Kyshaaks in G3[G5]

[Spddin Ignis]

I was wondering if its possible to put kyshaaks, wingbolts, wartralls and such in earlier geneforge games. I think it would interesting to rip through G1 with a flight of wingbolts.

[Zummi]

It is not.

[nikki.]

Eh, it probably actually is possible to do so. You'd have to sacrifice one of the existing creations to do it though.

 

Theoretically speaking, you'd replace all the graphics of the creation you're replacing with graphics for the new creation. Then, you'd have to alter the data script and try and fake the new creation's abilities.

 

Of course, doing it this way would mean that the new creation would replace any of the old creation in the game, so it's a bit of a two-edged sword. It *might* be possibly to add in a completely new creation, but I doubt it'd be possible to get the game to let you shape it as well as the default creations, so replacing an existing critter is probably your best bet.

 

(Oh, and a note: I'm basing this off my knowledge with BoA data scripts. I have no idea if the GF scripts look similar, or use the same sort of calls.)

[Vempele]

Kyshakks are impossible, as G1-3 lack the 'Surrounded by lightning' status effect.

 

The Wingbolt is just a weaker Gazer with a different melee attack and fewer resistances. Adding its attacks and replacing an existing creation should work.

 

I think Ornks would be the most fun to replace. Or Pyroroamers.

[Zummi]

I guess you could do the same for the Essence Lance spell(which the Kyshaak use, IIRC). Replace a spell, add the graphics and try it out.

[Drakon Sssharxx]

Technically switching creations could create some serious story problems. Not to mention that the story adds them in dureing geneforge 4 as the shapers solution to drakons rotgroths and gazers. But im pretty sure that other than story problems it is possible. I think in Geneforge 2 I made my characture into a drakon useing a similar process, I didn't change the standard equip screen and stuff like that but I did manege to change the graphic.