Lua API

Contents

Contents:

About this reference
Core
Motion
Pickable
Collectibles
Player
1. Voice overrides
2. Energy Wall
3. Health
4. Fultons
5. CQC
6. Call menu
7. Demo attachment
8. Space check
9. Custom outfits
Buddies
Equipment
1. Equip IDs
2. Weapon-part declarations
3. Handling, motion and missiles
4. Support weapons
Throwing
Effects
Mother Base Management
1. ACC change-location menu
2. VI photo text
3. AddToEquipDevelopTable
4. R&D row state
5. DataBase entries
6. Unique staff
7. Dispatch missions
Soldier faces
Sound
1. SetGameOverMusic
2. SetMissionPreparationMusic
Cassette
1. Playback and visibility
2. Custom tape helpers
3. RegisterCustomTapes
UI
1. Equipment backgrounds
2. Screen textures
3. Resident UI packs
4. Loading tips and game over
5. Equipment icons
6. Equipment names
7. Emergency missions
8. Time Cigarette
9. iDroid announcement popups
10. Enemy information
11. Announcement-log sound
12. Mission-select warnings
UI assets
Helicopter
Title sequence
Constants
1. Game Over types
2. Outfit Develop groups
3. Player stances
4. Notice kinds
5. Call menu items
6. Call menu columns
7. Call menu conditions
8. Call menu icons
9. Radio call signs
10. Receiver motion types
11. Magazine motion types
12. DATABASE tabs
Sending a command
Accepted command value types
Life
Animal position
Animal damage
Soldiers
1. Occasional chats
2. Optical camouflage
3. Radio call sign
4. Restrict notice
5. Notice
6. Radio the CP
7. Ignore vehicle
8. Faction
9. Voice pitch
10. VIP soldiers
11. Staff name
12. Interrogation voice
Command Posts
1. Caution phase
2. Friendly fire
Hostages
1. Struggle
Head-mark colours
1. Colour values
2. Animation
3. Fading between states
4. Clearing
Sahelanthropus commands
GameObject messages
Player messages
Throwing messages
Mission messages
Radio messages
UI messages
Subtitles messages
See also

About this reference

V Framework’s libraries are global Lua tables, usable from any lua file or Infinite Heaven module.

Parts: Lua libraries, SendCommand, Messages.

Namespace	Documented in
`V_FrameWork`	Core
`V_Fox`	Core
`V_TppMotion`	Motion
`V_Pickable`	Pickable
`V_TppCollection`	Collectibles
`V_Player`	Player
`V_TppEquip`	Equipment
`V_ThrowingSystem`, `V_ThrowingImpl`, `V_RangeAttackSystem`, `V_BlastSystem`, `V_NoiseSystem`	Throwing
`V_TppMotherBaseManagement`	Mother Base Management
`V_TppSoldierFace`	Soldier faces
`V_TppSoundDaemon`	Sound
`V_CassetteCommand`	Cassette
`V_TppUiCommand`	UI
`V_UixUtility`	V Framework UI
`V_Helicopter`	Helicopter
`V_title_sequence`	Title sequence
`V_TppGameObject`	Game Over types
`V_TppMbDev`	Outfit Develop groups
`V_PlayerCqcStance`	Player stances
`V_NoticeKind`	Notice kinds
`V_CallMenuItem`	Call menu items
`V_CallMenuColumn`	Call menu columns
`V_CallMenuCondition`	Call menu conditions
`V_CallMenuIcon`	Call menu icons
`V_TppDataBase`	DATABASE tabs
`V_TppCallSign`	Radio call signs
`V_ReceiverType`	Receiver motion types
`V_MagazineType`	Magazine motion types
`V_DogCommandType`	D-Dog gear

Lua libraries

Core

Function	Description
`V_FrameWork.Log(msg)`	Writes to the V Framework log and visible console.
`V_FrameWork.SetFrameCallback(name, fn)`	Calls `fn(seconds)` every frame, loading screens included. `seconds` = real time since launch. Same `name` replaces; `nil` removes. Returns `true` when stored.
`V_Fox.FNVHash32(name)`	Returns the FNVHash32 of a Wwise event name.
`V_Fox.ShowConsole(enabled)`	Shows or hides the log console.
`V_Fox.SwapGani(fromGani, toGani)`	Every character plays `toGani` instead of `fromGani`. `toGani` must be in the character’s loaded motion archives. Cleared at mission end; set it in mission init.
`V_Fox.RestoreGani(fromGani, toGani)`	Undoes that swap. `toGani` is optional.

Keep the callback light. A Lua error in it is logged once per message and the callback keeps running. Register it again in Init (same name) so a reloaded module replaces it.

V_FrameWork.SetFrameCallback("MyMod", function(seconds)
  local tips = V_TppUiCommand.GetLoadingTipsInfo()
  -- runs on the loading screen too
end)

-- PW-style fulton animation
V_Fox.SwapGani("/Assets/tpp/motion/SI_game/fani/bodies/enet/enetnon/enetnon_ful_st_f", "/Assets/tpp/motion/SI_game/fani/bodies/enem/enemasr/enemasr_snak_fulton_q_st_f")
V_Fox.SwapGani("/Assets/tpp/motion/SI_game/fani/bodies/enet/enetnon/enetnon_ful_st_b", "/Assets/tpp/motion/SI_game/fani/bodies/enem/enemasr/enemasr_snak_fulton_q_st_b")
V_Fox.SwapGani("/Assets/tpp/motion/SI_game/fani/bodies/enet/enetnon/enetnon_ful_idl", "/Assets/tpp/motion/SI_game/fani/bodies/enem/enemasr/enemasr_snak_fulton_idl_lp")
V_Fox.SwapGani("/Assets/tpp/motion/SI_game/fani/bodies/enet/enetnon/enetnon_ful_ed", "/Assets/tpp/motion/SI_game/fani/bodies/enem/enemasr/enemasr_snak_fulton_ed")
V_Fox.SwapGani("/Assets/tpp/motion/SI_game/fani/bodies/snap/snaputh/snaputh_q_seat_idl_lp", "/Assets/tpp/motion/SI_game/fani/bodies/snap/snaputh/snaputh_q_idroid_ed")

Motion

Function	Returns	Description
`V_TppMotion.AddClipEvent{clip, frame, event}`	`boolean`	Adds a motion event to a clip without editing its archive. It fires each time the clip passes that frame, at any playback speed. Not active in FOB.

Field	Required	Description
`clip`	Required	Asset path, MtarTool id or full 16-digit id.
`frame`	Required	Clip frame, 0 or more.
`event`	Required	Event name without `MTEV_` (e.g. `"ReloadAmmo"`), or its hash. Any name of your own works too: catch it with the `ClipEvent` GameObject message.

Events added by V Framework:

Event	Effect
`EjectChamberRound`	On a gun or Snake reload clip, the player’s gun ejects a casing if the magazine wasn’t empty. Never on under-barrel reloads.

V_TppMotion.AddClipEvent{ clip = "/Assets/tpp/motion/SI_game/fani/props/ar01/ar01/ar01_aw0_s_fre_rld.gani", frame = 134, event = "EjectChamberRound" }

Pickable

Edit weapons, items and supplies lying in the world, by locator index (TppPickable.GetLocatorIndex) or locator name.

Function	Description
`V_Pickable.SetCountRawByLocatorIndex(index, count)`	Sets a pickable’s contained count/ammo (0-4095).
`V_Pickable.GetCountRawByLocatorIndex(index)`	Returns the live count, or `nil`.
`V_Pickable.SetCountRawByLocatorName(name, count)`	Same, addressed by locator name.
`V_Pickable.GetCountRawByLocatorName(name)`	Same, addressed by locator name.
`V_Pickable.SetEquipIdByLocatorIndex(index, equipId)`	Changes which equip the pickable grants.
`V_Pickable.GetEquipIdByLocatorIndex(index)`	Returns the pickable’s equip id, or `nil`.
`V_Pickable.SetEquipIdByLocatorName(name, equipId)`	Same, addressed by locator name.
`V_Pickable.GetEquipIdByLocatorName(name)`	Same, addressed by locator name.
`V_Pickable.SetInfoByLocatorIndex(index, info)`	Sets any subset of pickable fields from a table.
`V_Pickable.SetInfoByLocatorName(name, info)`	Same, addressed by locator name.
`V_Pickable.GetInfoByLocatorIndex(index)`	Returns the full info table, or `nil`.
`V_Pickable.GetInfoByLocatorName(name)`	Same, addressed by locator name.

info keys (getters return all of them plus locatorIndex):

Key	Required	Purpose
`equipId`	No (unchanged)	Equip the pickup grants.
`countRaw`	No (unchanged)	Count/ammo it gives (`0-4095`).
`secondCountRaw`	No (unchanged)	Second count, e.g. underbarrel ammo.
`countMax`	No (unchanged)	Rounds loaded into the picked-up weapon.
`secondCountMax`	No (unchanged)	Second magazine cap.
`infoType`	No (unchanged)	Pickup type.
`flags`	No (unchanged)	Pickup flags.

local idx = TppPickable.GetLocatorIndex("wp_loc0001")
V_Pickable.SetInfoByLocatorIndex(idx, {
  countRaw = 300,
  countMax = 300,
})

V_Pickable.SetInfoByLocatorName("wp_loc0002", {
  equipId = 44,       -- any equip id, e.g. a TppEquip constant
  countRaw = 90,
  countMax = 90,
})

-- read everything back
local info = V_Pickable.GetInfoByLocatorIndex(idx)
if info then
  V_FrameWork.Log("equip " .. info.equipId .. " count " .. info.countRaw)
end

Overrides last the whole session and also apply to the same locator index on other maps. Raise countMax with countRaw for weapons. Leave countRaw alone on ammo boxes.

Collectibles

Custom world collectibles, like plants and diamonds, placed anywhere.

Function	Description
`V_TppCollection.RegisterCollectionType(name, spec)`	Registers a type; returns its id, also published as `TppCollection.<name>`.
`V_TppCollection.AddCollection(name, type, x, y, z [, rotY])`	Places one in the world.
`V_TppCollection.RemoveCollection(name)`	Removes a placement.
`V_TppCollection.SetCollectionTypeIcon(type, ftexPath)`	Sets the pickup icon.
`V_TppCollection.SetCollectionTypeLangId(type, langId)`	Sets the display name (`.lng2` entry).

type is the type name or its id.

V_TppCollection.RegisterCollectionType("MyMod:Collect",
{
  Model = "/Assets/tpp/item/ibo/Scenes/ibo6_main0_def.fmdl",

  Color            = {r = 1, g = 0, b = 0, a = 0.5},
  Strength         = {x = 0.5, y = 1.0, z = 0.5, w = 1.0},
  Yoffset          = 0.25,
  GroundEffectSize = 0.4,

  RootModel  = "/Assets/.../stump.fmdl",
  Fova       = "/Assets/.../variation.fv2",
  IsHerb     = false,
  IsMaterial = false,
  IsDiamond  = false,
})

V_TppCollection.AddCollection("MyCollect_00", "MyMod:Collect", 185.1, 336.3, 156.8, 90) -- Quickly spawns it in the world.

Key	Required	Purpose
`Model`	Yes	Mesh to draw.
`Color`	No (`{r=0.9, g=0.9, b=0.5, a=0.5}`)	Pickup-burst colour and alpha.
`Strength`	No (`{x=0.5, y=1.0, z=0.5, w=1.0}`)	Pickup-burst size and spread.
`Yoffset`	No (`0.25`)	Burst height above the item, metres.
`GroundEffectSize`	No (`0.4`)	Ground decal size.
`RootModel`	No (none)	Mesh left after picking.
`Fova`	No (none)	Model variation `.fv2`.
`IsHerb`, `IsMaterial`, `IsDiamond`	No (`false`)	Answers for `TppCollection.Is*ByType`.

