upkeep_expenditure_percent - function help

[Jake Armitage]

I have problems with the "upkeep_expenditure_percent" function.
It seems it does nothing.

I have a script (the one below) and it's not triggering:

local function Turtle_Upkeep(context)
local factionName = context.string
if context:faction():is_human() == true and context:faction():region_list():num_items() == 6
then scripting.game_interface:upkeep_expenditure_percent(factionName, 20)
end
end

but, if i put the same script with another function (like treasury_mod):

local function Turtle_Upkeep(context)
local factionName = context.string
if context:faction():is_human() == true and context:faction():region_list():num_items() == 6
then scripting.game_interface:treasury_mod(factionName, 20)
end
end

...well, now changes takes places in campaign.

Anyone?

[Litharion]

The function upkeep_expenditure_percent is part of the faction script interface and not actually designed to change the game. If used correctly it will return an integer value with the average tax level for the faction.

like:

return context:faction():upkeep_expenditure_percent()

will return an integer value for example 40.

If you want to influence the upkeep value or income values you should use

scripting.game_interface:apply_effect_bundle("EFFECT_KEY","FACTION_KEY", INTEGER)
-- INTEGER = turn number, 0 is infinite.
-- FACTION_KEY = faction name for example rom_rome

you can remove it with

scripting.game_interface:remove_effect_bundle("EFFECT_KEY","FACTION_KEY")

[Jake Armitage]

Thank yo for the answer, Litharion.

I'll give a try and if have problems i'll ask help again.

Tx.