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[[Trigger]]s are map objects used to causes effects or reward players with [[spell]]s and [[building]]s. [[Stone Head]]s and other worship-able objects require them to function. [[Trigger]]s are also used for AI Scripts and to trigger other [[trigger]]s or/and for timers.
[[Trigger]]s are essential map objects used to cause effects or reward players with [[spell]]s and [[building]]s. [[Stone Head]]s and other worship-able objects require them to function. [[Trigger]]s are also used for AI Scripts and to trigger other [[trigger]]s and for timers.


== The Trigger ==
= Trigger Types =
The [[trigger]] is what causes [[Stone Head]]s to reward you [[spell]]s, or set off [[effect]]s ect.
There are five types of triggers:
*'''Proximity''' - Should be associated with a [[Stone Head]] object.  Sets head object to look like a [[Stone Head]] if it provides a Discovery or [[Totem Pole]] if it does not.
*'''Timed''' - Triggers an event after a time period without player interaction.
*'''Player Death''' - (Single player) Triggers when a tribe dies. Usually provides the same discovery as a [[Vault of Knowledge]] in the tribe's region.
*'''Shaman Proximity''' - Similar to '''Proximity''' but will display head object as an [[Obelisk]] that only a shaman may worship.  The [[Populous Reincarnated Matchmaker]] will automatically convert these into '''Shaman AoD'''.
*'''Library''' - (Single player) Similar to '''Shaman Proximity''', but for [[Vault of Knowledge]].  It will show the discovery given on the status screen.
*'''Shaman AoD''' - Exactly the same as '''Shaman Proximity''' except displays head object as a [[Gargoyle]].


Here is a simple example of a setup for a [[Stone Head]].  
== Proximity Style Triggers ==
The Proximity [[trigger]] is what causes [[Stone Head]]s (also [[Totem Pole]]s, [[Obelisk]]s and [[Gargoyle]]s) to reward a player with [[spell]]s, or set off [[effect]]s.


The options included in the trigger are:
The options included in the trigger are:
*'''Cell radius''' - 1, the radius of the [[Stone Head]] where the [[follower]]s pray.  
*'''Cell radius''' - The radius of the trigger object in which the [[Stone Head]] must be located.  These are typically placed in the same square so this value should be set to 1.
*'''Pray time''' - 450, the time that the followers have to pray for (in game turns).  
*'''Pray time''' - The time (in quarter seconds) that worshipers must pray to receive a reward.  
*'''Occurrences''' - 1, the number of times the [[Stone Head]] can be worshipped before it descends. E.g. getting the Volcano spell once and the [[Stone Head]] shrinking after.  
*'''Occurrences''' - The number of times the [[Stone Head]] will give its reward before sinking. Set to 0 for infinite.  
*'''Inactive time''' - how long the [[Stone Head]]'s red bar will go down for.  
*'''Inactive time''' - The rate the [[Stone Head]]'s worship progress bar will go down when worshipers are removed.  
*'''Trigger count''' - 6, the maximum / optimal number of [[follower]]s that are needed to pray at the [[Stone Head]]. E.g. if you put 1 you only need 1 [[follower].  
*'''Trigger count''' - The number of worshipers that are needed to pray at the [[Stone Head]].  
*'''Start inactive''' - Your [[Stone Head]] will not appear until it is triggered to.  
*'''Start inactive''' - If enabled, the [[Stone Head]] will not appear until it is triggered by another object.  
*'''Create player owned''' - The [[Stone Head]] belongs to you, even when the other player has prayed it the reward shall go to the tribe who ''owns'' the [[Stone Head]].
*'''Create player owned''' - If enabled, the [[Stone Head]] reward goes the tribe it is set to, even when another player has prayed for it.  
*'''Type''' - Shows what type of [[Trigger]] it is, So if it is ''Proximity'' it would be a regular [[Stone Head]]. But if you put something other then proximity it would be some other statue with different requirements.


The shaman proximity has a different [[trigger]] type, instead of requiring any [[follower]] it can only be worshipped by [[Shaman]]s, it is also turned into a obelisk. It is recommended that you put 1 for the ''trigger count'' because there is normally only 1 [[shaman]] per tribe.
== Timed Triggers ==
Timed triggers are most useful for automatic reoccurring events (such as mist, erodes, or lava) or for being linked with '''Proximity''' triggers in order to provide more than 10 effects. The attributes for a '''Timed''' trigger are different from a '''Proximity''' trigger.


== Links ==
The options are:
A link is a tool used to connect the [[effect]] or [[spell]] and the [[trigger]]. You can have up to 10 links per [[trigger]]. So it can set off a [[Volcano]] [[effect]] and reward the worshipper a [[Volcano]] [[spell]] after praying at it. E.g. in [[Face Off]], a [[Volcano]] erupts, filling the small holes down the strips of the entrance to the hill, and filling the hill suggesting that it was supposed to happen. The links allows the trigger to take effect.
*'''Cell radius''' - Unused (Set to 1)
*'''Pray time''' - Unused (Set to 1)
*'''Occurrences''' - The number of times the Trigger will activate before being destroyed. Set to 0 for infinite. Set to -1 for "re-trigger" where the trigger will not be destroyed after activating and will instead lie dormant until activated again.
*'''Inactive time''' - Unused (Set to 1)
*'''Trigger count''' - The time (in [[game turn]]s - 1/12 seconds) the trigger will wait before activating.
*'''Start inactive''' - If disabled, the trigger will start timing at the start of the level.
*'''Create player owned''' - If enabled, the trigger reward goes the tribe it is set to, even when another player has activated it.  


