Able Ability System Info and Support Thread

[ExtraLifeMatt]

ExtraLifeMatt Got a request On damage event - bindable damage TYPE object.

Should be do-able. I'll add it to the list.

[MichaelLiew]

Should be do-able. I'll add it to the list.

Hello, I found that Branch can't branch to self ability(wrong on simulated client), so I can't do continuous dodge, I have tried to modify source code, but it very hard for me, could you help me?

[ExtraLifeMatt]

Hello, I found that Branch can't branch to self ability(wrong on simulated client), so I can't do continuous dodge, I have tried to modify source code, but it very hard for me, could you help me?

Just loop it and check the input in the CanLoopExecute method.

[MichaelLiew]

Just loop it and check the input in the CanLoopExecute method.

Loop not suit for me, cause I want branch at point of end of previous dodge animation, I am doing multiplayer ACT game, so I really need that feature, please fix it, very thanks!

[Ordrik]

Is there a way to smooth out the animation blending on combo style abilities? They run very smoothly with standard montage to montage but there seems to be a stutter between animations when I try to do it through Able.

[MichaelLiew]

Is there a way to smooth out the animation blending on combo style abilities? They run very smoothly with standard montage to montage but there seems to be a stutter between animations when I try to do it through Able.

You should uncheck PlayAnimation task's "ResetAnimationStateOnEnd" property

[ExtraLifeMatt]

Loop not suit for me, cause I want branch at point of end of previous dodge animation, I am doing multiplayer ACT game, so I really need that feature, please fix it, very thanks!

I think I have a fix for this but it may have to wait for the 4.26 patch. If you want to try a work around, duplicate your dodge (Let's call it Dodge B), and have the original (Let's call it Dodge A) branch to B, and B branch to A. I think the Remote Client isn't seeing any change since you're branching to the same ability. I have a potential fix (where remote clients always make sure they are running what the server expects them to), but again it may have to go in with the 4.26 support patch.

[MichaelLiew]

I think I have a fix for this but it may have to wait for the 4.26 patch. If you want to try a work around, duplicate your dodge (Let's call it Dodge B), and have the original (Let's call it Dodge A) branch to B, and B branch to A. I think the Remote Client isn't seeing any change since you're branching to the same ability. I have a potential fix (where remote clients always make sure they are running what the server expects them to), but again it may have to go in with the 4.26 support patch.

That's ok, I will waiting for your 4.26 update

[soctty]

Should be do-able. I'll add it to the list.

Hallelujah. Any chance of getting the offsets for targeting/collision queries made bindable, too? That'd be sick.

[ExtraLifeMatt]

Hell froze over.

[Its-Alf]

ExtraLifeMatt The "can client cancel" default value "false" makes "on input" channel to stop working, as breaking the input condition is doing on client-side cancel. IT probably need some extra condition, as debuffs are usually not channelled. Or it should change the default value to true if the ability uses input channel condition.

I've tracked my issues with input-based, client-channeled abilities to this. However, I can't find the value "Can Client Cancel". I see there's a function override for it, but toggling the return does nothing to resolve the issue. Oddly enough, testing with a dedicated server causes the abilities to work as intended. When when testing with a listen server, channeled abilities the client activates that use an input condition immediately cancel. The project is primarily co-op and I intend for players to be able to host rather than using dedicated servers; I'm not worried about cheaters. I've tested in a packaged game and the problem persists.

Is there a fix I can do on my end or will I need to wait for an update?

[ExtraLifeMatt]

I've tracked my issues with input-based, client-channeled abilities to this. However, I can't find the value "Can Client Cancel". I see there's a function override for it, but toggling the return does nothing to resolve the issue. Oddly enough, testing with a dedicated server causes the abilities to work as intended. When when testing with a listen server, channeled abilities the client activates that use an input condition immediately cancel. The project is primarily co-op and I intend for players to be able to host rather than using dedicated servers; I'm not worried about cheaters. I've tested in a packaged game and the problem persists.

Is there a fix I can do on my end or will I need to wait for an update?

I'll look into that. Probably just something weird with Listen servers. If you can show an image of your channeling setup that would help.

[soctty]

Hell froze over.

Able is one of the first things I enable too, Matt, and this video is a microcosm of all the reasons why.

[Its-Alf]

I'll look into that. Probably just something weird with Listen servers. If you can show an image of your channeling setup that would help.

Here's a screenshot of my channeling setup. It's only an input channel, eventually I'll add stamina conditions but that's not hooked up at all. I have a second "sprint" ability set up in this same manor and I'm getting the same result.


It's a looped passive ability with no stack decay:



Here is a video showing the erratic behavior. I hooked up strings Ability Start and Ability End. When the client uses the ability, the server seems to cancel it, but occasionally it remains on the client.

[ExtraLifeMatt]

Able is one of the first things I enable too, Matt, and this video is a microcosm of all the reasons why.

<3

Here's a screenshot of my channeling setup. It's only an input channel, eventually I'll add stamina conditions but that's not hooked up at all. I have a second "sprint" ability set up in this same manor and I'm getting the same result.


It's a looped passive ability with no stack decay:



Here is a video showing the erratic behavior. I hooked up strings Ability Start and Ability End. When the client uses the ability, the server seems to cancel it, but occasionally it remains on the client.

Ah that video helps quite a bit! I'll try and repro that locally.