Special abilities and shroud

Seph1999AD · Civilian **Joined**: 16 Jul 2011

I was wondering if it's possible to make special abilities (Airstrike, Paratroopers, Spectre Gunship etc) or Superweapons so that they can't be targeted in shrouded areas. I'd like to modify a special ability so that you can only target them in areas that your forces can see at the moment.

Dutchygamer · Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 5:30 pm Post subject:

Shroud as in the one that regrows (aka Fog of War), or the black shroud you have in missions and doesn't regrow (aka oldskool C&C shroud)?

Orac · Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:28 pm Post subject:

I believe he means the fog of war. It's certainly a question I'd like the answer to..

Frontlines · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 3:49 am Post subject:

I think in Contra...SOme abilities can't be used in FOW. Not sure..
All I know is, if anyone's going to limit it.. IMO, Superweapons should be able to be targeted, no matter Shroud, or FOW. Reason why it's a SW.

Ju-Jin · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 8:37 am Post subject:

I would suggest checking the game.dat file for that. Just search for one of the entries with a hex editor, usually other valid entries are next to the results.

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Dutchygamer · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 4:38 pm Post subject:

I know that most special powers are blocked from firing with the black Shroud (unless it is a specific KindOf). Not entirely sure if you can make special powers blockable by the FoW. I know TW does have that.

The-Light · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:31 am Post subject:

I know vehicles can have the kindof "attack needs line of sight", dunno what happens if set on special powers.

Ju-Jin · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:02 am Post subject:

attack needs line of sight just prevents objects from attacking if something else like terrain or buildings obstruct the view.

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