"max . event severity" - does it work ??

[JLS]

Originally posted by oleg:


Ok, here is rearranged events.txt file for AIC:

1062224182.txt

Oleg, it appears your released Version of a rearranged and corrected Events.txt file you presented for the AIC patrons may be in error and requir correction.

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REFERENCE

Originally posted by Grand Lord Vito:

Would all these currupted gaps in his file cause it to default to the stock se4 Events file if it is NOT properly formatted and not even see Olegs file?

I am with you QB I also have never had a Home World rebel or blow up from a Random Event with the original AIC file, I say if its not broke don't fix it JLS

Originally reply by JLS:
I noticed Olegs typo myself before testing Olegs theories yesterday and thought nothing of it and just corrected them.

You are right GLV, se4 does not signal any Events file for some format mistakes when loaded.

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For example:
If you type and add this single line to the EVENTS “ will this format mistake break the events file” in the document it does not register the error.

If you double line space or even add several blank lines between the cells in any Events file it does not register an error.

As with Olegs corrected file with the WIDE GAPS this also does not register an error.

It is possible Oleg and the others that used Olegs released corrected file did not experience any Catastrophic events because se4 may of stop reading the rest of the file after the format error in Olegs corrected file as it does with other se4 files.

Actually, it is possible that every EVENT after the first 11 events; all of which are low, may NEVER be read so sure in a game with Olegs AIC corrected file you may never have a Catastrophic event not to mention you may never have a Medium or High either.

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Continued discussion regarding Olegs Corrected events file from the AIC thread

Actual - Olegs released file, has a format error in the 12th Cell:

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*BEGIN*
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Type := Planet - Value Change (11th cell)
Severity := Low
Effect Amount := -20
Message To := Owner
Num Messages := 1
Message Title 1 := Cosmic Storm
Message 1 := A cosmic storm has damaged the value of planet [%PlanetName].
Picture := PlanetValueWorse
Time Till Completion := 0
Num Start Messages := 0

Type ((( VERY WIDE GAP ))) := Ship - Experience Change (12th cell)
Severity ((( VERY WIDE GAP ))) := Low
Effect Amount := 5
Message To ((( VERY WIDE GAP ))) := Owner
Num Messages := 1
Message Title 1 := Crew wins fire fight
Message 1 ((( VERY WIDE GAP ))) := While in the [%SystemName] region, the crew of [%VehicleName] ran into Space Raiders. Winning the fire fight, The ship's battle experience has improved.
Picture := CombatWin
Time till Completion := 1
Num Start Messages := 0
Start Message Title 1 :=
Start Message 1 :=

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Example of an abutrary input mistake that also did not register an error:

================================================== =====================================
*BEGIN*
================================================== =====================================

Type := Ship - Damage
Severity := Low
Effect Amount := 20
Message To := Owner
Num Messages := 1
Message Title 1 := Ion Storm
Message 1 := An ion storm has done [%ActualAmount] kT damage to the ship [%VehicleName] in the [%SystemName] system.
Picture := ShipDamaged
Time Till Completion := 0
Num Start Messages := 0

will this format mistake break the events file

Type := Ship - Lose Movement
Severity := Low
Effect Amount := 1
Message To := Owner
Num Messages := 1
Message Title 1 := Engine Accident
Message 1 := An accident aboard [%VehicleName] has caused it to lose [%ActualAmount] of its movement.
Picture := ShipDamaged
Time Till Completion := 0
Num Start Messages := 0
Olegs recent gift of the (correct) Events file for AIC, although surly as interesting as it may have been wrapped, and the drama in which the package was delivered; nonetheless does not devalue the gift or the thoughts behind it.

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Example of extra line spaces in-between the cells registering an error:

================================================== =====================================
*BEGIN*
================================================== =====================================

Type := Ship - Damage
Severity := Low
Effect Amount := 20
Message To := Owner
Num Messages := 1
Message Title 1 := Ion Storm
Message 1 := An ion storm has done [%ActualAmount] kT damage to the ship [%VehicleName] in the [%SystemName] system.
Picture := ShipDamaged
Time Till Completion := 0
Num Start Messages := 0

Type := Ship - Lose Movement
Severity := Low
Effect Amount := 1
Message To := Owner
Num Messages := 1
Message Title 1 := Engine Accident
Message 1 := An accident aboard [%VehicleName] has caused it to lose [%ActualAmount] of its movement.
Picture := ShipDamaged
Time Till Completion := 0
Num Start Messages := 0
Olegs recent gift of the (correct) Events file for AIC, although surly as interesting as it may have been wrapped, and the drama in which the package was delivered; nonetheless does not devalue the gift or the thoughts behind it.

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Type := Planet - Facility Damage
Severity := Low
Effect Amount := 1
Message To := Owner
Num Messages := 1
Message Title 1 := Fire destroys factory
Message 1 := NewsFlash..... breaking story on [%Planetname]. A fire burned through downtown today causing major damage. A number of buildings will have to be closed.
Picture := FacilityDestroyed
Time Till Completion := 0
Num Start Messages := 0
Start Message Title 1 :=
Start Message 1 :=

Type := Ship - Lose Supply
Severity := Low
Effect Amount := 1000
Message To := Owner
Num Messages := 1
Message Title 1 := Fuel Leak
Message 1 := A fuel leak aboard [%VehicleName] has caused it to lose [%ActualAmount] of its supplies.
Picture := ShipDamaged
Time Till Completion := 0
Num Start Messages := 0

[ September 03, 2003, 16:50: Message edited by: JLS ]

[oleg]

Thanks for correcting the file !

But there is still some difference where := are located. Should they all be in line or it is not a big deal ??

[JLS]

I did not correct your released file 1062224182.txt here in this thread.
The gaps do test out as an error according to GLV 333 turn test with file 1062224182.txt
and some very basic plus quick line tests I ran on a general event file, but editer typos aside

and regardless on how your gift was wrapped or delivered Oleg, I do value what it is inside the package and your thoughts.

I agree with Olegs theories and the order of the Events should be regimented from Low to Catastrophic to maintain the Integrity in the pre-game MAX EVENT SEVERITY options as Oleg presented.

This will be done for AIC as Oleg suggested…

However, the desired Event rate occurrences should be reexamined to insure desired results for those who wish to use Olegs fix.

Thank you Oleg, this was a fine Idea and fix.


[ September 03, 2003, 18:32: Message edited by: JLS ]

[Fyron]

Originally posted by oleg:
Thanks for correcting the file !

But there is still some difference where := are located. Should they all be in line or it is not a big deal ??

Spaces within a line are not important, as long as there is at least one between each text item in the line. You can have 5 spaces or 10 spaces before := (or any other number), and it will work fine.

[Fyron]

You will be glad to know that the Events file in Adamant Mod is now ordered from Low to Catastrophic.

[oleg]

Is't it amasing how buggy is/was SEIV ? Two years after release and a work of arguably the most dedicated game fanatics yet and we still find some bugs or undocumented features ?

[JLS]

This the lattest updated Events file for AIC.

If you wish to veiw >L-CLICK<

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You may unzip this into your se4 Gold directory to update your AIC game.

EVENTS 4.1b just >L-CLICK< for download

This 41 kb Events file is in beta

THANKS

John


[ September 05, 2003, 18:14: Message edited by: JLS ]