Trigger Help Needed!

neku99 · Apr 22, 2010

Well Basically I'm working on a system...well It's not much a system it's like an add-on or something to spells. Here's the ability:

Quick Strike

Execute: Target Point
Atk 30 Uses 3 Cool 5

Dash quickly to a point, dealing damage to nearby enemy units and knocks them back due to the velocity of the dash.
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OK now this is just one of the other spells I'm thinking about making. The "Uses 3" in the spell description is the amount of uses before the spell will go on cooldown which is 3 uses. I have achieved in reseting the ability cooldown already. In fact I have succesfully emulated what I wanted it to look like. The spell is MUI, effects and actions execute perfectly (Disregard the knockback part haven't done it yet) except for when I count how many times the caster used the spell. As far as I know, if I had two units and cast the ability one after the other, they will share the number of counted uses.

Example:

Unit A Casts spell
Uses[A] = Uses[A] + 1 // Uses[A] = 1, Uses = 0
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Unit B Casts spell
Uses = Uses + 1 //Uses = 2, Uses[A] = 1
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Unit A Casts spell
Uses[A] = Uses[A] + 1 //Uses[A] = 3, Uses = 2 This will now go in cool down but it shouldn't yet
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Triggers

Quick Strike Start

Events

Unit - A unit Starts the effect of an ability

Conditions

(Ability being cast) Equal to (==) Quick Strike

Actions

Multiple FunctionsIf (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)

If - Conditions

QSIndex[1] Equal to (==) 0

Then - Actions

Trigger - Turn on Quick Strike Loop <gen>

Else - Actions

-------- --- --------

Set QSIndex[1] = (QSIndex[1] + 1)

Set QSIndex[2] = (QSIndex[2] + 1)

Set QSCaster[QSIndex[2]] = (Triggering unit)

Set QSPoint[QSIndex[2]] = (Position of (Triggering unit))

Set QSTargetPoint[QSIndex[2]] = (Target point of ability being cast)

Set QSDamage[QSIndex[2]] = (Real((30 + (Strength of (Triggering unit) (Include bonuses)))))

Set QSAngle[QSIndex[2]] = (Angle from QSPoint[QSIndex[2]] to QSTargetPoint[QSIndex[2]])

Set QSDistance[QSIndex[2]] = (Distance between QSPoint[QSIndex[2]] and QSTargetPoint[QSIndex[2]])

Set QSDistanceTraveled[QSIndex[2]] = 0.00

Set QSCheck[QSIndex[2]] = 0

Set QSUses[QSIndex[2]] = (QSUses[(QSIndex[3] - 1)] + 1)

Set QSEffect = Objects\Spawnmodels\Naga\NagaDeath\NagaDeath.mdl

Animation - Change (Triggering unit)'s animation speed to 50.00% of its original speed

Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_QSPoint[udg_QSIndex[2]])

Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_QSTargetPoint[udg_QSIndex[2]])

Quick Strike Loop

Events

Time - Every 0.03 seconds of game time

Conditions

Actions

Do Multiple ActionsFor each (Integer QSIndex[3]) from 1 to QSIndex[2], do (Actions)

Loop - Actions

Multiple FunctionsIf (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)

If - Conditions

QSCheck[QSIndex[3]] Equal to (==) 0

Then - Actions

Multiple FunctionsIf (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)

If - Conditions

QSDistanceTraveled[QSIndex[3]] Greater than or equal to (>=) QSDistance[QSIndex[3]]

Then - Actions

Set QSPoint[QSIndex[3]] = (Position of QSCaster[QSIndex[3]])

Set QSGroup = (Units within 200.00 of QSPoint[QSIndex[3]] matching (((Matching unit) belongs to an enemy of (Owner of QSCaster[QSIndex[3]])) Equal to (==) True))

Unit Group - Pick every unit in QSGroup and do (Actions)

Loop - Actions

Unit - Cause QSCaster[QSIndex[3]] to damage (Picked unit), dealing QSDamage[QSIndex[3]] damage of attack type Spells and damage type Normal

Animation - Change QSCaster[QSIndex[3]]'s animation speed to 100.00% of its original speed

Special Effect - Create a special effect at QSPoint[QSIndex[3]] using QSEffect

Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)

Custom script: call DestroyGroup (udg_QSGroup)

Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_QSPoint[udg_QSIndex[3]])

Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_QSTargetPoint[udg_QSIndex[3]])

Multiple FunctionsIf (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)

If - Conditions

QSUses[QSIndex[3]] Equal to (==) 3

Then - Actions

Set QSUses[QSIndex[3]] = 0

Set QSCheck[QSIndex[3]] = 1

Else - Actions

Unit - Remove Quick Strike from QSCaster[QSIndex[3]]

Unit - Add Quick Strike to QSCaster[QSIndex[3]]

Set QSCheck[QSIndex[3]] = 1

Else - Actions

Set QSPoint[QSIndex[3]] = (Position of QSCaster[QSIndex[3]])

Set QSTargetPoint[QSIndex[3]] = (QSPoint[QSIndex[3]] offset by 50.00 towards QSAngle[QSIndex[3]] degrees)

Unit - Move QSCaster[QSIndex[3]] instantly to QSTargetPoint[QSIndex[3]]

Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_QSPoint[udg_QSIndex[3]])

Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_QSTargetPoint[udg_QSIndex[3]])

Set QSDistanceTraveled[QSIndex[3]] = (QSDistanceTraveled[QSIndex[3]] + 50.00)

Else - Actions

Set QSIndex[1] = (QSIndex[1] - 1)

Multiple FunctionsIf (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)

If - Conditions

QSIndex[1] Equal to (==) 0

Then - Actions

Set QSIndex[2] = 0

Trigger - Turn off (This trigger)

Game - Display to (All players) the text: off

Else - Actions

Help is very much appreciated to at least ease my pain of looking at the screen for hours and finding a loophole for this ^_^. Thanks in advance! + rep too!

Pharaoh_ · Apr 22, 2010

Set QSUses[QSIndex[2]] = (QSUses[(QSIndex[3] - 1)] + 1)

That should be either

Set QSUses[QSIndex[2]] = (QSUses[(QSIndex[3-1])] + 1)

Or (recommended):

Set QSUses[QSIndex[2]] = (QSUses[(QSIndex[2])] + 1)

neku99 · Apr 22, 2010

Apparently both of the triggers you gave me are the same and yielded no change. I still have the same problem T.T

Pharaoh_ · Apr 22, 2010

No, they are not. The one you use is actually returning (general_amount_of_casts - 1) and the ones I gave returns the Index[2], the one they should be.

neku99 · Apr 22, 2010

Uhm I meant

Set QSUses[QSIndex[2]] = (QSUses[(QSIndex[3-1])] + 1)

is equal to

Set QSUses[QSIndex[2]] = (QSUses[(QSIndex[2])] + 1)

These are the one's you gave me. Basically 3 - 1 = 2, which is the same as your next example.

But weirdly even though I changed it to what you told me, nothing happened it still shared the same cast counts.

Pharaoh_ · Apr 22, 2010

Meh, I kinda hate indexing systems (this one might require double index, e.g. QSUses[QSIndex[QSIndex[2]]]). If you want me to give you a hashtable solution for this, let me know.

neku99 · Apr 22, 2010

lol thanks anyway but I really can't use Hashtables. JNGP won't allow (basically it doesn't show some stuff) some things. I guess I'll have to find some tuts or something. Thanks for your help though ^_^

Berb · Apr 22, 2010

You can use the normal World Editor for the hashtable stuff and then copy that over onto JNGP, but it still kind of sucks how some of the functionality isn't available for hashtables when using JNGP.

Pharaoh_ · Apr 22, 2010

Hey wait a minute, your main indexing system is [1], not [2], this is why you check if QSIndex[1] Equal to (==) 0. Then, your rest actions should contain [1] as the array of QSIndex and only the QSUses to have QSIndex[2] as an array.

neku99 · Apr 22, 2010

Uhm translate?

Pharaoh_ · Apr 22, 2010

For example this: Set QSCaster[QSIndex[2]] = (Triggering unit)
should be
Set QSCaster[QSIndex[1]] = (Triggering unit), because your recycling method checks for QSIndex[1] if it equals to 0, it doesn't make a QSIndex[2] comparison.

and every action except for QSUses[QSIndex[2]] should use QSIndex[1] as an array.

neku99 · Apr 22, 2010

Well I followed this Indexing system

https://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/trigger-gui-editor-tutorials-279/dynamic-values-storage-121558/

And besides index[1] is just for detecting if there are anymore spell inctances. Index[2] are for the variables (damage, distance, etc.) That's what the tut said

Kingz · Apr 23, 2010

I have to go to school in 10 minutes, i will help you fix these issues when i come back from it.

neku99 · Apr 23, 2010

Kingz said:
I have to go to school in 10 minutes, i will help you fix these issues when i come back from it.

Wow thanks man! Very much appreciated and until you get back, I'll be here. Thanks again!

