Summon Scripts

Neverwinter Nights 1 Toolset, Scripting, NWNX
1

I was wondering what scripts the summoned creatures use. They do not seem to use the basic henchman scripts.
Is there a good way to find out?

2

Summons are spells. Look in spells.2da. Example row:

317   Summon_Animal_Companion             5339    ife_animal        V        S       s      0x00        0x0c         NW_S2_AnimalCom

nw_s2_animalcom is the script that’s called to summon animal companions as referenced in the last column of the example.

3

Sorry, I think I misinterpreted your question! Ignore everything I ever say.

4

The standard scripts for summoned creatures (and horses) are

OnBlocked: nw_ch_ace
OnCombatRoundEnd: nw_ch_ac3
OnConversation: nw_ch_ac4
OnDamaged: nw_ch_ac5
OnDeath: nw_ch_ac7
OnDisturbed: nw_ch_ac8
OnHartbeat: nw_ch_ac1
OnPerception: nw_ch_ac2
OnPhysicalAttacked: nw_ch_ac5
OnRested: nw_ch_aca // this script doesn’t exist
OnSpawn: nw_ch_ac9
OnSpellCastAt: nw_ch_acb
OnUserDefined: nw_ch_acd

5

Thank you!

6

Proleric,
What script defines how long the summoned creature stays (aside from death) before unsummoning?

7

nw_s0_summon - the spell script sets the duration. Default is 24 hours.

8

Thanks PsteMarie. I don’t see that script in the available script list. I’m trying to get the time the summoned creature stays down to a round/level. The script is running perfect in another module but in the module I’m now trying to add it to, I don’t see that script to edit. is it not supposed to be visible?

9

There’s an option when you look for scripts to open that let you choose from where you want to open it . You have to enable the option that lets you edit base game files.

Then when you save it, it creates a new instance of that script in the module files.

10

Thank you. I did that in the ‘Scripts’ section of the module but I didn’t see the nw_s0_summon script. I did see several of what Proleric referenced in this string but not that one. Where would I go to find that option to look?

Another question, does that script address summoned familiars or just summoned creatures (monsters)?

11

nw_s0_summon opens for me in the toolset. Not sure why it won’t for you.

The script just addresses summoned creatures. Familiars and animal companions don’t have a duration, they stick around until you unsummon them - which, I believe, is hardcoded.

12

Gotcha. Mine must be module-exclusive as I looked at two others I have and both have that script visible and editable. That makes sense about the summoned familiars, just didn’t know if they were treated the same way.

Thanks