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AI Behavior Controller v1.51 [GUI-friendly]
- Author(s)
- Riki
- Tags
- GUI / Triggers, JASS, vJASS, System
- Size
- 187.19 KB
- Rating
- Downloads
- 548
- Created
- May 26, 2021
- Updated
- Oct 9, 2024
- Resources
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Approved
This bundle is marked as recommended. It works and satisfies the submission rules.
AI Behavior Controller
by Riki
This system was created on WCIII patch 1.27b, so it should be compatible with (almost) any patch.
Special credits to Kingz for his Behaviour AI System, which inspired me and from which I based to create this system. Find it here: Behaviour AI System
by Riki
This system was created on WCIII patch 1.27b, so it should be compatible with (almost) any patch.
Special credits to Kingz for his Behaviour AI System, which inspired me and from which I based to create this system. Find it here: Behaviour AI System
A system designed to make it easy for users to create AI by giving them the option to define custom behaviors for specific units or unit types as required. These behaviors include following a specified order under certain circumstances, using custom spells and abilities (including those based on Channel), etc.
Sometimes it is frustrating to have to deal with an AI that does not cast certain spells because they are based on Channel or some other ability that the AI would not use under normal circumstances.
The goal of this system in principle is to provide a tool that allows AI units to use any spell that the user wishes to create, and it has been extended to include even more options.
Please note that this system is not designed to directly create custom AI, but to support AI creation.
Features
How to Import
API
Examples
Credits
Changelog
- Creation and modification of custom behaviors for individual units or Unit Types.
- Support for Computer-owned units and Player-owned units, allowing automation of certain player units if necessary or exploring possible Autocast systems.
- Multiple behaviors can be defined for each unit / Unit Type, each assigned action operating in order according to the priorities assigned by the user.
- Custom behaviors can fire on periodic events or when the unit performs certain actions (casts spells, attacks, deals damage, etc). There are also optional events that can fire when an event from nearby friendly / enemy units is detected.
- A custom order can be registered using its order string or id.
For users who want to use the system in vJass, follow steps from 1 to 3. Those users who need the GUI version must follow all the steps listed.
- Copy all the Necessary Requirements from the test map into your map. If you have newer versions of one of the listed requirements, you can skip it, but remember that you will need all of them.
- Copy the AI Behavior Controller library into your map. After this you will be ready to use this system.
- I recommend copying the Optional Requirements as well, but you can skip this step if you want.
- To use the GUI version, you must first follow all the steps above. After that, you need to copy all the content within the AIBC GUI category to your map.
vJASS:
static method registerBehavior takes unit u, Behavior b, boolean isUserBehavior returns nothing
// Adds a custom Behavior to a single unit.
// If isUserBehavior is false, it will fire only for Computer owned units.
// If isUserBehavior is true, it will fire only for Player owned units.
static method registerBehaviorType takes integer uTypeId, Behavior b, boolean isUserBehavior returns nothing
// Adds a custom Behavior to an unit type.
// If isUserBehavior is false, it will fire only for Computer owned units.
// If isUserBehavior is true, it will fire only for Player owned units.
static method removeBehavior takes unit u, Behavior b returns nothing
// Removes a custom Behavior from a single unit.
static method removeBehaviorType takes integer uTypeId, Behavior b returns nothing
// Removes a custom Behavior from an unit type.
vJASS:
method onPeriod takes unit u returns nothing
// Fires on every interval. Use u to access the unit.
method onCast takes unit caster, unit target returns nothing
// Fires when the unit casts an ability. Use caster to access the unit.
method onTargeted takes unit target, unit caster returns nothing
// Fires when the unit is targeted with an ability. Use target to access the unit.
method onAttack takes unit attacker, unit target returns nothing
// Fires when the unit attacks. Use attacker to access the unit.
method onAttacked takes unit target, unit attacker returns nothing
// Fires when the unit is attacked. Use target to access the unit.
method onDamageDealt takes unit source, unit target returns nothing
// Fires when the unit deals damage. Use source to access the unit.
method onDamageTaken takes unit target, unit source returns nothing
// Fires when the unit receives damage. Use target to access the unit.
method onKill takes unit killer, unit victim returns nothing
// Fires when the unit kills another. Use killer to access the unit.
method onAllyCasts takes unit u, unit ally, unit target returns nothing
method onAllyTargeted takes unit u, unit ally, unit caster returns nothing
method onAllyAttacks takes unit u, unit ally, unit target returns nothing
method onAllyAttacked takes unit u, unit ally, unit attacker returns nothing
method onAllyDmgDealt takes unit u, unit ally, unit target returns nothing
method onAllyDmgTaken takes unit u, unit ally, unit source returns nothing
method onAllyKills takes unit u, unit ally, unit victim returns nothing
method onAllyDeath takes unit u, unit ally, unit killer returns nothing
// Events that will fire when a nearby friendly unit performs a certain action.
// These events will only activate if OTHER_UNITS_EVENTS is set to true.
// Use u to access the unit with custom behavior.
// Use ally to access the allied unit that fires the event.
method onEnemyCasts takes unit u, unit enemy, unit target returns nothing
method onEnemyTargeted takes unit u, unit enemy, unit caster returns nothing
method onEnemyAttacks takes unit u, unit enemy, unit target returns nothing
method onEnemyAttacked takes unit u, unit enemy, unit attacker returns nothing
method onEnemyDmgDealt takes unit u, unit enemy, unit target returns nothing
method onEnemyDmgTaken takes unit u, unit enemy, unit source returns nothing
method onEnemyKills takes unit u, unit enemy, unit victim returns nothing
method onEnemyDeath takes unit u, unit enemy, unit killer returns nothing
// Events that will fire when a nearby enemy unit performs a certain action.