Player

Voice overrides

Function	Description
`V_Player.SetPlayerVoiceFpkPathForType(playerType, fpkPath)`	Loads a custom voice package for a player type, from the next mission load or outfit change.
`V_Player.ClearPlayerVoiceFpkPathForType(playerType)`	Restores one player type’s vanilla voice package.
`V_Player.ClearAllPlayerVoiceFpkOverrides()`	Restores all vanilla player voices.
`V_Player.SetPlayerVoiceTypeForType(playerType, voiceType, dialogueEvent, dialogueEvent2)`	Forces a player type’s voice now. `voiceType`: name (`"ddmsoldiera"`) or number. Optional `dialogueEvent`, `dialogueEvent2`: your bank’s Dialogue Events.
`V_Player.ClearPlayerVoiceTypeForType(playerType)`	Restores one player type’s normal voice, immediately.
`V_Player.ClearAllPlayerVoiceTypeOverrides()`	Restores all normal player voices.

The package must match the voice type, or it is silent. Voice types: Outfit voice.

Energy Wall

Function	Returns	Description
`V_Player.IsBarrierActive()`	`true` / `false`	Whether the player’s Energy Wall shield is currently deployed.

Health

Function	Returns	Description
`V_Player.GetPlayerHealth()`	life, or `nil`	The player’s life now.
`V_Player.SetPlayerHealth(life)`	-	Sets the player’s life. `life` Required, capped at the max. Never applies in FOB.

Fultons

Function	Returns	Description
`V_Player.ResupplyFulton()`	new count	Refills fultons to the max, like a supply drop.
`V_Player.SetFultonCount(count)`	new count	Sets the fulton count. `count` Required, capped at the max.
`V_Player.GetFultonCount()`	count, max	The player’s fultons now and the max their Fulton grade allows.

CQC

Function	Description
`V_Player.RequestToSetTargetCqcStance(stance)`	Changes the player’s stance to `V_PlayerCqcStance.STAND` or `V_PlayerCqcStance.SQUAT` during CQC hold.

Quiet’s CQC

Lets Quiet CQC-hold and interrogate enemies. Also in the Infinite Heaven menu.

Function	Description
`V_Player.SetQuietHoldCqc(enable)`	Quiet can CQC-hold and choke.
`V_Player.SetQuietInterrogate(enable)`	Quiet can interrogate.

These never apply in FOB.

Adds your own call menu options, moves options around and turns them on or off.

Function	Description
`V_Player.AddCallMenuItem(item)`	Adds an option. Returns its id.
`V_Player.GetCallMenuItem(key)`	Returns the id of the option saved with that `key`, or `nil`.
`V_Player.SetCallMenuItemInPlaceOf(item, other)`	Puts an option in place of another. `nil` puts it back.
`V_Player.DisableCallMenuItem(item)`	Greys the option out.
`V_Player.EnableCallMenuItem(item)`	Makes the option selectable, even where the game greys it out.
`V_Player.HideCallMenuItem(item)`	Removes the option from the menu.
`V_Player.ShowCallMenuItem(item)`	Brings a hidden option back.
`V_Player.ResetCallMenuItem(item)`	Puts one option back to normal.
`V_Player.ResetAllCallMenuItems()`	Puts every option back to normal.

item is a V_CallMenuItem, an id from AddCallMenuItem, or an option’s key. Every parameter is required.

AddCallMenuItem fields

Field	Required	Description
`key`	Required	A unique name, e.g. `"MyMod_FireFlare"`. Adding the same key again updates the option.
`label`	Required	Lang key of the option’s name.
`column`	Required	A `V_CallMenuColumn`.
`description`	Optional	Lang key of the help text. Default: `label`.
`message`	Optional	Name sent as `item` in `ItemSelected`, so you can match it with `sender`. Default: the item id.
`exclusive`	Optional	A name, e.g. your mod’s. Pages holding options with this name are kept for them; other options skip those pages. Default: none.
`inPlaceOf`	Optional	A `V_CallMenuItem` whose row this option takes. Default: none.
`when`	Optional	A `V_CallMenuCondition`. Default: `ALWAYS`.
`voice`	Optional	Player voice labels (e.g. `"PLA0040_001"`) or ids; Snake says one at random when the option is picked. Default: none.
`icon`	Optional	Column logo on its page: a `V_CallMenuIcon`, or an `.ftex` sheet of 2x2 white shapes on transparent. Topmost option with an `icon` wins. Default: none.
`iconCell`	Optional	Which quarter of that sheet: `0` top-left, `1` top-right, `2` bottom-left, `3` bottom-right. Default: `0`.
`iconUvRepeat`	Optional	`{ u, v }`: how much of the texture the logo shows. `{ 1, 1 }` shows all of it, e.g. a single-picture `.ftex`. Default: `{ 0.5, 0.5 }`.
`iconUvShift`	Optional	`{ u, v }`: where the shown part starts, `0` to `1` across the texture. Overrides `iconCell`. Default: set by `iconCell`.

Picking any option, yours or the game’s, sends the ItemSelected message.

V_Player.AddCallMenuItem{
  key       = "MyMod_FireFlare",
  label     = "my_mod_flare",
  message   = "FireFlare",
  column    = V_CallMenuColumn.INTERROGATION,
  when      = V_CallMenuCondition.HOLDING,
  exclusive = "MyMod",
  icon      = "/Assets/mymod/ui/my_mod_logos.ftex",
  iconCell  = 1,
}

V_Player.HideCallMenuItem(V_CallMenuItem.KNOCK)
V_Player.SetCallMenuItemInPlaceOf(V_CallMenuItem.CALL_COMRADE, V_CallMenuItem.KNOCK)

-- any file, any mission
V_Player.DisableCallMenuItem("MyMod_FireFlare")

-- in Messages()
Player = {
  { msg = "ItemSelected", sender = "FireFlare", func = function(item, heldSoldierId) end },
},

Demo attachment

Rides the player on another object’s fox connect point (.fcnp) during a demo.

Function	Description
`V_Player.RequestToAttachInDemo(info)`	Attaches the player to a connect point. Returns `true` on success.
`V_Player.ClearAttachInDemo()`	Releases the player from the connect point.

Key	Required	Purpose
`ownerId`	Yes	Object to ride: locator name or `gameObjectId`.
`connectPoint`	Yes	Connect-point name on it.
`unattachOnSleep`	No (`true`)	Detach when the owner sleeps.

V_Player.RequestToAttachInDemo{ ownerId = GameObject.GetGameObjectId("Cargo_Truck_WEST_001"), connectPoint = "CNP_DECK_A", unattachOnSleep = false }

Space check

Function	Returns	Description
`V_Player.IsThereEnoughSpaceAroundPlayer(minX, maxX, minZ, maxZ)`	`true` / `false`	Whether that area around the player is clear. `X` right (+) / left (-), `Z` forward (+) / back (-).

if V_Player.IsThereEnoughSpaceAroundPlayer( -2.5, 2.5, -2.5, 1.5 ) == false then
  -- cramped: take the fallback path
end

Custom outfits

See V Framework Custom Outfits.

Function	Returns	Description
`V_Player.RegisterOutfit(def)`	`partsType, developId, flowIndex` or `false`	Registers a custom uniform.
`V_Player.RegisterHeadOption(def)`	`equipId`, or `0`	Registers a custom head.
`V_Player.ExtendVanillaOutfit(def)`	vanilla `partsType`, or `false`	Adds variants or heads to a vanilla outfit.
`V_Player.GetOutfitInfo(key)`	`partsType, selectorCode, developId`, or `false`	Ids of an outfit you registered.
`V_Player.GetHeadOptionSlot(key)`	`faceEquipId, equipId`, or `false`	The `vars.playerFaceEquipId` value your head wears under.
`V_Player.GetHeadOptions()`	list of `{ key, slot, equipId, name, playerTypes }`	Every registered custom head.
`V_Player.PlayHeadMotion(clip)`	`true` / `false`	Plays a clip from the worn head’s `motion`.
`V_Player.PlayHeadEffect(name)`	`true` / `false`	Starts an effect from the worn head’s `motion.effects`.
`V_Player.StopHeadEffect(name)`	`true` / `false`	Stops that effect.
`V_Player.PlayHeadSound(event, point)`	`true` / `false`	Plays a sound event from the worn head. `point` is optional.

key is the registration key. The head functions act on the custom head the player is wearing.

Outfit colours

Read and change an outfit’s colours.

Function	Returns	Description
`V_Player.GetOutfitColors(key)`	table, or `nil`	The outfit’s colour channels and picked colours.
`V_Player.GetOutfitColor(key, channel)`	number, or `nil`	The picked colour of one channel.
`V_Player.SetOutfitColor(key, channel, index, save)`	`true` / `false`	Picks colour `index` of a channel; `true` when it is applied or about to be.
`V_Player.GetSortieOutfitCursor()`	`{ key, variant, worn, colors }`, or `nil`	The custom outfit under the Sortie Prep cursor. `colors` = whether it has colours.
`V_Player.EquipSortieOutfitCursor()`	`true` / `false`	Equips the outfit under the Sortie Prep cursor.

Parameter	Required	Purpose
`key`	Optional (worn outfit)	Registration key. `nil` = the custom outfit the player wears.
`channel`	Required	`"primary"` or `"secondary"`, or `1` / `2`.
`index`	Required	Colour number, from `1`.
`save`	Optional (`true`)	`false` only previews the colour, until the mission changes.

GetOutfitColors returns { key, worn, variant, primary, secondary }; each channel is { selected, colors }, colors a list of { icon, pack } (pack = the colour has its own fpk). variant is 0 for the outfit itself, n for its variants[n].

V_Player.SetOutfitColor("MyMod:MySuit", "primary", 2)

Buddies

See V Framework Buddy Outfits.

Function	Returns	Description
`V_TppBuddyService.RegisterBuddyOutfit(def)`	`value, developId` or `false`	Registers a Quiet costume, D-Horse tack or D-Dog gear.
`V_TppBuddyService.SetBuddyOutfit(key)`	`true` / `false`	Equips a registered buddy outfit or Quiet weapon.
`V_TppBuddyService.SetQuietWeaponMotion(def)`	`true` / `false`	Gives a Quiet weapon its own body and weapon animations.

Equipment

Weapon-building guide: V Framework Custom Weapons.

Equip IDs

Function	Description
`V_TppEquip.RegisterConstantEquipId(name)`	Allocates an equip ID as `TppEquip.<name>`. Returns the number or `false`.
`V_TppEquip.AddToEquipIdTable(rows)`	Gives custom equip IDs their model and package.

Each row is six values, all required: { equipId, equipType, subId, block, partsPath, packPath }. Malformed rows are skipped.

V_TppEquip.AddToEquipIdTable({
  { TppEquip.EQP_WP_Com_sg_020, TppEquip.EQP_TYPE_Shotgun, TppEquip.WP_Com_sg_020, TppEquip.EQP_BLOCK_MISSION,
    "/Assets/tpp/parts/weapon/assemble/shg/sg04_main0_aw0_v00.parts",
    "/Assets/tpp/pack/collectible/primary/EQP_WP_Com_sg_020.fpk" },
})

Only weapons may use the EQP_WP_ prefix, and only support weapons EQP_SWP_. All mods share the weapon ID range; when it is full the log says RegisterConstantEquipId '<name>': no free equipId, rejected.

