[Spell] Ashe Spell Pack

[RupTure_QS]

So I am making a Spell pack that is similar to Ashe.. However, I can't seem to figure out how I to stack the focus buff to 100 as it does in League.. Can someone tell me how to make buffs stackable?

 

[deathismyfriend]

u can make as many lvls as needed. then detect the lvl of the buff the unit has. if its lvl 2 then add one lvl. if its lvl 0 u add the buff to the unit.

 

[RupTure_QS]

So I figured out the levels, but the buff wont show on the unit; the unit has the spell, the spell has the buff, but the buff wont show in-game

 

[deathismyfriend]

if its a triggered spell u have to make a dummy unit to cast the buff on the unit.

 

[Kusanagi Kuro]

Some spell wont show buff even if u give them one. I think instead of giving a buff, why dont u try using something like the periodic trigger to make that 100 stack?

 

[RupTure_QS]

Some spell wont show buff even if u give them one. I think instead of giving a buff, why dont u try using something like the periodic trigger to make that 100 stack?

I am doing that:

function EnableFocusNotAttacking takes nothing returns nothing
	
	call EnableTrigger(gg_trg_FocusNotAttacking)
    if TriggerEvaluate(gg_trg_FocusNotAttacking) then
        call TriggerExecute(gg_trg_FocusNotAttacking)
    endif
endfunction

function FocusInCombat takes nothing returns nothing
    local timer t = CreateTimer()
    local integer focusGain = udg_FC_initialGainInCombat + udg_FC_gainPerLevelInCombat*GetHeroLevel(udg_TestHero)
	
	if udg_TestHero == GetAttacker() and udg_FC_focusStack < 100 then
        set udg_FC_focusStack = udg_FC_focusStack + focusGain
		call TimerStart(t, 3.00, false, function EnableFocusNotAttacking)
        call DisableTrigger(gg_trg_FocusNotAttacking)
    elseif udg_FC_focusStack >= 100 then
		set udg_FC_focusStack = 100
        return
    endif
	
	set t = null
endfunction

function InitTrig_FocusInCombat takes nothing returns nothing
	local integer index
	
    set gg_trg_FocusInCombat = CreateTrigger(  )
    

    set index = 0
    loop
        call TriggerRegisterPlayerUnitEvent(gg_trg_FocusInCombat, Player(index), EVENT_PLAYER_UNIT_ATTACKED, null)

        set index = index + 1
        exitwhen index == bj_MAX_PLAYER_SLOTS
    endloop
    call TriggerAddAction( gg_trg_FocusInCombat, function FocusInCombat )
endfunction

globals
    timer focusLoopTimer = CreateTimer()
endglobals

function FocusNotAttackingGain takes nothing returns nothing
    local integer focusGain = udg_FC_initialGainNoCombat + udg_FC_gainPerLevelNoCombat*GetHeroLevel(udg_TestHero)

	set udg_FC_focusStack = udg_FC_focusStack + focusGain
    call SetUnitAbilityLevel(udg_TestHero, 'FC00', udg_FC_focusStack)
    
    if GetUnitAbilityLevel(udg_TestHero, 'FC00') >= 100 then
        call PauseTimer(focusLoopTimer)
        set udg_FC_focusStack = 100
        call SetUnitAbilityLevel(udg_TestHero, 'FC00', udg_FC_focusStack)
    endif
    
endfunction

function FocusNotAttackingStart takes nothing returns nothing
	
    if IsTriggerEnabled(GetTriggeringTrigger()) == true then
        call TimerStart(focusLoopTimer, 1.00, true, function FocusNotAttackingGain)
    else
        call PauseTimer(focusLoopTimer)
    endif
endfunction
			
function InitTrig_FocusNotAttacking takes nothing returns nothing
    set gg_trg_FocusNotAttacking = CreateTrigger(  )
    call TriggerAddAction( gg_trg_FocusNotAttacking, function FocusNotAttackingStart )
endfunction

if its a triggered spell u have to make a dummy unit to cast the buff on the unit.

It is a passive ability that is already placed on the unit on map initialization. The spell is somewhat triggered as the jass above, but no more than that yet.

 

[Kusanagi Kuro]

Well, most of the Passive ability wont have buff. Auras and Permanent Immolation place buff on the unit that has it.

 

[RupTure_QS]

Well I figured out a different way anyway. But another thing is, is there a way to display a count on the ability like charges on an item that go up to 100?

 

[Kusanagi Kuro]

I think only items have that. Ortherwise, u need to create something like a board to display it.

 

[deathismyfriend]

u can create a multiboard and show it. u can create a dummy ability on the targeted unit and show the lvl.

 

[Luorax]

I'd recommend using a texttag attached to the hero, only visible to the owner. An ability with 100 levels adds quite a lot to the loading time. The texttag method also gives the owner the info they need immediately.

 

[Xonok]

I think it's less clutter-ish if you just:
1. Give the buffplacer multiple levels
2. Make a dummy use the buffplacer on the unit

Why? Because then you have it show levels(when hovering mouse over buff) and also don't have to do some weird interface stuff.

Pseudocode:
If level of buff < 100 then
set level of buffplacer ability to level of buff + 1

Do this every time the stack is changed and it should work.

 

[Vladadamm]

Imo, the best would be to code it. Critical strikes aren't stackable, amd if you plan to make them stack or something like this, then you have to code it. For the visual part, what about giving several levels to your ability each with a different description, if you use an ability ofcourse.