Description

Spell objects define a spell. When a spell is put in a spellbook, players can learn it by reading the book. Once learned, players can use the spell as often as they like. With increasing skill level of the player, spells may gain power but also increase cost.
Monsters can use spells which are put in their inventory (provided that certain "enabling" settings are correct). The monster's <treasurelist> can also be used to provide it with spells.

Type defined by:

object::type = 101

Attributes

Attribute	Field	Description
animation suffix	object::anim_suffix	If set, will apply a compound animation to the player or monster casting this spell.
artifact	object::artifact	If defined, refers to an artifact to get values from.
attuned paths	object::path_attuned	Spellpath for this spell. A player needs to not be denied this path to cast the spell.
block view	FLAG_BLOCKSVIEW	If an item is set to block view, players (and monsters) cannot see beyond it unless they cross it or manage to stand on top.
blocks prayers	blocks_prayer	Similar to damned, but does not appear in detect curse.
casting time	object::casting_time	If the server uses spell casting times, this is the base number of ticks required for casting this spell.
changing	FLAG_CHANGING	A <changing> object converts to <food> <other_arch> objects; when it's animation is done. For non-living objects <food> is checked: if it is zero, the change happens; otherwise <food> is decreased by one. I suggest you don't mess with this value - leave the default in place.
client-sided randomized animation?	FLAG_CLIENT_ANIM_RANDOM	If defined, then the object's animation is client-sided. Similar objects are animated independently.
client-sided synchronized animation?	FLAG_CLIENT_ANIM_SYNC	If defined, then the object's animation is client-sided. Similar objects are animated synchronized.
consumed items	casting_requirements	If set, this is a comma-separated list of items the spell will require and consume to be cast by players and monsters. The format is '<optional count> item's name, etc.'. Examples: - 'water' will make the spell use one water per casting. - ' 2 diamonds' will make the spell use 2 diamonds per casting.
cost grace	living::grace	How many base grace points this spell costs to cast. The effective cost can be based on the casting level, depending on server settings.
create object	object::other_arch	For spells creating or launching things, the archetype to use.
double grace cost per level	living::maxgrace	If non zero, the grace cost will increase <grace cost> per this value levels.
double sp cost per level	living::maxsp	If non zero, the spellpoint cost will increase <spellpoint cost> per this value levels.
duration	object::duration	Base spell effect duration. The actual duration will depend on the effective casting level.
elevation	elevation	The elevation (height above sea level) of this square. It is used for weather calculations and should be in the range -32000..32000. The elevation of a tile must be set in the bottom-most game object; elevation values for non-bottom-most game objects are ignored by the Crossfire server.
glow radius	object::glow_radius	If <glow radius> is set to a value greater zero, the object appears lit up on dark maps. <glow radius> can be a value between 0 and 4, the higher, the more light does the object emit.
identified	FLAG_IDENTIFIED	If an item is identified, the player has full knowledge about it.
identified animation	identified_animation	If defined, then the object will take this animation when identified.
identified animation speed	identified_anim_speed	If defined, then the object will have this animation speed when identified.
identified image	identified_face	If defined, then the object will take this appareance when identified.
identified random animation?	identified_anim_random	If defined, then the object's animation is in a random sequence when identified.
identified_name	identified_name	If defined, then the object will take this name when identified.
identified_name_pl	identified_name_pl	If defined, then the object will take this plural name when identified.
image	object::face	The image-name defines what image is displayed for this object in-game.
immunity chance	immunity_chance	For mood change spells like "charm monster", the probability that a monster resisting the attack gets immune to it.
invisible	object::invisible	Generally makes the object invisible. Depending on the object-type, some can be made visible by the show_invisible spell. If in doubt, test it. Putting an invisible object under the floor always prevents it from being shown.
is used up	FLAG_IS_USED_UP	If set, decrement the <food> field at <speed>. When <food> reaches zero, remove the object.
material	object::material	This bitmask-value informs the player of which material(s) the object consists. Material does also affect how likely the object can be destroyed by hazardous spell-effects.
name	object::name	This is the name of the object, displayed to the player.
non-pickable	FLAG_NO_PICK	If set, the object cannot be picked up (Neither by players nor monsters).
number	object::nrof	This value determines the number of objects in one stack (for example: 100 gold coins => "number = 100"). You should set this at least to one, for any pickable object - otherwise it won't be mergeable into a stack.
plural name	object::name_pl	This is the plural name of the object. A plural name must be set for all items that can be picked up and collected by the player.
price adjustment	price_adjustment	If set, this is the buy and sell price adjustment ratio for the item.
price adjustment for buying	price_adjustment_buy	If set, this is the adjustment ratio when buying the item. Ignored if <price> adjustment is set.
price adjustment for selling	price_adjustment_sell	If set, this is the adjustment ratio when selling the item. Ignored if <price> adjustment is set.
skill name	object::skill	The <skill name> matches the skill which is needed to cast this spell. This should be one out of "sorcery", "pyromancy", "evocation", "summoning" or "praying". If you want to fiddle with these, please take care not to upset the concept and balance of the various skills.
smooth level	object::smoothlevel	If <smooth level> is set to a value greater zero, the object will be drawn partially over adjacent squares having a lower <smooth level> value. The value must be between 0 and 255 (inclusive); 0 means "never overlap adjacent squares".
spell level	object::level	The level, without taking into account spellpath attenuation, required to cast this spell.
spell type	object::subtype	The <spell type> defines the basic type of spell. Some of these types are of a more generic nature than others.
spellpoint cost	living::sp	How many base spell points this spell costs to cast. The effective cost can be based on the casting level, depending on server settings.
splitting	FLAG_SPLITTING	A <splitting> object converts to <food> <other_arch> objects; when it is hit physically. For non-living objects <food> is checked: if it is zero, the change happens; otherwise <food> is decreased by one. I suggest you don't mess with this value - leave the default in place.
title	object::title	This is the object's title. Once an object is identified the title is attached to the name. Typical titles are "of Mostrai", "of xray vision" etc.
unpaid	FLAG_UNPAID	An <unpaid> item cannot be used unless a player carried it over a shop mat, paying the demanded price. Setting this flag makes sense only for pickable items inside shops.
value	object::value	Adds a certain value to the object: It will be worth that many times the default value from it's archetype (E.g. "value = 3" means three times worth the default value). Value for buying/selling will be further modified by various factors. Hence, testing values in-game is usually inevitable.
weight	object::weight	This value defines the object's weight in grams (1000g is 1kg). Objects with zero weight are not pickable for players. Still, set the "non-pickable"-flag for explicitly non-pickable objects (hey, this is open source... you never know ;) ).