Weapon-part declarations

V_TppEquip.DeclareWPs { "WP_A", "WP_B" }   --> 2
V_TppEquip.DeclareWPs("WP_A")              --> the assigned number, or false

Declaration	Constant space	Configured by
`DeclareWPs`	`WP_*`	`SetGunBasic`
`DeclareRCs`	`RC_*`	`SetReceiver`
`DeclareBAs`	`BA_*`	`SetBarrel`
`DeclareAMs`	`AM_*`	`SetMagazine`
`DeclareBLs`	`BL_*`	`SetBullet`
`DeclareSKs`	`SK_*`	`SetStock`
`DeclareMOs`	`MO_*`	`SetMuzzle`
`DeclareSTs`	`ST_*`	`SetSight`
`DeclareUBs`	`UB_*`	`SetUnderBarrel`
`DeclareLTLS`	laser/light	`SetOption`
`DeclareDamages`	`TppDamage.ATK_*`	`SetDamage`

Other constant spaces

Same argument (a table of names), published under TppEquip:

V_TppEquip.DeclareTriggers    { "TRIGGER_Example" }
V_TppEquip.DeclareBulletTypes { "BULLET_TYPE_Example" }

Declaration	Constant space	Read by
`DeclareEQPTypes`	`EQP_TYPE_*`	`AddToEquipIdTable`, and `SetReceiver` -> `receiverParamSetsSystem.eqpType`
`DeclareEQPBlocks`	`EQP_BLOCK_*`	`AddToEquipIdTable`
`DeclareTriggers`	`TRIGGER_*`	`SetReceiver` -> `receiverParamSetsSystem.triggerId`
`DeclareReticleUIs`	`RETICLE_UI_*`	`SetReceiver` -> `receiverParamSetsSystem.reticleUiId`
`DeclareScopeUIs`	`SCOPE_UI_*`	`SetSight` -> `scopeUiId`
`DeclareBarrelLengths`	`BARREL_LENGTH_*`	`SetBarrel` -> `barrelLength`
`DeclareBulletTypes`	`BULLET_TYPE_*`	`SetBullet` -> `bulletType`
`DeclareRicochetSizes`	`RICOCHET_SIZE_*`	`SetBullet` -> `ricochetSize`
`DeclarePenetrateLevels`	`PENETRATE_LEVEL_*`	`SetBullet` -> `bulletParamSetsBase.penNear` / `.penFar`
`DeclareBLAs`	`BLA_*`	`SetBullet` / `SetSupportWeapon` -> `blastId`, `SetBlastParameter`
`DeclareMZs`	`MZ_*`	`SetGunBasic` -> `muzzleId`
`DeclareCasings`	`CASING_*`	-
`DeclareWeaponPaints`	`WEAPON_PAINT_*`	-
`DeclareSWPs`	`SWP_*`	`AddToEquipIdTable`, `SetSupportWeaponParameter`
`DeclareSWPTypes`	`SWP_TYPE_*`	-

Handling, motion and missiles

Function	Returns	Description
`V_TppEquip.SetWeaponHandling`	-	Weapon handles like another vanilla weapon.
`V_TppEquip.SetReceiverMotion`	-	Receiver gets its own animations.
`V_TppEquip.SetRemoteMissile`	-	Weapon’s shell becomes steerable, similar to Rocket arm.
`V_TppEquip.AbortRemoteMissile()`	-	Ends the current flight.
`V_TppEquip.IsRemoteMissileFlying()`	`boolean`	Whether a steerable missile is in the air.

Support weapons

Function	Description
`V_TppEquip.SetSupportWeapon`	A custom thrown item, thrown like a vanilla one; you script its effect.
`V_TppEquip.SetSupportWeaponParameter`	Ammo, fuse, effect time, grade and R&D stats.
`V_TppEquip.SetBlastParameter`	Blast radius and noise.

Throwing

Thrown items (grenades, smoke, decoys…) in the world, by handle, plus blasts, clouds, fire and noise. Get a handle from a Throwing message, Search or GetHandleLatestThrownByPlayer. Commands are ignored in FOB.

Function	Returns	Description
`V_ThrowingSystem.Throw(def)`	`true`	Throws an item.
`V_ThrowingSystem.Search(pos, radius)`	list of handles	Items within `radius` metres of `pos`, nearest first.
`V_ThrowingSystem.GetPosition(handle)`	`x, y, z`	Item position.
`V_ThrowingSystem.GetRotation(handle)`	`x, y, z, w`	Item rotation.
`V_ThrowingSystem.GetInfo(handle)`	table	`{ equipId, owner, lifeLeft, reboundCount, isActivated, isStopped, isDone }`.
`V_ThrowingSystem.GetLifeLeft(handle)`	number	Time the item has left.
`V_ThrowingSystem.GetHandleLatestThrownByPlayer()`	handle	The player’s last thrown item.
`V_ThrowingSystem.GetThrowingCount(owner, swpType)`	number	Items of a `TppEquip.SWP_TYPE_*` an owner has out.
`V_ThrowingSystem.GetPredictedPositionAtTime(handle, seconds)`	`x, y, z`	Where the item will be.
`V_ThrowingSystem.OverwriteVelocity(handle, target, flightTime)`	`true` / `false`	Redirects the item to land on `target` (`{ x, y, z }`) after `flightTime` seconds.
`V_ThrowingSystem.RequestSmoke(handle)`	-	The item gives off smoke.
`V_ThrowingImpl.Activate(handle)`	`true` / `false`	The item goes off now.
`V_ThrowingImpl.Deactivate(handle)`	`true` / `false`	Removes the item.
`V_ThrowingImpl.SetLifeLeft(handle, time)`	`true` / `false`	Sets the time the item has left.
`V_ThrowingImpl.Stop(handle)`	`true` / `false`	Stops the item where it is; its fuse keeps running.
`V_ThrowingImpl.GetVelocity(handle)`	`x, y, z`	Item velocity.
`V_ThrowingImpl.UpdateActionGrenade(handle, swpType)`	`true` / `false`	The item acts as a grenade of that `SWP_TYPE_*`. `swpType` Optional (`1`).
`V_ThrowingImpl.UpdateActionSmoke(handle)`	`true` / `false`	Acts as a smoke grenade.
`V_ThrowingImpl.UpdateActionMolotovCocktail(handle)`	`true` / `false`	Acts as a Molotov cocktail.
`V_ThrowingImpl.UpdateActionDecoy(handle)`	`true` / `false`	Acts as a decoy.
`V_ThrowingImpl.UpdateActionKibidango(handle)`	`true` / `false`	Acts as bait.
`V_ThrowingImpl.UpdateActionFakeSign(handle)`	`true` / `false`	Acts as the fake sign.
`V_ThrowingImpl.AddReboundNoise(handle)`	`true` / `false`	Enemies hear the item land.
`V_ThrowingImpl.PostReboundSound(handle)`	`true` / `false`	Plays the item’s landing sound.
`V_ThrowingImpl.IsObstructSight(equipId)`	`true` / `false`	Whether that item blocks sight, like smoke.
`V_ThrowingImpl.CreateEffectLanding(pos)`	`true` / `false`	Landing effect at `pos`.
`V_ThrowingImpl.CreateEffectDropInWater(pos)`	`true` / `false`	Water splash at `pos`.
`V_RangeAttackSystem.RequestToChaff(def)`	handle, or nothing	Chaff: jams cameras, UAVs and Sahelanthropus map-wide, cuts CP radio and missile lock-on. One at a time; a new one replaces the old.
`V_RangeAttackSystem.RequestToStun(def)`	handle, or nothing	Stun grenade burst at a position.
`V_RangeAttackSystem.RequestToSmoke(def)`	handle, or nothing	Smoke or sleeping-gas cloud.
`V_RangeAttackSystem.RequestToFlame(def)`	handle, or nothing	Molotov fire.
`V_BlastSystem.Blast(def)`	`true` / `false`	An explosion’s damage and push, without its look or sound.
`V_NoiseSystem.AddNoise(def)`	`true` / `false`	A noise guards hear and check, with no actual sound.

pos is { x, y, z }. A command that returns true / false is queued (true) and runs on the next frame.

Throw fields

Field	Required	Purpose
`equipId`	Yes	`TppEquip.EQP_SWP_*` to throw.
`pos`	Yes	Start position.
`velocity`	One of these two	`{ x, y, z }` m/s.
`target`	One of these two	`{ x, y, z }` landing point; needs `flightTime` or `angle`.
`flightTime`	With `target`, one of these two	Seconds to reach `target`.
`angle`	With `target`, one of these two	Throw angle to reach `target`.
`rotation`	No (none)	`{ x, y, z, w }`.
`fuseTime`	No (item’s)	Seconds before it goes off.
`owner`	No (`0`, player)	Thrower’s game object ID.
`hitIgnoreId`	No (none)	Game object it passes through.
`grade`	No (`0`)	Item grade.

V_ThrowingSystem.Throw{
  equipId    = TppEquip.EQP_SWP_Grenade,
  pos        = { vars.playerPosX, vars.playerPosY + 1.5, vars.playerPosZ },
  target     = { vars.playerPosX + 10, vars.playerPosY, vars.playerPosZ },
  flightTime = 1.5,
}

Chaff, stun, smoke and flame fields

Field	Chaff	Stun	Smoke	Flame	Purpose
`pos`	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Position.
`duration`	Yes, unless `endless`	-	Yes	No (`12`)	Seconds. A smoke cloud then fades out.
`radius`	-	No (`0`)	Yes	No (`8.8`)	Metres.
`endless`	No (`false`)	-	-	-	Lasts until replaced.
`noEffect`	No (`false`)	-	-	-	Jams without the cloud effect.
`type`	-	-	No (`"Smoke"`)	-	`"Smoke"`, `"SleepGas"`, or `0-4`.
`attackId`	-	No (`TppDamage.ATK_StunGrenade`)	-	No (`TppDamage.ATK_MolotovCocktailFire`)	Damage row.
`grade`	-	No (`1`)	-	No (`0`)	Grade.
`owner`	No (`0`)	No (`0`)	No (`0`)	No (`0`)	Owner’s game object ID.

Up to 4 requests of each kind per frame. Up to 12 smoke clouds (the oldest is replaced) and 12 fires at once. Example: the chaff grenade.

Blast fields

Field	Required	Purpose
`pos`	Yes	Position.
`blastId`	Yes	`TppEquip.BLA_*`; gives the noise and the default radius.
`attackId`	Yes	`TppDamage.ATK_*` it deals.
`radius`	No (the blast’s)	Metres, up to `100`.
`shockwave`	No (`true`)	Also pushes things in a 1.5x wider ring.
`owner`	No (`0`)	Owner’s game object ID.
`hitIgnoreId`	No (none)	Game object it leaves unhurt.
`grade`	No (`0`)	Grade.

Up to 4 blasts per frame.

V_BlastSystem.Blast{ pos = { x, y, z }, blastId = TppEquip.BLA_Grenade, attackId = TppDamage.ATK_Grenade }

Noise fields

Field	Required	Purpose
`pos`	Yes	Position.
`type`	Yes	Noise kind, `0-127`: `0x0D` grenade bouncing (a threat), `0x1A` small item bouncing, `0x1C` smoke grenade going off, `0x50` the vanilla `AddSpecialNoise` noise.
`owner`	No (`0`)	Who made it.

Effects

V Framework has no effect function: use the vanilla effect locators. Put an effect locator naming the .vfx in a .fox2 the mission loads, then:

TppDataUtility.SetForcedChangePositionEffectFromId("MyFxLocator", x, y, z)
TppDataUtility.CreateEffectFromId("MyFxLocator")

DestroyEffectFromId, DestroyImmediateEffectFromId, IsReadyEffectFromId and SetVisibleEffectFromId work the same way; the ...FromGroupId versions act on a whole group. One locator plays one effect at a time, at a position only.

Mother Base Management

Every function in this section belongs to V_TppMotherBaseManagement.

Function	Description
`V_TppMotherBaseManagement.AddToChangeLocationMenu(def)`	Adds a location to the ACC free-roam list.
`V_TppMotherBaseManagement.AddPhotoAdditionalText(rows)`	Adds text to VI photos.

Takes an array of location codes:

V_TppMotherBaseManagement.AddToChangeLocationMenu{
  40,   -- Gntn
}

VI photo text

Takes an array of rows. missionCode, photoId and photoType are required (a row missing one is skipped); targetTypeLangId is the text’s lang id.

