Ugh, don't listen to REMM, thats an INCREDIBLY inefficient way to do it. Instead, create a two dimensional table, and use it as a combat multiplier.
First of all, Pokemon is an awesome RPG, the show sucks, the TCG sucks. The formulas they used are genius, and so few people have researched enough to appreciate them. I hope you did your research and know the formulas they use for calcuating stats.
That being said, here is what I mean when I say a table.
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%First of all, I suggest learning enum, as it'll make your life a bit more easier. Anyways,
%0 = water, 1 = grass, 2 = fire.
const combMult : array 0..2,0..2 of real := init(
0.5, 0.5, 2,
2, 0.5, 0.5,
0.5, 2, 0.5
)
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Declaration Explanation
Allright, now to get to explaining. First of all, know that the const array is declared in the following order:
0-0,0-1,0-2,
1-0,1-1,1-2,
2-0,2-1,2-2
They don't have to be arranged in a grid like that, but it makes it MUCH easier to look at, and MUCH easier to debug.
Values in the table
0.5 is because when an attack is not very effective, it deals half damage. 2 is because when an attack is super effective, it deals double damage. To determine what goes where, you just plug the attacker's number into the first part of the array, and the defenders type into the second number
0.5, 0.5, 2,
2, 0.5, 0.5,
0.5, 2, 0.5
Lets take a look at that bolded value there. If you refer to the "init" chart I created above, you will notice that its the part of the chart "0-1" This means that its water (Since I chose water to be 0) vs grass (Since I chose grase to be 1) Obviously water is not very effective vs grass, so the multiplier is 0.5, causing half damage.
Good luck, and keep in mind that RPGs are VERY massive projects that should not be taken lightly. Be sure you know what you are getting yourself into before starting this. |
my bad, i forgot what you were talking about. Sub in fire for grass and grass for water ^_^
Good luck!
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