Autocast Spell that uses HP?

[Whitewolf8]

I would think it's possible, i've just no idea how.

So is it possible to make autocast spells use up HP instead of MP? Like, Searing Arrows for example.

 

[TheGrandMagnus]

This may do it, but I'm not sure.

• Events
  • Unit - A unit starts the effect of an ability
• Conditions
  • (Ability being cast) Equal to (The Ability)
• Actions
  • Unit - Cause (Casting Unit) to damage (Casting unit), dealing (#) damage of attack type (Spells) and damage type (Normal)

Words enclosed in parenthesis are changeable.

 

[Whitewolf8]

I've already tried that, it doesn't work.

 

[TheGrandMagnus]

Did you try changing the action to this

• Unit - Set Life of (Casting Unit) to ((Life of (Casting Unit)) - (TheHPCost))

 

[Whitewolf8]

Yep.
If it wasn't an auto cast ability it would work perfectly, but auto cast abilities are a bit diffrerent...

 

[TheGrandMagnus]

Well, I've tried :|

 

[Whitewolf8]

Thanks for trying at least! +Rep!

 

[HungryHusky]

Yes it's possible but you would need a Damage Detection system for that. Look for the Order string in the object editor. Sorry for my ugly triggers.

Trigger 1

• Events
  • Unit - A unit is issued an order
• Conditions
  • Order Comparison - Issued order equal to (flamingarrows)
• Actions
  • Turn on (Trigger 2)

Trigger 2

• Events
  • A unit takes damage
• Conditions
  • Integer Comparison - Level of (Searing Arrows) for DamageScource Greater than or equal to 1
• Actions
  • Your effects here

Trigger 3

• Events
  • Unit - A unit is issued an order
• Conditions
  • Order Comparison - Issued order equal to (unflamingarrows)
• Actions
  • Turn off (Trigger 2)

 

[Whitewolf8]

Hm... Interesting, i'll take a look at it, +Rep~!

 

[TheGrandMagnus]

Wait so we need to edit an existing spell, lets say flaming arrows, for it to work? Oh wait... I get it now.

 

[defskull]

What does your spell do ?

 

[Whitewolf8]

It's basically just Searing Arrows that uses HP instead o MP, simple.

 

[defskull]

So have you solved this issue ?
I can't see very clear.

 

[Whitewolf8]

I haven't gotten to test it yet. This isn't my actual PC.

The solution you have doesn't work so well Fasolace, it's supposed to be for archer units, not just heros.
Hm...

 

[HungryHusky]

But do you have a damage detection system? Attack events won't work here since it needs to be MUI right?

The triggers I posted is the way to do it. But as I said a DDS system is required.
If you can upload the map I can take a look at it, and if you want also import a DDS system, then I can easily make it for you.

 

[defskull]

This is the closest to what I can achieve.

Oh credits to Weep for that GDD.

 

[Whitewolf8]

This is... Absolutely fantastic, thank you so much. X3