// These events will only activate if OTHER_UNITS_EVENTS is set to true.
// Use u to access the unit with custom behavior.
// Use enemy to access the enemy unit that fires the event.
vJASS:
method create takes unit u returns thistype
// Registers the unit so it can use custom orders given by its Behavior.
method checkOrder takes string orderStr returns boolean
// Checks if an orders is already registered.
method checkOrderById takes integer orderId returns boolean
// Checks if an orders is already registered using integers for order id.
method isOrderInCooldown takes string orderStr returns boolean
// Checks if an orders is in cooldown.
method isOrderInCooldownById takes integer orderId returns boolean
// Checks if an orders is in cooldown using integers for order id.
method registerTargetOrder takes string orderStr, widget target, integer priority, real cooldown, integer manaCost returns nothing
method registerPointOrder takes string orderStr, real locX, real locY, integer priority, real cooldown, integer manaCost returns nothing
method registerInstantOrder takes string orderStr, integer priority, real cooldown, integer manaCost returns nothing
// Registers an order using strings.
method registerTargetOrderById takes integer orderId, widget target, integer priority, real cooldown, integer manaCost returns nothing
method registerPointOrderById takes integer orderId, real locX, real locY, integer priority, real cooldown, integer manaCost returns nothing
method registerInstantOrderById takes integer orderId, integer priority, real cooldown, integer manaCost returns nothing
// Registers an order using its order id-
Trigger - Run RegisterBehavior <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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-------- Adds a custom Behavior to a single unit --------
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Trigger - Run RegisterBehaviorType <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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-------- Adds a custom Behavior to an unit type --------
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Trigger - Run RegisterTargetOrder <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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Trigger - Run RegisterPointOrder <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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Trigger - Run RegisterInstantOrder <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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-------- Registers an order using strings --------
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Trigger - Run RegisterTargetOrderById <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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Trigger - Run RegisterPointOrderById <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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Trigger - Run RegisterInstantOrderById <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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-------- Registers an order using order Id --------
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Trigger - Run CheckCooldown <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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Trigger - Run CheckCooldownById <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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-------- Checks if an order is on cooldown --------
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-------- This is called first, then you can use the variable CustomO_IsInCooldown --------
vJASS:
1. Used to register behaviors:
-Behavior_Unit (Unit that will be registered for an individual behavior)
-Behavior_UnitType (Used for Unit Type behaviors)
-Behavior_IsPlayerBehavior (If false, it will fire only for Computer owned units. If true, it will fire only for Player owned units)
2. Used to register events for the unit in a behavior:
-Behavior_OnPeriod (Registers a trigger that will fire on every interval. Use "Event_Unit" to access the unit)
-Behavior_OnCast (Registers a trigger that will fire when the unit casts an ability. Use "Event_Caster" to access the unit and "Event_Target" to access the target)
-Behavior_OnTargeted (Registers a trigger that will fire when the unit is targeted with an ability. Use "Event_Target" to access the unit and "Event_Caster" to access the caster)
-Behavior_OnAttack (Registers a trigger that will fire when the unit attacks. Use "Event_Attacker" to access the unit and "Event_Target" to access the target)
-Behavior_OnAttacked (Registers a trigger that will fire when the unit is attacked. Use "Event_Target" to access the unit and "Event_Attacker" to access the attacker)
-Behavior_OnDamageDealt (Registers a trigger that will fire when the unit deals damage. Use "Event_Source" to access the unit and "Event_Target" to access the target)
-Behavior_OnDamageTaken (Registers a trigger that will fire when the unit receives damage. Use "Event_Target" to access the unit and "Event_Source" to access the source of damage)
-Behavior_OnKill (Registers a trigger that will fire when the unit kills another. Use "Event_Killer" to access the unit and "Event_Victim" to access the dying unit)
3. Used to register events of nearby friendly units in a behavior:
-Behavior_OnAllyCasts (Registers a trigger that will fire when a nearby friendly unit casts an ability. Use "Event_Unit" to access the unit with custom behavior, "Event_Ally" to access the ally and "Event_Target" to access the target)
-Behavior_OnAllyTargeted (Registers a trigger that will fire when a nearby friendly unit is targeted with an ability. Use "Event_Unit" to access the unit with custom behavior, "Event_Ally" to access the ally and "Event_Caster" to access the caster)
-Behavior_OnAllyAttacks (Registers a trigger that will fire when a nearby friendly unit attacks. Use "Event_Unit" to access the unit with custom behavior, "Event_Ally" to access the ally and "Event_Target" to access the target)
-Behavior_OnAllyAttacked (Registers a trigger that will fire when a nearby friendly unit is attacked. Use "Event_Unit" to access the unit with custom behavior, "Event_Ally" to access the ally and "Event_Attacker" to access the attacker)
-Behavior_OnAllyDamageDealt (Registers a trigger that will fire when a nearby friendly unit deals damage. Use "Event_Unit" to access the unit with custom behavior, "Event_Ally" to access the ally and "Event_Target" to access the target)
-Behavior_OnAllyDamageTaken (Registers a trigger that will fire when a nearby friendly unit receives damage. Use "Event_Unit" to access the unit with custom behavior, "Event_Ally" to access the ally and "Event_Source" to access the source of damage)
-Behavior_OnAllyKills (Registers a trigger that will fire when a nearby friendly unit kills another. Use "Event_Unit" to access the unit with custom behavior, "Event_Ally" to access the ally and "Event_Victim" to access the dying unit)
-Behavior_OnAllyDeath (Registers a trigger that will fire when a nearby friendly unit is killed. Use "Event_Unit" to access the unit with custom behavior, "Event_Ally" to access the ally and "Event_Killer" to access the killer)
4. Used to register events of nearby enemy units in a behavior:
-Behavior_OnEnemyCasts (Registers a trigger that will fire when a nearby enemy unit casts an ability. Use "Event_Unit" to access the unit with custom behavior, "Event_Enemy" to access the enemy and "Event_Target" to access the target)
