The cls_pres_*.2da files are the .2da files that define the prerequisites for prestige classes.
These files are used only when referred to by the "PreReqTable" column of classes.2da.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ID (no actual name) | Row numbers for the benefit of human readers. The game engine ignores the value in this field, instead generating sequential row numbers as the file is read. It is good practice to keep the entries in this field sequentially numbered to avoid confusion. |
| LABEL | A descriptive name for this prerequisite, for the benefit of the human reader. This is ignored by the game. |
| ReqType | The type of prerequisite. See the column notes for allowed values. |
| ReqParam1 | Defines the prerequisite, such as which feat is required when the prerequisite type is "FEAT". Possible values depend on the ReqType column. |
| ReqParam2 | The required value of the prerequisite, for those types that have values (such as skill ranks). Possible values depend on the ReqType column, with most types not using this column. |
Most of the files of this type that are provided in the standard game are named for the prestige class to which they are associated. Specifically, the standard files of this type are
cls_pres_archer.2da,cls_pres_asasin.2da,cls_pres_blkgrd.2da,cls_pres_divcha.2da(for champions of Torm),cls_pres_dradis.2da,cls_pres_dwdef.2da,cls_pres_harper.2da,cls_pres_kensei.2da(unused; abandoned implementation of weapon master),cls_pres_palema.2da,cls_pres_pdk.2da,cls_pres_shadow.2da,cls_pres_shiftr.2da, andcls_pres_wm.2da.
Column notes[]
The possible prerequisite types are ARCSPELL, BAB, CLASSOR, CLASSNOT, FEAT, FEATOR, RACE, SAVE, SKILL, SPELL, and VAR. The meaning of the parameters for each of these types are as follows.
- ARCSPELL
- ReqParam1 is the required class level of an arcane spellcasting class (bard, sorcerer, or wizard).
- BAB
- ReqParam1 is the required base attack bonus.
- CLASSOR
- ReqParam1 is the row number of a required class in
classes.2da. Meeting any of the CLASSOR prerequisites counts as meeting them all. - CLASSNOT
- ReqParam1 is the row number of a prohibited class in
classes.2da. - FEAT
- ReqParam1 is the row number of a required feat in
feat.2da. - FEATOR
- ReqParam1 is the row number of a required feat in
feat.2da. Meeting any of the FEATOR prerequisites counts as meeting them all. - RACE
- ReqParam1 is the row number of a permitted racial type in
racialtypes.2da. Meeting any of the RACE prerequisites counts as meeting them all. - SAVE
- ReqParam1 indicates the type of save (1 for fortitude, 2 for reflex, or 3 for will), and ReqParam2 is the required saving throw bonus (without magical modifiers).
- SKILL
- ReqParam1 is the row number of a required skill in
skills.2da, and ReqParam2 is the required number of ranks in that skill. - SPELL
- ReqParam1 is the required class level of a spellcasting class.
- VAR
- ReqParam1 is the name of a local variable that will be checked, and ReqParam2 is the integer value this variable must have.
Local variables[]
BioWare has provided local variable prerequisites for all prestige classes, with a required value of 0. This means that if nothing is done, the variable will have no value, hence default to 0, meeting the prerequisite. This allows builders to set this variable to a different value to block advancement in a prestige class for whatever reason (e.g. needing to complete a specific quest first). As zero is a false value and non-zero values are considered truth, the names chosen by BioWare for these variables (using "Allow" instead of "Block") appear backwards. Nonetheless, the scripting command
SetLocalInt(oPC, "X2_AllowShiftr", TRUE);
will prevent oPC from gaining (more) shifter levels.
The names of these local variables are as follows.
| Class | Variable |
|---|---|
| arcane archer | X1_AllowArcher |
| assassin | X1_AllowAsasin |
| blackguard | X1_AllowBlkGrd |
| champion of Torm | X2_AllowDivcha |
| dwarven defender | X1_AllowDwDef |
| Harper scout | X1_AllowHarper |
| pale master | X2_AllowPalema |
| purple dragon knight | DLA_AllowPDK |
| red dragon disciple | X1_AllowDrDis |
| shadowdancer | X1_AllowShadow |
| shifter | X2_AllowShiftr |
| weapon master | X2_AllowWM |
There is additionally "X2_AllowKensei" defined in an unused file that is left over from when "weapon master" was going to be called "kensai".