WizardryEE/Content/spells/dalto.nss

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//:: Dalto (Blizzard)
//:: dalto.nss
//:: Copyright (c) 2025 WizardryEE Project
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/*
    Causes 6d6 (6-36) points of cold damage to a
    monster group.
    Level 4 Mage spell.

    In Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord,
    this is a Level 4 Mage attack spell that targets
    a monster group.
*/
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//:: Created By: WizardryEE Project
//:: Created On: April 26, 2025
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#include "prc_inc_spells"
#include "prc_inc_sp_tch"
#include "prc_add_spell_dc"

void main()
{
    // Spell implementation for WizardryEE
    // Core functionality: Deal 6d6 acid damage to a monster group

    // Spellcast Hook Code
    if (!X2PreSpellCastCode()) return;

    // Set spell school for proper record keeping
    PRCSetSchool(SPELL_SCHOOL_CONJURATION);

    // Declare major variables
    object oCaster = OBJECT_SELF;
    object oTarget = PRCGetSpellTargetObject();
    int nCasterLevel = PRCGetCasterLevel(oCaster);
    int nMetaMagic = PRCGetMetaMagicFeat();
    int nPenetr = nCasterLevel + SPGetPenetr();

    // Get the elemental damage type (default to acid)
    int EleDmg = ChangedElementalDamage(oCaster, DAMAGE_TYPE_ACID);

    // Create the acid arrow visual effect
    effect eArrow = EffectVisualEffect(VFX_DUR_MIRV_ACID);

    // Apply the arrow visual effect
    SPApplyEffectToObject(DURATION_TYPE_INSTANT, eArrow, oTarget);

    // Check if target is valid and is an enemy
    if (GetIsObjectValid(oTarget) && !GetIsReactionTypeFriendly(oTarget, oCaster))
    {
        // Signal spell cast at event
        SignalEvent(oTarget, EventSpellCastAt(oCaster, GetSpellId()));

        // Make a ranged touch attack
        int iAttackRoll = PRCDoRangedTouchAttack(oTarget);

        if (iAttackRoll > 0)
        {
            // Calculate delay based on distance
            float fDelay = GetDistanceToObject(oTarget) / 25.0f;

            // Make SR check
            if (!PRCDoResistSpell(oCaster, oTarget, nPenetr, fDelay))
            {
                // Setup VFX
                effect eVis = EffectVisualEffect(VFX_IMP_ACID_L);
                effect eDur = EffectVisualEffect(VFX_DUR_CESSATE_NEGATIVE);

                // Set the VFX to be non dispelable, because the acid is not magic
                eDur = ExtraordinaryEffect(eDur);

                // Calculate damage - 6d6 acid damage
                int nDamage = d6(6);

                if (CheckMetaMagic(nMetaMagic, METAMAGIC_MAXIMIZE))
                    nDamage = 36; // 6 * 6 = 36 (maximum damage)

                if (CheckMetaMagic(nMetaMagic, METAMAGIC_EMPOWER))
                    nDamage += nDamage / 2; // +50% damage

                // Add bonus damage per die
                nDamage += SpellDamagePerDice(oCaster, 6);

                // Apply the VFX and damage
                DelayCommand(fDelay, SPApplyEffectToObject(DURATION_TYPE_INSTANT, eVis, oTarget));
                DelayCommand(fDelay, ApplyTouchAttackDamage(oCaster, oTarget, iAttackRoll, nDamage, EleDmg));

                // Apply any bonus damage effects
                DelayCommand(fDelay, PRCBonusDamage(oTarget));

                // Notify damage
                DelayCommand(fDelay, FloatingTextStringOnCreature("DALTO: " + IntToString(nDamage) + " acid damage to " + GetName(oTarget), oCaster, TRUE));

                // Create a lingering acid effect for 2 rounds
                int nDuration = 2;

                if (CheckMetaMagic(nMetaMagic, METAMAGIC_EXTEND))
                    nDuration *= 2;

                // Apply lingering acid effect
                DelayCommand(fDelay, SPApplyEffectToObject(DURATION_TYPE_TEMPORARY, eDur, oTarget, RoundsToSeconds(nDuration), FALSE));

                // Calculate secondary damage for lingering effect
                int nSecondaryDamage = d6(3); // Half damage for lingering effect

                if (CheckMetaMagic(nMetaMagic, METAMAGIC_MAXIMIZE))
                    nSecondaryDamage = 18; // 3 * 6 = 18 (maximum damage)

                if (CheckMetaMagic(nMetaMagic, METAMAGIC_EMPOWER))
                    nSecondaryDamage += nSecondaryDamage / 2; // +50% damage

                // Add bonus damage per die
                nSecondaryDamage += SpellDamagePerDice(oCaster, 3);

                // Apply lingering damage after 6 seconds
                effect eSecondaryVis = EffectVisualEffect(VFX_IMP_ACID_S);
                effect eSecondaryDam = PRCEffectDamage(oTarget, nSecondaryDamage, EleDmg);
                eSecondaryDam = EffectLinkEffects(eSecondaryVis, eSecondaryDam);

                DelayCommand(fDelay + 6.0f, SPApplyEffectToObject(DURATION_TYPE_INSTANT, eSecondaryDam, oTarget));
                DelayCommand(fDelay + 6.0f, FloatingTextStringOnCreature("DALTO: " + IntToString(nSecondaryDamage) + " lingering acid damage to " + GetName(oTarget), oCaster, TRUE));
            }
            else
            {
                // Indicate Failure
                effect eSmoke = EffectVisualEffect(VFX_IMP_REFLEX_SAVE_THROW_USE);
                DelayCommand(fDelay + 0.1f, ApplyEffectToObject(DURATION_TYPE_INSTANT, eSmoke, oTarget));

                // Notify resistance
                DelayCommand(fDelay, FloatingTextStringOnCreature("DALTO: " + GetName(oTarget) + " resisted the spell!", oCaster, TRUE));
            }
        }
        else
        {
            // Notify miss
            FloatingTextStringOnCreature("DALTO: Missed " + GetName(oTarget) + "!", oCaster, TRUE);
        }
    }
    else
    {
        // Notify if no valid target
        FloatingTextStringOnCreature("DALTO: No valid target found", oCaster, TRUE);
    }

    // Clean up spell school variable
    PRCSetSchool();
}