Difference between revisions of "ActorValue"
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Typo fix - "I then adds" -> "It then adds"
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Determining the final value of an actor value is a multi-step process. First the base value is found, either from a field in the GECK (as with the SPECIAL attributes) or from a formula (as with skills and derived attributes). For skills, this base value includes any GECK entered offsets. | Determining the final value of an actor value is a multi-step process. First the base value is found, either from a field in the GECK (as with the SPECIAL attributes) or from a formula (as with skills and derived attributes). For skills, this base value includes any GECK entered offsets. | ||
The game uses this base value as a starting point. | The game uses this base value as a starting point. It then adds three pools of values to it. | ||
'''Temp Pool:''' These are temporary effects that will expire with a timer or some other game event. Each effect is recorded separately, along with it's source. For example, poison effects are recorded in the Temp pool. They last for a certain length of time and then are removed. Radiation effects are recorded in the Temp pool. They are applied and remain active until the player heals. | '''Temp Pool:''' These are temporary effects that will expire with a timer or some other game event. Each effect is recorded separately, along with it's source. For example, poison effects are recorded in the Temp pool. They last for a certain length of time and then are removed. Radiation effects are recorded in the Temp pool. They are applied and remain active until the player heals. | ||