[Release] mEXTRADROPSedit - A Minimal extra_drops.sev Editor

[TheOutsider]

mEXTRADROPSedit

A minimal extra_drops.sev Editor.

What is it?

This is an editor for extra_drops.sev found in gamed/config. The extra_drops.sev file controls the Additional Drops table. The Additional Drops table is a secondary drop table independent from the one in elements.data. This is the same "Additional Drops" in pwdatabase.com.

This is a "minimal" editor. In other words, the editor only includes basic functionalities.

Why edit extra_drops.sev?

Being able to edit the Additional Drops table gives you more control over how mobs on your server drop items. For example, using the Additional Drops table, you can make some items guaranteed to drop every time while still allowing other items to drop randomly.

I did not find an editor for extra_drops.sev, so I decided to develop it myself.

How to edit?

The structure of the file is that there are a bunch of Entries.
Every entry is its own Additional Drop table.
Every entry has a name for labeling purposes only.
Every entry contains the probability of dropping 0-7 items.
Every entry can have any number of mob ids. Listing a mob id makes the mob use the Additional Drop table given by the entry.
Every entry can have up to 256 item ids and probability. This controls which items are dropped, and the probability of the item being selected out of all 256 items.

Who made it?

This was made by myself.

Special thanks to Teemo Cell for the Structure Files.

Where can it be used?

This was tested only on 1.5.3. However, it is possible that it will work on older versions too.

You will need the .NET Framework v4.5.1 to run the editor.

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Pricing?

All my releases will follow a "Pay What You Want" model. As the name implies, you can pay any amount you want (including $0).

Payment is accepted through both Stripe and PayPal.

My philosophy is that the more tools available to everyone the better, because it keeps the game alive. So feel free to use the tool even if you can't pay.

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[MentaL]

[GiantAxe]

Good job and seems you understand the structure quite well.

I have a few additions though, well more a warning for people who want to use it

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1. Every entry contains the probability of dropping 0-7 items.
2. Every entry can have up to 256 item ids and probability. This controls which items are dropped, and the probability of the item being selected out of all 256 items.

for these 2 points, its the same principle as Elements.data under the monster section. (This should be common sense but still)

the 'probability' must ALWAYS add up to exactly 1 (as in 100% basically)

If the values dont exactly add up to 1, then just like elements.data with a bad monster drop configuration. your GS will chrash on that.


so, @TheOutsider
If you haven't build in a check to make sure the 'probabilities' add up to 1, then I recommend you add that.
(Even if its just to prevent dumb user behaviour, this will save you a lot of complaints on this forum down the road. Or people will complain that your tool is making their server chrash when its their own fault.)

[TheOutsider]

If you haven't build in a check to make sure the 'probabilities' add up to 1, then I recommend you add that.
(Even if its just to prevent dumb user behaviour, this will save you a lot of complaints on this forum down the road. Or people will complain that your tool is making their server chrash when its their own fault.)

Good point. I actually do have a checker that you can use manually, but it won't check automatically since I only built a "minimal" tool. Maybe I'll add an automatic check later.

[artidones]

WOW man, nice thanks for share :D

[beyastard]

Reminds me of the Extra Drops Editor I release years ago for Jade Dynasty.
I never got around to developing more tools for the other games. I may
have to some time in the future.

~Bey

[RagezoneIsTrash]

Thank you @TheOutsider