Overview

WCGASEffectClassData is a Data Asset that defines metadata for GameplayEffects in the Wonderscape Creations GAS Ally plugin. It allows designers to classify effects as buffs or debuffs and configure their UI display properties without writing any C++ code, making effect classification a fully designer-driven workflow. Each definition is automatically registered at game startup and stored in an optimized lookup map for fast runtime access.

Creating an Effect Classification Data Asset

Using the Wonderscape GAS Ally Menu

1. Open the Content Browser
2. Right-click in any folder where you want to create the asset
3. Navigate to: Wonderscape GAS Ally > Status Effects > Effect Classification Data
4. Give your new asset a descriptive name (e.g., DA_CoreEffects, DA_FireEffects, DA_DebuffEffects)
5. Double-click the asset to open it and configure its properties

How Effect Classification Data Works

Registration Flow

1. Project Settings Configuration
   • Navigate to: Edit → Project Settings → Plugins → WC GAS Ally → Status Effects
   • Your Effect Classification Data assets are added to the Effect Classification Data Assets array
2. Automatic Registration at Game Startup
   • The status effect system initializes when the Game Instance starts
   • Loads all Effect Classification Data assets from Project Settings
   • Validates each entry (checks for duplicates, missing required fields)
   • Merges all assets into a single optimized registry
   • Creates lookup maps for fast access by EffectClass, PrimaryEffectTag, or ClassificationTags
3. Runtime Access
   • Blueprint/C++ Code: Query effect metadata via EffectClass or PrimaryEffectTag
   • UI Systems: Display buff/debuff bars using Icon, DisplayName, and DisplayColor
   • Evolution System: Match effects using PrimaryEffectTag for status effect evolution
   • Gameplay Logic: Filter effects by ClassificationTags for synergies and interactions

Configuration Properties

Effect Identity