A unit (i.e. enemy / boss) has x-y actions per turn, for each it will have to "decide" what to do.
For each, start from the top until you find the first condition that resolves to true.
I tried making everything as self-explanatory as possible, but it's still complicated enough.
The output is a python-like pseudocode but that was my choice for easy reading.
(Input is just a set of "actions" with "conditions")
| Action |
Description |
| wait |
No (gameplay) action (but set variables), wasting an action (confirmation needed) |
| endTurn |
End the turn immediately |
| attack(target) |
Standard attack |
| useSkill(target, x) |
Use skill #x from given skillset |
| useRandomSkill(target) |
Use random skill from given skillset |
| Targetting Info |
Description |
| self |
Self-explanatory |
| random |
Random unit respecting provoke / camouflage effects |
| highest [STAT] |
Unit with the highest value of [STAT] but also respecting provoke / camouflage effects |
| Condition |
Description |
| isTurn(x) |
|
| isTurnMod(x) |
Turn number is a multiple of x. CAREFUL: if the boss has first-strike, it's multiples of (x+1) |
| timesExecuted() < x |
timesExecuted() refers to the number of times the current condition / action has already been (successfully) executed |
| once() |
Shorthand for timesExecuted() < 1, i.e. not yet, thus only evaluating successfully once. |
| Condition |
Description |
| [unit].HP < or > x |
(percentual HP) |
| [unit].is(something) |
|
| [unit].sufferedDamageLastTurn(element, damage_type) |
|
| [unit].usedLastTurn(x) |
x = [attack, guard, ability, magic, esper, limitburst, item] |
| [unit].hitByLastTurn(x) |
see above |
| [unit].healedByLastTurn(x) |
see above |
| [unit].supportedWithLastTurn(x) |
see above |
| [unit].hasStatus(x) |
|
| [unit].hasDebuff(x) |
|
| [unit].hasBuff(x) |
|
| [unit].hasReflect() |
|
| [unit].totalDamage() > x |
|
self refers to the boss itself.
unit('x:ally:y') refers to allies of the boss, likewise
unit('x:enemy:y') refers to its enemies, i.e. your party.
Note
unit('1:ally:any') might be the same as self (confirmation needed).
| Type |
Information |
Properties |
| Permanent flags |
True / False |
Set to x, start as False |
| Volatile flags |
True / False |
Set to x, start as and reset to False at the end of the turn |
| Timers |
Number |
Increase by 1 at the end of turn, starts at 1 (confirmation needed), resets to 1 (confirmation needed) |
| Counters |
Number |
Increase by x |
| Unknown |
True / False (?) |
Might not actually exist? |
| Expansion? |
True / False (?) |
Second set of variables, possibly for more volatile flags (confirmation needed) |
Names are easier to remember and distinguish than numbers (which is how the game refers to them).
They are 5 characters long so they align perfectly.
| Type |
Scheme |
Names |
| Permanent flags |
food |
honey, ramen, sushi, bacon, steak, salad, fries, sugar, pizza, pasta |
| Volatile flags |
fruit & vegetable |
apple, berry, peach, olive, mango, lemon, grape, melon, guava, gourd |
| Timers |
aquatic life |
manta, whale, squid, shark, guppy |
| Counters |
colors |
green, white, black, mauve, azure |
| Unknown |
terrestrial life |
otter, tiger, mouse, goose, horse |
| Expansion? |
var_x |
var_31, var_32, ... |
