Changing a unit/hero into another unit/hero

[sentess]

Hello once more...
I got a new question for you guys.

I have seen in some games that people have made some sort of spell, that transforms the unit/hero into another form of unit/hero... But still with the same exp, and abilities...

I would very much like to know how they do this, and I will of course +rep to those who help me

 

[ALiEN95]

maybe with abilities like "chaos (grom)" ability
it has
Data - new unit type

(go to Edit>Find and type "chaos (grom)" )

if its not working on that way than you will have to

-store all stats of your hero/unit
-unit - replace unit
-set last replaced unit´s stats to stored stats

 

[ap0calypse]

Save all hero data in variables (such as experience, spells), replace the unit and set the new hero's data to the variables.
I don't really like the "replace unit" function in GUI, but it's the easiest way

 

[Drunken_Jackal]

Create variables for storing all the stats, experience, and the level and just use the action Hero - Set (Last Created Unit) Hero-Level to HeroLevel, Hide level up graphics. And for the stats, Hero - Modify Strength of Hero, Set to HeroStat. For the experience, use Hero - Set (Casting Unit) experience to Exp, Hide level-up graphics.

 

[Pharaoh_]

Use an ability based on Bear Form or Transformation? If the effect you saw was permanent, tick the option from those abilities "Data - Morphing Flags" -> Permanent.

 

[sentess]

Could anyone show me a trigger with variables please?
I'm new to those, and want to see how they function: )

 

[wurlaz]

If you are new to Variables I think you should try to do something easier first, cause this is pretty advanced.

 

[sentess]

Heh maybe... But I would still like some help for this

 

[ap0calypse]

It's actually really not advanced xD
But variables are just a very baisc thing, you need them for every game (apart from melee maps).

• Actions
  • Set ExperienceVariable = (Hero experience of (Unit))
  • Unit - Replace (Unit) with a (Hero) using The old unit's relative life and mana
  • Hero - Set (Last replaced unit) experience to ExperienceVariable, Hide level-up graphics

Something like that should work, but it's not the best method.

 

[sentess]

It's actually really not advanced xD
But variables are just a very baisc thing, you need them for every game (apart from melee maps).

• Actions
  • Set ExperienceVariable = (Hero experience of (Unit))
  • Unit - Replace (Unit) with a (Hero) using The old unit's relative life and mana
  • Hero - Set (Last replaced unit) experience to ExperienceVariable, Hide level-up graphics

Something like that should work, but it's not the best method.

Sorry to sound even more noobish.... But I can't seem to find;
Set ExperienceVariable = (Hero experience of (Unit))
I mean the experience part..

 

[Pharaoh_]

It's an integer variable first of all. When it requests for a value, scroll to Hero - Hero experience. Also, check this for making your life easier:
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/trigger-gui-editor-tutorials-279/variables-5896/

You can also try what I requested here, http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/...ro-into-another-unit-hero-166394/#post1574031 , which requires no triggers.

 

[ap0calypse]

Sorry to sound even more noobish.... But I can't seem to find;
Set ExperienceVariable = (Hero experience of (Unit))
I mean the experience part..

That is called a variable

Inside the trigger editor, press CTRL + B, a new screen will pop up.
Here you click the green X with the little arrow (Create new variable).
As type, select "Integer" (since experience is an integer) and as name "ExperienceVariable" (name doesn't really matter, but it's the example I have chosen so it might be easier).
The menu should look like this:

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Then just click Okay all the way 'till you're back in the trigger editor.
Now you can use the action "Set Variable" (in "All") and choose the one you just created ^^

This is how it should look once you're done:

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And the action:

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I hope this helped.

 

[sentess]

Okey thank you! Got is so far!
Now I just need abit more help to save the abilities too...

And +rep to those who answered me!

 

[Cweener]

well, just use the same variable skills you just learned. set a variable to an ability then once you replace the unit, tell it to add the ability to the new unit. i made a test map because i don't have the patience that ap0c does, to sit here and give you he step by step

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