-Behavior_OnEnemyTargeted (Registers a trigger that will fire when a nearby enemy unit is targeted with an ability. Use "Event_Unit" to access the unit with custom behavior, "Event_Enemy" to access the enemy and "Event_Caster" to access the caster)
-Behavior_OnEnemyAttacks (Registers a trigger that will fire when a nearby enemy unit attacks. Use "Event_Unit" to access the unit with custom behavior, "Event_Enemy" to access the enemy and "Event_Target" to access the target)
-Behavior_OnEnemyAttacked (Registers a trigger that will fire when a nearby enemy unit is attacked. Use "Event_Unit" to access the unit with custom behavior, "Event_Enemy" to access the enemy and "Event_Attacker" to access the attacker)
-Behavior_OnEnemyDamageDealt (Registers a trigger that will fire when a nearby enemy unit deals damage. Use "Event_Unit" to access the unit with custom behavior, "Event_Enemy" to access the enemy and "Event_Target" to access the target)
-Behavior_OnEnemyDamageTaken (Registers a trigger that will fire when a nearby enemy unit receives damage. Use "Event_Unit" to access the unit with custom behavior, "Event_Enemy" to access the enemy and "Event_Source" to access the source of damage)
-Behavior_OnEnemyKills (Registers a trigger that will fire when a nearby enemy unit kills another. Use "Event_Unit" to access the unit with custom behavior, "Event_Enemy" to access the enemy and "Event_Victim" to access the dying unit)
-Behavior_OnEnemyDeath (Registers a trigger that will fire when a nearby enemy unit is killed. Use "Event_Unit" to access the unit with custom behavior, "Event_Enemy" to access the enemy and "Event_Killer" to access the killer)
5. Used to register custom orders:
-CustomO_Order (The order that will be used)
-CustomO_OrderId (For those abilities which must be cast using their Order Id. In those cases, use this instead of CustomO_Order)
-CustomO_Unit (The unit that will use the order. Check the different events to see which unit you should assign here)
-CustomO_Target (The unit that will be used as target of the order. Check the different events to see which unit you should assign here)
-CustomO_Location (The location to be used as target in Point-based abilities)
-CustomO_Priority (Priority assigned for the custom order. This will define the order in which the abilities will be used)
-CustomO_Cooldown (Cooldown time for the order)
-CustomO_ManaCost (Mana cost for the order)
vJASS:
library Example1 requires AIBehaviorController
// Defining a new Behavior
private struct Knight extends Behavior
// This one will fire when the Knight attacks another unit
method onAttack takes unit attacker, unit target returns nothing
local unit u = attacker
local CustomOrder o = CustomOrder.create(u)
// No target has been defined since the order to be registered will be an Instant Order
// Defining the order, priority, cooldown and mana cost
call o.registerInstantOrder("berserk", 100, 12, 0)
set u = null
endmethod
// Creating the behavior and attaching it to all units of this type
private static method onInit takes nothing returns nothing
local Behavior b = Knight.create()
call Controller.registerBehaviorType('hkni', b, false)
endmethod
endstruct
endlibrary
vJASS:
library Example2 requires AIBehaviorController
// Defining the first Behavior
private struct Sorceress1 extends Behavior
// This one will fire when the Sorceress attacks another unit
method onAttack takes unit attacker, unit target returns nothing
local unit u = attacker
local CustomOrder o = CustomOrder.create(u)
// Registering 2 orders inside the same event.
// In this case, the order that will be used first will be the one with higher priority if not in cooldown
// For the first order, we will use its Id because the order is based on Wand of Illusion
// The unit will cast this ability on itself
call o.registerTargetOrderById(852274, u, 100, 15, 50)
// Registering the second order
call o.registerTargetOrder("shockwave", target, 50, 10, 100)
set u = null
endmethod
// Creating the behavior and attaching it to all units of this type
private static method onInit takes nothing returns nothing
local Behavior b = Sorceress1.create()
call Controller.registerBehaviorType('hsor', b, false)
endmethod
endstruct
// Defining a second Behavior
private struct Sorceress2 extends Behavior
// Using an event fired by a nearby enemy unit. In this case, it will run when an enemy unit uses an ability
method onEnemyCasts takes unit u, unit enemy, unit target returns nothing
local CustomOrder o = CustomOrder.create(u)
// Checking if the enemy unit is a Necromancer
if GetUnitTypeId(enemy) == 'unec' then
call o.registerTargetOrder("frostnova", enemy, 100, 8, 75)
endif
endmethod
// Adding a second event to the Behavior. This one will run when a nearby enemy attacks another unit
method onEnemyAttacks takes unit u, unit enemy, unit attacker returns nothing
local CustomOrder o = CustomOrder.create(u)
// Checking if the enemy unit is a Necromancer
if GetUnitTypeId(enemy) == 'unec' then
call o.registerTargetOrder("frostnova", enemy, 100, 8, 75)
endif
endmethod
// Creating the behavior and attaching it to all units of this type
private static method onInit takes nothing returns nothing
local Behavior b = Sorceress2.create()
call Controller.registerBehaviorType('hsor', b, false)
endmethod
endstruct
endlibrary
vJASS:
library PaladinExample requires AIBehaviorController
// Defining a new Behavior
private struct Paladin extends Behavior
// Using 2 events fired by a nearby friendly unit and another event fired when a Paladin attacks
method onAllyAttacked takes unit u, unit ally, unit attacker returns nothing
local CustomOrder o = CustomOrder.create(u)
// Check if ally is below 50% hit points
if GetUnitStatePercent(ally, UNIT_STATE_LIFE, UNIT_STATE_MAX_LIFE) <= 50. then
call o.registerTargetOrder("holybolt", ally, 30, 5, 60)
endif
endmethod
method onAllyAttacks takes unit u, unit ally, unit target returns nothing
local CustomOrder o = CustomOrder.create(u)
// If ally does not have the buff, then cast the ability
if not UnitHasBuffBJ(ally, 'Binf') then
call o.registerTargetOrder("innerfire", ally, 20, 3, 35)
endif
endmethod
method onAttack takes unit attacker, unit target returns nothing
local unit u = attacker
local CustomOrder o = CustomOrder.create(u)
// If the Paladin does not have the buff, then cast the ability on himself
if not UnitHasBuffBJ(u, 'Binf') then
call o.registerTargetOrder("innerfire", u, 15, 3, 35)
endif
set u = null
endmethod
// Creating the behavior and attaching it to all units of this type
private static method onInit takes nothing returns nothing
local Behavior b = Paladin.create()
call Controller.registerBehaviorType('Hpal', b, false)
endmethod
endstruct
endlibrary
vJASS:
library PaladinSpc requires AIBehaviorController
// This will be a more complex example. Here I will define 4 custom behaviors for 4 different Paladins
// Each Paladin will only use the Behavior that will be asigned to him
// If combined with the example above, all Paladins will have 2 custom Behaviors (Individual and Unit Type)
// Northwest Paladin
private struct PaladinNW extends Behavior
method onAttack takes unit attacker, unit target returns nothing
local unit u = attacker
local CustomOrder o = CustomOrder.create(u)
call o.registerTargetOrder("acidbomb", target, 25, 12, 75)
set u = null
endmethod
// Creating the behavior and attaching it to an specific Paladin
// Unlike the behaviors assigned to an Unit Type, the behaviors attached to an individual unit
