UE5-Modular-Game-Framework/docs/blueprints/14-data-assets/127_DA_ScareEvent.md

DA_ScareEvent — Data Asset

Parent Class: UDataAsset Dependencies: BPC_ScareEventSystem Purpose: Defines scare event configurations — trigger conditions, visual/audio effects, and intensity scaling.

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Variables / Structure

Field	Type	Description
ScareTag	FGameplayTag	Unique scare event identifier
ScareType	EScareType	JumpScare, Ambient, Scripted, Environmental
TriggerCondition	FGameplayTag	Narrative or world condition tag
VisualEffectKey	FName	Screen effect preset for WBP_ScreenEffectController
AudioEffectKey	FName	Audio cue for AudioAtmosphereController
Intensity	float	0.0-1.0 scare intensity
CooldownSeconds	float	Min time between triggers
bRequiresDarkness	bool	Only trigger in dark areas
bOncePerSession	bool	Only trigger once per play session
MaxTriggersPerRun	int32	Max total triggers (-1 = unlimited)

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Gameplay Tags

• Namespace: Scare.<Type>.<Name> (e.g., Scare.JumpScare.ClosetMonster)

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Validation Rules

• ScareTag must be unique
• Intensity must be 0.0-1.0

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Example Data

Field	Value
ScareTag	Scare.JumpScare.MirrorReflection
ScareType	JumpScare
Intensity	0.8
CooldownSeconds	120.0
bOncePerSession	true

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Consumed By

• BPC_ScareEventSystem

Reuse Notes

• Scare events are data-driven; designers add new events without code changes
• Cooldown system prevents scare spam