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Garrote (Strangle Cord)

Author

69_Jeremy_69

Submitted / Updated

04-25-2003 / 11-22-2006

Category

Inventory Item

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//::///////////////////////////////////////////////
//:: Rogue Equipment
//:: ROGUE_INC.nss
//:://////////////////////////////////////////////
//:://////////////////////////////////////////////
//:: Created By: 69_Jeremy_69
//:: Created On: April 25, 2003
//:://////////////////////////////////////////////

// Must use ExecuteScript to call, as items use TouchAttacks which
// are called and are not actions, there for cannot be
// assigned.
void StrangleHold(object oRogue, object oVictim);
/*
    The caller makes a attack role. If successfull
    choking starts, Target may make escape attempt with a
    reflex save. If the Target fails fails to break free
    they are rendered unconscious for 1d3 rounds.
*/

void main()
{
   object oTarget = GetLocalObject(OBJECT_SELF,"ROGUE_ITEM");

   switch(GetLocalInt(OBJECT_SELF,"ROGUE_ITEM"))
   {
      case 1:
        StrangleHold(OBJECT_SELF,oTarget);
        break;
   }
   DeleteLocalInt(OBJECT_SELF,"ROGUE_ITEM");
   DeleteLocalObject(OBJECT_SELF,"ROGUE_ITEM");
}

void StrangleHold(object oRogue, object oVictim)
{
   // PC Messages
   string VICTIM = "You passed out from a strangle hold.";
   string ERROR1 = "Invalid Target.";
   string ERROR2 = "You are to far away.";
   string MISS = "You missed.";

   // Make sure we have a creature
   if(GetObjectType(oVictim) != OBJECT_TYPE_CREATURE)
   {
      FloatingTextStringOnCreature(ERROR1, oRogue, FALSE);
      return;
   }
   // Make sure they are close enough to use the garrote
   if(GetDistanceBetween(oRogue, oVictim)>2.0f)
   {
      FloatingTextStringOnCreature(ERROR2, oRogue, FALSE);
      return;
   }

   effect eHit = EffectStunned();
   eHit = EffectLinkEffects(eHit, EffectKnockdown());
   float fDuration = RoundsToSeconds(d3());
   // Give hidden creatures +2 bonus
   int nHide = 0;
   if (!GetObjectSeen(oRogue, oVictim)) nHide = 2;

   int nDC = GetLevelByClass(CLASS_TYPE_ROGUE, oRogue) +
        GetAbilityModifier(ABILITY_STRENGTH, oRogue) + nHide + 10;
   /*
   //:: DC Example
   //:: Merry, Classes: Rogue(5) Fighter(1), Strength 9(-1),Hidden
   //:: 5 + (-1) + 2 + 10 = 14 DC
   //:: Gaarsh, Classes: Rogue(3), Strength 16(+2), NOT Hidden
   //:: 3 + (+2) + 0 + 10 = 15 DC
   */

   // Rogue attempts grab
   if(!ReflexSave(oVictim, nDC) && TouchAttackMelee(oVictim))
   {
      ApplyEffectToObject(DURATION_TYPE_TEMPORARY, eHit, oVictim, fDuration);
      FloatingTextStringOnCreature(VICTIM, oVictim, FALSE);
   }else{
      FloatingTextStringOnCreature(MISS, oRogue, FALSE);
   }
}


//::///////////////////////////////////////////////
//:: OnActivateItem
//:://////////////////////////////////////////////
//:://////////////////////////////////////////////
//:: Created By: 69_Jeremy_69
//:: Created On: April 25, 2003
//:://////////////////////////////////////////////

void main()
{
   if(GetTag(GetItemActivated())=="ROGUE_GARROTE")
   {
      SetLocalInt(GetItemActivator(),"ROGUE_ITEM",1);
      SetLocalObject(GetItemActivator(),"ROGUE_ITEM",GetItemActivatedTarget());
      ExecuteScript("rogue_inc",GetItemActivator());
      return;
   }
}

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BioWare Standard

Description

Updated: Added hide bonus and fixed spelling of Garrote. :) Garrote: Is a rogue Item, basically a strangle cord. We use many custom items for certain classes in AnchorDeep, this is just an example of one. (Based loosely on dnd choke hold.) The caller makes a attack role. If successfull choking starts, Target may make escape attempt with a reflex save. If the Target fails fails to break free they are rendered unconscious for 1d3 rounds. The file below contains 2 scripts the main RogueItems file and the code required for OnActivateItem. You will need to create an item called whatever you wish, with the TAG ROGUE_GARROTE. Or use the included erf.

Files

Name	Type	Size	Downloads
rogueitems.ziprogueitems.zip Submitted: 04-25-2003 / Last Updated: 04-26-2003	zip	3.83Kb	760
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Comments (9):

Posted by 69_Jeremy_69 at 2005-06-06 17:28:55 Voted 10.00 on 06/06/05

looks good

Posted by newbie ( 66.233.xxx.xxx ) at 2004-06-19 22:15:00

it tells me i can't cook on it? help

Posted by stef ( 80.14.xxx.xxx ) at 2004-06-10 05:23:00

how do i equip a rogue with that on aurora?

Posted by Old_Scores_Transfered at 2004-02-20 10:29:21 Voted 10.00 on 02/20/04

This is a compilation of the old system into a single score. There were 16 that made this score of 9.74 then rounded to 10.

Posted by Tethyr Darknight ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-06-14 03:43:00

You could simply have the dexterity roll to see if the attack succeeds, then use a strength roll to determine how hard the rope was tugged. If tugged hard enough (say, a critical at 18-20 on a d20), it could nearly kill the person. Just a thought (and I'm sure that this method is away from the rulebook, but many DM's go outside the standard rules to make some things more logical. :P )

Posted by 69_Jeremy_69 ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-04-26 19:57:00

ah Garrote ok I'll make that change. Yes I went back and forth between the dex to str modifier in the end though I went with str. I felt if I used Dex modifier it would make the item to strong and work to well, it would be to hard to save against, but I will add that hide bonus.

Posted by Qlippoth ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-04-26 14:04:00

I had someone script me a garrote, but used the dex modifier, since rogues will more likely have a higher dex AND a garrot is a rope, which would require some dexterity to get around the victim's neck.

Mine isn't tailored towards rogues, but rogues do have the advantage using them with their innate abilities (such as a high dex and sneak ability).

Also, the script I have gives a bonus based on if the attacker is being perceived or not, so I get a bonus if I sneak up on my victim undetected (so it works for other stealthy chars, like rangers). Might want to think about adding those things.

- Qlippoth

Posted by Lost Dragon ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-04-26 13:46:00

Well spell checking aside, I think it looks like a neat idea!

A garret is a room on the top floor of a house - like an attic, btw. ;)

You want "garrote", as Sly says.

Posted by sly ( ..xxx.xxx ) at 2003-04-26 12:44:00

I think you mean "garrote"

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