[eRef] Valid Spell Inputs and Outputs

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Hey all. In an attempt to collect info related to the creation of a wider variety of spells, I'd like to get a list going of things that can be used to derive values for spell effects as well as what these values can effect. What I know, personally, is limited to what is included in the spell code currently. But, I'm hoping that others can share their knowledge as well.

Inputs:

1) Unit Stats

2) Number of shards (total or of a specific type- I think that this is hard-coded, but I would be thrilled if it wasn't)

 

Outputs

1) Hitpoints

2) Target Stats

3) Resources

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Reply #1 from Elemental Forums Top

Inputs: Mana, intelligence requirement (other requirements?), Spellresourcecost (only useful in strategic mode, don't use for tactical spells)

Outputs: summoned world resources, summoned units, summoned champions

Edit: Or did you mean what can be used inside <calculate> tags?

Reply #2 from Elemental Forums Top

Inside Calculate, primarily. But, I thought that there might be some other interesting things that could be used as effects, too.

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Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

TroopCount is a valid input for calculate, as well. I'm not sure, but I think you can use Troopcount both on target and on caster. Troopcount is the number of warriors in a unit.

Reply #4 from Elemental Forums Top

I'm guessing that you would use that to multiply the damage against groups, companies, etc.? Does anyone know if you can use current resource levels inside Calculate?

Reply #5 from Elemental Forums Top

Yes, you can multiply the damage after either caster or target, or both, depending on size of target unit.

Reply #6 from Elemental Forums Top

You wouldn't happen to have an example of how this is input into the Calculate tag, would you?

Also, I've seen a Charm effect that apparently isn't used currently. Anyone have any experience with this effect?