I'm trying to understand how DamageObject affects ObjectReferences, but after looking at the Creation Kit Wiki, examples, etc, I still can't understand quite what the Integer value does. I set it to anything below 1.0 and nothing happens. This makes sense. However, I set it to 1.0 or above (5.0, for example, below) and GetCurrentDestructionStage() always returns 1.0. Why?

Here is the script I'm using:

ScriptName ACGSpellBrisingr extends ObjectReferenceObjectReference refBurningOilEvent OnInit()		refBurningOil = SELF.PlaceAtMe(Game.GetForm(0x000862CC)) ; xMarker position, 0x000862CC = oil		RegisterForSingleUpdate(0.5) ; 0.5s delayEndEventEvent OnUpdate()		refBurningOil.Enable()		refBurningOil.DamageObject(5.0) ; Makes oil start to burn		Debug.Notification("Damage Stage: " + refBurningOil.GetCurrentDestructionStage())		SELF.Delete() ; Destruct xMarkerEndEvent

I created an Explosion object which I attached it to. The Explosion was attached to a Magic Effect, which in turn was attached to a spell.

I've seen a few examples of DamageObject's usage in many of the game's script files, but the values don't seem to make any sense.

Also, while I'm here, can someone explain how Destruction stages work exactly?

Sorry if this has already been discussed. I couldn't find any sort of search bar...

Edit: I found the search bar...up the top.

Thanks in advance.

for all i know, destruction is not used in skyrim, except for player enhanced weapon and armor, which gives item conditions > 100

Destruction Data is used in Skyrim. See the FXspiderWebKitActorDestructible or StockadeBarricade01Activator activator.

• To make an 'object' destructible, it must be an Activator.
• Click on "Edit Destruction Data". In the Destructible Object Data window you can now define the amount of starting 'health' points this 'object' will have (under Health) and don't forget to Enable it.
• Now right-click on the list and choose 'New'
• In the Destructible Object Stage define your new destruction stage.
  • Health Percentage: on what amount of remaining health percentage this Destruction Stage will be set.
  • Model Damage Stage: The Damage Stage. 0 (zero) is the one with 100% health, 1 the next stage with a health% lesser than that in stage 0, 2 the next stage with a health% lesser then in stage 1, ....
  • this Damage Stage could be retrieved by http://www.creationkit.com/GetCurrentDestructionStage_-_ObjectReference, it is a simple 'index'
  • Explosion: an explosion that can be placed to show the ongoing damage of the 'object'
  • in Replacement Model you can specify a model which replaces the current model with this, if this Stage is reached.
  • and play around with the other properties

To damage the 'object', you can hit it by weapons. The amount of damage (the amount of health points that are subracted from the starting health) depends on the weapon type or if a power attack was made. To damage an 'object' by script use the http://www.creationkit.com/DamageObject_-_ObjectReference function.

Hopefully this helps you to understand the Destructible Data a little bit.

-docblacky

guess i got that confused with "isn't used for weapons", sry 4 bs

You can't add a Destruction Stage Object to weapons. But as far as I know, the 'improvements' (Fine, Superior, and so on) for weapons and armour (applied at the Grindstone and Workbench) are ruled by Destruction Stages. Correct me if I'm wrong.

oh boy... ok what i meant was "item condition", like "this gun 50% good" in fo...

going to bang my head against a wall now, pls correct me if it's not a wall i'm banging... =)

Umm, I think you'll find that's the floor your using. Move in one direction until you reach a corner then up a bit and you'll have found a wall.

*bouncing up staircase*

Thanks for the replies, guys! I now understand this topic better.

My pleasure!

...and sorry for flooding your thread with dubious semi-information...