Kingz · Apr 23, 2010

Let me guess, when the 1st instance of the spell finishes the whole trigger shuts down?

I need the actual problem description as the current one seems vague.

If it is the problem when the 1st one finishes and ends all next ones then i already see the issue.

neku99 · Apr 23, 2010

Kingz said:
Let me guess, when the 1st instance of the spell finishes the whole trigger shuts down?

I need the actual problem description as the current one seems vague.

If it is the problem when the 1st one finishes and ends all next ones then i already see the issue.

Well technically yes. When you cast the spell all instances will be back to zero.

Well the problem is that for every unit having the spell, they can use that for 3 times in a row. After that it will reset and the normal cooldown will go. Basically

If ( Number of uses for caster >= 3 )

then
Set Number of uses for caster = 0

else
Remove Ability X
Add Ability X
(I use this so that the cooldown of the ability will reset)

I increase the number of uses for caster in the first trigger

The problem is that if two units where to cast one at a time, their "no of uses for caster" variable will get mixed up.

Kingz · Apr 23, 2010

Add a control array boolean.

The issue is following:
1st instance check variable is set to 1.
Every 0.03 seconds index[1] reduces because of that since every 0.03 seconds the check var is 1 and it goes on and reduces the index[1].
Fix:

If - Conditions
- Boolean_Var[1] Equal to False
Then - Actions
- Set Boolean_Var[1] = True
- Set QSIndex[1] = (QSIndex[1] - 1)
- Multiple FunctionsIf (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
- If - Conditions
  - QSIndex[1] Equal to (==) 0
- Then - Actions
  - Set QSIndex[2] = 0
  - Trigger - Turn off (This trigger)
  - Game - Display to (All players) the text: off
- Else - Actions
Else - Actions

That should fix it.

neku99 · Apr 23, 2010

thanks uhm where do I put this in the trigger?

EDIT: So that means I have to set Boolean_var in the start trigger?

Kingz · Apr 23, 2010

Yeah.
You define a new control boolean, also don't forget to set it to false on start.

neku99 · Apr 23, 2010

Well here's what I came up with:

Quick Strike Start Copy
- Events
  - Unit - A unit Starts the effect of an ability
- Conditions
  - (Ability being cast) Equal to (==) Quick Strike
- Actions
  - Multiple FunctionsIf (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
    - If - Conditions
      - (Percentage mana of (Triggering unit)) Greater than or equal to (>=) 20.00
    - Then - Actions
      - Multiple FunctionsIf (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
        
        If - Conditions
        
        QSIndex[1] Equal to (==) 0
        
        Then - Actions
        
        Trigger - Turn on Quick Strike Loop Copy <gen>
        
        Else - Actions
      - -------- --- --------
      - Set QSIndex[1] = (QSIndex[1] + 1)
      - Set QSIndex[2] = (QSIndex[2] + 1)
      - Set QSCaster[QSIndex[2]] = (Triggering unit)
      - Set QSPoint[QSIndex[2]] = (Position of (Triggering unit))
      - Set QSTargetPoint[QSIndex[2]] = (Target point of ability being cast)
      - Set QSPower[QSIndex[2]] = (((Mana of (Triggering unit)) + 20.00) / 100.00)
      - Set QSDamage[QSIndex[2]] = (QSPower[QSIndex[2]] x (Real((30 + (Intelligence of (Triggering unit) (Include bonuses))))))
      - Set QSAngle[QSIndex[2]] = (Angle from QSPoint[QSIndex[2]] to QSTargetPoint[QSIndex[2]])
      - Set QSDistance[QSIndex[2]] = (Distance between QSPoint[QSIndex[2]] and QSTargetPoint[QSIndex[2]])
      - Set QSDistanceTraveled[QSIndex[2]] = 0.00
      - Set QSCheck[QSIndex[2]] = 0
      - Set QSUses[QSIndex[2]] = (QSUses[(QSIndex[3] - 1)] + 1)
      - Set QSEffect = Abilities\Spells\Orc\WarStomp\WarStompCaster.mdl
      - Set QSBolean[1] = False
      - Animation - Change (Triggering unit)'s animation speed to 50.00% of its original speed
      - Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_QSPoint[udg_QSIndex[2]])
      - Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_QSTargetPoint[udg_QSIndex[2]])
    - Else - Actions

Quick Strike Loop Copy
- Events
  - Time - Every 0.03 seconds of game time
- Conditions
- Actions
  - Do Multiple ActionsFor each (Integer QSIndex[3]) from 1 to QSIndex[2], do (Actions)
    - Loop - Actions
      - Multiple FunctionsIf (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
        
