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Tried searching the forum for this one but I can't find it. From what I recall it has to be done from the console. What code do need to type in to alter Active Defense duration?
In FFvsTTR, IG removed the FFEdit interface for setting the duration. However, changing the attribute rests the duration to short IIRC; it certainly took me a long while to figure what was going on with Alchemiss' illusion casting?
Instructions are available in the FFX manual:
Under Mod-Making > Powers.dat, read the entries for Utility Functions, i.e., ShowAllActiveDefenceDurations(FileName='') and Campaign_ChangeActiveDefenceDuration(stringPower, intDuration, FileName='', ForceRead=0).
Thanks, Epimethee. I found the bit in the manual now.
I gave it a couple of tries and I'm getting syntax errors. Can you give me an example so I can see where I'm going wrong?
Actually, I have yet to reinstall Windows (I know, I know), so my script-fu is a bit more limited than usual? So, from memory and a quick look at the source code:
From the in-game console:
>>> import datfiles
>>> print datfiles.ShowAllActiveDefenceDurations()
(This displays a list of defence powers and durations)
>>> datfiles.Campaign_ChangeActiveDefenceDuration('my defence power', #)
where # is 0 to 3.
Once you restart the mission, the new duration should be in effect.
I suggest backing up your powers.dat first, of course.
If it doesn't work, please post your script.log. :)
Ok, got it working. Thanks, Epimethee.
Campaign_ChangeActiveDefenceDuration('power name',X,FileName='',ForceRead=0)
Where X is the duration. 0=short, 1=medium, 2=long and 3=infinite