Electric Conduit v2.01

[Moderator]

11:14, 20th Sep 2015
Bribe: A rush of eye-candy. A powerful spell that would make for a great ultimate or boss ability.

 

[Blightsower]

looks very nice.

 

[Deleted member 238226]

woah, this is really cool.

+REP for you good sir.

 

[KILLCIDE]

looks very nice.

woah, this is really cool.

+REP for you good sir.

Thank you to both!

 

[ILH]

Well I think you don't need the dummy cleaner trigger because you can just add the dummy "Can't raise, doesn't decay" via object editor and it will be removed when it dies.

 

[KILLCIDE]

Well I think you don't need the dummy cleaner trigger because you can just add the dummy "Can't raise, doesn't decay" via object editor and it will be removed when it dies.

Will get that fixed thank you

 

[Arad MNK]

So this was the thing you needed help for

To stay on-topic:
The Chain lightning ability itself seems overpowered, and it is done many times... Thats why it can kill a whole party of footmen !

Really, you should create a custom chain lightning (in OE dont worry) and configure it for balance so that the user wont fuck up when the chain lightning is OP and he cant change it since he has a far seer and cant find where the ability is. (Aka a noob)

 

[KILLCIDE]

So this was the thing you needed help for

Yessir!

The Chain lightning ability itself seems overpowered, and it is done many times... Thats why it can kill a whole party of footmen !

Thats what the config trigger is for! You can easily change the interval of chain lightning and how many will appear per interval. Its currently set at 3 chain lightnings every second, but you have to keep in mind this was just to make it look aesthetically pleasing xP

Really, you should create a custom chain lightning (in OE dont worry) and configure it for balance so that the user wont fuck up when the chain lightning is OP and he cant change it since he has a far seer and cant find where the ability is. (Aka a noob)

Im sorry Im a little lost with this suggestion o.o mind elaborating?

 

[Arad MNK]

There has been some misunderstandings by me


Lets say (XD) I mean:

Reduce the damage and stuff.

 

[ILH]

Reduce the damage and stuff.

That should be configurable in the triggers, or in the object editor.

But I agree to reduce the damage a bit so people that can't configure the values can have this spell "not too OP" in their map, even as Ultimate/Last ability.

 

[LordDz]

I'll be using this!
However, I'd like it if you moved the init of all units and spells to one trigger, as when I copied it over to my own map, the ability and unit variables changed into other units and I had to go through the code to set the dummy units and spells correctly again.

 

[The_Silent]

But I agree to reduce the damage a bit so people that can't configure the values can have this spell "not too OP" in their map, even as Ultimate/Last ability.

I don't. Explaining how to configure the spell is enough. We can't speculate on how strong the average user need the spell to be, might be that the hypothetical "noob" in question actually needs an "op" spell.

 

[KILLCIDE]

There has been some misunderstandings by me


Lets say (XD) I mean:

Reduce the damage and stuff.

That should be configurable in the triggers, or in the object editor.

But I agree to reduce the damage a bit so people that can't configure the values can have this spell "not too OP" in their map, even as Ultimate/Last ability.

It is already? I didn't make the chain lightning spell from scratch... its a normal chain lightning that a dummy casts.

• -------- NOTE: If you want to edit the damage of Chain Lightning, refer to the Object Editor spell --------

That includes everything about chain lightning, not just the damage (damage reduction per jump, how many it jumps to).

I'll be using this!
However, I'd like it if you moved the init of all units and spells to one trigger, as when I copied it over to my own map, the ability and unit variables changed into other units and I had to go through the code to set the dummy units and spells correctly again.

• -------- --------
• -------- Ability --------
• Set EC_Ability = Electric Conduit
• -------- --------
• -------- Chain Lightning Ability --------
• Set EC_AbilityCL = Electric Conduit (Chain Lightning)
• -------- --------
• -------- Dummy Unit SFX --------
• -------- this is what will hover over the caster's head during the channel --------
• -------- if you want to change the effect, change the model file for this dummy --------
• Set EC_SFXOverhead = Electric Conduit Dummy 1
• -------- --------
• -------- Dummy Unit Caster --------
• -------- this is the dummy that will cast the chain lightning --------
• Set EC_DummyUnitCaster = Electric Conduit Dummy 2

Lol oh my! I had already made the init variables for it, but I must have forgotten to apply them in the code xP thank you! I will update this after a moderator reviews it. Excited to see what you will use it for unless you're talking about the units/abilties for Knockback 2D?

