Overview

WCGASSkillTreeData is a Data Asset that defines the complete structure of a skill tree in the Wonderscape Creations GAS Ally plugin. It allows designers to create interconnected skill nodes with prerequisites, costs, rewards, branches, tiers, and mastery bonuses without writing any C++ code, making skill tree design a fully designer-driven workflow. Each skill tree is loaded and managed by the Skill Tree Component for runtime progression tracking.

Creating a Skill Tree 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 > Skill Tree > Skill Tree Data
4. Give your new asset a descriptive name (e.g., DA_CombatSkillTree, DA_MagicTree, DA_PrestigeTree)
5. Double-click the asset to open it and configure its properties

How Skill Tree Data Works

Registration Flow

1. Asset Creation
   • Create Skill Tree Data assets via the Content Browser context menu
   • Each asset represents one complete skill tree with branches, tiers, and nodes
2. Runtime Loading
   • Skill Tree Data assets are loaded by UWCGASSkillTreeComp when registered
   • Can be pre-registered at spawn or dynamically added at runtime
   • Node connections, prerequisites, and tier assignments are validated during loading
3. Progression Tracking
   • The Skill Tree Component tracks purchased ranks per player
   • Unlocking a node rank grants associated abilities, effects, and attribute modifiers
   • Prerequisites, tier requirements, and branch locks are enforced before allowing purchases

Configuration Properties

Tree Identity