// must be registered after all units have been indexed, so that custom values are available
private static method register takes nothing returns nothing
local Behavior b = PaladinNW.create()
call Controller.registerBehavior(gg_unit_Hpal_0038, b, false)
endmethod
// Once all the units are indexed, the behavior will be registered
private static method onInit takes nothing returns nothing
call OnUnitIndexerInitialized(function thistype.register)
endmethod
endstruct
// Northeast Paladin
private struct PaladinNE extends Behavior
method onAttacked takes unit target, unit attacker returns nothing
local unit u = target
local CustomOrder o = CustomOrder.create(u)
call o.registerInstantOrder("divineshield", 30, 25, 50)
set u = null
endmethod
private static method register takes nothing returns nothing
local Behavior b = PaladinNE.create()
call Controller.registerBehavior(gg_unit_Hpal_0037, b, false)
endmethod
private static method onInit takes nothing returns nothing
call OnUnitIndexerInitialized(function thistype.register)
endmethod
endstruct
// Southwest Paladin
private struct PaladinSW extends Behavior
method onEnemyCasts takes unit u, unit enemy, unit target returns nothing
local CustomOrder o = CustomOrder.create(u)
if GetUnitTypeId(enemy) == 'Udea' then
call o.registerTargetOrder("soulburn", enemy, 20, 12, 85)
endif
endmethod
method onEnemyAttacks takes unit u, unit enemy, unit target returns nothing
local CustomOrder o = CustomOrder.create(u)
if GetUnitTypeId(enemy) == 'Udea' then
call o.registerTargetOrder("soulburn", enemy, 20, 12, 85)
endif
endmethod
private static method register takes nothing returns nothing
local Behavior b = PaladinSW.create()
call Controller.registerBehavior(gg_unit_Hpal_0041, b, false)
endmethod
private static method onInit takes nothing returns nothing
call OnUnitIndexerInitialized(function thistype.register)
endmethod
endstruct
// Southeast Paladin
private struct PaladinSE extends Behavior
method onAllyAttacked takes unit u, unit ally, unit attacker returns nothing
local CustomOrder o = CustomOrder.create(u)
if GetUnitStatePercent(ally, UNIT_STATE_LIFE, UNIT_STATE_MAX_LIFE) <= 70. then
call o.registerTargetOrder("healingwave", ally, 25, 9, 90)
endif
endmethod
private static method register takes nothing returns nothing
local Behavior b = PaladinSE.create()
call Controller.registerBehavior(gg_unit_Hpal_0046, b, false)
endmethod
private static method onInit takes nothing returns nothing
call OnUnitIndexerInitialized(function thistype.register)
endmethod
endstruct
endlibrary
vJASS:
library DKExample requires AIBehaviorController
// Defining a new Behavior for a Player-owned unit, in this case for our Death Knight
private struct DK extends Behavior
// This event will fire when a nearby enemy attacks
method onEnemyAttacks takes unit u, unit enemy, unit target returns nothing
local CustomOrder o = CustomOrder.create(u)
// If our Death Knight is low on mana, he will automatically use one of the available mana potions
if UnitHasItemOfTypeBJ(u, 'pman') and GetUnitState(u, UNIT_STATE_MANA) <= 80. then
call UnitUseItem(u, GetItemOfTypeFromUnitBJ(u, 'pman'))
endif
// Ordering our Death Knight to automatically use Death Coil against the attacking enemy
call o.registerTargetOrder("deathcoil", enemy, 100, 6, 75)
endmethod
// Creating the behavior and attaching it to all units of this type
private static method onInit takes nothing returns nothing
local Behavior b = DK.create()
call Controller.registerBehaviorType('Udea', b, true) // If true, this Behavior will trigger only for Player units
endmethod
endstruct
endlibrary-
Footman GUI
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Events
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Map initialization
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Actions
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-------- Creating a new Behavior and attaching it to all units of this type --------
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-------- Also adding actions that will be activated in the events below --------
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Set Behavior_UnitType = Footman
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Set Behavior_IsPlayerBehavior = false
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Set Behavior_OnDamageDealt = Footman OnDamageDealt <gen>
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Set Behavior_OnEnemyAttacks = Footman OnEnemyAttacks <gen>
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Trigger - Run RegisterBehaviorType <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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Footman OnDamageDealt
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-------- This trigger will fire when the Footman deals damage --------
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-------- Registering the "thunderbolt" order that will be used by the unit --------
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Set CustomO_Order = thunderbolt
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-------- This will be the unit that will respond to the order, that is, the one that has a custom behavior --------
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Set CustomO_Unit = Event_Source
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-------- This will be the target unit --------
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Set CustomO_Target = Event_Target
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-------- Defining the order's priority, cooldown and mana cost --------
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Set CustomO_Priority = 50
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Set CustomO_Cooldown = 7.00
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Set CustomO_ManaCost = 0
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Trigger - Run RegisterTargetOrder <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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Footman OnEnemyAttacks
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Set CustomO_Order = thunderbolt
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Set CustomO_Unit = Event_Unit
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Set CustomO_Target = Event_Enemy
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Set CustomO_Priority = 100
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Set CustomO_Cooldown = 7.00
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Set CustomO_ManaCost = 0
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Trigger - Run RegisterTargetOrder <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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Knight GUI
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Map initialization
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-------- Creating a new Behavior and attaching it to all units of this type --------
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-------- A single event has been assigned to this behavior --------
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Set Behavior_UnitType = Knight
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Set Behavior_IsPlayerBehavior = false
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Set Behavior_OnAttack = Knight OnAttack <gen>
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Trigger - Run RegisterBehaviorType <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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-------- This one will fire when the Knight attacks another unit --------