V_TppMotherBaseManagement.AddPhotoAdditionalText{
  {
    missionCode      = 10043,
    photoId          = 0,
    photoType        = 0,
    targetTypeLangId = "example_photo_text",
  },
}

AddToEquipDevelopTable

local developId =
  V_TppMotherBaseManagement.AddToEquipDevelopTable(
    "MyMod:MySuit",
    {
      const = {
        equipID            = TppEquip.EQP_SUIT,
        equipDevelopTypeID = TppMbDev.EQP_DEV_TYPE_Suit,
        langEquipName      = "my_suit_name",
        iconFtexPath       = "/Assets/.../ui_icon_alp",
      },

      flow = {
        grade            = 3,
        developGmpCost   = 500,
        initialAvailable = 0,
      },
    }
  )

Adds an R&D row. Required: the key, a const table and a flow table. IDs are allocated from the key. Field names or raw pNN names both work.

`const` fields

Field	Required	Purpose
`equipID` (`p01`)	No (`0`)	Equipment ID. Use `EQP_None` for heads.
`equipDevelopTypeID` (`p02`)	No (`0`)	Main R&D category.
`baseEquipDevelopId` (`p03`)	No (none)	Parent R&D row. Child grades must be higher than the parent.
`skill` (`p04`)	No (none)	Required skill ID.
`bluePrintId` (`p05`)	No (`65535`, none)	Blueprint needed to develop the row, or a show/hide rule.
`langEquipName` (`p06`)	No (none)	Display-name language ID.
`langEquipInfo` (`p07`)	No (none)	Description language ID.
`iconFtexPath` (`p08`)	No (none)	R&D icon path.
`equipDevelopGroupID` (`p09`)	No (`0`)	Fine R&D tree group.
`langPowerUpInfo0-11` (`p10-p21`)	No (none)	Upgrade-information language IDs.
`langEquipRealName` (`p30`)	No (none)	Real-name language ID.
`isResultRankLimited` (`p31`)	No (`0`)	`1`: using the item in a mission caps the mission rank, like vanilla rank-limited items.
`langResultRankLimited`	No (`langEquipName`)	Lang id of the result-screen line explaining the cap.
`isCustomEnable` (`p32`)	No (`1`)	Customization flag.
`isColorChangeEnable` (`p33`)	No (`1`)	Color-change flag.
`unk34`	No (`0`)	Unknown.
`isSecurityStaffEquip` (`p35`)	No (`0`)	Security-staff equipment flag.
`unk36`	No (ignored)	Ignored. Custom rows never count toward what the game sends online.

`bluePrintId` forms

-- No blueprint (default)
bluePrintId = 65535

-- Vanilla blueprint
bluePrintId = TppMotherBaseManagementConst.DESIGN_2001

bluePrintId = "MyMod_AK50"
bluePrintId = TppMotherBaseManagementConst.MyMod_AK50

-- Live condition
bluePrintId = function()
  return TppStory.IsMissionCleard(10080)
end

`flow` fields

Field	Required	Purpose
`sideGrade` (`p51`)	No (automatic)	Side-branch slot. Must be unique in the develop family.
`grade` (`p52`)	No (automatic)	R&D grade, clamped to `1-15`.
`developGmpCost` (`p53`)	No (`0`)	Development cost.
`usageGmpCost` (`p54`)	No (`0`)	Deployment or usage cost.
`sectionLvForDevelop` (`p55`)	No (`0`)	Required section level.
`sectionID2ForDevelop` (`p56`)	No (`0`)	Secondary section.
`sectionLv2ForDevelop` (`p57`)	No (`0`)	Secondary section level.
`resourceType1/2` (`p58`, `p60`)	No (none)	Required resource names.
`resourceType1Count/2Count` (`p59`, `p61`)	No (`0`)	Required quantities.
`initialAvailable` (`p62`)	No (`0`)	Initial developed state; `0` starts locked.
`sectionIDForDevelop` (`p63`)	No (`0`)	Main required section.
`developSectionLv` (`p64`)	No (`0`)	Development section level.
`resourceUsageType1/2` (`p65`, `p67`)	No (none)	Per-use resources.
`resourceUsageType1Count/2Count` (`p66`, `p68`)	No (`0`)	Per-use quantities.
`displayInfo` (`p69`)	No (`0`)	`0` shown; `1` needs its `skill` or its `bluePrintId` obtained to show (a design always shows); `2`, `3`, `5` hide the row.
`unk70`	No (`0`)	Unknown.
`developTimeMinute` (`p71`)	No (`0`)	Development time in minutes.
`intimacyPoint` (`p73`)	No (`0`)	Intimacy requirement/value.

Invalid grades and side-branch clashes are fixed automatically and logged.

R&D row state

Function	Description
`GetDevelopId(key)`	Returns a custom R&D row’s develop ID.
`SetEquipDeveloped(id)`	Marks the item developed.
`SetEquipUndeveloped(id)`	Marks the item undeveloped.
`IsEquipDevelopable(id)`	Returns whether requirements are currently met.
`IsEquipDeveloped(id)`	Returns whether the item is developed.
`SetEquipNew(id, isNew)`	Sets or clears the `NEW` flag.
`IsEquipNew(id)`	Returns the `NEW` state.
`SetEquipDevelopVisible(id, visible)`	Shows or hides the row at runtime without reloading.
`GetUsedRankLimitedItemLangIds()`	Lang ids of the rank-limited custom items used this mission, in first-use order.

Revealing a row still marked NEW also plays its announcement.

DataBase entries

Custom iDroid DATABASE entries: blueprints, key items, photos, animals, posters, codenames or medicinal plants.

Function	Description
`RegisterDataBase(key)`	Allocates a DataBase entry and returns its numeric id.
`SetBluePrint(keyOrId, owned)`	Marks it obtained (`true`) or not obtained (`false`).
`HasBluePrint(keyOrId)`	Returns whether the player has obtained it.
`GetBluePrintId(keyOrId)`	Returns the numeric id, or `nil`.
`SetDataBaseDisplay(table)`	Gives it a row in the iDroid DATABASE. See below.

The iDroid DATABASE entry

local bpId = V_TppMotherBaseManagement.RegisterDataBase("MyMod_Rsh12")

V_TppMotherBaseManagement.SetDataBaseDisplay{
  dataBaseId  = bpId,
  langDocName = "langId_name",
  langDocInfo = "langId_desc",
  docIcon     = "/Assets/tpp/ui/texture/Resource/keyitem/icon/ui_kit_devdata_sr_alp.ftex",
  docImage    = "/Assets/tpp/ui/texture/Resource/keyitem/image/ui_kit_devdata_sr.ftex",
  tab         = V_TppDataBase.TAB_BLUEPRINT,
}

TppTerminal.BLUE_PRINT_LANG_ID[bpId] = "langId_name"
TppTerminal.keyItemAnnounceLogTable[bpId] = "langId_name"
TppTerminal.keyItemRewardTable[bpId] = "langId_name"

Field	Required	Purpose
`dataBaseId` or `key`	Yes	The entry.
`langDocName`	No (none)	Row name (lang id).
`docIcon`	No (none)	Small row icon.
`docImage`	No (`docIcon`)	Large detail image.
`langDocInfo`	No (none)	Description (lang id).
`tab`	No (Blueprints)	A `V_TppDataBase` tab.

Set at least one of langDocName, docIcon, docImage, langDocInfo.

Unique staff

A named Mother Base staffer, like Ocelot or Code Talker, with a name, face, skill and section points.

Function	Description
`RegisterUniqueStaff(def)`	Registers a staffer; returns its `uniqueTypeId`.
`GetUniqueStaffTypeId(key)`	Returns the id of a key, or `nil`.

Required fields

key plus all of these (a missing one is logged and the staffer is not created):

Field	Type	Field	Type
`nameLangMessageId`	string	`badConditionWeight`	number
`combatSectionPoint`	number	`langProficEnglish`	boolean
`developSectionPoint`	number	`langProficRussian`	boolean
`baseDevSectionPoint`	number	`langProficPashto`	boolean
`supportSectionPoint`	number	`langProficKikongo`	boolean
`spySectionPoint`	number	`langProficAfrikaans`	boolean
`medicalSectionPoint`	number	`isEnmity`	boolean
`moraleEnmity`	number	`condition`	string

nameLangMessageId must exist in your lang files, or the name is blank.

Optional fields

Field	Default	Purpose
`faceId`	face `0`	Face.
`faceIdForNoFultonStaff`	game’s	Face when not fultoned.
`skill`	none	Skill name, e.g. `"Surgeon"`.
`missionId`	none	Stored by the game but never used.
`deployMissionId`	none	Ignored; the game never reads it.

V_TppMotherBaseManagement.RegisterUniqueStaff{
  key                 = "MyMod.Medic13106",
  skill               = "Surgeon",
  nameLangMessageId   = "my_staff_13106_medic",
  faceId              = 120,

  combatSectionPoint  = 40,
  developSectionPoint = 55,
  baseDevSectionPoint = 45,
  supportSectionPoint = 50,
  spySectionPoint     = 35,
  medicalSectionPoint = 110,

  isEnmity            = false,
  moraleEnmity        = 7,
  condition           = "Normal",
  badConditionWeight  = 3,

  langProficEnglish   = true,
  langProficRussian   = false,
  langProficPashto    = false,
  langProficKikongo   = false,
  langProficAfrikaans = false,
}

Placing the staff in a mission

Your mission scripts place the staffer; get the id with:

local id = V_TppMotherBaseManagement.GetUniqueStaffTypeId("MyMod.Medic13106")

Dispatch missions

New Combat Deployment missions in the iDroid.

Function	Description
`RegisterDeployMissionParam(def)`	Registers a mission; returns its `deployMissionId`.
`RegisterPoolRewardParam(def)`	Its reward; `keyValue1` is the mission `key`.
`AddDeployMission(key)`	Lists a rarity-`NONE` mission.
`GetDeployMissionId(key)`	Returns the id of a key, or `nil`.
`GetDeployMissionCleared(key)`	`true` once a rarity-`NONE` mission was completed, won or lost.
`UnsetDeployMissionCleared(key)`	Lets `AddDeployMission` list it again.

Both register functions take the vanilla table, with key instead of the id:

local id = V_TppMotherBaseManagement.RegisterDeployMissionParam{
  key                        = "custom_Dispatch",
  nameLangId                 = "langId_name",
  infoLangId                 = "langId_info",
  category                   = TppMotherBaseManagementConst.DEPLOY_MISSION_CATEGORY_COMBAT3_UNIT_EXCLUSION,
  rarity                     = TppMotherBaseManagementConst.DEPLOY_MISSION_RARITY_R,
  combatSectionRank          = "C",
  combatSectionStaffCountMax = 10,
  _4wdCountMin = 0, _4wdCountMax = 0,
  truckCountMin = 0, truckCountMax = 0,
  armoredCountMin = 0, armoredCountMax = 0,
  tankCountMin = 0, tankCountMax = 0,
  walkerGearCountMin = 0, walkerGearCountMax = 0,
  battleGear                 = false,
  baseWinRate                = 60,
  deadRate                   = 15,
  timeMinute                 = 20,
  timeMinuteRandom           = 10,
  latitude                   = 12.6,
  longitude                  = 43.1,
}

V_TppMotherBaseManagement.RegisterPoolRewardParam{
  keyValue1         = "custom_Dispatch",
  keyValue2         = 1,
  mainRewardType    = TppMotherBaseManagementConst.MAIN_REWARD_TYPE_GMP,
  gmp               = 20000,
  staffHitRate      = 30,
  staffDrawCount    = 2,
  staffGRate        = 60,
  staffFRate        = 40,
  resourceHitRate   = 100,
  resourceDrawCount = 40,
  commonMetalRate   = 70,
  fuelResourceRate  = 30,
}

Without key, the table edits the vanilla mission of that id (not the random pool, 21-119).

