Dealing with waits

[Banti]

I am using Waits for spawning for many triggers like this one and I think is making resynchronize in all triggers. Can I change this trigger for better or is better to use jass spawning system?

• Wait 7000.00 seconds
• Set Temp_Region = bandit respawn <gen>
• Set Temp_Point = (Center of bandit respawn <gen>)
• Set Temp_Point2 = (Center of bandit respawn <gen>)
• Unit - Create 5 Bandit for Neutral Hostile at Temp_Point facing Temp_Point2
• Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_Temp_Point)
• Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_Temp_Point2)
• Custom script: call RemoveRect(udg_Temp_Region)
• Custom script: set udg_Temp_Region = null
• Trigger - Turn off (This trigger)
• Custom script: call DestroyTrigger(GetTriggeringTrigger())

 

[deathismyfriend]

Use timed triggers or countdown timers for your spawning. Waits are very bad to use for several reasons. You can see why they are bad in my tutorial Things you should know when using triggers / gui.

 

[Banti]

Yes I was checking it before. It help me a lot with memory leaks. Can you give me example how to use timed triggers and countdown timers for my spawning in demo map. I can make countdown timer but I don't know how to replace waits.

 

[LordDz]

7000 / 60 = 116 minutes? You should design your scenario better as you don't know exactly where the players will be after 116 minutes, use a "unit enters region" or similiar instead, or players who stand and wait at a certain point will be punished.

 

[Licheus]

Yes I was checking it before. It help me a lot with memory leaks. Can you give me example how to use timed triggers and countdown timers for my spawning in demo map. I can make countdown timer but I don't know how to replace waits.

Here's an example of a very basic creep spawning system. Every time all creeps die or the game begins, a 5 seconds timer is started. When the timer reaces 0, a wave of creeps is spawned. It might not be exactly what youre after, but if you study the triggers (ask questions if needed) you might get how timers can be used.

 

[Banti]

Thanks for your help Licheus. I get it now. Entering region is not so bad idea