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-------- No target has been defined since the order to be registered will be an Instant Order --------
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Set CustomO_Order = berserk
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Set CustomO_Unit = Event_Attacker
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Set CustomO_Priority = 100
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Set CustomO_Cooldown = 12.00
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Set CustomO_ManaCost = 0
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Trigger - Run RegisterInstantOrder <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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-------- Defining the first Behavior and attaching it to all units of this type --------
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Set Behavior_UnitType = Sorceress
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Set Behavior_IsPlayerBehavior = false
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Set Behavior_OnAttack = Sorceress 1 OnAttack <gen>
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Trigger - Run RegisterBehaviorType <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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Sorceress 1 OnAttack
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-------- Registering 2 orders inside the same event --------
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-------- In this case, the order that will be used first will be the one with higher priority if not in cooldown --------
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-------- For the first order, I will use its Id because the order is based on Wand of Illusion --------
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Set CustomO_OrderId = 852274
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Set CustomO_Unit = Event_Attacker
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Set CustomO_Target = Event_Attacker
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Set CustomO_Priority = 100
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Set CustomO_Cooldown = 15.00
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Set CustomO_ManaCost = 50
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-------- Registering the order using Id --------
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Trigger - Run RegisterTargetOrderById <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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-------- Second order --------
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Set CustomO_Order = shockwave
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Set CustomO_Unit = Event_Attacker
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Set CustomO_Target = Event_Target
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Set CustomO_Priority = 50
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Set CustomO_Cooldown = 10.00
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Set CustomO_ManaCost = 100
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Trigger - Run RegisterTargetOrder <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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Sorceress 2 GUI
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Map initialization
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-------- Defining a second Behavior --------
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Set Behavior_UnitType = Sorceress
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Set Behavior_IsPlayerBehavior = false
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Set Behavior_OnEnemyCasts = Sorceress 2 OnEnemyCasts <gen>
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Trigger - Run RegisterBehaviorType <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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Events
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Set CustomO_Order = frostnova
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Set CustomO_Unit = Event_Unit
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Set CustomO_Target = Event_Enemy
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Set CustomO_Priority = 100
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Set CustomO_Cooldown = 8.00
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Set CustomO_ManaCost = 75
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Paladins Gen GUI
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Map initialization
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-------- Using 2 events fired by a nearby friendly unit and another event fired when a Paladin attacks --------
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Set Behavior_UnitType = Paladin
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Set Behavior_IsPlayerBehavior = false
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Set Behavior_OnAllyAttacked = Paladins Gen OnAllyAttacked <gen>
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Set Behavior_OnAllyAttacks = Paladins Gen OnAllyAttacks <gen>
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Set Behavior_OnAttack = Paladins Gen OnAttack <gen>
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(Percentage life of Event_Ally) Less than or equal to 50.00
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Set CustomO_Unit = Event_Unit
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Set CustomO_Target = Event_Ally
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Set CustomO_Priority = 30
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Set CustomO_Cooldown = 5.00
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Set CustomO_ManaCost = 60
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Trigger - Run RegisterTargetOrder <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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Paladins Gen OnAllyAttacks
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Set CustomO_Unit = Event_Unit
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Set CustomO_Target = Event_Ally
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Set CustomO_Priority = 20
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Set CustomO_Cooldown = 3.00
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Set CustomO_Target = Event_Attacker
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Set CustomO_Cooldown = 3.00
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Set CustomO_ManaCost = 35
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Game - UnitIndexEvent becomes Equal to 3.00
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-------- This will be a more complex example. Here I will define 4 custom behaviors for 4 different Paladins --------
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-------- If combined with the example above, all Paladins will have 2 custom Behaviors (Individual and Unit Type) --------
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-------- Unlike the behaviors assigned to an Unit Type, the behaviors attached to an individual unit --------
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-------- Northwest Paladin --------
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Set Behavior_Unit = Paladin 0038 <gen>
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Set Behavior_IsPlayerBehavior = false
