[AI] AI Computer Players can't execute a spell properly with dummy

[FUJI]

Hello hiveworkshop =)),

I'm finishing a map ( Heroes' Arena [ AI ] ) ( it is like DotA still it is different ) but there's a weird problem with computer players when casting a dummy triggered spell. Example, the spell "Waning Rift" that damages units nearby and silencing them in 3 seconds in 300 radius around the caster. So I decided to trigger this spell and create a dummy unit that will cast silence, I've tried the spell working properly and my dummy unit silenced them, the computer player AI tried the spell but their dummy unit DOES NOT cast the silence while my dummy unit cast it properly. How to fix this stuff? I've checked my trigger code and there's nothing wrong with it. So how to fix this?

 

[deathismyfriend]

Post the trigger code is the first step.

 

[LordDz]

Is the player settings set to allow custom spells?

 

[FUJI]

Sorry I can't post the trigger because I'm on my phone

Anyway where can I find that player settings ?

 

[Vinz]

Try to share player control with an AI and see if the ability is added. I encountered something like this in my map, the AI does not allow abilities to be added to their dummies for no reason.

Alternatively it could be caused by player-specific trigger actions.

 

[FUJI]

What do you mean about AI does not allow abilities for their dummies? I've use a trigger to add the ability to their dummy, so how did you fix it when you encounter this problem?

 

[Vinz]

I created dummies for a Human player. Then after AddAbility I changed ownership. It worked, but workarounds are too much of a hassle when the regular code should work.

2 days later I quit the map. ;_;

 

[FUJI]

I tried the test and it shows or add the ability to computer player dummy unit but the dummy unit does not follow the order (. The storm bolt stun ability actually works in computer dummy unit follows that order.

 

[chobibo]

The script/code or a test map would help a lot in debugging, can you post any?

 

[FUJI]

Anyway I think this thread is solved, I've fixed the problem in a weird solution, I've just changed the ownership of the dummy to GetOwningPlayer( udg_WR_Caster ) instead of GetTriggerPlayer( ). Now I know that using GetTriggerPlayer can cause a problem in this case so I'll better stick to GetOwningPlayer() function but I'm still not sure about this if GetTriggerPlayer( ) has a problem so better test it.

 

[Kazeon]

Set the AI player slot to None at Player Properties.

If you set it to computer, there will be a simple AI script running behind which control all of it's units, no exception for dummy units too, which prevent external scripts to control them, mostly.

Or if you want the slot to be selectable by player, then you can use some tricks. Like this one:

            if GetLocalPlayer() == AI then
                call EnableUserControl(false)
            endif

Hope it helps.