Extending existing item

[elvendertig]

Hello, I have a question regarding extending items. (a bit of a big post for what it actually is...)

 

For example:

 

I wish to create a new item which inherits all methods and properties of "Hammer", let's say I call this "Handmade Hammer".

This way I only have to change a few properties but the most important part, all methods/recipes which require "Hammer" can also use the "Handmade Hammer", as it's just a 'copy' of "Hammer".

 

If there's no way to extend an item then each method/recipe has to be edited to make the completely new item work as well.

 

If you're still reading, I think we both now what I'm talking about, but as the script files are txt's I have no clue in what language they are and therefore I can't do any research.

 

So, how do I extend from an existing item?

[Stormy]

The language used in the item.txt is zomboid's own.

 

Extending these items isn't really possible, you just copy the entry and replace the values you want.

 

I don't have the code in front of me so this probably won't be very useful but I'm guessing the recipes are operating in one of two ways...

 

a) you define a list of possible items that can be used as each ingredient. in which case you just add the new item to the respective ingredient list

 

b ) you have a series of near-identical recipes with slightly different names and ingredients. In which case you need to add your own.

[elvendertig]

Yeah, I thought it would turn out to be option a (as I stated). It's sad, as such thing should be possible..

Guess I'll have to edit everything manually for now then, along which each update corresponding to the items being used, and it's a lot..

 

Thanks for your reply!

[Lanzzz159]

Since I know very little about modding this game, I hope I may be able to help point you in some positive direction with your plans.

 

 

 

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