Configure the Gameplay Ability System

1. Follow the steps from the Ninja GAS setup page.

2. Follow the steps from the Ninja Combat setup page.

1. Create a Data Table using AttributeMetaData as the row type.

2. Save the sample Json data to your computer and import it in your Data Table, by pressing the Reimport button.

   

1. Create a GAS Setup, either using the contextual menu or creating a data asset based on NinjaGASDataAsset.

   Make sure to create this Data Asset in the folder configured in the Asset Manager, during the initial setup for Ninja G.A.S..

   

2. Open the Data Asset, add a new entry to Default Attribute Sets and set NinjaCombatAttributeSet to Attribute Set Class. As for the Attribute Table, add the Data Table created on the previous step.

   Add a new entry to Default Gameplay Effects and set CombatEffect_ReplenishStamina to Gameplay Effect Class, this will be useful later!

   

1. Create a new Blueprint Class selecting NinjaGASPlayerState as the base class.

2. Open the new Player State, select the Ability System Component and set the Data Asset that was created in the previous setup as the Default Ability Setup.

   

3. Set your new Player State to your Game Mode.

1. Open your Character Blueprint and reparent it to NinjaGASPlayerCharacter.

2. In your player Animation Blueprint, add a slot for the Attack Abilities, such as Default Slot or Full Body for example.

   

tip

You can also create a new character if you prefer. If you do, then make sure to set the proper base class and configure it in your Game Mode!

1. Press play, you should see your Player Character, as usual.

2. Type the following command in your Console: showdebug AbilitySystem

3. Back in your game, you should see lots of GAS-related information, including all attributes from Ninja Combat.