Hello, long time lurker... I hope this is the right place for this type of post 
My main issue is implementation of a particular damage formula for Melee and Distance:
I'm using the forgotten server. The only place I've seen to alter the damage formula is in the .xml Vocations file where the default values are "1" but I can change the default "melee damage"/"distance damage" and default "skill 'progression'" value to any value for a vocation in effect altering the damage formula. Extraneous ways to affect damage output in the game/engine would be to change attack values of weapons or alter the defense of monsters.
But what I would like to know is if I can simply change the actual formula used by the engine:
Referencing this link Game mechanics through time. (https://otland.net/threads/game-mechanics-through-time.216072/) by user Peonso one sees that the formula pre 8.0 Tibia is:
Your max damage is:
0.06*skill*WeaponAtk*d
Where d is your damage factor:
Full Attack: 1
Balanced: 7/10
Full Defence: 1/2
Your damage is a random number between 0 and your max damage rounded down, note that it can still be reduced by defenses (if it's reduced to a value below 1 by shield = poof, by armor = sparks).
I would like to know how I can use this formula as the formula for the engine, a given vocation, or some other workable solution. Because right now when the default values are "1" in the Vocations.xml, if say I have a Giant Sword with 100 Sword Skill I'm hitting Demons for 300. That's just not accurate if the goal is pre 8.0 damage output. If on a Paladin it is the same case where shooting a Behemoth with normal bolts at Distance 90 yields hits of 200, 250, and 300 regularly; which again is not what I would want because what I'm after is that original pre 8.0 formula. Now I could try to find a sweet spot playing with vocations.xml values but I thought before doing that I'd ask here if there is anyway to reach a far better solution by simply implementing the pre 8.0 damage formula for all vocations, or the engine, or what have you because not only does it save time but I can rest in peace knowing it's an authentic pre 8.0 formula. Surely there must be a way no? Not to mention it makes trying to adjust monster combat stats a little more consistent.
Thank you so much, I hope I was able to get my point across. I appreciate any feedback or solutions!
My main issue is implementation of a particular damage formula for Melee and Distance:
I'm using the forgotten server. The only place I've seen to alter the damage formula is in the .xml Vocations file where the default values are "1" but I can change the default "melee damage"/"distance damage" and default "skill 'progression'" value to any value for a vocation in effect altering the damage formula. Extraneous ways to affect damage output in the game/engine would be to change attack values of weapons or alter the defense of monsters.
But what I would like to know is if I can simply change the actual formula used by the engine:
Referencing this link Game mechanics through time. (https://otland.net/threads/game-mechanics-through-time.216072/) by user Peonso one sees that the formula pre 8.0 Tibia is:
Your max damage is:
0.06*skill*WeaponAtk*d
Where d is your damage factor:
Full Attack: 1
Balanced: 7/10
Full Defence: 1/2
Your damage is a random number between 0 and your max damage rounded down, note that it can still be reduced by defenses (if it's reduced to a value below 1 by shield = poof, by armor = sparks).
I would like to know how I can use this formula as the formula for the engine, a given vocation, or some other workable solution. Because right now when the default values are "1" in the Vocations.xml, if say I have a Giant Sword with 100 Sword Skill I'm hitting Demons for 300. That's just not accurate if the goal is pre 8.0 damage output. If on a Paladin it is the same case where shooting a Behemoth with normal bolts at Distance 90 yields hits of 200, 250, and 300 regularly; which again is not what I would want because what I'm after is that original pre 8.0 formula. Now I could try to find a sweet spot playing with vocations.xml values but I thought before doing that I'd ask here if there is anyway to reach a far better solution by simply implementing the pre 8.0 damage formula for all vocations, or the engine, or what have you because not only does it save time but I can rest in peace knowing it's an authentic pre 8.0 formula. Surely there must be a way no? Not to mention it makes trying to adjust monster combat stats a little more consistent.
Thank you so much, I hope I was able to get my point across. I appreciate any feedback or solutions!
