AI and Custom Abilities

[Shoto]

First, a really short question:
If a move a unit with triggers (the "move unit (instantly)" function), will it interrupt channeled spells?

Second:
If I want a NPC to use a custom ability in combat, without triggers, what do I need to do?
Say I've got a unit based on a Blood Elf Priest (or whatever they're called) with a custom ability based off of Flamestrike and a standard Heal. His AI won't tell him to use flamestrike, but he will use heal. How do I make him use the custom spell?
Do you need to do it differently for toggle abilities (like Heal or Black Arrow)?
Are there differences in what you do for unit-target abilities vs. ground target abilities?

 

[Maker]

1) Yes.

2) There are different AI behaviours for different base spells. Like Flamestrike won't be cast id there aren't at least three enemies around. Try to choose a similar base spell that the custom spell would be. There was a thread about this, I'll try to find it.

EDIT: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/...ustom-spells-cast-melee-game-ai-units-193280/

 

[Binsu]

2. Try putting the Heal ability to the Unit in Object Editor in this field: Abilities - Default Active Ability. The unit will maybe cast it but only one spell is allowed here so you will really need to use trigger if the unit has more than one spell.

YOU CANT REALLY AVOID USING TRIGGERS, bro.

 

[HammerFist132]

1) If you dont want to spells get interupted you can use setunitx and setunity

 

[Shoto]

1) Yes.

2) There are different AI behaviours for different base spells. Like Flamestrike won't be cast id there aren't at least three enemies around. Try to choose a similar base spell that the custom spell would be. There was a thread about this, I'll try to find it.

EDIT: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/...ustom-spells-cast-melee-game-ai-units-193280/

1) Excellent.

2) Thanks for the link, I'm sure it'll be useful.

2. Try putting the Heal ability to the Unit in Object Editor in this field: Abilities - Default Active Ability. The unit will maybe cast it but only one spell is allowed here so you will really need to use trigger if the unit has more than one spell.

YOU CANT REALLY AVOID USING TRIGGERS, bro.

I'll try that. Thanks!

Also, I don't mind using triggers to make specific unit cast spells at specific points and such, but for standard melee units, it's kinda silly to trigger their spellcasts.
I could make triggers checking for conditions and forcing the units to cast spells. But when making a big map with many units that's not really a great solution.

 

[Binsu]

1) Excellent.

2) Thanks for the link, I'm sure it'll be useful.


I'll try that. Thanks!

Also, I don't mind using triggers to make specific unit cast spells at specific points and such, but for standard melee units, it's kinda silly to trigger their spellcasts.
I could make triggers checking for conditions and forcing the units to cast spells. But when making a big map with many units that's not really a great solution.

If incase Default Active Ability didnt work, you can try triggering it, doesn take much space you know. So there is no risk.