Attack Formula Debugging Problems

[BlissAuthority]

I have an attack formula of

a.atk + 15 + (a.lv * 5) - (b.atk + b.def / 2)

with zero variance, for various interesting and diverting hysterical raisins.

Plug in 30 strength and 30 defense for a 6th level character (and give monsters levels and the same stats) and this should be

(30+15+30) = 75 -
(30 + 30) / 2 = 15
= 60 damage.

(This is also an unusually high Defense at that level!)

What actually happens is that this universally results in zero damage.

I'm using several Yanfly battle engine plugins, which I can post if it's relevant.

The same thing results from a fireball with a.mat + 15 + (a.lv*5) - (b.mat + b.mdf / 2) for the formula (that hits all foes, with zero variance).

What the hell am I doing wrong?

 

[bgillisp]

I've moved this thread to MV Support. Please be sure to post your threads in the correct forum next time. Thank you.

a.lv is undefined, so it is returning 0. Most places that define a level use a.level instead.

 

[Kupotepo]

@bgillisp, it is first lol.

(a.lv * 5)

a.level
level - current level (Actor only by default)
luk - luck

 

[BlissAuthority]

My mistake, thanks.

Consider this asked and answered.

 

[Solar_Flare]

Also be aware that, unless you use a plugin that adds levels to enemies, this formula will still return 0 when an enemy uses the skill.