[FINISHED] Spells&Systems Mini-Contest #13

PurplePoot · May 5, 2008

Welcome to The Hive Workshop's

Spells & Systems Contest #13

Introduction

The Spells & Systems Contest is a mini-contests due to its low requirement, time limit and prize. The aim in each contest is to make a spell that matches the specification included below. To win, you simply have to try your best to make a spell with the given theme, while considering the main judging points.

Task

This contest's theme is

Double

The spell must follow two unique themes! Evil and Double-Edged Sword will be the themes to follow.

Double-Edged Sword: The spell must have an affect which has some penalty; for example, a damage spell may damage you too, or a healing spell might also heal the enemy.

Evil: The spell must relate to evil/dark magic.

Rules

Post your own work only!

Only one submission per user!

Don't protect your map!

The spell should have been started after the contest started.

Do not use custom sounds, icons or models that boost your spell's effects!

Your spell must support multiple levels (at least 2)!

You cannot use WEU's advanced functions!

The test-map should provide proper testing of the spell (low cooldown, many/respawning creeps, etc...)

Both JASS and GUI are allowed.

If you use any 3rd party tools, say what they are, and if they're obscure, provide a link!
3rd party tool examples:

WEWarlock

Grimoire (and/or JassNewGenPack)

WE Helper

You may use utilities (that do small jobs), but no large do-it-for-you systems.
Examples of utilities:

Local Handle Variables

CSCache

Armor Detection System

Vector System

Examples of large do-it-for-you systems:

Particle System

Caster System

If you break the rules, you may be disqualified from the contest, but minor offences (Such as an imported model/icon) will only be punished by the ignoring of them (as if it didn't exist) in the scoring, and possibly a point penalty.

Entering

There is no specific required entry method. Just say you wish to enter, or post your spell when it's finished. Whatever works for you.

You can not enter this contest, if you

have a negative reputation

won the previous spells & systems contest.

Judging

Judging will follow a formula:

Idea (5 points) - Originality and execution of the idea is the goal.

Triggering (10 points) - Making efficient, leakless, and simple (as possible) triggers is the goal.

Overall Aspect (5 points) - Making sure your spell is easily understandable (tooltip, not overcomplicated) to the average player, as well as having a practical use in x game type is the goal.

Visual effects (5 points) - Making a nice-looking (but not too complicated) effect, while not hugely hindering the spells playability value (excepting spells with this theme, such as a spell that masks the screen for enemies of the caster) is the goal.

Theme (3 points) - The better the spell matches the theme, the more points you will get in this category. ex: A black hole looks like 'Evil' (judging by the models) magic, but it doesn't really fit 'Evil', so that would get a low rating should the contest theme be 'Evil'. A Death Bolt spell, on the other hand, would score a high rating.

Prize

A spell can earn a maximum of 28 points. It's simple, the contestant with the most points will win.
The winner's prize will be 10 reputation points, and earn a spot in the "Spells/Systems hall of fame" (list of winners of this contest).
However, the winner cannot participate in the next contest.

You have 13 days to work on and submit your spell.

The deadline is: 18th May (Sunday), 00:00 GMT.

Good luck and have fun!
~PurplePoot

Just_Spectating · May 6, 2008

heheh poot, finally made it huh.. i see no one posts.. i think you should put these into the contest forum...

btw im IN and will win

PurplePoot · May 7, 2008

I might move it in and out of the Contests forum (to provide a redirect link) if it doesn't get much activity.

Justify · May 7, 2008

Awww bad I won the last one because this is an amazing theme :>
Poot I think you have to do somthing, in the last one there were only 3 spells and this one doesn't seem to get better

PurplePoot · May 7, 2008

Poot I think you have to do somthing, in the last one there were only 3 spells and this one doesn't seem to get better

Well, if this doesn't pick up in a few days, as I said I'll link to it in the Arena. Otherwise, there is not much that can be done.

GhostWolf · May 7, 2008

I'm still trying to think of a good spell D:

raft_pl · May 7, 2008

I'm in... I'll try my chances with The Mighty Guyz With Many Repz And Postz.

@Ghost
This theme is really inspiring, i got my idea almost right after i read about the contest

donut3.5 · May 7, 2008

I have multiple good ideas, I just don't know if I'll have the time. Damn you AP tests I need to study for!
--donut3.5--

spiwn · May 7, 2008

I'm in

Actually almost done, but haven,'t posted up to now.
The idea of such a spell came to me about 5 days ago( along with lots of others for my current project). As soon as i saw this thread (am new to THW, and dind't know of any contests let alone this one) I picked one that fits the theme and started working.
Now I need to add some more special effects, make tooltips and fix some leaks.
Edit: Btw you should change the contest number in the first post( I think).

raft_pl · May 7, 2008

A probably stupid question, but since its my first time at a contest and its not written in the included rules - do the spells have to be MUI...?

spiwn · May 7, 2008

No, they do not :wink:

But that will decrease the score you get. So it is better if it is MUI.

