https://gsplay.genomestudios.ca/categories/rpstats/Recent content in Rpstats on GS_Play Gameplay FrameworkHugoen-ushttps://gsplay.genomestudios.ca/docs/the_basics/stats/status_effects/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gsplay.genomestudios.ca/docs/the_basics/stats/status_effects/<p>Status Effects are timed or permanent modifiers that alter entity stats or behavior. They support stacking, expiration, and side-effect triggering — enabling standard RPG mechanics like poison damage over time, temporary buffs, and debuff stacking.</p> <p>For component properties and the status effect data model, see the <a href="../../../framework/rpstats/statuseffect/">Framework API reference</a>.</p> <div class="alert alert-info" role="alert"> GS_RPStats is under active development. The status effect infrastructure is functional, with additional stat management features planned. </div> <p> </p> <h2 id="contents">Contents</h2> <ul> <li><a href="#how-it-works">How Status Effects Work</a></li> <li><a href="#glossary">Glossary</a></li> <li><a href="#see-also">See Also</a></li> </ul> <hr> <h2 id="how-it-works">How Status Effects Work</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Phase</th> <th>What Happens</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Application</strong></td> <td>A status effect is applied to an entity with a duration and configuration.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Active</strong></td> <td>The effect modifies the entity&rsquo;s stats or triggers periodic side effects.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Stacking</strong></td> <td>If the same effect is applied again, stacking rules determine whether it refreshes, stacks count, or is rejected.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Expiration</strong></td> <td>When the duration expires, the effect is removed and any cleanup side effects fire.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <hr> <h2 id="glossary">Glossary</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Term</th> <th>Meaning</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Status Effect</td> <td>A timed or permanent modifier that alters entity stats or behavior</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Stacking</td> <td>Rules governing how repeated applications of the same effect interact</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Side Effect</td> <td>An action triggered when a status effect is applied, ticks, or expires</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>For full definitions, see the <a href="../../../get_started/glossary/">Glossary</a>.</p>