Hi all, 

I've been on these forums quite a bit lately. I guess I've been using the heck out of this awesome plugin. Anyways I am attempting to make an Alchemy skill tree for an actor.  Each node is basically setup to teach the actor a "Craft" skill and triggers a common event that adds a hidden recipe to my inventory. The actor uses the skill to open the specific craft window. I created the skill tree and I have already tested the crafting. I am getting an error with the new skill tree when I attempt to open the skill tree menu. I am unsure what the error means. I was hoping someone can help me trouble shoot. I look forward to hearing from anyone about this error.

Also a quick question on hidden switches, I am assuming I use switches from my game database? It appears that I can activate a switch when a node is activated and then the next node can be hidden until the previous node is activated. I just want to make sure I understand hidden nodes before I progress to far.

Ok, when I get off work at 5pm central time I'll post the screen shot I took. I just forgot to upload it last night when I posted this. Sorry about that. The rest of what you said makes since and I'll take a look at that after I upload the screen shot.

UPDATE: I figured it out. I was playing with the node colors and noticed the node I had altered was still shaded. Then I realized Miracle Potion (2, 6) had Philosopher's Stone also at (2, 6). Because it was overlapped it had the shaded node on top of it. I thought that effect was because it was hidden hence my prior question about node colors. Though after looking at the node colors I think a text document listing the effects you used to create the node colors and the effects used would be helpful for anyone interested in creating their own. Perhaps even listing a few extras as Alternative1, Alternative2, etc.  

Anyways I was wondering what happens if no node graphic is used for hidden nodes? Will it create an error or would no graphic be shown. I want the hidden node to be a surprise for the player and at the moment it leaves a shaded box with no text. Also thanks for helping me learn your plugin. Its quite different from anything I have worked with before.

Hi Gumbanomicon,

you could use a transparent picture of the same size. That should lead to a hidden node. Sadly the arrows would still show up. I will consider adding a real hidden option for the nodes for the next update.

I will also update the texts or maybe create a tutorial or documentation file for the plugin. It seems that there is much to know already.

Best regards,
Felski

There is a lot to know but I feel this is a great plugin. A tutorial is probally needed. It may of saved you some time while I was learning the essentials of the plugin. There will be people that will use this plugin as is and then there will be people who will want to get creative. A text document in the appropriate folders with proper instructions will assist them with the creative aspects. 

A real hidden option with no arrows would be great. I would really like to see an option for costs to be hidden after a node is activated or at least an option to alter their colors afterwards. I started a thread for suggestions. I'm not sure how many people have downloaded the plugin but I can't be the only one with questions.

Thanks for everything. Feel free to contact me anytime. Good luck