the module: Class_Required as an int equal to 1. If you want to force Clerics to maintain deity based race, domain, and alignment restrictions, set the following variable on the module (Please not this only affects levelup ability. Clerics of the wrong race, domain, or alignment will not be able to use their church resources regardles of this setting): Deity_Required as an int equal to 1. If you wish to control who can take on a prestige class, set the following variable on the module: Prestige_Allow as an int equal to 1. ******************************************************************************** ******************************************** ******************************************************************************** ******************************************** Instructions for installing with persistent start locations and racial starting points 1. Import the following erfs: deity_onlevelup, hptemplate, temple_store, mog, deity_perslocs All things that get added to your pallette are going to be in the custom/special/custom 5 sections 2. Import optional stuff as desired: If you want to have some signs in your start area for PCs to read to know how this system works . . . import the deity_signs erf. I HIGHLY suggest you add these. If you want to use the pantheon I have prescripted and want to have an altar for PCs to set deities on . . . import the altarofworship erf. If you plan to use the pantheon I have prescrpted and multiple start locations based on race/class . . . import the waypoint erf. If you want to use the prefab npc clerics for the pantheon I prescripted . . . import the greyhawk erf. If you want to use the CEP styled holy symbols . . . import the cepholysymbols erf. If you want the PCs to have altars to worship at in their churches/temples . . . import the deity_altar erf. 3. Either use the deity_onlevelup script in your module properties/events/module load event or merge that file with one if you already use one. 4. Place the waypoints you imported (assuming you used the prescripted panteon) in their desired locations. The "Default_Start" waypoint is the generic catch all start point. If you only place the "Default_Start" waypoint . . . then all PCs will portal to that waypoint after talking the Messenger of the Gods. If you did not import the waypoints, simply make a single waypoint with the tag "Default_Start" and place it where you wish PCs to port to after talking to the Messenger of the Gods. 5. Put the Messenger of the Gods in your start area so she can control the portaling of PCs. She is needed as scripts in her convo help control other factors in the system. I suggest a start area that is not conected to the other areas at all, thus allowing her full control of who gets in and how they get in. I also suggest placing the signs that detail how the system works in this same area. If you are using the prescripted pantheon, you might as well put the Altar of Worship in this area too :) 6. Place a Persistent Start Location Trigger over the module start point or at least somewhere near it if you want PCs automatically portal to their saved location and not have to talk to the Messenger of the Gods. 7. Add this to the void main of your On activate of Item for saving location . . . // This starts the conversation for the save location wand if(GetTag(oItem)=="vg_perloc_conv") { AssignCommand(oPC, ActionStartConversation(oPC, "vg_conv_locsave", TRUE)); return; } 8. Make sure each PC gets one of these items: Persistent Start Location Wand 9. Put this in the onheartbeat, on rest, or any place you want to save the location of the PC. You will have to define the oPC object according to the event this code goes in. object oArea = GetArea(oPC); string sPCName = GetName(oPC); // Gets the name of the PC string CDKey = GetPCPublicCDKey(oPC); // Gets the public CD Key of the player . . . adds to quality of check string sID = GetStringLeft(sPCName,10); // Indivudual Character Used string sHID = sID+CDKey; // HCR Style; string sAreaName = GetName(oArea); // Sets up a string using the name of the Area string sAreaTag = GetTag(oArea); // Sets up a string using the Tag of the Area if(GetIsPC(oPC)||(GetIsDM(oPC) && !GetIsDMPossessed(oPC))) // Script will fire for PCs and DMs { vector vPosition = GetPositionFromLocation(GetLocation(oPC)); float nX = vPosition.x; float nY = vPosition.y; float nZ = vPosition.z; int nAreaX = FloatToInt(nX); int nAreaY = FloatToInt(nY); int nAreaZ = FloatToInt(nZ); string sAreaX = IntToString(nAreaX); string sAreaY = IntToString(nAreaY); string sAreaZ = IntToString(nAreaZ); // Set an Int so we can check for a saved location in the portal or trigger SetCampaignInt("PlayerStartLoc", "StartLocSet_" + sHID, 1, oPC); // Create Persistent Location Data SetCampaignInt("PlayerStartLoc", "AreaX_" + sHID, nAreaX, oPC); SetCampaignInt("PlayerStartLoc", "AreaY_" + sHID, nAreaY, oPC); SetCampaignInt("PlayerStartLoc", "AreaZ_" + sHID, nAreaZ, oPC); SetCampaignString("PlayerStartLoc", "AreaTag_"+ sHID, sAreaTag, oPC); // Tell the player what the Saved Area will be for verification SendMessageToPC(oPC, "Persistent Saved Location is " + sAreaName); } // Uncomment the following if this is being used in a heartbeat event so it saves the location of all PCs playing // oPC = GetNextPC(); } ******************************************************************************** ******************************************** ******************************************************************************** ******************************************** Instructions for installing without persistent start locations and racial starting points 1. Import the same as above other than you should NOT import the following: mog, deity_perslocs, waypoints 2. You should import the mognoperstart erf as well. 3. Create a waypoint with the tag "Default_Start" and place it where you want PCs to spawn to. 4. Continue from number 2 in the above install procedures. Obviously you should skip step 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 from above :) ******************************************************************************** ******************************************** ******************************************************************************** ******************************************** Instructions for making your own pantheon As stated in the notes near the top of this readme, if you choose to use another patheon (not the one I have provided) this system still works great. You simply have a bit of work to do to "add in" your deities. I will assume you are familiar with scripting and are not a newbie at this stuff if you plan to use your own pantheon. Scripts to change include: 1. deity_include 2. deity_onlevelup 3. deity_clerstart and the following if you use the optional persistent start locations and racial start points 4. vg_perloc_trig Open these scripts in the toolset script editor and take a look at the deity_include scripts. It is commented so you can see what each section of code does. Simply delete any deity info from this code that you don't need and add your own deity code. An option here is to simply modify the code that is their to call for the right deity, domains, alignments, etc. You will have to edit the info for each god in the following sections of code: Race_Check, Align_Check, Domain_Check, and of course Align_Shift and Create_HolySymbol. For the script "deity_onlevelup" you only have to edit code in the middle section. It starts with a line that says "if (GetLocalInt(oMod,"Deity_Required")==1)". In this section, you need to place the names of your pantheonon place of those already there. For the script "deity_clerstart" it is much the same process. You need to change the deity names to the appropriate pantheon and then create the waypoints with matching tags. Finally, for the "vg_perloc_trig" script, you can copy and paste the block of deity code from the "deity_clerstart" script and paste it in place of the stuff that is there. ******************************************************************************** ******************************************** ******************************************************************************** ******************************************** Instructions for making NPC Clerics for the deities of your pantheon. Use the template NPC Cleric. Right click him and "edit copy" to make all your NPC clerics as you wish. You will need to change the name, tag, resref, deity of the NPC, and variables (under advanced tab) to meet with the correct needs for your particular cleric/pantheon. You will also have to add the deity, the deities allowed domains and the deities allowed alignments to the script titled "deity_include" (see instructions for creating your own pantheon above). Just follow the examples you see and all should be well. Select All Text | View Code in separate window Format   Module and Code Type   Type - Other Includes   None Description This is a complete and flexible solution for any module, PW or otherwise, needing a pantheon and church system. The Greyhawk Pantheon is already scripted into this system, but it is relatively easy to add deities or even other pantheons at large if the builder wishes to do so. There are many features detailed in the README file included in the erf. You can also read the detailed specs in the code box below. The Kingdom of Paramon PW has used this system for a long time now; it is tried and true . . . I wish to credit Hengwrt Ellesmere for his Aesir Deity System. I tried his system and liked the basic idea, but wanted to try my own hand at a more flexible/optimized approach. His work served as a sounding board for my concept. UPDATES: 02/26/06: Modified the module demo. Updated the .rar with a file named ScriptMods022606.erf. This contains all of the updated scripts and the user should import this and overwrite all the files the toolset warns about being "pre-existing." This will destroy any custom work builders have done to the scripts though, so use wisely. The file deity_inc_blank is found in the above mentioned erf. 02/21/06: Updated again! I have written an "update readme" that you can check out for the changes. This update represents a pretty major change of how things work and should make the creation of a custom pantheon FAR EASIER. I do have a couple more updates in mind, for later days. 02/21/06: Updated with a replacement of the demo module. I took out the CEP Companion hak as some users complained they did not have it. I plan to make some system updates to this package soon using user comments; particularly dealing with making a custom pantheon more easily. 