Define amount of enemies by variable

[Tow 6]

I have got a scenario, where the hero enters a cave and has to pass 4 orcs by sneaking an kill one after another silently. If one notices the hero the rest of the not killed orcs shall attack.

 

So. Is there a way to define the amount of orcs in the battle system (default system of ace).

 

Thanks for help.

[Tsukihime 1,489]

Use control variables to store the number of orcs in a variable, and then in your event use conditional branches to check the value of that variable and start the battle with the appropriate troop.

if variable == 4
   do battle with 4 orcs
if variable == 3
   do battle with 3 orcs
...

[Tow 6]

This way I already know. But then I have to create different troops. I thought there could be a way to make it with only one troop, which takes references to a variable.

[+ Titanhex 284]

There is a way.

 

Do what was said with the number of orcs in the variable.

 

Create a troop with 4 orcs.

 

Make 3 of them hidden by right clicking them and doing appear half-way.

 

At turn 0 - 0 do a check on the variable. Depending on how high the variable is, make the orc appear.

 

2 or more, Orc 2 appears.

 

3 or more, Orc 3 also appears.

 

4 or more, Orc 4 also appears.

Edited December 30, 2012 by Titanhex

[Tow 6]

Guru, sorry I haven't noticed your answer.

 

EDIT: Thank you, I will try it

Edited January 2, 2013 by Tow