Better Combat Effects

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Originally Posted by rhagelstrom

Version Update: 2.48
Fixed: EXPIREADD adding twice....again
Fixed: Rare script error with ongoing saves
Fixed: Potential script error with experimental parsing
Added: Save icon for save messages output to chat
Added: (5E) Option to add or not add prone to unconscious NPCs with Undead Fortitude trait
Documentation update

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Thanks, that did get rid of the doubling-up on EXPIREADD for me. I'm still having another issue with it though - when I create a chain of EXPIREADD effects they all get added at once. I'm trying to create an 'automated' version of the Heat Metal spell that does increasing damage over a couple rounds and then decreasing damage over a couple more rounds. These are the chain of events (all 1 round duration):

Heat Metal; EXPIREADD: Heat Metal R2 (note: no damage is done on the first round)
Heat Metal R2; DMGA: 1d4 fire; EXPREADD: Heat Metal R3
Heat Metal R3; DMGA: 2d4 fire; EXPREADD: Heat Metal R4
Heat Metal R4; DMGA: 2d4 fire; EXPREADD: Heat Metal R5
Heat Metal R5; DMGA: 2d4 fire; EXPREADD: Heat Metal R6
Heat Metal R6; DMGA: 1d4 fire; EXPREADD: Heat Metal R7
Heat Metal R7; (note: no damage is done on the last round of the spell)

When the first EXPIREADD triggers, it throws on the next 6 effects all at once.

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Originally Posted by Epitaph

Would there be any reason why SAVEONDMG effects would be ignoring effects/abilities that should grant the target advantage on the save?

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I can't reproduce. Can you post more information such as the SAVEONDMG effect as well as the effect/ability that should be granting the target advantage? Thanks

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Originally Posted by timberbeast

Thanks, that did get rid of the doubling-up on EXPIREADD for me. I'm still having another issue with it though - when I create a chain of EXPIREADD effects they all get added at once. I'm trying to create an 'automated' version of the Meat Metal spell that does increasing damage over a couple rounds and then decreasing damage over a couple more rounds. These are the chain of events (all 1 round duration):

Heat Metal; EXPIREADD: Heat Metal R2 (note: no damage is done on the first round)
Heat Metal R2; DMGA: 1d4 fire; EXPREADD: Heat Metal R3
Heat Metal R3; DMGA: 2d4 fire; EXPREADD: Heat Metal R4
Heat Metal R4; DMGA: 2d4 fire; EXPREADD: Heat Metal R5
Heat Metal R5; DMGA: 2d4 fire; EXPREADD: Heat Metal R6
Heat Metal R6; DMGA: 1d4 fire; EXPREADD: Heat Metal R7
Heat Metal R7; (note: no damage is done on the last round of the spell)

When the first EXPIREADD triggers, it throws on the next 6 effects all at once.

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Probably easier to use two effects with the second one having the appropriate duration and ongoing damage.

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Originally Posted by rhagelstrom

I can't reproduce. Can you post more information such as the SAVEONDMG effect as well as the effect/ability that should be granting the target advantage? Thanks

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Oh yeah, the effect being applied to the target of the attack is:
"SAVEONDMG: STR [SDC]; SAVEADD: Prone"

The target is raging:
"Rage; ADVCHK: strength; ADVSAV: strength; DMG: 2, melee; RESIST: piercing, slashing, bludgeoning"

After taking the damage, the Strength Save only rolls once. If I force the target to make a save via the normal casting button, FG still registers the advantage.

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Originally Posted by timberbeast

Thanks, that did get rid of the doubling-up on EXPIREADD for me. I'm still having another issue with it though - when I create a chain of EXPIREADD effects they all get added at once. I'm trying to create an 'automated' version of the Meat Metal spell that does increasing damage over a couple rounds and then decreasing damage over a couple more rounds. These are the chain of events (all 1 round duration):

Heat Metal; EXPIREADD: Heat Metal R2 (note: no damage is done on the first round)
Heat Metal R2; DMGA: 1d4 fire; EXPREADD: Heat Metal R3
Heat Metal R3; DMGA: 2d4 fire; EXPREADD: Heat Metal R4
Heat Metal R4; DMGA: 2d4 fire; EXPREADD: Heat Metal R5
Heat Metal R5; DMGA: 2d4 fire; EXPREADD: Heat Metal R6
Heat Metal R6; DMGA: 1d4 fire; EXPREADD: Heat Metal R7
Heat Metal R7; (note: no damage is done on the last round of the spell)

When the first EXPIREADD triggers, it throws on the next 6 effects all at once.

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Wouldn't replacing DMGA with DMGO do the trick here?

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Originally Posted by Epitaph

Oh yeah, the effect being applied to the target of the attack is:
"SAVEONDMG: STR [SDC]; SAVEADD: Prone"

The target is raging:
"Rage; ADVCHK: strength; ADVSAV: strength; DMG: 2, melee; RESIST: piercing, slashing, bludgeoning"

After taking the damage, the Strength Save only rolls once. If I force the target to make a save via the normal casting button, FG still registers the advantage.

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See it now, I'll get it in the next update.

Awesome, I appreciate the quick response

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Originally Posted by Epitaph

Awesome, I appreciate the quick response

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Actually tracking this down, this is a ruleset bug so it'll take a little longer. I'll report it.

Version Update 2.49
Fixed: Ongoing saves conflicting with BIDI extension
Fixed: Ongoing saves not taking into account save filter
Code cleanup

Version Update: 2.50
5E Fixed - Support for Advanced Effects not working as intended
5E Support - Untrue Effects