Mission fields

Field	Default	In game
`key`	Required	Auto allocates missionId.
`nameLangId`	name of its `category`	Name in the list, the result log and the Rewards list.
`infoLangId`	text of its `category`	Description under the list.
`category`	`COMBAT1_PERSON_GUARD`	`DEPLOY_MISSION_CATEGORY_*`. Only picks the default name and description.
`rarity`	`RARITY_N`	`DEPLOY_MISSION_RARITY_*`. Where it is listed, see below.
`combatSectionRank`	`"G"`	Enemy strength and the Heroism a win gives. Not a requirement: your staff’s rank is never checked. Shown shifted, see below.
`combatSectionStaffCountMax`	`10`	Combat staff sent, at most this. At least half is required.
`subSection`	none	Unit of a second squad: `"Develop"`, `"BaseDev"`, `"Support"`, `"Spy"` or `"Medical"`.
`needSubSectionStaffCount`	`0`	Size of the second squad, required. Adds enemy strength even without `subSection`.
`needSubSectionRank`	`"G"`	Enemy strength of the second squad.
`_4wdCountMin`/`Max`, `truckCountMin`/`Max`, `armoredCountMin`/`Max`, `tankCountMin`/`Max`, `walkerGearCountMin`/`Max`	`0`	Vehicles you must send, rolled from min to max - 1: `0`/`1` needs none, `1`/`2` needs one.
`battleGear`	`false`	Requires the Battle Gear.
`baseWinRate`	`80`	Success % when your team is as strong as the enemy. Success is clamped to 5-95.
`deadRate`	`5`	Casualty %: killed below it, injured below twice it. Extra staff lower it (3-50). At most half the team is hit.
`timeMinute`	`2`	Duration, in minutes of play.
`timeMinuteRandom`	`0`	Adds 0 to N - 1 minutes.
`latitude`, `longitude`	`0`	Globe pin.
`important`	`false`	`true`: always listed first, with the yellow story marker, and the Combat Deployment notice turns yellow.
`revengeMissionId`	none	`DEPLOY_MISSION_ID_REVENGE_*`. Listed last unless `important`, with that revenge icon; completing the mission counts as completing that vanilla revenge dispatch.

Other custom missions take a random row in the top 10 of the list.

Ranks show one step up in game:

Lua	`G`	`F`	`E`	`D`	`C`	`B`	`A`	`S`	`S+`	`S++`
Shown	E	D	C	B	A	A+	A++	S	S+	S++

`rarity`	Where it appears
`DEPLOY_MISSION_RARITY_N`	Rotates in the five N slots, after the vanilla N missions.
`DEPLOY_MISSION_RARITY_R` / `_SR`	The five R/SR slots, which open once enough N missions are won (28 in vanilla).
`DEPLOY_MISSION_RARITY_NONE`	Only via `AddDeployMission(key)`, up to 6 at once. Once completed, not added again until `UnsetDeployMissionCleared(key)`.

V_TppMotherBaseManagement.AddDeployMission("MyMod.PirateHunt")

Reward fields

Paid on a successful dispatch only. A left-out field takes its default, so a table with only gmp still recruits staff and pays fuel.

Field	Default	In game
`keyValue1`	Required	The mission `key`.
`keyValue2`	Required	Recruits’ unit icon: `0`/`1` Combat, `2` R&D, `3` Base Development, `4` Support, `5` Intel, `6` Medical. Recruits are still auto-assigned.
`mainRewardType`	none	`MAIN_REWARD_TYPE_*`. The list icon only.
`gmp`	`0`	GMP.
`staffDrawCount`	`10`	Staff recruited.
`staffHitRate`	`20`	% chance of the full count, otherwise 40% of it.
`staffGRate` … `staffSppRate`	G `100`, others `0`	Rank weights, relative (not %). Ranks shift as above.
`staffRelativeRate`, `staffRelativeP1Rate`	`50`, `50`	Weights for the rank a new recruit gets now, and one above. Rises as Mother Base grows.
`resourceDrawCount`	`20`	Resource draws. A material gives 5, a plant 1.
`resourceHitRate`	`50`	% chance of all draws, otherwise 40% of them.
`fuelResourceRate`, `bioticResourceRate`, `commonMetalRate`, `minorMetalRate`, `preciousMetalRate`, `goldenCrescentRate`, `blackCarrotRate`, `wormwoodRate`, `tarragonRate`, `africanPeachRate`, `digitalisPRate`, `digitalisLRate`, `haomaRate`	`0`	Resource weights, relative. All `0` makes every draw fuel.
`materialIsBeforeProcess`	`false`	`true` pays unprocessed materials.
`keyItemDataBaseId`	none	DataBase item added on the win.
`keyItemRate`	`0`	% chance of that item.
`rewardRate`	`10`	No effect.

Every value is capped at the best vanilla dispatch reward.

Soldier faces

Function	Description
`RegisterFace(def)`	Creates a face under `def.key` and returns its `faceId`.
`GetFaceId(key)`	Returns the `faceId` of a key, or `nil`.

Only key is required.

Field	Default	Values
`key`	required	Stable name; register it every launch (unregistered for two launches: removed).
`gender`	`0`	`0` male, `1` female.
`race`	`0`	`0` Caucasian, `1` Brown, `2` Black, `3` Asian.
`faceFova`, `faceDecoFova`, `hairFova`, `hairDecoFova`	none	fv2 path, `{fv2=, fpk=}` or row index. A deco needs its base.
`eyeFova`, `skinFova`	none	`0-31`.
`eyeMeshType`	`0`	`0` or `1` eye mesh.
`forceHairFova`	`false`	Always show the hair.
`mbEligible`	`false`	`true`: the game may pick it at random for new volunteer staff, hostages and quest targets.
`unique`	`false`	For unique prisoners or main-mission soldiers.
`uiTextureName`	none	Staff portrait name, e.g. `ui_face_custom`.
`uiTextureCount`	`1` with a name	Portraits `0-3`.
`uiTexBasePath`	`/Assets/tpp/ui/texture/StaffImage/`	Portrait folder, with trailing slash.
`outsideFaceRef1`-`3`	`0` (none)	Alternative faces as `faceId + 1`.
`outsideFaceCount`	`0`	How many alternatives are used, `0-3`.

Declare every fv2/fpk pair in a mod/fovaInfo/*.lua file; Infinite Heaven loads it at startup:

return {
  faceFova = {
    { "/Assets/tpp/fova/my_mod/my_face.fv2", "/Assets/tpp/pack/fova/my_mod/my_face.fpk" },
  },
}

Then point RegisterFace at the fv2:

function this.LoadLibraries()
  V_TppSoldierFace.RegisterFace{
    key      = "MyMod.face.veteran",
    faceFova = "/Assets/tpp/fova/my_mod/my_face.fv2",
  }
end

Sound

Function	Description
`V_TppSoundDaemon.SetGameOverMusic(enabled, type, playEvent, stopEvent)`	Replaces Game Over music with Wwise events.
`V_TppSoundDaemon.SetMissionPreparationMusic(playEvent, stopEvent, missionCode)`	Replaces Sortie Prep music with Wwise events.

SetGameOverMusic

V_TppSoundDaemon.SetGameOverMusic(true, V_TppGameObject.GAME_OVER_GENERAL, "Play_bgm_my_gameover", "Stop_bgm_my_gameover")

Parameter	Required	Purpose
`enabled`	Yes	`true` replaces, `false` restores vanilla.
`type`	Yes	A Game Over type.
`playEvent`	With `enabled = true`	Wwise event that starts the track. Event name or hash.
`stopEvent`	With `enabled = true`	Wwise event that stops it. Event name or hash.

Returns true on success.

SetMissionPreparationMusic

V_TppSoundDaemon.SetMissionPreparationMusic("Play_bgm_my_track", "Stop_bgm_my_track")

Parameter	Required	Purpose
`playEvent`	Yes	Wwise event that starts the track. Event name or hash.
`stopEvent`	Yes	Wwise event that stops it. Event name or hash.
`missionCode`	No (every sortie)	Applies only to that mission.

Returns true on success. A mission-specific setting wins over the global one:

V_TppSoundDaemon.SetMissionPreparationMusic("Play_bgm_default", "Stop_bgm_default")
V_TppSoundDaemon.SetMissionPreparationMusic("Play_bgm_s10010", "Stop_bgm_s10010", 10010)

Cassette

All functions below belong to V_CassetteCommand.

Playback and visibility

Function	Description
`ShowCassetteTape(fileName)`	Shows a hidden unlocked track. File name or save index.
`HideCassetteTape(fileName)`	Hides a track until shown, acquired, or the game exits (not saved: hide it each boot). File name or save index.
`PlayCassetteTapeByTrackId(id, loop, playAll)`	Plays a track. `id` from `GetTapeTrackId`, not the save index.
`GetTapeTrackId(fileName)`	Returns the track ID, or `-1`.
`GetCassettePlayingTime()`	Returns playback time.
`GetCassettePlayingTrackId()`	Returns the active track ID.
`PauseCassette(fadeSec)`	Pauses playback.
`ResumeCassette(fadeSec)`	Resumes playback.
`StopCassette(fadeSec)`	Stops playback.
`IsCassetteSpeakerEnabled()`	Returns speaker-playback state.
`SetCassetteSpeakerEnabled(enabled)`	Enables or disables speaker playback.

Custom tape helpers

Function	Description
`RegisterRadioCassette(gimmickName, fox2Path, event, fileName)`	Makes a custom tape collectible from a radio.
`SetOwnershipCassetteTape(fileName, enabled)`	Locks or unlocks a custom tape.
`SetNewFlagCassetteTape(fileName, enabled)`	Sets or clears the `NEW` flag.

RegisterCustomTapes

V_CassetteCommand.RegisterCustomTapes({
  albums = {
    {
      albumId = "custom_album",
      langId  = "custom_album_name",
      type    = "PREINSTALL_MUSIC",
    },
  },

  tracks = {
    {
      albumId   = "custom_album",
      langId    = "custom_track_name",
      fileName  = "custom_track",
      dataTimeJp = 0,
      dataTimeEn = 0,
      unlocked   = 1,
    },
  },
})

Returns true on success. Invalid entries are skipped.

Album fields

Field	Required	Purpose
`albumId`	Yes	Internal album ID.
`langId`	Yes	Display-name language ID.
`type`	One of the two	Album type string.
`typeValue`	One of the two	Album type as a number.

Common album types:

PREINSTALL_MISSION_INFO
PREINSTALL_MUSIC
PREINSTALL_BRIEFING
PREINSTALL_SPECIAL

Track fields

Field	Required	Default	Purpose
`albumId`	Yes	-	Parent album ID.
`langId`	Yes	-	Track display-name language ID.
`fileName`	Yes	-	Internal track filename.
`dataTimeJp`	No	`0`	Japanese duration metadata.
`dataTimeEn`	No	`0`	English duration metadata.
`important`	No	`0`	Important flag/value.
`special`	No	`0`	Special flag/value.
`unlocked`	No	`0`	Initial ownership state.

The track save index is allocated automatically.

UI

All functions below belong to V_TppUiCommand.

Equipment backgrounds

Function	Description
`SetDefaultEquipBgTexturePath(path, colored, opacity, scaleX, scaleY)`	Sets the default player-equipment background.
`ClearDefaultEquipBgTexture()`	Restores the player default.
`SetEquipBgTexturePath(equipId, path, colored, opacity, scaleX, scaleY)`	Sets one player-equipment background.
`ClearEquipBgTexture(equipId)`	Clears one player-equipment background.
`SetEnemyWeaponBgTexturePath(path, colored, opacity, scaleX, scaleY)`	Sets the default enemy-weapon background.
`ClearEnemyWeaponBgTexture()`	Restores the enemy default.
`SetEnemyEquipBgTexturePath(equipId, path, colored, opacity, scaleX, scaleY)`	Sets one enemy-equipment background.
`ClearEnemyEquipBgTexture(equipId)`	Clears one enemy-equipment background.
`ClearAllEquipBgTextures()`	Clears every background, defaults included.