Just_Spectating · May 7, 2008

sorry spiwn, but the spell has to be started at the start of this contest, not already made, read rule # 4

spiwn · May 8, 2008

And mine has been started after I saw this thread :smile:

The only thing I have done before the start of the contest is having came up with a base idea, that I intended to develop into its final form months from now. And I have no idea when i was going to sit down and make the actual spell.
I see no wrong in this. As one can take even take a spell concept already existing(lets say from Dota, Enfo, etc ) and make it work from scratch. Then he will be able to enter, but wont get points for idea.
And if you still say that this is started before the contest. Then i will submit by the end of the week(will try for later today) thus working on my spell less then the contest duration.
And in case you still say I can't enter. I will have to come up with a different concept and and implement it in what I have done since I started working on the spell early morning Tuesday May 06, 2008, 12:38:39 AM.
P.s. I am unstoppable :wink:

And btw interesting scoring. One can make a perfect spell, never before thought of, flawless triggering, stunning effects, yet simple, as fast and unlaggy as possible and understandable from onle look at the tooltip(theoretically). But it has nothing to do with the theme. Maybe he will just change the name of the spell to something connected with the theme. And he will get 25 points out of 28 !??

Just_Spectating · May 8, 2008

well anyways, im going to post a demo of my spell. id like some criticism and such. im not done of course.

Ripoff · May 8, 2008

Just_Spectating said:
well anyways, I'm going to post a demo of my spell. id like some criticism and such. I'm not done of course.

Awesome spell, but the spell is kinda confusing, the tool tip just say it corrupts people. You should update the tool tip at least

marven15 · May 8, 2008

hmmm... I feel like joining lol... Though I am still thinking of a spell... I'll join if I an idea will pop out of my mind. XD

PurplePoot · May 8, 2008

And btw interesting scoring. One can make a perfect spell, never before thought of, flawless triggering, stunning effects, yet simple, as fast and unlaggy as possible and understandable from onle look at the tooltip(theoretically). But it has nothing to do with the theme. Maybe he will just change the name of the spell to something connected with the theme. And he will get 25 points out of 28 !??

No, if you did not follow the theme at all, you would be disqualified (for obvious reasons). That section relates to how strongly your spell fits the theme (Basically, a 0 on theme means you're disqualified).

Besides, even if that was true, why throw away three points?

spiwn · May 8, 2008

That just came to my mind(was not intended to cause any offense) :smile:

Hypothetically, would be interesting(maybe even funny :wink:

) if the "almost-perfect" spell I mentioned won when it has no connection to the theme :razz:

Troll-Brain · May 8, 2008

You may use utilities (that do small jobs), but no large do-it-for-you systems.

Can i use my own system as an example of how to use it, in this case make spells with it ?

PurplePoot · May 8, 2008

That just came to my mind(was not intended to cause any offense)

No offence taken

Hypothetically, would be interesting(maybe even funny ) if the "almost-perfect" spell I mentioned won when it has no connection to the theme

Yes, it would. But if so, the person would almost definitely have won anyways.

Can i use my own system as an example of how to use it, in this case make spells with it ?

Not if it basically does everything for you (like Caster System, reducing your spell to a few lines), and was made before the contest.

Eccho · May 8, 2008

I think Im gonna try this out

But is there any specific condition like "must target unit" or such?
Could it be passive?
Could it "target no target" (like roar)?

Oh and, should this contest be remarkable in the way of triggering, or are you allowed to use dummy abilities?

GhostWolf · May 8, 2008

Eccho said:
But is there any specific condition like "must target unit" or such?
Could it be passive?
Could it "target no target" (like roar)?

Nope, the only conditions are those that are written in the rules.

Eccho said:
Oh and, should this contest be remarkable in the way of triggering, or are you allowed to use dummy abilities?

See the previous line :wink:

Troll-Brain · May 9, 2008

PurplePoot said:
Not if it basically does everything for you (like Caster System, reducing your spell to a few lines), and was made before the contest.

Not really i've begin it but it's still not finished, but almost had be done.
I "really" need it because you can only use "normal" rect not oriented one.

So i will post a spell with it and you will decide if i can enter this contest or not

PurplePoot · May 9, 2008

If all it does is make you able to do enumerations in quads, then it's fine, of course.

raft_pl · May 9, 2008

My spell is finished... Darn you Ciebron, you used similar idea as me

(orb-themed)

The spellname is not very original, but it's not the most important thing, thought...

Just_Spectating · May 10, 2008

well this is my final unless someone has some criticism on how i could improve it.

marven15 · May 10, 2008

Hmmm... I'm trying my best to make a JASS version of this but I guess my triggering abilities are still mediocre. I'm going to pass my spell now. Though I will still try my best on changing it to JASS. I'll just upload my spell. Wait for a minute or two. Just going to save.

EDIT: Uploaded the map. Criticism is acceptable. (I expect alot of bad comments because this spell is made in GUI. I am starting to hate GUI -_-)

Ciebron · May 10, 2008

ok heres my final, did improved the code a bit and its running on 2 timers now also added a preload

summons a Orb Of darkness in front of the cast it will grow in size and become more powerful overtime, when released it will travel forward and every 1 sec it will release it power damage all unit in range and get smaller and get weaker

Edit: did some minor changes to the code
Edit2: fixed 2 leaks
Edit3: fixed 2 more leaks

Volvox · May 10, 2008

I'm in this one

So we have 8 days left and you turned in your submissions? Weird...

