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Ethyrial_Addon

Installation Instructions

Locate your "Ethyrial Echoes of Yore" game directory

• Find the directory path: Steam\steamapps\common\Ethyrial Echoes of Yore\Ethyrial_Data\Managed

Create a Backup Folder

• On your desktop, create a new folder and name it "DLL_BackUp."

Back Up the Game.DLL File

• From the "Managed" folder in your game directory, locate the "Game.DLL" file.
• Copy the "Game.DLL" file and place it in the "DLL_BackUp" folder you created earlier.

Download the Updated DLL

• Download the updated .DLL file from the repository.

Replace the Game.DLL

• Insert the downloaded .DLL file into the directory: Steam\steamapps\common\Ethyrial Echoes of Yore\Ethyrial_Data\Managed

Launch the Game

• Launch the game with the updated .DLL file.

Uninstallation Instructions

Locate your game directory

• Find the directory path as mentioned above.

Delete the Game.DLL

• Remove the "Game.DLL" file from the "Managed" folder.

Restore the Backup (if available)

• If you backed up the original "Game.DLL," place it back into the "Managed" folder.

No Backup? Verify Game Integrity

• If no backup is available, use Steam to restore the original "Game.DLL."
  • Right-click on "Ethyrial" in Steam library.
  • Select "Properties."
  • Navigate to "Local Files."
  • Click "Verify Integrity of Game Files."

Changelog

#Version 2.1.4

Added

• SpellLib class for mapping spell IDs (SourceUID) to human-readable spell names, enhancing the clarity of combat log entries.
• New property SpellName in LogEntry class, allowing for logging of spell names alongside damage and healing amounts.

Changed

• Combat log entries now include spell names instead of just numeric IDs, providing clearer context for actions logged.
• Updated the RegisterDamage method to use SpellLib for translating spell IDs to names when creating new log entries.
• Combat log file location is now dynamically determined based on user environment and saved to AppData\LocalLow\Gellyberry Studios\Ethyrial\CombatLog.xml, ensuring logs are easily accessible and stored in a user-specific location.

Fixed

• Addressed an issue where the combat log could fail to initialize properly, leading to potential data loss in logging combat events.

Fixed

• Various minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

Added

• Combat log entry for healing actions, including source UID, healing amount, and timestamp.

Added

• Initial release of the BardButler system for managing combat events, damage tracking, and threat assessment in a Unity-based game.
• Support for exporting combat logs to XML for analysis and debugging.

Fixed

• Combat log now correctly initializes upon the first damage registration to prevent null reference exceptions.
• Export logs to XML functionality to ensure combat logs are persisted after every damage or healing event.

Changed

• Improved performance of the damage registration process by optimizing the threat calculation and tracker update mechanisms.

Fixed

• Various minor bugs related to entity tracking and threat level calculations.

Version 2.1.3 BardButler Class Enhancements and Impact

Added threatTrackerEntries Field

• Description: A list to track threats for each entity.
• Impact: Enhanced Threat Tracking: Enables detailed tracking of threats associated with game entities.

Added currentTarget Field

• Description: A field to hold the currently targeted hostile entity.
• Impact: Targeted Entity Management: Allows tracking of the player's focused hostile entity.

Updated Constructor

• Description: Initialized the new threatTrackerEntries and currentTarget fields.
• Impact: Updated Constructor: Initializes new fields for threat tracking and target management.

New Method: SetTarget(GameObject target)

• Description: Sets the current target and manages the application of the outline effect.
• Impact: Dynamic Target Selection and Highlighting: For selecting and visually highlighting the targeted entity.

Updated DrawThreatMeter Method

• Description: Enhanced to highlight the threat level for the current target. Adjusted to display threat information based on the targeted entity.
• Impact: Dynamic Threat Meter Display: Updates to display and highlight the threat level of targeted entities.

Updated UpdateThreatTrackerEntries Method

• Description: Revised to update threat levels or add new entries to threatTrackerEntries.
• Impact: Flexible Threat Level Management: Real-time adjustment of threat levels.

ThreatEntry Class (Assumed Existing or Added)

• Description: Represents a threat with properties for the entity and its threat level.
• Impact: Structured Threat Representation: Encapsulates information about entities and their threat levels.

Integration with HostileTargetEntityOutline

• Description: Utilized for visually highlighting targeted hostile entities.
• Impact: Visual Highlighting Integration: For clear visual indication of targeted entities.

Adjustments in CalculateThreat Method

• Description: Enhanced threat level calculation based on game dynamics.
• Impact: Improved Threat Calculation Logic: Nuanced threat level calculation.

SkillListDisplayController Class Updates

Updated Features

• UpdateSkillListDisplay Method:
  • Replaced direct calls to FixedUpdate with calls to the new UpdateSkillItem method in SkillList_Item.
  • Purpose: To align with Unity best practices by avoiding direct calls to lifecycle methods like FixedUpdate from other scripts.

SkillList_Item Class Updates

New Features

• UpdateSkillItem Method:
  • Added a new public method that encapsulates the logic previously in the FixedUpdate method.
  • This method updates the skill item's experience bar and skill value text based on the current state of skillProg.
  • Purpose: To provide a clear and direct way to update skill list items, enhancing code readability and maintainability.

Purpose of Changes

• The updates aim to improve the design and architecture of the code, separating concerns and adhering to best practices in Unity development.
• By moving update logic to a specifically designed public method, the code's readability and maintainability are enhanced.

Version 2.1.2

Added

• ExperienceDisplay script in Unity.
• UI Text references for experience tracking.

Updated

• Start method now finds the local player entity.

Changed

• Update method updates UI Text for experience.
• Calculates experience percentage to two decimal places.

Version 2.1.1

Added

• EXP percentage display in GUI.

Changed

• Modified EXP bar size and positioning.
• Improved EXP bar yPos calculation.

Fixed

• Issue with EXP bar not displaying.
• Compile error (CS0136) related to flag variable.

Contributors

1. MrJambix
2. Bardcore (Original Creator of DPS/Exp Tracker)
3. Knowledge/Ryan

Disclaimer

This addon is not officially endorsed by Ethyrial Echoes of Yore. Use at your own risk. Modifications to game files can be against the terms of service of many games. The authors of this addon are not responsible for any consequences that arise from its use.