Parameter	Required	Description
`equipId`	Required	A `TppEquip` id. `0` = empty slot.
`path`	Required	Texture path; `.ftex` is added if missing.
`colored`	Optional	`true` shows the texture as is, black included. Default: `false` (white glow, like vanilla).
`opacity`	Optional	Background alpha. Default: `1`.
`scaleX`	Optional	Width multiplier, `1` = vanilla size. Default: `1`.
`scaleY`	Optional	Height multiplier, `1` = vanilla size. Default: `1`.

Player equipment is what you carry this mission, supply drops and pickups included. Enemy-only guns and shields always use the enemy backgrounds. Bionic arms and empty slots only use SetEquipBgTexturePath.

Screen textures

Function	Description
`SetLoadingSplashMainTexturePath(path, missionCode)`	Sets the main loading image.
`SetLoadingSplashBlurTexturePath(path, missionCode)`	Sets the blurred loading image.
`ClearLoadingSplashTextures(missionCode)`	Restores the loading textures.
`SetMissionTelopSplashTexturePath(path, missionCode)`	Sets the Mission Telop texture.
`UnsetMissionTelopSplashTexturePath(missionCode)`	Restores the Mission Telop texture.
`SetGameOverSplashMainTexturePath(path, missionCode)`	Sets the main Game Over image.
`SetGameOverSplashBlurTexturePath(path, missionCode)`	Sets the blurred Game Over image.
`ClearGameOverSplashTextures(missionCode)`	Restores the Game Over textures.

missionCode is optional; omitted applies to every mission. A mission’s own setting wins over the global one.

Resident UI packs

Function	Description
`LoadResidentUiPack(path, sizeBytes)`	Loads a UI pack (`.fpk` + `.fpkd`, with its `.pftxs`) for the rest of the game, so its windows work on loading screens too. Repeat calls do nothing. Returns `true` when asked.
`IsResidentUiPackLoaded(path)`	`true` once that pack is loaded, so `V_UixUtility.CreateWindow` can use its files.

sizeBytes: memory for the pack’s .fpk and .fpkd contents (not textures), default 1 MiB, 64 KiB to 32 MiB. Packs are never unloaded: all mods together get at most 16 packs and 64 MiB; past that the call returns false. Two spellings of one path are the same pack.

Loading tips and game over

Read the game’s loading tips screen and game over menu, to draw your own versions. Use V_FrameWork.SetFrameCallback: Update doesn’t run during a load.

GetLoadingTipsInfo() returns a table, or nil when it cannot be read:

Field	Meaning
`session`	`true` while the tips screen runs.
`state`	`0` splash, `1` waiting for the tip text, `2` tips shown, `3` ending (the player resumed).
`tipIndex`, `tipCount`	The tip shown and how many there are.
`pageTurn`	`0` none; `1`..`5` while a page turns (`3` is the frame the game swaps the text).
`resumePermitted`	`true` once the game has loaded and the player may leave the screen.
`hidden`	`true` while another full-screen menu covers the tips.
`tipId`	Only in state `2`: the tip’s id. `tipId % 2^32` equals `Fox.StrCode32(tostring(TppDefine.TIPS.COVER))` for the COVER tip.
`titleLangId`, `bodyLangId`	Only in state `2`: language ids for `V_UixUtility.GetLangText`.
`page`, `pageCount`	Only in state `2`: the page of a multi-page tip.

For a frame or two after a load starts, the table still holds the previous load’s end (state 3) until the game restarts its screen: treat a state of 3 at the very start of a session as not yet started.

GetGameOverInfo() returns a table, or nil when it cannot be read:

Field	Meaning
`open`	`true` from the moment the game over menu starts until it ends.
`state`	`3` waiting for black, `4` menu shown, `5` choosing, `6`/`7` confirm popup, `8` chosen, `9` fading out, `10` done.
`selected`, `previous`	The highlighted row, from `0`, and the one before it.
`count`	Number of rows, `1` to `4`.
`type`	`0` normal, `1` Cyprus, `2` time paradox.
`items`	The rows’ language ids in row order (e.g. `gameover_select_return_cp`); they also tell the rows apart.

While open is false, the other fields are 0.

Equipment icons

Function	Description
`SetEquipIconFtexPath(equipId, path)`	Replaces one equipment icon.
`ClearIconFtexPath(equipId)`	Restores one icon.
`ClearAllIconFtexPaths()`	Restores all icons.

Equipment names

Function	Description
`SetEquipLangInfo(def)`	Name and description of an equip in pickups, HUD and equip lists (not R&D). Custom equips are blank without it.

V_TppUiCommand.SetEquipLangInfo{
  equipId           = TppEquip.EQP_WP_Example,
  langEquipName     = "example_weapon_name",
  langEquipInfo     = "example_weapon_info",
  langEquipRealName = "example_weapon_real_name",
}

Emergency missions

Function	Description
`SetMissionEmergency(missionCode, enabled)`	Sets emergency status.
`IsMissionEmergency(missionCode)`	Returns emergency status.
`SetEmergencyMissionPopup(title, body)`	Sets popup text using raw strings.
`SetEmergencyMissionPopupLangId(title, body)`	Sets popup text using language IDs.
`ClearEmergencyMissionPopupOverride()`	Restores the vanilla popup.
`ShowMissionIcon(title, body, time)`	Shows the icon; `nil` uses the vanilla value.

Time Cigarette

Function	Description
`ShowTimeCigaretteUi()`	Shows the UI.
`HideTimeCigaretteUi()`	Hides the UI.

iDroid announcement popups

Function	Description
`ShowMbDvcAnnouncePopupReport(title, body)`	Shows a Report popup with raw text.
`ShowMbDvcAnnouncePopupReportLangId(title, body)`	Shows a Report popup using language IDs.
`ShowMbDvcAnnouncePopupReward(title, body)`	Shows a Reward popup with raw text.
`ShowMbDvcAnnouncePopupRewardLangId(title, body)`	Shows a Reward popup using language IDs.

Enemy information

Function	Description
`SetEnemyInformationLangId(langId)`	Sets the global map/marker enemy name.
`SetEnemyUnitName(langId)`	Sets the global binoculars unit name.
`SetEnemyInformationLangIdForSoldier(id, langId)`	Sets one soldier’s map/marker name.
`SetEnemyUnitNameForSoldier(id, langId)`	Sets one soldier’s binoculars name.

Announcement-log sound

Function	Description
`RegisterAnnounceLogSfx(label)`	Registers a Wwise SFX label.
`SetAnnounceLogSE(label, conditionOrStateId)`	Assigns the sound to an announcement entry.
`UnsetAnnounceLogSE()`	Removes the active override.
`UnregisterAnnounceLogSfx()`	Unregisters the sound label.

Mission-select warnings

Adds a warning line to a mission in the iDroid mission list. color is optional (default: warning red, help yellow).

Function	Description
`SetMissionAcceptWarning(missionCode, langId, color)`	Red line in the “Accept this mission?” popup.
`SetMissionMenuHelp(missionCode, langId, color)`	Yellow line at the bottom of the mission list.
`ClearMissionMenuHelp(missionCode)`	Removes one mission’s help line.

-- red accept-popup warning, in a custom color
V_TppUiCommand.SetMissionAcceptWarning(13006, "MustOwnRockets", "cmn-col-ng")

-- yellow mission-list help, default color
V_TppUiCommand.SetMissionMenuHelp(11082, "MustOwnRockets")

UI assets

V_UixUtility (editing the HUD, menus and iDroid, and making your own UI windows) has its own page: V Framework UI.

Helicopter

Function	Description
`V_Helicopter.SetEnableHeliVoice(enabled, voiceEvent, radioEvent)`	Overrides Pequod voice and radio events.
`V_Helicopter.PilotCallVoice(label)`	Plays a pilot voice line.
`V_Helicopter.PilotCallRadio(label1, label2)`	Plays one or two radio lines. Helicopter must be rendered.
`V_Helicopter.SetFieldTaxiMissionEnabled(missionCode, enabled)`	Enables or disables Taxi for a mission. Never in FOB.
`V_Helicopter.SetTaxiLandingZoneHidden(lzName, hidden)`	Hides or shows an LZ on the Taxi map.
`V_Helicopter.SetTaxiRideState(state)`	Sets Snake’s pose for Taxi rides: `3` on the edge (default), `8` inside by the closed door, `6` inside with the door open, `10` back seat. Mid-ride, Snake moves there.
`V_Helicopter.ResetTaxiState()`	Restores the default Taxi state.
`V_Helicopter.SetPlayerDropSeatPose(ganiPath, missionCode)`	Replaces Snake’s seated pose in the helicopter during the drop (`snaputh_q_seat_idl_b_lp`). `missionCode` Optional (every mission); `nil` `ganiPath` restores vanilla.

V_Helicopter.SetPlayerDropSeatPose("/Assets/tpp/motion/SI_game/fani/bodies/snap/snaputh/snaputh_q_seat_idl_b_tgs_lp", 10040)

Title sequence

Applies in the ACC (Aerial Command Center).

Function	Description
`V_title_sequence.SetPlayIDroidEndMotion(enabled)`	Snake puts the iDroid away (`snaputh_q_idroid_ed`) when it closes while seated. Default: the Infinite Heaven option (on).
`V_title_sequence.SetMotion(ganiPath)`	Replaces the seated idle loop (`snaputh_q_seat_idl_lp`). `nil` restores it.

V_title_sequence.SetPlayIDroidEndMotion(true)
V_title_sequence.SetMotion("/Assets/tpp/motion/SI_game/fani/bodies/snap/snaputh/snaputh_q_idl_lp")

ganiPath takes an asset path, a MtarTool id or a full 16-digit id. The clip must be in one of the player’s motion archives (for example player2_heli.mtar or player2_resident.mtar); otherwise the vanilla idle plays. A change applies right away; while the iDroid is open it waits until it closes.

Constants

Game Over types

For V_TppSoundDaemon.SetGameOverMusic.

Constant	Value
`V_TppGameObject.GAME_OVER_GENERAL`	0
`V_TppGameObject.GAME_OVER_PARADOX`	1
`V_TppGameObject.GAME_OVER_STEALTH`	2
`V_TppGameObject.GAME_OVER_CYPRUS`	3

Outfit Develop groups

For equipDevelopGroupID in an outfit’s V_TppMotherBaseManagement.AddToEquipDevelopTable const table.

Constant	Value
`V_TppMbDev.EQP_OUTFIT_VARIANT_GRADE`	0
`V_TppMbDev.EQP_OUTFIT_VARIANT_NAME`	79

Player stances

For V_Player.RequestToSetTargetCqcStance.

Constant	Value
`V_PlayerCqcStance.STAND`	0
`V_PlayerCqcStance.SQUAT`	1

Notice kinds

For AddNotice.

Constant	The soldier
`V_NoticeKind.DISCOVERED`	Spots the target outright.
`V_NoticeKind.SUSPICIOUS`	Sees something suspicious and checks it out.
`V_NoticeKind.SUSPICIOUS_ON_GUARD`	Same, while already on guard.
`V_NoticeKind.HEARD_NOISE`	Hears a noise there.
`V_NoticeKind.SAW_FULTON`	Sees a Fulton balloon.
`V_NoticeKind.SAW_DECOY`	Sees a decoy.
`V_NoticeKind.SAW_SUPPLY_DROP`	Sees a supply drop.
`V_NoticeKind.SAW_HOSTILE_ANIMAL`	Sees a dangerous animal.
`V_NoticeKind.SAW_ANIMAL`	Sees a harmless animal.
`V_NoticeKind.CALLED_OVER`	Is called over by a comrade; turns and walks over calmly.
`V_NoticeKind.CALL_FOR_HELP`	Is called for help; comes over on guard.

For the Call menu functions.