== Discovery ==
= Links =
Discovery objects are used as rewards when the [[Stone Head]] is prayed (or another condition). As you see there are 2 rows (3 when first is selected spell or building) and on the 4th row is where you can write how much mana ''(only used when you want to trigger mana (when triggering mana make sure it's something like 10000 because spells require a lot of mana)).''
A link connects an [[effect]] or discovery to the [[trigger]]. Triggers can have up to 10 links (though more can be added by linking a Timed Trigger). When an effect is linked, the effect will occur when the trigger is activated and not at the start of the level.  If a [[Spell]] is linked, the spell is cast only if the shaman of the tribe activating the trigger is alive.  The most common link is a discovery to give the worshiper a reward.  


E.g. I have chosen a [[spell]], chosen [[level]] which means I can use it for the rest of this level. ''(NOTE: only select level or once because making it permanent causes it to turn into a Vault of Knowledge)'' and I've chosen [[Lightning]].
= Discovery =
Discovery objects are used as rewards when a trigger is activated. They can contain spells, buildings or [[Mana]].  The value of the mana should be set fairly high as this number is 100 times the commonly known [http://cdplayer.popre.net/strategy/spells.htm spell mana values] (e.g. a [[Tornado]] requires 900 mana so a Discovery would need to give 90,000 mana to provide the player enough to charge a single tornado).


== Images ==
A discovery given '''once''' will provide a one-shot spell or building that cannot be recharged/built again. A '''level''' discovery will allow the player to recharge the spell (and provide one shot) or build unlimited of the building.
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Revision as of 08:03, 1 July 2013

Triggers are essential map objects used to cause effects or reward players with spells and buildings. Stone Heads and other worship-able objects require them to function. Triggers are also used for AI Scripts and to trigger other triggers and for timers.

Trigger Types

There are five types of triggers:

  • Proximity - Should be associated with a Stone Head object. Sets head object to look like a Stone Head if it provides a Discovery or Totem Pole if it does not.
  • Timed - Triggers an event after a time period without player interaction.
  • Player Death - (Single player) Triggers when a tribe dies. Usually provides the same discovery as a Vault of Knowledge in the tribe's region.
  • Shaman Proximity - Similar to Proximity but will display head object as an Obelisk that only a shaman may worship. The Populous Reincarnated Matchmaker will automatically convert these into Shaman AoD.
  • Library - (Single player) Similar to Shaman Proximity, but for Vault of Knowledge. It will show the discovery given on the status screen.
  • Shaman AoD - Exactly the same as Shaman Proximity except displays head object as a Gargoyle.

Proximity Style Triggers

The Proximity trigger is what causes Stone Heads (also Totem Poles, Obelisks and Gargoyles) to reward a player with spells, or set off effects.

The options included in the trigger are:

  • Cell radius - The radius of the trigger object in which the Stone Head must be located. These are typically placed in the same square so this value should be set to 1.
  • Pray time - The time (in quarter seconds) that worshipers must pray to receive a reward.
  • Occurrences - The number of times the Stone Head will give its reward before sinking. Set to 0 for infinite.
  • Inactive time - The rate the Stone Head's worship progress bar will go down when worshipers are removed.
  • Trigger count - The number of worshipers that are needed to pray at the Stone Head.
  • Start inactive - If enabled, the Stone Head will not appear until it is triggered by another object.
  • Create player owned - If enabled, the Stone Head reward goes the tribe it is set to, even when another player has prayed for it.

Timed Triggers

Timed triggers are most useful for automatic reoccurring events (such as mist, erodes, or lava) or for being linked with Proximity triggers in order to provide more than 10 effects. The attributes for a Timed trigger are different from a Proximity trigger.

The options are:

  • Cell radius - Unused (Set to 1)
  • Pray time - Unused (Set to 1)
  • Occurrences - The number of times the Trigger will activate before being destroyed. Set to 0 for infinite. Set to -1 for "re-trigger" where the trigger will not be destroyed after activating and will instead lie dormant until activated again.
  • Inactive time - Unused (Set to 1)
  • Trigger count - The time (in game turns - 1/12 seconds) the trigger will wait before activating.
  • Start inactive - If disabled, the trigger will start timing at the start of the level.
  • Create player owned - If enabled, the trigger reward goes the tribe it is set to, even when another player has activated it.

Links

A link connects an effect or discovery to the trigger. Triggers can have up to 10 links (though more can be added by linking a Timed Trigger). When an effect is linked, the effect will occur when the trigger is activated and not at the start of the level. If a Spell is linked, the spell is cast only if the shaman of the tribe activating the trigger is alive. The most common link is a discovery to give the worshiper a reward.

Discovery

Discovery objects are used as rewards when a trigger is activated. They can contain spells, buildings or Mana. The value of the mana should be set fairly high as this number is 100 times the commonly known spell mana values (e.g. a Tornado requires 900 mana so a Discovery would need to give 90,000 mana to provide the player enough to charge a single tornado).

A discovery given once will provide a one-shot spell or building that cannot be recharged/built again. A level discovery will allow the player to recharge the spell (and provide one shot) or build unlimited of the building.

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