02/12/06: Updated the .rar file to include two new readme texts that outline the procedure to create a custom pantheon in more detail (as requested by one voter). I am not sure this makes it easier for the non scripter, but this is a step towards helping as much as I can :) Although the demo module and the Holy Symbol erf in this package require CEP, the actual system can be implemented without CEP haks. Check out the full readme for details. Files Name Type Size Downloads Updates.txtUpdates.txt Submitted: 01-21-2006 / Last Updated: 02-26-2006 txt 10.87Kb 502 -- Vuldricks_Flexible_Pantheon_Systems.rarVuldricks_Flexible_Pantheon_Systems.rar Submitted: 01-21-2006 / Last Updated: 02-26-2006 rar 311.43Kb 830 Flexible Pantheon System & Demo Module

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Comments (30): 1 2 3 Posted by Vuldrick at 13:29:58    Voted10.00 Okay folks, I updated the rar file a bit. I took out the CEP Companion hak from the demo mod as per the comments of a few of you. I hope this helps you actually use the demo module more easily. I do plan some more updates to try to make custom pantheon building easier for non-scripters. This next update should come soon I hope. _________________________ Vuldrick Garrison Posted by Vuldrick at 03:56:52    Voted10.00 Things are slowing down a bit, for now. I will try to remove that hak from the demo mod and maybe even start on a few updates in the system itself. _________________________ Vuldrick Garrison Posted by Hawkwintr at on03/11/06 Vuldrick, how's RL going? Any chance of fixing the CEP Companion thing? It would be real nice to be able to use the Demo Mod. Downloaded the new Companion, and it's not backwards compatible. Thanks in advance. Hawk _________________________ You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most common is never get involved in a land war in Asia, but only slightly less well known is this: Never go in against a Sicilian, when death is on the line! Posted by Vuldrick at 14:28:25    Voted10.00 AHHHRRRRRR!!! Real life really cuts into my play time :) I really do have some ideas for an update here. Stay tuned; for as soon as I can actually have time to mess with this again I have a few things in mind to add/change. _________________________ Vuldrick Garrison Posted by Vuldrick at 03:54:36    Voted10.00 Maybe I have some odd stray file in the haks then? Sorry about that :) I tend to play with haks alot . . . I will try to rid the demo mod of that tonight. _________________________ Vuldrick Garrison Posted by diavlen at on02/05/06 I do have the CEP tlk file in the tlk folder. I've been using CEP for my PW without any issues. This is the first time I've seen the companion file though. BTW, I checked out the system and it's very nice, I gave ya a 9.75 with some suggestions in the comment. _________________________ Borgo Pass PW Link Posted by diavlen at on02/05/06 I've been playing with this set of scripts and it's very impressive. It's something that has been on my list of "things to do" for a long time. Now, I'm more than content to see how it evolves with your vision. One suggestion of something that would be useful (to me at least). I'd like to see the pantheons more modular. For example, instead of housing all of the deities in one script, perhaps have them separated out so that when you release a Forgotten Realms pantheon, it can just be imported without overwriting any pre-existing pantheons. By the same token, perhaps have a user defined pantheon script which will never be updated with new releases of this fine system. I look forward to seeing your updates! _________________________ Borgo Pass PW Link Posted by Vuldrick at 12:03:11    Voted10.00 Do you have the CEP tlk file in your tlk folder? I dunno, I will check this out . . . not sure what the issue is here for you guys/gals. _________________________ Vuldrick Garrison Posted by diavlen at on02/05/06 Regarding the included demo module, I have CEP 1.52 installed, but I still don't have the hak cep_companion. Any suggestions? In the meantime, I'll install the erfs into an empty cep module...this system looks awesome! _________________________ Borgo Pass PW Link Posted by Vuldrick at 07:53:16    Voted10.00 Thanks 'The Kari Saratasia'. I am trying to come up with a way for non scripters to have more luck making a custom pantheon. I could do this with some 2da manipulations, but that will assume people know how to work 2das and also that they don't mind using haks. I prefer to stay way from that if I can. I am thinking that I will try to further simplify the scripts you have to edit to do custom pantheons . . . seems the most viable option to make this more "non-scripter friendly". I am also considering making the FR pantheon so that people can just import it via erf and drop it like the Greyhawk pantheon I have pre-fabed. My thinking here is that by providing plug and play panethons for Greyhawk and FR that that will cover most people that need a system like this. I will continue working on this to make it easier to deal with . . . thanks for the feedback. _________________________ Vuldrick Garrison 1 2 3 You must be Logged In to post comments in this section.

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