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Set Behavior_OnAttack = Paladin NW OnAttack <gen>
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Trigger - Run RegisterBehavior <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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-------- Northeast Paladin --------
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-------- Creating the behavior and attaching it to an specific Paladin --------
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Set Behavior_IsPlayerBehavior = false
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Set Behavior_OnAttacked = Paladin NE OnAttacked <gen>
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Trigger - Run RegisterBehavior <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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-------- Creating the behavior and attaching it to an specific Paladin --------
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Set Behavior_IsPlayerBehavior = false
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Set Behavior_OnEnemyAttacks = Paladin SW OnEnemyAttacks <gen>
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Trigger - Run RegisterBehavior <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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-------- Creating the behavior and attaching it to an specific Paladin --------
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Set Behavior_Unit = Paladin 0046 <gen>
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Set CustomO_Unit = Event_Attacker
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Set CustomO_Target = Event_Target
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Set CustomO_Priority = 25
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Set CustomO_ManaCost = 75
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Set CustomO_Unit = Event_Target
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Set CustomO_Priority = 30
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Set CustomO_Cooldown = 25.00
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Set CustomO_ManaCost = 50
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Set CustomO_Unit = Event_Unit
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Set CustomO_Target = Event_Enemy
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Set CustomO_Priority = 20
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Set CustomO_Cooldown = 12.00
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Trigger - Run RegisterTargetOrder <gen> (ignoring conditions)
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Set CustomO_Unit = Event_Unit
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Set CustomO_Target = Event_Ally
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Map initialization
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-------- Defining a new Behavior for a Player-owned unit, in this case for our Death Knight --------
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Set Behavior_UnitType = Death Knight
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Set Behavior_IsPlayerBehavior = True
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Set Behavior_OnEnemyAttacks = Death Knight OnEnemyAttacks <gen>
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If - Conditions
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Hero - Order Event_Unit to use (Item carried by Event_Unit of type Potion of Mana)
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Set CustomO_Unit = Event_Unit
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Set CustomO_Target = Event_Enemy
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- Kingz (The Behavior AI System served as the inspiration and base for this new system)
- Bribe (Unit Indexer, Damage Engine, Table)
- AGD (Multidimensional Array)
- Bannar (RegisterEvent pack)
-Released
General:
-GUI-friendly version released.
-Added a new method to detect if an order is currently on cooldown.
Test map:
-Better descriptions added in vJass examples.
-Fixed some minor bugs with test spells.
-GUI-friendly version released.
-Added a new method to detect if an order is currently on cooldown.
Test map:
-Better descriptions added in vJass examples.
-Fixed some minor bugs with test spells.
General:
-Added a timer that fires when an order is used to prevent the unit from skipping registered orders when multiple events of the same type activate in a short period of time.
-Some small improvements in the main code.
-Added a timer that fires when an order is used to prevent the unit from skipping registered orders when multiple events of the same type activate in a short period of time.
-Some small improvements in the main code.
General:
-Array initializer moved to a new module to avoid possible access before they are actually initialized.
-Redundant triggers in the initializer method have now been properly cleaned up when the optional requirements are used.
-The custom functions GetUnitsInRect and IsAlive have been replaced by the native functions GroupEnumUnitsInRect and UnitAlive respectively.
-Variable assignment in the GUI Adapter is done directly now.
-Array initializer moved to a new module to avoid possible access before they are actually initialized.
-Redundant triggers in the initializer method have now been properly cleaned up when the optional requirements are used.
-The custom functions GetUnitsInRect and IsAlive have been replaced by the native functions GroupEnumUnitsInRect and UnitAlive respectively.
-Variable assignment in the GUI Adapter is done directly now.
General:
-The system now actually checks if the unit can use the ability assigned to the order by directly checking its availability on the conditions before triggering the custom order cooldown.
-Increased maximum order priority value from 30 to 100.
-Some small optimizations on the code.
-Added support for Player controlled units.
Test map:
-Improved some descriptions.
-The system now actually checks if the unit can use the ability assigned to the order by directly checking its availability on the conditions before triggering the custom order cooldown.
-Increased maximum order priority value from 30 to 100.
-Some small optimizations on the code.
-Added support for Player controlled units.
Test map:
-Improved some descriptions.
General:
-Fixed a bug that arose from the last update after allowing the use of Player units, especially in periodic events.
-Fixed a bug that arose from the last update after allowing the use of Player units, especially in periodic events.
General:
-A global group was created to store all units with custom behaviors assigned as they are indexed.
-Periodic behaviors are now handled using this custom global group instead of iterating over each unit in the map.
-A global group was created to store all units with custom behaviors assigned as they are indexed.
-Periodic behaviors are now handled using this custom global group instead of iterating over each unit in the map.
General:
-Fixed a bug that was preventing units with specific-unit behaviors from triggering periodic events.
-Fixed a bug that was preventing units with specific-unit behaviors from triggering periodic events.
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Oh yes, I'm working on a GUI-friendly version that should (probably) be ready for the next update.Would you be able to create a GUI alternate version of this? It would really help me improve the current AI I have. Besides, it's good to learn something new everyday!
