Colored text in LUA

[Larhalt]

Hello, I'm trying to modify the color of a text in lua
I found out in FG code that the /emote command do what I need, but I'm not able to recreate it.

chat_chat.lua

if dragtype == "skill" or dragtype == "proficiency" or dragtype == "surprise" then
if total <= saveobj then
result_str = " (su " .. saveobj .. ") [SUCCESSO]";
result_str.font = "success";
else
result_str = " (su " .. saveobj .. ") [FALLITO]";
end
end

graphics_fonts.xml

<font name="success">
<fgffile name="graphics/fonts/regular-10.fgf" />
<color value="#a51f21" />
</font>

When I execute the code I have this error in console


Runtime Notice: Reloading ruleset
Script Error: [string "scripts/chat_chat.lua"]:265: attempt to index local 'result_str' (a string value)

[Moon Wizard]

When you assign result_str on the 3rd line shown above, you are making that variable into a string value.
When you attempt to use .font on the end of the variable on the 4th line above, you are treating it like a table value (which is what the error is saying (i.e. it can't look up the table index in a string value)).

I have no idea where you are trying to put the output text and font. I'm assuming that you are eventually trying to call deliverMessage. If so, then you need something like this. Note: This will probably not do exactly what you want, but will get you closer.



local msg = {};
if dragtype == "skill" or dragtype == "proficiency" or dragtype == "surprise" then
if total <= saveobj then
msg.text = " (su " .. saveobj .. ") [SUCCESSO]";
msg.font = "success";
else
msg.text = " (su " .. saveobj .. ") [FALLITO]";
msg.font = "failure";
end
end
deliverMessage(msg);


Regards,
JPG

[Larhalt]

Thank you MW, now the string is red, but there's a problem with the output.

This line

result_str = " (su " .. saveobj .. ") [SUCCESSO]";
Make this output

Strength [8] (su 18) [SUCCESSO]

With the code provided, I don't have anymore the roll result

[Moon Wizard]

If you're working inside onDiceLanded, you'll need to use lines like the following to pull the dice and modifier data from the drag object passed into onDiceLanded.

msg.dice = draginfo.getDieList();
msg.diemodifier = draginfo.getNumberData();

Also, you can add msg.dicedisplay = 1 if you want the total to display.

JPG

[Larhalt]

Thank you again MW, it's seems that working fine now, just the last problem is this one

As you can see, I have two times the result in two different raw.

[Moon Wizard]

You will need to "return true" from the onDiceLanded command to prevent the default processing.

JPG

[Larhalt]

I'm sorry MW, but I can't understand where I have to place the "return true". I've tried everywhere in the function, but it isn't working.

[Moon Wizard]

It depends on whether you are building on top of CoreRPG or not.

If you are not, then using "return true" at the end of your onDiceLanded special handling when you don't want the default processing.
If you are using CoreRPG, you need to register a resultHandler and return true there. (similar to ActionAbility script in 3.5E ruleset)

Regards,
JPG

[Larhalt]

Ok, I tried to understand your tip, but my programming skill is useless as a fish with legs.
I don't think that this ruleset is based on CoreRPG, but I don't know where I can check it
I tried for 1 hour where I can put the "return true" but wherever I place it, I get errors or blank row in the chat

That's the blank row

local msg = {};
if dragtype == "skill" or dragtype == "proficiency" or dragtype == "surprise" then
if total <= saveobj then
msg.text = " (su " .. saveobj .. ") [SUCCESSO]";
msg.font = "success";
else
msg.text = " (su " .. saveobj .. ") [FALLITO]";
msg.font = "failure";
end
return true
end
deliverMessage(msg);

I'd like to attach the entire chat_chat.lua file, but the forum said that are too man characters

[damned]

Ok, I tried to understand your tip, but my programming skill is useless as a fish with legs.
I don't think that this ruleset is based on CoreRPG, but I don't know where I can check it
I tried for 1 hour where I can put the "return true" but wherever I place it, I get errors or blank row in the chat

That's the blank row

local msg = {};
if dragtype == "skill" or dragtype == "proficiency" or dragtype == "surprise" then
if total <= saveobj then
msg.text = " (su " .. saveobj .. ") [SUCCESSO]";
msg.font = "success";
else
msg.text = " (su " .. saveobj .. ") [FALLITO]";
msg.font = "failure";
end
return true
end
deliverMessage(msg);

I'd like to attach the entire chat_chat.lua file, but the forum said that are too man characters

do a find in files for skill or proficiency or surprise and you should find the function (or you might have to find 3 functions)...
i think so anyway...

[Larhalt]

I found three function

In this case, there's already the "return true"

function onDiceLanded(draginfo)
if draginfo.isType("fullattack") then
ModifierStack.setLockCount(draginfo.getSlotCount() );
for i = 1, draginfo.getSlotCount() do
draginfo.setSlot(i);
processDiceLanded(draginfo);
end
return true;
elseif draginfo.isType("attack") or draginfo.isType("critconfirm") or draginfo.isType("damage") or draginfo.isType("init") or
draginfo.isType("save") or draginfo.isType("skill") or draginfo.isType("proficiency") or draginfo.isType("surprise") or draginfo.isType("dice") then
processDiceLanded(draginfo);
return true;
end
end

If I use the "return true" in one of these, I get no print in console

local saveobj = draginfo.getNumberData();
if dragtype == "save" or dragtype == "skill" or dragtype == "proficiency" or dragtype == "surprise" then
draginfo.setNumberData(0);
end


if dragtype == "skill" or dragtype == "proficiency" then
saveobj = saveobj + draginfo.getNumberData()
draginfo.setNumberData(0);
end

[Larhalt]

Hi guys, I'm still trying but without success until now :(