What Does Weapon Modifier Mean?

[Atrocities]

I am working on balancing out some weapon components and noticed this at the bottom of the component entry.

Weapon Modifier := 0

According to the notes it means this;
"Any special bonus this weapon receives."

Interesting isn't it? I tried to find it one the Modding Tutorial page over at SE.net but the link was not working.

So if any one can fill me in on what this is and how to best use it, I would be greatful.

Is it a range modifier?
Is it an accuracy Modifier?

Who do you use it?
Who do you know what the special bonus is?

[ March 27, 2004, 12:36: Message edited by: Atrocities ]

[Alneyan]

If memory serves, it is an accuracy bonus, such as the one for the WMG, which has a nice 30 in this field.

However, it doesn't show up in the ability list, so a dummy ability is needed to tell the player about this bonus/malus. (Or adding it in the description, that is)

[Atrocities]

Thanks.

[Fyron]

Interesting isn't it? I tried to find it one the Modding Tutorial page over at SE.net but the link was not working.

Check the news on the root page. The tutorial is there.

[Atrocities]

Thanks Fyron.

Weapon Modifier := 0

For Direct Fire weapons, this is added to the weapon's chance to hit. If negative, it will make it less likely that the weapon will be able to hit it's targets.

So this will only work on Direct Fire weapons.

[Phoenix-D]

considering that no other weapon HAS a to-hit chance,that makes sense. Seekers and ramming always hit if they reach their target.