[951] BUG -- The build road ability for path of the governor is not unlocking

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In game, it seems that any champion that chooses to go the path of the governor should be able to build roads, this is not the case. I looked at the code: 

 

<AbilityBonus InternalName="RoadBuildingAbility_Level">
<AbilityBonusType>Unit_Level</AbilityBonusType>
<AbilityBonusOption InternalName="RoadBuilding_Level">
<DisplayName>Road Building</DisplayName>
<Description>Allows the unit to build roads</Description>
<Icon>Ability_PathOfTheGovernor_Icon.png</Icon>
<GameModifier>
<ModType>Unit</ModType>
<Attribute>UnlockAction</Attribute>
<StrVal>BuildRoad</StrVal>
</GameModifier>
<Cost>10</Cost>
<Type>Army</Type>
<Prereq>
<Type>AbilityBonusOption</Type>
<Target>Unit</Target>
<Attribute>PathOfTheGovernor</Attribute>
</Prereq>
<AIData AIPersonality="AI_General">
<AIPriority>5</AIPriority>
</AIData>
</AbilityBonusOption>
</AbilityBonus>

 

According to this, the only requirement should be Path of the Governor, however, it isn't working. The only thing new in this code I can see is the UnlockAction which is only used by this particular ability. 

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Reply #1 from Elemental Forums Top

Why is this not getting any attention> This is something which should be fixed. What is the point of telling us we can build roads but then not be able to do it because the code is bugged. Please fix!

Reply #2 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting BlackRainZ, reply 1
Why is this not getting any attention> This is something which should be fixed.
End of BlackRainZ's quote

 

In context, consider how many bugs and need-tweaks are being pointed out daily, examined, and confirmed/denied.  Stardock's simply not capable of answering each thread, and they don't bother trying, but that doesn't mean your efforts were ignored or went unnoticed.

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Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

The ability is missing a <Likelihood> tag that is required to get traits at hero level-up. Possibly this hasn't been implemented fully yet.

Reply #4 from Elemental Forums Top

Heaven, this is what I had said, but Sean said that doesn't matter. He said it was supposed to automatically unlock as soon as you take path of the governor. 

Reply #5 from Elemental Forums Top

When in doubt, take Hf's word for it. I was thinking no prereqs means everyone would have the trait once Path of the Governor is acquired. In fact, you do need the likelihood to allow it to show up as a trait when leveling up. Traits do not unlock unless something tells them to. It seems like we might see some passive XP bonuses to governors if they intend for them to level up after taking that level 4 trait. 

Reply #6 from Elemental Forums Top

That is what I assumed at first. Adding the likelihood tag is simple enough. Why would they forget it>

Reply #7 from Elemental Forums Top

It does seem rather unlikely (pun intended).   :)

Reply #8 from Elemental Forums Top

It happened before with path of the governor traits. Shrug.

Reply #9 from Elemental Forums Top

In beta 5C the road building trait still does not appear on level up.  (I tried hacking in 10mil xp till I picked up all available traits for a Mancer sovereign.)   I think I did see it once on a non-recruited hero when I was playing an empire game.

 

 

Reply #10 from Elemental Forums Top

Still missing a likelihood tag.

Reply #11 from Elemental Forums Top

Fixed, thanks!