Just_Spectating · May 10, 2008

Updated my Tooltips, so this is going to be my final submission till further notice.

PurplePoot · May 11, 2008

Yeah, it's odd to have a burst of submissions the week before, but I'd rather have a burst of submissions than none at all

.

Just_Spectating · May 11, 2008

eh, nothing else to do, just had some free time.

marven15 · May 11, 2008

I'm still struggling on making a JASS version of my entry lol.

-Berz- · May 11, 2008

Rofl... why did i miss this?! fuckn school, i had to study i didnt even turn on my PC.
Ah and any way, there are more skilled spell makers than i em.
So Good luck to everyone!

Just_Spectating · May 11, 2008

you got alot of time if you want to join..

marven15 · May 11, 2008

I feel like uploading my latest version of my entry(though it is still not yet in jASS -_-). Special Effects improvements are made.

Gonna test other entries.

Just_Spectating · May 11, 2008

give criticism too

spiwn · May 11, 2008

Here is my submission.

Shadow Rip
The Shadow Master rips a part of the target's shadow, creating an image of the target with what was taken and a part of his own shadow. Then using the dark arts the Shadow Master temporarily brakes the link between the target and the image and makes the image taunt all nearby units(himself included). After a period of time, the link will be restored, the image will disperse and the taken shadows will return to their rightful owner carrying along any damage taken.
Damage cap for the caster is 40% and bottom is 10% depending on target's level.
With each level the duration of the image, the damage taken by the image and mana cost increase.
Cooldown 60

P.s. Spell updated (17/05/08 1:03 AM)

-Berz- · May 11, 2008

lol ill might join... i thout deadline was 13...and now i see 13 days, and the daed line is at 18... but i dont have an idea :S

Eccho · May 11, 2008

raaawr... well mine is soon done

I just have one stupid false, tricksy problem left, and its all gogogo...
Also... mistakes which is so simple, but you cant see them... I hate them

Volvox · May 11, 2008

I'm still struggling on making a good idea XD But i think i'll call my spell Ragnarok cannon. The basic idea is casting a curse on a unit that will trigger an explosion of dark energy to deal aoe damage around the cursed unit. As a 'double edge' consequence, the caster would recieve x% damage per explosion triggered. How does that sound to you?

-Berz- · May 11, 2008

This is a screenshot of my spell(its a demo)View attachment 28303
and its called Taste of Death.

Just_Spectating · May 11, 2008

looks laggy.

Ciebron · May 11, 2008

lots of good entrys look petty even

spiwn · May 11, 2008

Updated my entry to more fit the theme. After reading the rules for the last time I saw that the caster should pay something for using the ability, and figured that "the target dealing damage to itself" doesn't quite fit.
The updated ability is in my previous post(page 3).

Unless I don't think of something really important this will be the last update. Now it is time to study for the coming exam(18/05) for entering a university and getting the rest of the stuff i need for the prom(20/05)

P.s. Belt, underwear and socks

marven15 · May 11, 2008

OMG all of the entries are cool spells!!

@spiwn: My understanding on the rules is that it must be double edged, either to your hero, your enemies, your allies or all. I will reread the rules. If I miss something I will update lol. Comments for the other entries will be posted to later. XD

Shadow Rip: Its a cool spell, though when the soul will return back to its owner, I see alot of hp bars. Is that meant to be?

Orb of Darkness: I like channeling orbs! XD. Though I don't like the missile( it is just me

) it is pretty cool.

Dark Sector: Is the flying orbs(the violet one) are meant to fly randomly? They look odd to me... Bt over in all, it's great.

Dark Explosion: Neat idea. I have never thought of that...

Mirage: I hate this entry! It's in GUI! -_-

Just_Spectating · May 12, 2008

hmmmm maybe ill change a few things.

GhostWolf · May 12, 2008

Hmmm... I made this REALLY evil (funny

) spell, but its really buggy and without effects atm. I will see if I'm not too lazy to fix it up and make it look good.

Just_Spectating · May 12, 2008

Final, still would like criticism

spiwn · May 12, 2008

Well about the hp bars, it is not intended, I too saw that, tried to hide them, but didn't manage to. They have hp bars because they have a shadow( or at least I came to that conclusion). Maybe it is not that bad as the whole spell caries an idea that the shadows are connected(someway) to their owner's life. Maybe should make it so that when they return from the illusion they should be at a lower % of their life.
And about the theme "The spell must have an affect which has some penalty" as in a negative effect for the caster(not necessarily directly affecting him). Like buffing an ally but the but buffing an enemy too. Or disabling the target but disabling himself. Or just positive and negative effects on one target. The perfect examples of a Blizzard made spell fitting the theme would be Unholy Frenzy or Berserker Rage or Healing Spray. Maybe Big Bad Voodoo but that is a little bit different.

[FINISHED] Spells&Systems Mini-Contest #13

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