Any suggestions for making NPC switch weapons? : IV

» Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:19 pm

Anyone got any suggestions on how to make an NPC switch weapons at random times when fighting? Like striking with his sword and shield for a few blows and then switching to his claymore for a couple more hits?

I have an idea, but am wondering if there isn't a more efficient method.

» Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:45 am

Just came across this, If its for a specific NPC ..... How about attaching a script to it like this;

Short Counter

Begin OnHit

If (Counter == 0 )
Set Counter to 1

ElseIf (Counter == 1 )
Set Counter to 2

ElseIf (Counter == 2 )
Set Counter to 3

ElseIf (Counter == 3 )
Set Counter to 4

ElseIf (Counter == 4)
UnequipItem Sword
EquipItem Bow
Set Counter to 5

Etc.....

This script means that on the fourth hit, the Npc will trade out weapon types. If you continue to "up" the counter and set 10 to a different weapon type, and then looped the counter back to 0, you could techically have the NPC switching weapons during the entire fight. Hope this helps.

» Thu Mar 03, 2011 2:58 am

Just came across this, If its for a specific NPC ..... How about attaching a script to it like this;

Short Counter

Begin OnHit

If (Counter == 0 )
Set Counter to 1

ElseIf (Counter == 1 )
Set Counter to 2

ElseIf (Counter == 2 )
Set Counter to 3

ElseIf (Counter == 3 )
Set Counter to 4

ElseIf (Counter == 4)
UnequipItem Sword
EquipItem Bow
Set Counter to 5

Etc.....

This script means that on the fourth hit, the Npc will trade out weapon types. If you continue to "up" the counter and set 10 to a different weapon type, and then looped the counter back to 0, you could techically have the NPC switching weapons during the entire fight. Hope this helps.

That's not a bad way to do it. I actually got a pretty nice way figured out using the Rand command from OBSE. I about forgot about this topic and meant to update it. heh :laugh: