Yanfly Damage Formula (Multiple Else If Factors)

[Intret]

I'm trying to set up a skill that has a random chance of doing extra damage based on a variable number. I was able to get to this point without it just shutting down the entire sequence.

<damage formula>
value = a.atk * 4 - b.def * 2;

if ($gameVariables.value(87, 2)) {

value *= 3;

} else if ($gameVariables.value(87, 3)) {

value *= 5;

} else if ($gameVariables.value(87, 4)) {

value *= 7;

} else {

value *= 1;

}
</damage formula>

But now all it does is return a damage value of 0 every time I use the skill it's attached to.

 

[TSR]

Hi, you should write it:

<damage formula>
value = a.atk * 4 - b.def * 2;

if ($gameVariables.value(87) === 2) {
  value *= 3;
} else if ($gameVariables.value(87) === 3) {
  value *= 5;
} else if ($gameVariables.value(87) === 4) {
  value *= 7;
} else {
  value *= 1;
}
</damage formula>

 

[Creative Ed]

You can actually do it in a more simpler manner. You don't need a game variable for an effect like that. You could create a variable just for this skill.

<damage formula>

extraDmg = Math.floor(Math.random()*7));  //random number between 0 and 7. You can put another value.


//formula

(a.atk * 4 - b.def * 2) * extraDmg;

</damage formula>

 

[Intret]

Thanks for the help. And mat.random would work in most regards. I just needed it to match a certain variable so
it lined up correctly with the common event connected with it. I appreciate the advice.