I don't. Explaining how to configure the spell is enough. We can't speculate on how strong the average user need the spell to be, might be that the hypothetical "noob" in question actually needs an "op" spell.

Yah I made the config section with a lot of comments... it's pretty straight forward, right?

 

[Misha]

my words, that's some epic tossing around that it does to enemies x3

 

[Bribe]

I recommend putting your triggers and installation instructions into the description of the spell here on THW.

 

[KILLCIDE]

my words, that's some epic tossing around that it does to enemies x3

Lol its fun to play around with the KB variables ;D

I recommend putting your triggers and installation instructions into the description of the spell here on THW.

I posted the triggers already o.o which are you referring to? However, I will update my post with the installation instructions though. I'll do the same for my other spell. Just waiting for a moderator to take a look at it so I can update them all at once.

 

[Bribe]

It's a weird cache issue. I sometimes can see tour triggers there, other times I just see the GIF and the spell description screenshot

 

[FireTiger]

Nice and useful. 5/5

 

[ukn0wnD3str0y3r]

I have a suggestions of your spell's description, you are not necessary to use my description haha...

Electric Conduit - Casters summons an orb of lightning right above himself. Causing damages that bounce off enemies. Enemies that are trying to get close of the caster will be knocked back.

Oh yeah and hello guys I'm back!! After couple of months I didn't online, I had forgotten mostly everything in triggers Lolx! Hope there is somebody still remember me hah!

 

[KILLCIDE]

Well I think you don't need the dummy cleaner trigger because you can just add the dummy "Can't raise, doesn't decay" via object editor and it will be removed when it dies.

I have decided to just keep the Dummy Unit Cleaner trigger just in case a user wants to use a different dummy unit from mine and doesn't have such options set.

Nice and useful. 5/5

Thank you! I hope you find the config options easy to read.

I have a suggestions of your spell's description, you are not necessary to use my description haha...

Electric Conduit - Casters summons an orb of lightning right above himself. Causing damages that bounce off enemies. Enemies that are trying to get close of the caster will be knocked back.

Oh yeah and hello guys I'm back!! After couple of months I didn't online, I had forgotten mostly everything in triggers Lolx! Hope there is somebody still remember me hah!

Description of the spell isn't that big of a deal to me xP I'm personally not using this spell in my map, I just felt like integrating a knockback with a spell for practice

Unfortunately, it looks like the time you decided to go inactive I joined the community, so I don't know you xD

 

[Chaosy]

I got problems seeing the triggers as my eyes bleed by looking at indexing.

On another note, I thought you triggered the chain lightning manually you damn cheater.

 

[KILLCIDE]

I got problems seeing the triggers as my eyes bleed by looking at indexing.

On another note, I thought you triggered the chain lightning manually you damn cheater.

#DynamicIndexing4Lyfe

Im practicing lighting effects right now Im debating if I should manually trigger chain lightning, or make a new spell. The former would have to call for hashtables ;_;

 

[ukn0wnD3str0y3r]

Description of the spell isn't that big of a deal to me xP I'm personally not using this spell in my map, I just felt like integrating a knockback with a spell for practice

Unfortunately, it looks like the time you decided to go inactive I joined the community, so I don't know you xD

Hah, description can helps mostly people to gets how the spell works exactly... haha but its okayy xd

 

[ssbbssc2]

+rep, i m a fan of lighting spells and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawesome

 

[KILLCIDE]

Hah, description can helps mostly people to gets how the spell works exactly... haha but its okayy xd

That's what the GIF is for!

+rep, i m a fan of lighting spells and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawesome

Thanks!

 

[Anderhil]

Oh GOD...
this is better than death metal =0

 

[KILLCIDE]

Oh GOD...
this is better than death metal =0

Lol I'll take that as a compliment if death metal is your thing xD

 

[userid907]

awesome spell and very cool!
good job killcide

 

[Rainmaker]

What a phenomenal looking spell. 5/5

 

[KILLCIDE]

awesome spell and very cool!
good job killcide

What a phenomenal looking spell. 5/5

Thank you both!



