Confused about description of DAMAGE_CAP TYPE

[Angelmelody]

/// Uncomment to switch the way map zones' "skill_damage_cap" functions.

/// When commented the cap takes place before modifiers, as to have them be useful.

/// When uncommented the cap takes place after modifiers.

//#define HMAP_ZONE_DAMAGE_CAP_TYPE

I can't get the description meaning, and I was wondering when I should uncomment the

define DAMAGE_CAP TYPE ?

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eit: Okay. I see... Thanks a lot for malufett's elaborate explanation.

 

[malufett]

//#define HMAP_ZONE_DAMAGE_CAP_TYPE means:

skill damage = damage_cap(base damage) * modifiers

ex. (1000 base_damage cap to 500 max) * -20% racial = 400 total damage ---> final result is 400

#define HMAP_ZONE_DAMAGE_CAP_TYPE means:

skill damage = damage_cap(base damage * modifiers)

ex. (1000 * -20% racial = 800 total damage) cap to 500 max ---> final result is 500