Constant	Option
`V_CallMenuItem.KNOCK`	Knock
`V_CallMenuItem.ACTIVE_SONAR`	Active Sonar
`V_CallMenuItem.BUDDY_1` to `BUDDY_4`	Buddy commands, top to bottom
`V_CallMenuItem.REQUEST_INFO`	Spit it out
`V_CallMenuItem.SELL_OUT_COMRADE`	Where are the rest?
`V_CallMenuItem.REQUEST_CRAWL`	Get down
`V_CallMenuItem.CALL_COMRADE`	Call em; takes the knock row while you hold an enemy
`V_CallMenuItem.RESCUE_BOY`	Go / Wait for the rescued children
`V_CallMenuItem.FALSE_RADIO_RESPONSE`	Lie to them; takes the sonar row while you hold an enemy

For column in V_Player.AddCallMenuItem.

Constant	Column
`V_CallMenuColumn.KNOCK`	Top (one row)
`V_CallMenuColumn.BUDDY`	Right (four rows)
`V_CallMenuColumn.ACTIVE_SONAR`	Bottom (one row)
`V_CallMenuColumn.INTERROGATION`	Left (four rows)

For when in V_Player.AddCallMenuItem.

Constant	Shown
`V_CallMenuCondition.ALWAYS`	Always
`V_CallMenuCondition.HOLDING`	While you hold an enemy (CQC or hold-up)
`V_CallMenuCondition.NOT_HOLDING`	While you don’t

For icon in V_Player.AddCallMenuItem. Any logo can go on any column.

Constant	Logo
`V_CallMenuIcon.KNOCK`	Knock
`V_CallMenuIcon.INTERROGATION`	Interrogation speech bubble
`V_CallMenuIcon.BUDDY`	Diamond Dogs emblem
`V_CallMenuIcon.SONAR`	Sonar

Radio call signs

For callSign in the Radio call sign command.

Constant	Value
`V_TppCallSign.NONE`	0
`ZULU_1` / `ZOYA_1`	1
`ZULU_4` / `ZOYA_4`	2
`ZULU_7` / `ZOYA_7`	3
`ZULU_2` / `ZOYA_2`	4
`ZULU_6` / `ZOYA_6`	5
`ZULU_10` / `ZOYA_10`	6
`DELTA_2` / `DMITRY_2`	7
`DELTA_6` / `DMITRY_6`	8
`DELTA_9` / `DMITRY_9`	9
`PATROL`	10
`DELTA_1` / `DMITRY_1`	11
`DELTA_3` / `DMITRY_3`	12
`DELTA_4` / `DMITRY_4`	13

Receiver motion types

For receiverType in SetReceiverMotion. V_ReceiverType.<name>:

Names might not be accurate.

AssaultQuickRefire, HandgunQuickRefire, HandgunCockEveryShot,
HandgunReloadOneRound, HandgunLongGunStance, HandgunRefireAfterAnimation,
MachineGunQuickRefire, ShotgunPumpReloadOneRoundPlusOne,
ShotgunPumpReloadFullPlusOne, ShotgunReloadOneRound,
ShotgunPumpReloadOneRound, ShotgunReloadFull, SubMachineGunQuickRefire,
SniperQuickRefire, SniperBoltAction, SniperBoltActionFastCycle,
SniperQuickRefireTacticalReload, GrenadeLauncherRefireAfterAnimation,
GrenadeLauncherQuickRefire, GrenadeLauncherReloadOneRound,
MissileWideReloadAim

Magazine motion types

For magazineType in SetMagazine. V_MagazineType.<name>:

Names might not be accurate.

HandgunNormal, HandgunSpeedLoader, AssaultNormal, AssaultDualMagazine,
MachineGunNormal, ShotgunNormal, SubMachineGunNormal,
SubMachineGunDualMagazine, SniperNormal, GrenadeLauncherNormal

DATABASE tabs

For tab in V_TppMotherBaseManagement.SetDataBaseDisplay.

Constant	Value	Screen
`V_TppDataBase.TAB_MEDICINAL_PLANTS`	0	ENCYCLOPEDIA
`V_TppDataBase.TAB_PHOTO`	1	DOCUMENTATION
`V_TppDataBase.TAB_BLUEPRINT`	2	DOCUMENTATION
`V_TppDataBase.TAB_ANIMAL`	4	ENCYCLOPEDIA
`V_TppDataBase.TAB_CODENAMES`	5	ENCYCLOPEDIA
`V_TppDataBase.TAB_KEY_ITEM`	7	DOCUMENTATION
`V_TppDataBase.TAB_POSTERS`	8	DOCUMENTATION

SendCommand

Sending a command

GameObject.SendCommand(target, {
  id = "CommandName",
  -- command fields
})

Target: a game object ID, type target or Command Post. Global commands ignore it.

Accepted command value types

Booleans take true/false or 0/nonzero. deadBodyLabel, customLostLabel and labels entries take a string or StrCode32.

Life

Soldiers, hostages, animals, vehicles and walker gears.

Command	Fields	Returns
`GetLife`	-	`life, maxLife, stamina, maxStamina`. Stamina is `nil` for vehicles and walker gears, all four are `nil` when the target has no life.
`SetLife`	`life`, `stamina`, `sleep`	-

Field	Required	Description
`life`	Optional (unchanged)	New life, up to the max. `0` kills.
`stamina`	Optional (unchanged)	New stamina, up to the max. `0` knocks out. Give `life`, `stamina` or both.
`sleep`	Optional	Soldiers only: with `stamina = 0` he falls asleep instead of fainting. Default: `false`.

SetLife needs life or stamina and can’t change the dead. A soldier left with 500 life or less starts dying, as when shot. To change the max, use the vanilla SetMaxLife.

local life, maxLife, stamina, maxStamina = GameObject.SendCommand(soldierId, { id = "GetLife" })
GameObject.SendCommand(soldierId, { id = "SetLife", life = maxLife / 2 })
GameObject.SendCommand(hostageId, { id = "SetLife", stamina = 0 })

Animal position

The vanilla GetPosition also works on animals: goats, sheep, critter birds, storks, eagles, rats, zebras, wolves, jackals and bears.

Command	Fields	Returns
`GetPosition`	-	The animal’s position as a `Vector3`, or `nil` when it isn’t in the world (disabled, extracted, or never spawned).

Target: the animal’s numeric game object ID, from GameObject.GetGameObjectIdByIndex(type, i) or a message. A locator name is a herd’s name and doesn’t pick one animal. In a scan loop, skip nil instead of stopping.

local goatId = GameObject.GetGameObjectIdByIndex("TppGoat", 0)
local position = GameObject.SendCommand(goatId, { id = "GetPosition" })
if position then
  local x, y, z = position:GetX(), position:GetY(), position:GetZ()
end

Animal damage

The vanilla AddDamage also works on goats, sheep, wolves, jackals, zebras and bears. Birds and rats aren’t supported.

Field	Required	Description
`attackId`	Required	A `TppDamage.ATK_` value.
`ownerGameObjectId`	Optional	Who dealt it. Default: nobody.
`isOneHitKill`	Optional	Kills it outright. Default: `false`.
`isHeadShot`	Optional	Counts as a head shot. Default: `false`.

Target: as for Animal position. An animal that isn’t in the world takes nothing.

GameObject.SendCommand(goatId, { id = "AddDamage", attackId = TppDamage.ATK_10004, ownerGameObjectId = 0, isOneHitKill = true })

Soldiers

Occasional chats

Target:

{ type = "TppSoldier2" }

Command	Purpose
`SetOccasionalChatList`	Replaces the override list.
`InsertToOccasionalChatList`	Adds labels.
`RemoveFromOccasionalChatList`	Removes labels.

labels accepts up to 255 strings or StrCode32 values.

GameObject.SendCommand({ type = "TppSoldier2" }, {
  id = "SetOccasionalChatList",
  labels = {
    "speech_label_1",
    "speech_label_2",
  },
})

Optical camouflage

Command	Field	Returns	Purpose
`SetOpticalCamo`	`enable`	-	Enables or disables optical camouflage for one soldier.

Soldiers only; target a numeric gameObjectId.

GameObject.SendCommand(
  GameObject.GetGameObjectId("sol_enemyBase_0000"),
  {
    id = "SetOpticalCamo",
    enable = true,
  }
)

Radio call sign

Command	Field	Returns
`SetRadioCallSign`	`callSign`	-

Radio chatter calls the soldier Zulu 1, Delta 6 and so on. Use V_TppCallSign values.

GameObject.SendCommand(soldierId, {
  id       = "SetRadioCallSign",
  callSign = V_TppCallSign.ZULU_1,
})

Restrict notice

Vanilla SetRestrictNotice, soldiers only, plus an optional ignorePlayer.

Field	Required	Purpose
`enabled`	Yes (vanilla)	Leave the Command Post’s alerts.
`ignorePlayer`	No (`false`)	Never spots the player.

GameObject.SendCommand(soldierId, {
  id           = "SetRestrictNotice",
  enabled      = true,
  ignorePlayer = true,
})

Notice

The soldier reacts as if he saw or heard something.

Field	Required	Purpose
`kind`	Yes	A `V_NoticeKind`.
`targetId`	One of the two	The game object he notices.
`pos`	One of the two	A spot he notices, `{x, y, z}`.

GameObject.SendCommand(soldierId, { id = "AddNotice", kind = V_NoticeKind.CALLED_OVER, targetId = otherSoldierId })
GameObject.SendCommand(soldierId, { id = "AddNotice", kind = V_NoticeKind.HEARD_NOISE, pos = { -1820.5, 351.2, -310.0 } })

Radio the CP

The soldier radios his Command Post, even while held up or in CQC.

Field	Required	Purpose
`label`	Yes	What he says, a CP radio label from `CpRadioSeqCommon.spch` (or your own speech data).
`reply`	No (none)	What CP says back once he’s been heard.

GameObject.SendCommand(soldierId, { id = "LieToRadio", label = "CPR0320ENE", reply = "CPR0321CP" })

As with the vanilla CallRadio, the CP acts on what a label means (e.g. CPR0080 makes it stand down). Handle what happens next in the vanilla RadioEnd message.

Ignore vehicle

The soldier ignores vehicles and won’t dodge them.

Command	Field	Purpose
`SetIgnoreVehicle`	`enabled`	Whether the soldier ignores vehicles.

GameObject.SendCommand(soldierId, {
  id      = "SetIgnoreVehicle",
  enabled = true,
})

Faction

Soldiers in different factions fight each other (still needs work).

Field	Required	Purpose
`name`	Yes	Faction name, any string. `""` removes him from his faction.

GameObject.SendCommand(soldierId1, { id = "SetFaction", name = "XOF" })
GameObject.SendCommand(soldierId2, { id = "SetFaction", name = "XOF" })

Voice pitch

Command	Fields	Purpose
`SetVoicePitch`	`pitch`	Voice pitch in cents. `TppSoldier2` and `TppCommandPost2` only.

GameObject.SendCommand(soldierGameObjectId, { id = "SetVoicePitch", pitch = 300 })

VIP soldiers

Command	Fields	Purpose
`SetVIPImportant`	`isOfficer`, optional `deadBodyLabel`	Adds VIP sleep, faint, holdup, and radio handling.
`RemoveVIPImportant`	-	Removes one VIP override.

GameObject.SendCommand(soldierId, {
  id = "SetVIPImportant",
  isOfficer = true,
  deadBodyLabel = "speech_dead_body_found",
})

Staff name

Shows the soldier’s name on his head-mark instead of the distance, like a friendly soldier. Only the head-mark changes; his real staff name stays.

Field	Required	Purpose
`enable`	Yes	`true` shows the name, `false` shows the distance again.
`showOnNeutralized`	No (`false`)	Keep the name while he is asleep, fainted or dying.
`langId`	No (his name)	Show this lang text instead.

GameObject.SendCommand(soldierId, { id = "ShowStaffName", enable = true, langId = "ene_commander" })

Interrogation voice

Vanilla AssignInterrogationWithVoice, plus an optional soundDialogueEvent that replaces the interrogation voice (per Command Post).

