Creating an Evolution Rules 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 > Evolution Rules
4. Give your new asset a descriptive name (e.g., DA_FireEvolutions, DA_CombatEvolutions, DA_TierUpgrades)
5. Double-click the asset to open it and configure its properties

How Evolution Rules Work

Registration Flow

1. Project Settings Configuration
   • Navigate to: Edit → Project Settings → Plugins → WC GAS Ally → Evolution System
   • Your Evolution Rules assets are added to the Evolution Rule Assets array
2. Automatic Registration at Game Startup
   • The status effect subsystem initializes when the Game Instance starts
   • Loads all Evolution Rules assets from Project Settings
   • Validates each rule (checks for valid tags, non-null effect classes, sensible thresholds)
   • Merges all assets into a single flat array at runtime
   • Creates lookup structures for fast evaluation by SourceEffectTag
3. Runtime Evaluation
   • Stack Application: When stacks are added to an effect, the evolution system checks applicable rules
   • Condition Matching: Rules are evaluated in array order; first matching rule executes
   • Evolution Execution: Source effect is removed/modified, evolved effect is applied
   • Feedback: Optional GameplayCue triggers for visual/audio feedback

Evaluation Order

Rules are evaluated top to bottom in array order. The first rule whose conditions are satisfied executes, preventing chain evolutions within a single frame. This allows designers to create branching evolution paths by placing more specific rules (with RequiredTags) before generic rules.

Configuration Properties

Source Effect Identity

Stack Threshold Details