Compute Spell Damage

Just prior to applying the changes to the 'Affected Character Attributes' (as specified in the spelleditor's 'Spell Properties' dialog', we search for a hook named 'ComputeSpellDamage'. We search three places for this hook (in this order):

1. The Spell itself

2. The Monster-Type of the combatant being affected. (if it is a monster)

3. The Target Combatant.

We set hook parameter[0] to the empty string. Then each script is called in the order listed above. Each script can examine hook parameter[0]. The return value from each script replaces hook parameter[0].

Each script that returns a valid numeric value for the adjustment will override any previous value.

Parameters

Hook parameter 5 contains the damage as computed by the engine.

Hook parameter 6 contains the name of the attribute being adjusted. Example:”$CHAR_HITPOINTS”

Context

Attacker Character – $AttackerContext()

Target Character --- $TargetContext()

Spell --- $SpellContext()