[JASS] 1024 trackables?

[TheWhiteWolf]

Would 1024 trackables, represented by 128x128 planes/panels slow down a 32x32 map? They would be placed to cover the whole map. If it would cause some delay in-game, or any other negative consequences, please state that here.

Another thing: How do I set the size of a Trackable while it maintains invisibility?

And one more thing: Could GetLocalPlayer help determining the triggering player, and if not, how could I determine the triggering player?

I need answers as soon as possible, please
All help will be rewarded and credited

 

[WaterKnight]

Another thing: How do I set the size of a Trackable while it maintains invisibility?

Make the model's material transparent with 0 alpha.

how could I determine the triggering player?

Give each player a private set of trackables:

function CreateTrackableForPlayer takes string path, real x, real y, real angle, player p returns trackable
    if (GetLocalPlayer() != p) then
        set path = ""
    endif

    return CreateTrackable(path, x, y, angle)
endfunction

So a different player won't be able to trigger track/hit of the same trackable.

 

[edo494]

player should be first argument, for convinience, and also everything in common.j that is ForPlayer usually takes player as first argument.

Alternatively, you can use http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/jass-resources-412/system-track-205760/, this handles clicks and stuff for you.

For the lag, well give it a try and see if it lags

 

[TheWhiteWolf]

That adds up to a total sum of more than 12000. Will this cause lag?

I mean, 12k units or doodads would cause lag, but will 12k trackables (with only 1000 being visible to a player at any time) cause lag?

 

[edo494]

most likely not, especially if they have no model, because nothing gets rendered, which means nothing is pushed to GPU for it to draw on your monitor.

 

[TheWhiteWolf]

Thank you for your help guys, I managed to create a smartcast system :3
You will be credited

 

[PurgeandFire]

That adds up to a total sum of more than 12000. Will this cause lag?

I mean, 12k units or doodads would cause lag, but will 12k trackables (with only 1000 being visible to a player at any time) cause lag?

It'll only create 12k if it is a full-house map (if all 12 slots are taken by players). My system checks if the player is playing/is a user before creating the trackables, because only playable players can interact with trackables.

 

[TheWhiteWolf]

I decided to reduce the playable area, and also reduce the number of players, which in turn reduced the lag to an inevitable mcro-amount

One more question: will disabling selection cause trackable-related issues?