Field	Required	Purpose
`soundParameterId`	Yes (vanilla)	Voice entry in `mvars.uniqueInterTable.unique`.
`index`	Yes (vanilla)	Voice index: `0`, or table position `+ 64`.
`soundDialogueEvent`	No (`DD_vox_ene`)	Wwise event name or FNV1-32 hash.
`soundDialogueEventMarker`	No (vanilla)	Same, for answers that mark a spot on the map.

GameObject.SendCommand(cpId, {
  id                 = "AssignInterrogationWithVoice",
  soundParameterId   = soundParameterId,
  index              = index,
  soundDialogueEvent = "your_wwise_event",
})

Command Posts

Caution phase

Command	Fields	Returns
`SetCautionPhaseDuration`	`duration`	-
`GetCautionPhaseDuration`	-	seconds (the game’s own length when not set)
`UnsetCautionPhaseDuration`	-	-
`GetCautionPhaseRemaining`	-	seconds, `-1` when not in caution (one CP only)

GameObject.SendCommand(
  GameObject.GetGameObjectId("afgh_enemyBase_cp"),
  {
    id = "SetCautionPhaseDuration",
    duration = 99,
  }
)

Target a specific Command Post ID or { type = "TppCommandPost2" } for all CPs.

Friendly fire

Lets soldiers damage each other. Off by default.

Command	Field	Returns
`SetFriendlyFire`	`enable`	-
`IsFriendlyFire`	-	`1` or `0`

This is global, not per-post.

GameObject.SendCommand(
  { type = "TppCommandPost2" },
  { id = "SetFriendlyFire", enable = true })

Hostages

Command	Fields	Purpose
`SetLostHostage`	`hostageType`, optional `customLostLabel`, `customLostLabelTaken`	Registers a lost hostage.
`RemoveLostHostage`	-	Removes one hostage.
`GetHostageGender`	-	Returns the hostage’s type, or `nil` if it cannot be read.

Hostage types:

= male
= female
= child

You register	Reported as escaped	Reported as taken
both labels	`customLostLabel`	`customLostLabelTaken`
only `customLostLabel`	that label	that same label
neither	default line for the gender	default line for the gender

Struggle

The hostage struggles against the restraints: the start, then a loop until you stop it, then the end before the hostage goes back to normal. Regular adult hostages only (TppHostage2).

Field	Required	Purpose
`struggle`	Yes	`true` starts struggling, `false` stops.
`ever`	No (`false`)	Keep struggling after being carried or hurt.

GameObject.SendCommand(hostageId, { id = "SetForceStruggle", struggle = true, ever = true })

Head-mark colours

Colours one entity’s HUD head-mark per marker state; up to six colours cycle. Works on any locator with a HeadMark.

Command	Fields	Purpose
`SetHeadMarkColor`	`state`, `color` … `color6`, `speed`, `blend`, `fade`	Colors or animates one entity’s head-mark for one marker state.

`state`	Vanilla colour
`"neutral"`	`cmn-col-marker-neutral`
`"alive"` / `"enemy"`	`cmn-col-marker-enemy`
`"friendly"` / `"friend"`	`cmn-col-marker-friend`
`"powerless"`	`cmn-col-marker-powerless`
`"dying"`	none - V Framework adds this state

Colour values

color through color6 each accept:

Form	Example
Palette name	`"cmn-col-marker-friend"`
RGB table, `0-1` or `0-255`	`{ r = 255, g = 0, b = 0 }`

GameObject.SendCommand(
  GameObject.GetGameObjectId("sol_enemyBase_0000"),
  {
    id = "SetHeadMarkColor",
    state = "dying",
    color = { r = 255, g = 0, b = 0 },
  }
)

Animation

All optional.

Field	Default	Purpose
`speed`	`1.0`	Cycles per second.
`blend`	`true`	Fade between colours; `false` switches.

-- red -> orange -> white pulse, one full cycle every two seconds
GameObject.SendCommand(soldierId, {
  id     = "SetHeadMarkColor",
  state  = "dying",
  color  = { r = 255, g = 0,   b = 0 },
  color2 = { r = 255, g = 128, b = 0 },
  color3 = { r = 255, g = 255, b = 255 },
  speed  = 0.5,
})

-- hard blink between two palette colours
GameObject.SendCommand(soldierId, {
  id     = "SetHeadMarkColor",
  state  = "alive",
  color  = "cmn-col-marker-enemy",
  color2 = "cmn-col-marker-powerless",
  speed  = 4.0,
})

Fading between states

All optional.

Field	Default	Purpose
`fade`	`0` (instant)	Seconds to fade into this state’s colour.

-- alive -> dying eases over half a second instead of snapping
GameObject.SendCommand(soldierId, {
  id    = "SetHeadMarkColor",
  state = "dying",
  color = { r = 255, g = 0, b = 0 },
  fade  = 0.5,
})

Clearing

-- clear one state
GameObject.SendCommand(soldierId, { id = "SetHeadMarkColor", state = "dying" })

-- clear every state for this gameObjectId
GameObject.SendCommand(soldierId, { id = "SetHeadMarkColor" })

Sahelanthropus commands

Use this target:

{ type = "TppSahelan2", group = 0, index = 0 }

Command	Fields	Returns	Purpose
`SetSahelanPhase`	`phase`	-	Forces an AI phase.
`GetSahelanPhase`	-	number	Returns the current phase.
`SetSahelanFova`	`fv2`	-	Gives Sahelanthropus a custom `.fv2` look.
`SetEyeLampColor`	`color`, optional `phase`	-	Sets eye-lamp color.
`SetEyeLampDisco`	`enabled`, `speed`, optional `a`	-	Enables eye color cycling.
`SetHeartLightColor`	`color`, optional `phase`	-	Sets heart-light color.
`SetHeartLightDisco`	`enabled`, `speed`, optional `a`	-	Enables heart color cycling.

phase = -1 applies a light override to every phase.

GameObject.SendCommand(sahelanId, {
  id = "SetEyeLampColor",
  phase = -1,
  color = { r = 255, g = 0, b = 0, a = 255 },
})

Colors accept 0-1 normalized values or 0-255 byte values.

Messages

Extra messages you can handle like vanilla ones. Each heading is the message class to use in Messages(). See the Messages guide.

GameObject messages

Message	Parameters	Fires when
`AntiAir`	`cpId, isEnable`	A CP notices the support helicopter.
`HoldupCancelLookToPlayer`	`gameObjectId`	The player aims at a soldier about to cancel a holdup.
`NoticeNoise`	`gameObjectId`	A soldier notices a noise.
`NoticeIndis`	`gameObjectId`	A soldier notices something related to the player.
`AnimalNotice`	`gameObjectId, noticeKind`	A herbivore, wolf or bear notices something.
`RequestedHeliTaxi`	`heliId, currentLzHash, destinationLzHash`	A Taxi destination is requested. Answer it with a route.
`ClipEvent`	`eventName, clip, gameObjectId`	An `AddClipEvent` event fires on Snake’s or his gun’s clip. `eventName` and `clip` are as you passed them.

NoticeNoise and NoticeIndis are soldiers only. noticeKind:

Value	Kind	Meaning
`0`	`NearThreat`	Herbivore: something came too close.
`1`	`NoiseAlert`	Herbivore: startled by a noise.
`2`	`NearGameObject`	Wolf or bear: sighted a creature, player, or vehicle.
`3`	`Noise`	Wolf or bear: heard a noise.

Player messages

Message	Parameters	Fires when
`OnPlayerLockPickStart`	`playerIndex, gimmickId, doorSide`	Lock picking starts.
`OnPlayerLockPickEnd`	`playerIndex, gimmickId, doorSide`	Lock picking finishes.
`OffBinocularsMode`	-	Binocular mode ends.
`CrawlSideRoll`	`playerIndex, rollPhase, rollCount, direction`	The player performs a side roll.
`BarrierDamage`	`playerIndex, before, after`	The Energy Wall barrier takes damage.
`OnPickUpCollection`	`playerIndex, uid, type, nameLangId`	The player picks up a custom collectible.
`FinishHeadMotion`	`playerIndex, clipName`	A head-option motion finishes.
`partsTypeChange`	`playerType, partsType, selector`	The player’s outfit changes.
`ItemSelected`	`item, heldSoldierId`	A call menu option is picked. `item`: a `V_CallMenuItem`, the option’s `message`, or its id. `heldSoldierId`: `GameObject.NULL_ID` when holding no one.

Throwing messages

Message	Parameters	Fires when
`OnThrow`	`handle, equipId, owner`	An item is thrown.
`OnActivateThrowing`	`handle, equipId, owner`	A thrown item goes off.
`OnRemoveThrowing`	`handle, equipId, owner`	A thrown item is gone.
`OnBounceThrowing`	`handle, equipId, owner`	A thrown item hits a surface while moving.
`OnStopThrowing`	`handle, equipId, owner`	A thrown item comes to rest.

handle works with the Throwing functions; get the position with V_ThrowingSystem.GetPosition(handle). equipId is always the real TppEquip.EQP_SWP_* value.

Mission messages

Message	Parameters	Fires when
`MissionStateReset`	`missionCode`	When a mission ends, before the next mission’s `OnAllocate`.

Radio messages

Message	Parameters	Fires when
`HeliStart`	`label1, label2, voiceType`	Pequod begins a voice or radio line.
`HeliFinish`	`label1, label2, voiceType`	Pequod finishes the line.

UI messages

Message	Parameters	Fires when
`TimeCigaretteUi`	`playerIndex, isShown`	The Phantom Cigar time-skip overlay is shown (`isShown` = 1) or hidden (`isShown` = 0).
`StartWalkMan`	`trackId, isStartByUser`	A cassette tape starts playing (fresh play or resume).
`StopWalkMan`	`trackId, isStopByUser`	Cassette playback stops.
`PauseWalkMan`	`trackId, isPauseByUser`	Cassette playback is paused.
`SpeakerWalkMan`	`trackId, isEnable, isOnByUser`	The walkman speaker mode is toggled (`isEnable` = the mode being switched to).

trackId is the GetTapeTrackId value. is*ByUser is 1 from the walkman UI, 0 from a V_CassetteCommand call.

Subtitles messages

Message	Parameters	Fires when
`SubtitlesEventMessage`	`message`	A `.subp` subtitle uses `[m=myMessage]`.

message is the StrCode32 hash of the name inside the [m=...] tag.

Lua API

About this reference

Lua libraries

Core

Motion

Pickable

Collectibles

Player

Voice overrides

Energy Wall

Health

Fultons

CQC

Quiet’s CQC

Call menu

AddCallMenuItem fields

Demo attachment

Space check

Custom outfits

Outfit colours

Buddies

Equipment

Equip IDs

Weapon-part declarations

Other constant spaces

Handling, motion and missiles

Support weapons

Throwing

Throw fields

Chaff, stun, smoke and flame fields

Blast fields

Noise fields

Effects

Mother Base Management

ACC change-location menu

VI photo text

AddToEquipDevelopTable

const fields

bluePrintId forms

flow fields

R&D row state

DataBase entries

The iDroid DATABASE entry

Unique staff

Required fields

Optional fields

Placing the staff in a mission

Dispatch missions

Mission fields

Reward fields

Soldier faces

Sound

SetGameOverMusic

SetMissionPreparationMusic

Cassette

Playback and visibility

Custom tape helpers

RegisterCustomTapes

Album fields

Track fields

UI

Equipment backgrounds

Screen textures

Resident UI packs

Loading tips and game over

Equipment icons

Equipment names

Emergency missions

Time Cigarette

iDroid announcement popups

Enemy information

Announcement-log sound

Mission-select warnings

UI assets

Helicopter

Title sequence

Constants

Game Over types

Outfit Develop groups

Player stances

`const` fields

`bluePrintId` forms

`flow` fields