Enable/disable techtree requirements

[TheFrenchLeprechaun]

Hey there!

For one of my triggers I need to enable/disable techtree requirement of an ability. I've looked for the command in the editor and on the internet but without finding a solution. It seems that the problem is a little bit more complex than a simple command ^^"... +rep for helpers!

 

[Solu9]

Once a tech has been researched(enabled) it will stay that way. There is no way to reverse a tech.

 

[TheFrenchLeprechaun]

I talk about to enable/disable the requirement(s) of an ability (thanks to a trigger). This requirement is in my case a research. Am I clearer?

 

[Solu9]

I don't know.
Create a dummy unit which is required for the ability.
When you want the ability to be unuseable, kill the unit. When you want the ability to be useable, create such a unit.

 

[LordDz]

This map does what you want, in a way.
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/...buildable-units-buildings-248789/#post2494197

But yeah, what Solu9 describes is the way to go.

 

[TheFrenchLeprechaun]

I don't know.
Create a dummy unit which is required for the ability.
When you want the ability to be unuseable, kill the unit. When you want the ability to be useable, create such a unit.

Well. So once the ability researched, the player would have this Dummy unit until the end of the game?

 

[Solu9]

Well. So once the ability researched, the player would have this Dummy unit until the end of the game?

In order to be able to turn the research on/off you need this dummy unit to stay alive as long as the research should be useable.
When the research is meant to be off, then you kill the dummy unit.
Create a new dummy unit once the research should be useable again.

If you want the research to be active at all times then just create a normal upgrade. But you seemed to ask for the first option

If you want both incorporated:
Ex.
Power Magic: Requires Magic Level 5 Upgrade AND a unit-type equal to your dummy unit.

Then you need to research the upgrade first. And kill/create the dummy unit when you need to.

 

[andreasaspenberg]

there is a trigger that can reverse research. player - set current research level.

 

[Solu9]

there is a trigger that can reverse research. player - set current research level.

Nope.
It is either bugged or intentionally created not to be able to reverse.
Once a tech is upgrade to a level it cannot be reversed.

 

[TheFrenchLeprechaun]

Ok, I'll do my best with this Solu9! +rep!

 

[keezfocer]

Sorry, I'm was 4 years too late by the time I found this thread, but hopefully this will help anybody still looking:

Player - Set Training/Construction Availability of Unit