Add effect template for GTA V Chaos Mod effects

effect_template.lua

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+-- Short coherent template for a Chaos Mod effect.
+-- Edit the fields below to describe the effect and adjust timing/weighting.
+-- Full reference: https://github.com/gta-chaos-mod/ChaosModV/wiki/Lua-Scripting
+
+EffectInfo = { -- ScriptInfo for mod version < 2.0
+    Name = "Template Effect",
+    EffectId = "effect_template", -- ScriptId for mod version < 2.0, must be unique
+    Description = "A short one-line description of what this effect does.",
+    TimedType = "Normal", -- None, Normal, Short, Permanent, or "Custom"
+    -- CustomTime = 10, -- (seconds) only if TimedType = "Custom"
+    WeightMultiplier = 1, -- Relative probability of being chosen
+    HideRealNameOnStart = false, -- true to hide the effect's real name when it starts
+    EffectCategory = "None", -- Optional category
+    EffectGroup = "", -- Optional grouping (leave empty if unused)
+    IncompatibleIds = {
+        -- Example: "other_effect_id", -- add EffectIds that cannot run simultaneously
+    }
+}
+
+-- Called once when the effect starts
+function OnStart()
+    print("[effect_template] OnStart: " .. ((EffectInfo and EffectInfo.Name) or "unknown"))
+    -- Initialize effect state here (e.g. set timers, spawn helpers)
+end
+
+-- Called once when the effect stops/ends
+function OnStop()
+    print("[effect_template] OnStop: " .. ((EffectInfo and EffectInfo.Name) or "unknown"))
+    -- Cleanup state here (e.g. remove entities, clear timers)
+end
+
+-- Called every game tick while the effect is active
+function OnTick()
+    -- Keep this lightweight. Use this for per-frame checks or gradual changes.
+end
+
+-- Add custom helper functions below.