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Amazing! It would be of great help!
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Oh yes man. That will be awesome.
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Updated:
General:
-GUI-friendly version released.
-Added a new method to detect if an order is currently on cooldown.
Test map:
-Better descriptions added in vJass examples.
-Fixed some minor bugs with test spells.
-GUI-friendly version released.
-Added a new method to detect if an order is currently on cooldown.
Test map:
-Better descriptions added in vJass examples.
-Fixed some minor bugs with test spells.
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Really good!
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Does this use a single periodic timer for the whole system? Or is it per active unit/unit type?
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The entire system uses a single periodic timer. Otherwise I'm afraid it could end up affecting performance.
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Updated:
General:
-Added a timer that fires when an order is used to prevent the unit from skipping registered orders when multiple events of the same type activate in a short period of time.
-Some small improvements in the main code.
-Added a timer that fires when an order is used to prevent the unit from skipping registered orders when multiple events of the same type activate in a short period of time.
-Some small improvements in the main code.
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This is really, really neat! I hope that we can use Hive resources like this in the follow up contest to the boss arenas. I would love to be able to use this for running an add fight phase for example.
Super cool work, and thanks for making it GUI friendly!
Super cool work, and thanks for making it GUI friendly!
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Impressive work! This system definitely opens up a lot of possibilities for the user.
"Channel"-based spells can now stand together with the regular-based custom spells as equals.
"Channel"-based spells can now stand together with the regular-based custom spells as equals.
AI Behavior Controller
AIBC Adapter GUI
Though it is particularly unlikely to happen, access to the public Multidimensional Array objects might be
possible before they are initialized. Just to be safe, you'll have to change the library initializer to a
module initializer. (Example below)
JASS:
[/INDENT]
[INDENT]library AIBehaviorController // ...[/INDENT]
[INDENT][/INDENT]
[INDENT]private module Init[/INDENT]
[INDENT] private static method onInit takes nothing returns nothing[/INDENT]
[INDENT] call thistype.init()[/INDENT]
[INDENT] endmethod[/INDENT]
[INDENT]endmodule[/INDENT]
[INDENT][/INDENT]
[INDENT]// ...[/INDENT]
[INDENT]struct Controller extends array[/INDENT]
[INDENT] private static method initObjects takes nothing returns nothing[/INDENT]
[INDENT] // ... Initialization of Multidimensional Array objects moved here.[/INDENT]
[INDENT] endmethod[/INDENT]
[INDENT][/INDENT]
[INDENT] // private static method onInit takes nothing returns nothing[/INDENT]
[INDENT] private static method init takes nothing returns nothing[/INDENT]
[INDENT] // ...[/INDENT]
[INDENT] call thistype.initObjects()[/INDENT]
[INDENT] endmethod[/INDENT]
[INDENT] implement Init[/INDENT]
[INDENT]endstruct[/INDENT]
[INDENT][/INDENT]
[INDENT]// private function Init takes nothing returns nothing[/INDENT]
[INDENT]// ... Initialization of Multidimensional Array objects moved[/INDENT]
[INDENT]// endfunction[/INDENT]
[INDENT]
Also, in the struct initializer method, there are three redundant triggers which need to be
cleaned up if the optional requirements are used in the map. These are:
- castEvent
- damageEvent
- killEvent
The GetUnitsInRect function appears to be a wrapper function that just calls
GroupEnumUnitsInRange. Unless this is meant to be a configurable part of
the system, I would recommend calling the native function directly.
The ai native function UnitAlive can be declared on top of the configuration tab so
that the IsAlive function uses it instead.
JASS:
[/INDENT]
[INDENT]native UnitAlive takes unit id returns boolean[/INDENT]
[INDENT]
AIBC Adapter GUI
In the assignVariables method, there's a lot of if-then comparisons being made that essentially checks
whether each GUI trigger variable used by the system has a value, then assigns the struct member to these
triggers. Since the methods in the struct check for their presence anyways, I think these comparisons
are redundant. Just assign the member variables directly.
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Moved to Awaiting Update by request
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Updated:
General:
-Array initializer moved to a new module to avoid possible access before they are actually initialized.
-Redundant triggers in the initializer method have now been properly cleaned up when the optional requirements are used.
-The custom functions GetUnitsInRect and IsAlive have been replaced by the native functions GroupEnumUnitsInRect and UnitAlive respectively.
-Variable assignment in the GUI Adapter is done directly now.
-Array initializer moved to a new module to avoid possible access before they are actually initialized.
-Redundant triggers in the initializer method have now been properly cleaned up when the optional requirements are used.
-The custom functions GetUnitsInRect and IsAlive have been replaced by the native functions GroupEnumUnitsInRect and UnitAlive respectively.
-Variable assignment in the GUI Adapter is done directly now.
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Has anyone tested the performance impact of this system in an online game yet?
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This system will be featured in the next version of Ultimate Battle, so I will test it myself on different maps to check its performance in large games.
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It turns out I'd forgotten to add an exit condition to one of my loops when testing this for myself so please disregard my worries about lag. It seems to work fine.
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Does the system work when a unit transforms into a unit type with an AI behavior even if they didn't have a behavior in their previous form? I was thinking about trying to use this as the basis for an advanced autocast logic setup.
edit: Tested this and its already present.
edit: Tested this and its already present.
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I thought of an optimization:
Instead of iterating over every unit in the map every period for periodic behaviors, why not add units to a global unit group as they get behaviors assigned? If you have 2 units with AI behaviors out of 100 units that's a lot of processing saved.
