LF Attribute Forge - Pro Version

Why Upgrade to Pro?

The Pro Version adds the Influence System - a visual formula editor that handles attribute relationships, scaling formulas, and conditional bonuses without writing code. Build Dark Souls-style stat scaling in minutes, not hours.

Perfect For:

• Action RPGs: Soulslike stat scaling (Health = Vigor × 26.8 + 400)
• Traditional RPGs: Strength affects Attack Damage, Intelligence affects Spell Power
• Strategy Games: Unit stats influence derived stats (Speed, Armor, Initiative)
• Roguelikes: Complex procedural stat generation with breakpoints
• MMORPGs: Multi-tier attribute progression systems

Real-World Example: Dark Souls-Style Scaling

With Pro, you can create authentic Soulslike mechanics:

• Health = Vigor × 26.8 + 400 (scaling formula)
• Stamina = Endurance × 2 + 90 (flat + multiplier)
• Attack Damage += Strength × WeaponScaling (attribute influence)
• Every 10 Dexterity = +1% Critical Chance (breakpoint)

All configured visually. Zero formula code.

The Influence System (Pro Tier)

The Influence System sits in the middle tier of the three-tier architecture:

totalValue = baseValue + formulaBonus + modifierBonus

Pro Version:
• baseValue    - You set this (equipment, upgrades)
• formulaBonus - Calculated by Influence System formulas
• modifierBonus - Always 0 (Ultimate version feature)

Example: Health attribute
baseValue = 100 (from equipment)
formulaBonus = Vigor × 26.8 (calculated by formula)
modifierBonus = 0 (not using Ultimate)
totalValue = 100 + (15 × 26.8) + 0 = 502 HP

7-Step Formula Pipeline

Every formula follows the same mathematical pipeline for consistent, predictable results:

Result = PostFlat + ((Start + Flat) × (1 + AddPct% - SubPct%) × Multipliers)

Step 1: Starting Point     - Zero or target's baseValue
Step 2: Flat Bonuses        - Add/subtract (STR × 2 = +20 damage)
Step 3: Additive Percentages - Increases (INT adds 5% spell dmg)
Step 4: Subtractive Percentages - Decreases (encumbrance reduces speed)
Step 5: Multipliers         - Static factors (equipment × 1.2)
Step 6: Post-Flat Bonuses   - Final adjustments
Step 7: Apply Mode          - Override/Add/Subtract to target

Breakpoint System

Conditional effects that activate based on attribute value thresholds:

• Threshold Breakpoints: "If Strength >= 50, add +10 damage"
• Step Breakpoints: "Every 10 Strength points adds 1% critical chance"
• Multiple Conditions: Combine threshold and step conditions in one formula
• Runtime Evaluation: Automatically recalculates when source attributes change

What Gets Generated (Pro Features)

Performance Characteristics

• Zero GC allocation during formula calculations
• Smart dependency tracking - only recalculates affected formulas
• Event-driven recalculation - updates when source attributes change
• Cached results - formulas cache until dependencies update
• Memory footprint: ~30KB per formula set
• Configurable update modes - immediate or batched recalculation

Circular Dependency Prevention

The three-tier system architecture prevents infinite loops:

• Formulas read from: baseValue (tier 1)
• Formulas write to: formulaBonus (tier 2)
• Result: Strength can affect Damage without Damage affecting Strength

Example Safe Setup:

• Vigor baseValue = 15
• Health formulaBonus = Vigor.baseValue × 26.8
• Health totalValue = Health.baseValue + Health.formulaBonus
• No circular reference because formula only reads Vigor's base, not total

Import/Export System

• Full JSON export with schema validation
• Human-readable format for version control
• Share formulas between projects
• Team collaboration through JSON files
• Backward compatibility with legacy formats

Runtime Testing Tools

• Formula breakdown window - visualize each calculation step
• Live preview - test formulas with temporary values
• Performance profiler - monitor calculation time
• Dependency viewer - see which formulas affect which attributes
• Edge case testing - validate formulas before deployment

Requirements

• LF Attribute Forge (Free Version) installed and configured
• Unity 2021.3 or newer
• Existing AttributeData container from Free Version
• No additional third-party dependencies