Just did a small update! I just removed unneccesary comments in the triggers and updated the restart fuction thank you to Bribe for the latter!

 

[Wrda]

Simple, unique, interesting. These are the most important qualities a spell should have.
And this spell really has them!
Perfect 5/5

 

[Warseeker]

Incredible !!! Whaoh... I never seen such spell before. ! I'm impressed, you Made it.

 

[Abbendis]

Good powerful but difficult

 

[Bribe]

Difficult?

 

[KILLCIDE]

Simple, unique, interesting. These are the most important qualities a spell should have.
And this spell really has them!
Perfect 5/5

Incredible !!! Whaoh... I never seen such spell before. ! I'm impressed, you Made it.

Thank you both!

Good powerful but difficult

Do you mind explaining what was difficult about it?

 

[Maximum_Evil]

holy shit dat preview gif is glorious !!!

the spell looks really awesome, esp for some bosses

 

[KILLCIDE]

holy shit dat preview gif is glorious !!!

the spell looks really awesome, esp for some bosses

Glad you liked it ! I had intentions of this spell being some type of ultimate

 

[xorkatoss]

very nice spell man! (+3)

although:

• Custom script: set bj_wantDestroyGroup = true

I think bj leaks...the other way of clearing unit groups is better

 

[IcemanBo]

This bj is just a boolean.
When set to true it will destroy the group internally in the function.

It's okay he uses it.

 

[MasterTrainer]

Blimey! Awesome spell there mate!

If I may just ask, how does EC_Loop's actions activate if there are no events that trigger it?

 

[Bribe]

very nice spell man! (+3)

although:

• Custom script: set bj_wantDestroyGroup = true

I think bj leaks...the other way of clearing unit groups is better

Bro the Set/Destroy group is not only less efficient, but requires:

- tempgroup variable
- additional line of code for setting the group
- even more temp group variables if you nest group picks

bj_wantDestroyGroup is awesome!

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/...quick-tutorial-common-triggering-tips-190802/

 

[Chaosy]

I think bj leaks...the other way of clearing unit groups is better

I get what you mean. bj functions are bad, bj variables are not though.

 

[KILLCIDE]

very nice spell man! (+3)

although:

• Custom script: set bj_wantDestroyGroup = true

I think bj leaks...the other way of clearing unit groups is better

What everyone said x) if the group is being destroyed directly after being created, I find no need creating an extra variable for it. Saves me a trigger function xD I'll only use the other method if I still need the references the group holds for the duration of the spell.

• With BJ
  

  Custom script: set bj_wantDestroyGroup = true Unit Group - Pick every unit in (Units within X of location and do (Actions) Loop - Actions -------- group actions --------

• Without BJ
  

  Set tempGroup = (Units within X of location) Unit Group - Pick every unit in tempGroup and do (Actions) Loop - Actions -------- group actions -------- Custom script: call DestroyGroup(udg_tempGroup)

Blimey! Awesome spell there mate!

If I may just ask, how does EC_Loop's actions activate if there are no events that trigger it?

The EC Config trigger adds the event Since the spell uses whatever the periodic loop is set to in 3 different functions, I figured I shouldn't hardcode it.

-------- -------- -------- Loop Timer -------- Set EC_PeriodicTimer = 0.02 Trigger - Add to EC Loop <gen> the event (Time - Every EC_PeriodicTimer seconds of game time)

 

[Genesys]

Very unique spell, never seen one like this.
Looks really cool!

 

[KILLCIDE]

Apparently having the object editor data "Disables abilities" set to true makes the caster unstoppable xD had to take that out. Caster is no longer "disabled" during channel! Also updated with bribe's most recent knockback update.

Very unique spell, never seen one like this.
Looks really cool!

Thank you!

 

[Mr. Gameplay Knowledge]

Good job.Deserved 5/5

 

[Bribe]

You are welcome to ask another mod for a review or for me to do a re-review when I have some more time.

 

[Legal_Ease]

Dope!!!

 

[Bloody Wolf]

Shamanchu used Eletric Conduit!
It's super effective!