Instead of iterating over every unit in the map every period for periodic behaviors, why not add units to a global unit group as they get behaviors assigned? If you have 2 units with AI behaviors out of 100 units that's a lot of processing saved.
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Amazing system. Thanks for sharing
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I'll integrate it in my map Xnd Hero Siege
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It appears to be a problem with one of the required libraries not with my system. I think MultidimensionalArray stopped being compatible with latest versions of Bribe's Table. Can I ask what version of Table are you using?
Anyway, for whoever is reading this, this system was designed in patch 1.27b and I am not aware of what problems it may cause in current versions of Reforged. If anyone is feeling brave and is interested in giving this system an update to ensure its complete compatibility with modern versions of the game, you can contact me since I can't do it at the moment.
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Hey, sorry it was a fault on my end, it seems that I needed to have the "Enable optimizer" checkbox ticked. After that, I was able to save the map and test it properly.
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Really cool and useful system for custom spells. Is it possible to register behavior for abilities/carried items rather than unit types? Many different heroes/units can use the same custom spells. Besides, items have these custom spells. They would have the same behavior. For example, I have created a mass holy bolt spell which can be used to heal friendly units or damage undead units in an area. The same behavior should be applied to all heroes/units with this custom spell and all heroes who carry an item with this custom spell, so it would make more sense to register it based on the ability IDs.
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It could be an option for the future, yes. This system could use some optimizations and new functionalities.
Anyway your example with that holy bolt spell could be easily done with the current system, defining a global behavior for that custom spell and then register it for all units that will use it, something like this:
The same could work with GUI as well.
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Huh, only find out this existed. Quick question, can you use this to make ai players hire heroes from taverns?
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Tbh, I never tried using tavern heroes for AI before, with or without this system, so I'm not sure about that.
I don't think it's as easy as just having the AI hire the hero from the tavern, I guess you have to also add it to your race's AI script so that it recognizes the hero as usable.
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Yea, I was afraid of that. Looks like I need to deep dive into AMAI eventually. Thanks for answering, useful system by the way since I used Channel custom spells too which I would like ai to use in my altered melee.
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For a demonstration of this system being used on a real map, the heroes of my recent Qiraji race use it for their abilities.
I see this system is being used a lot lately, I think I will have to release a new update with some changes and optimizations.
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Updated:
General:
-The system now actually checks if the unit can use the ability assigned to the order by directly checking its availability on the conditions before triggering the custom order cooldown.
-Increased maximum order priority value from 30 to 100.
-Some small optimizations on the code.
-Added support for Player controlled units.
Test map:
-Improved some descriptions.
-The system now actually checks if the unit can use the ability assigned to the order by directly checking its availability on the conditions before triggering the custom order cooldown.
-Increased maximum order priority value from 30 to 100.
-Some small optimizations on the code.
-Added support for Player controlled units.
Test map:
-Improved some descriptions.
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Is it possible to use this system to give ai/autocast functionality to units controlled by the player?
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Thank you for this system, I'm using it for my custom race maps.
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Nice system but I'm disappointment that this wasn't added.
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Yes, with this current version is now possible to create autocast abilities for player units using the correct settings.
I know, but that's something that could possibly take more time than I have available at the moment. If the system worked only with individual units it would be easy to handle periodic events through a global unit group, but I still think what would be the most optimal and feasible option to add all units that belong to a unit-type to that global group.
Updated:
General:
-Fixed a bug that arose from the last update after allowing the use of player units, especially in periodic events.
-Fixed a bug that arose from the last update after allowing the use of player units, especially in periodic events.
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How do I update this system if I already downloaded an old version (v1.3)
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I just got back into WC3 modding and I'm unearthing my previous project - this is really useful for creating just a tad bit more challenging AI on a dungeon crawling map! I have a question though, when checking for a situation where a "nearby unit" does something, I'm assuming "UNIT_SEARCH_RANGE = 700" is the default range - so would there be a way to specify that in GUI separately for each event? Like maybe sometimes I'd like it to be within 350 range and other times 1000 range. I'm very rusty with triggering so bear with me!
I have a question though, when checking for a situation where a "nearby unit" does something, I'm assuming "UNIT_SEARCH_RANGE = 700" is the default range - so would there be a way to specify that in GUI separately for each event? Like maybe sometimes I'd like it to be within 350 range and other times 1000 range. I'm very rusty with triggering so bear with me!
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Yes, UNIT_SEARCH_RANGE is the default value used to search for nearby units and you can adjust that value to your needs.I just got back into WC3 modding and I'm unearthing my previous project - this is really useful for creating just a tad bit more challenging AI on a dungeon crawling map!
You can also define a different range in the behavior conditions that will work separately from the default range (as long as it has a value less than UNIT_SEARCH_RANGE).
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Updated:
General:
-A global group was created to store all units with custom behaviors assigned as they are indexed.
-Periodic behaviors are now handled using this custom global group instead of iterating over each unit in the map.
-A global group was created to store all units with custom behaviors assigned as they are indexed.
-Periodic behaviors are now handled using this custom global group instead of iterating over each unit in the map.
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Nice update. However I found a bug. Periodic behaviors don't work when registered to a specific unit type at least not for player units. Check the Tauren Chieftan in the attached map for an example.
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Interesting, thanks for the report. I will check it out and update this comment after fixing the bug.
Also, note that specific unit behaviors need to be done this way to ensure the unit is already indexed (a pain, I know, but it needs to be done this way):
Updated:
General:
-Fixed a bug that was preventing units with specific-unit behaviors from triggering periodic events.
-Fixed a bug that was preventing units with specific-unit behaviors from triggering periodic events.
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