[Windows] Opcode 232 - Special Field has overlapping functionality
kjeron
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[Windows][Beamdog Store][IWDEEv1.4.0][BG2EEv1.3.2064][BG1EEv1.3.2053]
The 'Special' field for this opcode has two potentially conflicting uses:
From @CamDawg 's G3 post:
If it is set, the String Reference # 36936 will be displayed whenever the condition is met.
So if you are checking for an odd-numbered 'Range', 'HP', or 'HP%', or for 'State:Sleeping' or 'Dusk', it is impossible to suppress the string display.
In BG2EE, the String is "A contingency spell has been triggered."
in IWDEE, the String is "It is done."
In BGEE, my dialog.tlk doesn't go nearly that high, so I don't know what the behavior is.
Maybe related info, from IESDP:
The 'Special' field for this opcode has two potentially conflicting uses:
From @CamDawg 's G3 post:
IWDEE: Expanded opcodes:While these work just fine, the first 'bit' of the 'Special' field also has another function:
Contingency Instance [232]: New param2 options since BGEE
*13 - TimeOfDay
*14 - Range(m_special)
*15 - StateCheck(m_special)
*19 - HP < special
*20 - HPPercent < special
If it is set, the String Reference # 36936 will be displayed whenever the condition is met.
So if you are checking for an odd-numbered 'Range', 'HP', or 'HP%', or for 'State:Sleeping' or 'Dusk', it is impossible to suppress the string display.
In BG2EE, the String is "A contingency spell has been triggered."
in IWDEE, the String is "It is done."
In BGEE, my dialog.tlk doesn't go nearly that high, so I don't know what the behavior is.
Maybe related info, from IESDP:
Parameter 3 (EFF) activates the portrait icon and immediately triggers the HitBy() triggerThis field also causes String Reference # 36936 to be displayed, and is the field that Opcode 234: Create Contingency sets.
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