[Spell] cast time

[machris13]

i would like to know how to construct a script that has a cast time..

for example casting a spell needs cast time.. this spell is a target spell so "flame strike" spell is not aplicable.

any suggestions?

 

[Dr Super Good]

Increase the cast delay field of the dummy ability in the object editor?

 

[defskull]

this spell is a target spell so "flame strike" spell is not aplicable.

Wha- ?

 

[rysnt11]

Increase the cast time in object edior

 

[Maker]

Base the ability on Channel, it has adjustable casting time.

 

[machris13]

@DSG
if im going to do that, within the casting time the hero can move freely without canceling the chanel

@defskull
what i mean is, the spell im making is "with target", thus flame strike is an Area target so thats not what i really wanted

@rysnt11
if im going to increase cast time to 2(or anything except 0), i cant move my hero while casting (try it to see for your self)

@Maker
please tell me how..

 

[rysnt11]

So you want a channeling spell but with no stand still channel spell?
At least you must give the unit a buff to check whether the unit is on channeling or not
Do you know razzil darkbrew in dota?
See the first skill?
Do you mean the same skill like that?

 

[defskull]

From what I'd understand, you want your unit to have a "cast time" for a spell, that he can at the same time, move freely without channeling the spell ?
A test map is attached, and it is fully MUI

@rysnt11
You can use Boolean of TRUE/FALSE for a channeling/non-channeling state of a unit, instead of using Buff, which is totally has its limitation of usage.

 

[rysnt11]

Hmm...
I'll try it..
thanks!

 

[machris13]

From what I'd understand, you want your unit to have a "cast time" for a spell, that he can at the same time, move freely without channeling the spell ?
A test map is attached, and it is fully MUI

@rysnt11
You can use Boolean of TRUE/FALSE for a channeling/non-channeling state of a unit, instead of using Buff, which is totally has its limitation of usage.

nope, i want the channel of the spell to be canceled whenever the unit moves/attacks/or casts another spell or whatever.

 

[Adiktuz]

Try Anitarf's Casting System...

 

[defskull]

You said it yourself, you want that unit to freely move, but doesn't want to cancel the channeling spell, and then you said if that unit move/attacks/casts, it will cancel the spell, WHAT THE F?

if im going to increase cast time to 2(or anything except 0), i cant move my hero while casting (try it to see for your self)

Or, you just want a simple casting animation ?
As Maker said it, base the spell off of Channel, you can time the casting spell with casting animation of that unit in "Data - Follow Through Time" I guess
Or maybe the "Data - Art Duration", between those 2, try experiment it
Set your casting time as same as those 2 data above:
Data - Casting Time = 2 seconds
Data - Follow Through Time = 2 seconds
Data - Art Duration = 2 seconds

 

[machris13]

base the spell off of Channel

how?

 

[Adiktuz]

Channel is an existing spell on the game which is specially made for triggering the effects...

 

[machris13]

now i found the Channel Spell..

BUT..still the same as other spell, i placed 2 on casting time, then tested the spell, by the time my hero is casting, I CANNOT CANCEL ITS CHANNEL

 

[Adiktuz]

Uncheck this:
Disable other abilities

also I suggest using a cast time of 0, and just using a follow through time of 2.00, then trigger everything else...

but I highly suggest using Anitarf's cast system, for *easier* handling

 

[machris13]

a link for anitarf's cast system please?

 

[Adiktuz]

oh, Anitarf's was not really for variable casts, but its helpful if you need flexible cast effects

http://www.wc3c.net/showthread.php?t=105374

I found another one, though this one has caster bars...

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/...3066/?prev=search=caster%20system&d=list&r=20

 

[rysnt11]

Set the disable other abilities to false...
Otherwise, it will DISABLE all the abilities include natural abilities like move, stop, hold postion, attack, and patrol..

 

[Adiktuz]

Uncheck this:
Disable other abilities

-^.^-

 

[rysnt11]

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