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EmmyBee Jan 19, 2020 @ 10:58am
What counts as "perfect block"?
To unlock paladin specialization, the requisite is "Perfect block the heart of ruin's tentacles one time". I have done this with three different shields (a modded one, a vanilla one, and a randomly generated one) and I cannot seem to unlock it still. As far as I know, perfect block is one where you use the shield at mostly the same time as getting hit and it making a different sound and taking no damage than a normal block with the shield.

Now that I think about it, I am subscribed to a mod that allows directional shield blocking; that might be interfering. I know nothing about coding but I feel like that should be mentioned.

The shields mod I use: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1128426670
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I've been having a similar problem unlocking titan. The perfect block is when you block something at the same time your shield lights up blue or whatever real quick. There seems to be some sort of problem with the mod not recognizing perfect blocks. Also, Frackin Universe already has a directional blocking mod in it btw. So if you're using frackin universe you don't need another mod to give you directional blocking.
Chaika? Yes. Chaika.  [developer] Jan 20, 2020 @ 4:56am 
I'll check out if I have the issue myself. It could be a mod incompatibility issue.

Edit: I checked and Perfect Blocks triggered Knight's Rage Bonus, Paladin's Unlock, and Titan's Unlock.

Ruin, please don't point fingers by saying things like "there seems to be some sort of problem with the mod not recognizing perfect blocks" because there can be numerous reasons as to why something doesn't work, and immediately blaming my programming isn't the nicest way to go about finding out what the issue is. The way M7 went about it is a bit more professional, offering a suggestion as to what mod he believes may be causing interference, rather than accusing my mod of being programmed incorrectly.

Before I ask questions like what mods you guys are using, I need to know a couple of things first:
1. Are you Level 35+? You cannot unlock Specializations while your Level is lower than 35.
2. For Titan, if you are at least Level 35, have you tried various ranged weapons? Some mods add new weapons that don't utilize standard damage kinds.

Please get back to me with these questions answered and I can begin to help squash this issue.
Last edited by Chaika? Yes. Chaika.; Jan 20, 2020 @ 6:22am
I'm sorry if I came off as insulting. It was not my intention.
Chaika? Yes. Chaika.  [developer] Jan 20, 2020 @ 9:36am 
Originally posted by Ruin Stormshower:
I'm sorry if I came off as insulting. It was not my intention.

No issue then: I just get a bit agitated when my code is said to have faults (which it obviously can have, since I'm not perfect, but it still bothers me :p). Have you tried using various Ranged Weapons? Certain mods like Manufacturer's Touch add special guns, like pistols that shoot exploding bullets. If it isn't killed by the bullet itself, it won't trigger any progress.
Last edited by Chaika? Yes. Chaika.; Jan 20, 2020 @ 9:37am
I have actually unsubbed from that mod, deleted my universe, and started over. It fixed it for awhile, and then the problem resurfaced but this time my progress in unlocking titan was halted at about 1820 or so. So, I redeleted my universe, and restarted. I'm guessing there must be some mod thats conflicted with your mod. Hopefully OP will post their mod list, and maybe we can figure it out. Again, I'm sorry if I came off as rude before. I respect you, and your mod, and I think you're a wonderful programmer to be able to make such a wonderful mod.
Chaika? Yes. Chaika.  [developer] Jan 21, 2020 @ 5:08am 
Originally posted by Ruin Stormshower:
I have actually unsubbed from that mod, deleted my universe, and started over. It fixed it for awhile, and then the problem resurfaced but this time my progress in unlocking titan was halted at about 1820 or so. So, I redeleted my universe, and restarted. I'm guessing there must be some mod thats conflicted with your mod. Hopefully OP will post their mod list, and maybe we can figure it out. Again, I'm sorry if I came off as rude before. I respect you, and your mod, and I think you're a wonderful programmer to be able to make such a wonderful mod.

Well, ya don't have to go that far, lol.

When it stopped counting, had you switched weapons at all? I'm not one to ask people to unsub from things, and I do like some semblance of a scientific method being used to pinpoint issues. There is probably a gun in the Anvil that works, so you should find one, and keep it on hand. If your damage ever stops counting, pull out that Anvil Ranged Weapon and try with that.

The fact that it simply stopped at 1820 leads me to believe it could be lua related. You should really send a log my way if possible. You have about 6 in your storage file, so I feel like at least one of them has to be the one where it stopped.
EmmyBee Jan 21, 2020 @ 2:13pm 
Originally posted by Chaika? Yes. Chaika.:
1. Are you Level 35+? You cannot unlock Specializations while your Level is lower than 35.

Yes, I am max level with mastery points coming in occasionally. No specialization picked already.

Appreciate the response btw <3

I will post my modlist once I get the chance, should be only a few minutes.
Last edited by EmmyBee; Jan 21, 2020 @ 2:17pm
Chaika? Yes. Chaika.  [developer] Jan 21, 2020 @ 3:05pm 
Originally posted by M7:
I use a lot of mods

Here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1921557539

Do you also happen to have a log of you trying? Could be a Lua error.

Edit: Logs are located in steamapps/common/Starbound/storage/
If you don't remember, just try to unlock it again via Perfect Shield, and then send your log over my way so I can check for errors. I'll take a look through your mod-list when possible.
Last edited by Chaika? Yes. Chaika.; Jan 21, 2020 @ 3:07pm
EmmyBee Jan 21, 2020 @ 4:27pm 
As it turns out, at this moment I do not have access to my PC because I am in the middle of moving unexpectedly and I don't have time to set it up and play through the mission at the moment. I can do that within the next few days i think.
Chaika? Yes. Chaika.  [developer] Jan 21, 2020 @ 5:16pm 
Originally posted by M7:
As it turns out, at this moment I do not have access to my PC because I am in the middle of moving unexpectedly and I don't have time to set it up and play through the mission at the moment. I can do that within the next few days i think.

No problem. I'll get a ping when you post it! Hope your moving goes smoothly.
EmmyBee Jan 25, 2020 @ 1:21pm 
OK I was able to just now unlock it. I have been trying for weeks to get it to unlock. No idea what I did differently.

Feels like asking someone for help finding something and they find it right away meanwhile I have been looking forever

Thanks though! I don't imagine you still need the log for it?
Chaika? Yes. Chaika.  [developer] Feb 9, 2020 @ 2:25pm 
Originally posted by M7:
OK I was able to just now unlock it. I have been trying for weeks to get it to unlock. No idea what I did differently.

Feels like asking someone for help finding something and they find it right away meanwhile I have been looking forever

Thanks though! I don't imagine you still need the log for it?

I don't believe so. Also, if it was a Lua error, it would make sense if it was randomly fixed, either due to a mod update or to you not using certain gear or something. Glad you got it working, anyhow.
Sorry for the late reply. I didnt notice anyone replied to this thread. If you still need my luas' I'll send them. Just tell me where their located, and how you want me to send them, and I will.
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