        If - Conditions
        
        QSCheck[QSIndex[3]] Equal to (==) 0
        
        Then - Actions
        
        Multiple FunctionsIf (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
        
        If - Conditions
        
        QSDistanceTraveled[QSIndex[3]] Greater than or equal to (>=) QSDistance[QSIndex[3]]
        
        Then - Actions
        
        Set QSPoint[QSIndex[3]] = (Position of QSCaster[QSIndex[3]])
        
        Set QSGroup = (Units within 200.00 of QSPoint[QSIndex[3]] matching (((Matching unit) belongs to an enemy of (Owner of QSCaster[QSIndex[3]])) Equal to (==) True))
        
        Unit Group - Pick every unit in QSGroup and do (Actions)
        
        Loop - Actions
        
        Unit - Cause QSCaster[QSIndex[3]] to damage (Picked unit), dealing QSDamage[QSIndex[3]] damage of attack type Spells and damage type Normal
        
        Animation - Change QSCaster[QSIndex[3]]'s animation speed to 100.00% of its original speed
        
        Special Effect - Create a special effect at QSPoint[QSIndex[3]] using QSEffect
        
        Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
        
        Custom script: call DestroyGroup (udg_QSGroup)
        
        Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_QSPoint[udg_QSIndex[3]])
        
        Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_QSTargetPoint[udg_QSIndex[3]])
        
        Multiple FunctionsIf (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
        
        If - Conditions
        
        QSUses[QSIndex[3]] Equal to (==) 3
        
        Then - Actions
        
        Set QSUses[QSIndex[3]] = 0
        
        Set QSCheck[QSIndex[3]] = 1
        
        Else - Actions
        
        Unit - Remove Quick Strike from QSCaster[QSIndex[3]]
        
        Unit - Add Quick Strike to QSCaster[QSIndex[3]]
        
        Set QSCheck[QSIndex[3]] = 1
        
        Else - Actions
        
        Set QSPoint[QSIndex[3]] = (Position of QSCaster[QSIndex[3]])
        
        Set QSTargetPoint[QSIndex[3]] = (QSPoint[QSIndex[3]] offset by 50.00 towards QSAngle[QSIndex[3]] degrees)
        
        Unit - Move QSCaster[QSIndex[3]] instantly to QSTargetPoint[QSIndex[3]]
        
        Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_QSPoint[udg_QSIndex[3]])
        
        Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_QSTargetPoint[udg_QSIndex[3]])
        
        Set QSDistanceTraveled[QSIndex[3]] = (QSDistanceTraveled[QSIndex[3]] + 50.00)
        
        Else - Actions
        
        Multiple FunctionsIf (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
        
        If - Conditions
        
        QSBolean[1] Equal to (==) False
        
        Then - Actions
        
        Set QSBolean[1] = True
        
        Set QSIndex[1] = (QSIndex[1] - 1)
        
        Multiple FunctionsIf (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
        
        If - Conditions
        
        QSIndex[1] Equal to (==) 0
        
        Then - Actions
        
        Set QSIndex[2] = 0
        
        Trigger - Turn off (This trigger)
        
        Game - Display to (All players) the text: off
        
        Else - Actions
        
        Else - Actions

Nothing seems to change. The Uses[] variable get's mixed up

Kingz · Apr 23, 2010

Well yeah, the index for the control boolean should be 2 not 1.

I made a mistake when writing that trigger since i didn't use WE, sorry.

neku99 · Apr 23, 2010

oh lol that's alright. Wait does that mean in the first trigger the index is index[2] and in the loop trigger will I use index[3] or index[1]?

EDIT: Lol it seems I have made a mistake myself

Kingz · Apr 23, 2010

For the start trigger 2, for the loop index is 3(for the boolean var that is).

neku99 · Apr 24, 2010

well tried it still doesent work. I feel hopeless now T.T

EDIT: OK I have a simpler question:

When you cast the spell the index will be Caster[index[2]] right? And every time you cast the spell the index will change.

This is assuming that the trigger is not yet set back to zero.

Caster Is MyUnit
First casts
Index[2] + 1 = 1
Caster[index[2]] (which is equal to Caster[1])
Second Cast
Index[2] + 1 = 2
Caster[index[2]] (which is Caster[2])

Then Player2Unit Casts the spell
index[2] + 1 = 3
Caster[index[2]] (whichis Caster[3])

Now my question is how do you get MyUnit's previous index?

Trigger Help Needed!

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