[FINISHED] Spells and Systems Mini-Contest #7

PurplePoot · Oct 1, 2007

Welcome to The Hive Workshop's

Spells & Systems Contest #7

Introduction

The Spells & Systems Contest is a mini-contests due to its low requirement, time limit and prize. The aim in each contest is to make a spell that matches the specification included below. To win, you simply have to try your best to make a spell with the given theme, while considering the main judging points.

Task

This contest's theme is

Destruction

The spell must wreak havoc on things in its path, whether allies or enemies. (you pick if allies may be hit or not) Stay away from any sort of positive effect.

Rules

1. Post your own work only!
2. Only one (triggered) spell should be sumbitted.
3. Don't protect your map!
4. The spell should have been started after the contest started.
5. Do not use custom sounds, icons or models that boost your spell's effects!
6. Your spell must support multiple levels (at least 2)!
7. You cannot use WEU's advanced functions!
8. The test-map should provide proper testing of the spell (low cooldown, many/respawning creeps, etc...)
9. Both JASS and GUI are allowed.
10. If you use any 3rd party tools, say what they are, and if they're obscure, provide a link!
3rd party tool examples:

WEWarlock

Grimoire (and/or JassNewGenPack)

WE Unlimited

WE Helper

11. You may use utilities (that do small jobs), but no large do-it-for-you systems.
Examples of utilities:

Local Handle Variables

CSCache

Armor Detection System

Vector System

Examples of large do-it-for-you systems:

Particle System

Caster System

If you break the rules, you will be disqualified from the contest.

Entering

To enter, simply add a reply saying you will enter. You must edit that post, and attach your finished spell there!
Do not reply more than once to make it easier to find who's taking part and who is not. Do not reply unless you wish to take part, only Administrators/Moderators may reply as much as they want about the contest (even if not entering).
You have 13 days to submit/modify your spell, and one day (Sunday) will be used for testing the spells and announcing the winner.

You can not enter this contest, if you
-have a negative reputation
-won the previous spells & systems contest.

Judging

Judging will follow a formula:

1. Idea (5 points) - Originality and execution of the idea is the goal.
2. Triggering (5 points) - Making efficient, leakless, and simple (as possible) triggers is the goal.
3. In-game playability (3 points) - Making sure your spell is easily understandable (tooltip, not overcomplicated) to the average player, as well as having a practical use in x game type is the goal.
4. Visual effects (2 points) - Making a nice-looking (but not too complicated) effect, while not hugely hindering the spells playability value (excepting spells with this theme, such as a spell that masks the screen for enemies of the caster) is the goal.
5. Theme (3 points) - The better the spell matches the theme, the more points you will get in this category. ex: A black hole is 'Evil' (judging by the models) magic, but it doesn't really fit 'Evil', so that would get a low rating should the contest theme be 'Evil'. A Death Bolt spell, on the other hand, would score a high rating.

Prize

A spell can earn a maximum of 18 points. It's simple, the contestant with the most points will win.
The winner's prize will be 10 reputation points, and earn a spot in the "Spells/Systems hall of fame" (list of winners of this contest).
However, the winner cannot participate in the next contest.

You have 13 days to work on and submit your spell.

The deadline is: 13th October (Sunday), 00:00 GMT.

Good luck, hope to see a nice turnout of original spells!
~PurplePoot

DiscipleOfLife · Oct 1, 2007

I will enter this contest.

[EDIT]
My map is ready and attached to my post on page 3.

HINDYhat · Oct 1, 2007

I'd enter, but I can't because I won contest #7 T_T

I guess I could make a spell for it, just for fun lol

kentchow75 · Oct 1, 2007

I'll enter, and i wanna ask about.
Can I use other people's system? Such as LocalHandleVars or Caster System?
Can I use vjass function?

Mini-Me · Oct 1, 2007

kentchow75 said:
I'll enter, and i wanna ask about.
Can I use other people's system? Such as LocalHandleVars or Caster System?
Can I use vjass function?

I think caster system is out since its such a big system, but you can use handle vars and such. And vjass should be ok aswell. Purple will propably correct me if im wrong.

CarrionMan19 · Oct 1, 2007

One question before I enter:

Is it OK if I enter with a spell that I know I had help with?

EDIT: Actually, one more question:

Is it OK to enter a spell that you've already made that fits into the theme and is now saved on another map file?

PurplePoot · Oct 1, 2007

1) If the help wasn't from me

2) No, has to be started after the contest started, sorry.

ARGH these rules are old... thanks for finding these things, guys.

CarrionMan19 · Oct 1, 2007

Thanks for that

I will probably enter: I'm working on my spell right now

Another question: Does the spell have to follow a direct path like Shockwave does for example?

Dil999 · Oct 2, 2007

I'm in, as long as the judging is fair

Just_Spectating · Oct 2, 2007

Im IN(exclamation point)

donut3.5 · Oct 2, 2007

I'd join if I had time. If I finish with my other works I might whip something up.
--donut3.5--

Just_Spectating · Oct 2, 2007

Hey, does winning count as Spells and Systems Mini-Contest Winner, a regular contest winner? anyway, wow, my spell took such a short time to make XD... But Dont Think its Dumb or anything!

Im not done anyway

Beta:

CarrionMan19 · Oct 2, 2007

So we can use stuff like Flame Strike for example?

PurplePoot · Oct 2, 2007

Of course, in game spells are always fine.

CarrionMan19 · Oct 3, 2007

I was meaning more Flame-Strike like attacks, but thanks anyway. Now I can get on will my spell. BTW I hope it gains more points than last time

Oh, and by the way Just_Spectating, if you're spell is supposed to destroy everything... it doesn't. The trees were still standing when I casted your spell. You might want to improve the damage it does on all levels.. I did try it on the first level after all.

PurplePoot · Oct 4, 2007

You've made me confused now, last time you said large system such as Caster System is not allow, but now you've said that no system is allow?!

What if i wanted to use Local Handle Vars System? Some small system such as Armor System (GetUnitArmor())?

As I said, you could've referred to the Zephyr rules for how it worked.

I copied the specific section over, and cleaned the thread.

Parrothead · Oct 6, 2007

Ill enter, I dont know if I will finish the spell or not xD.

@ Just_Spectating, loved the spell, I didnt like the fire though.

Dalaran_Guard · Oct 7, 2007

Haven't had much time for anything lately, but I'll see what I can put together... destruction is always a good theme. ^^
I'm in for now; we'll see if I actually finish or not....

Unscrewed_Magic · Oct 7, 2007

Sign me up, just do not end the contest early like last time.

HINDYhat · Oct 7, 2007

Just_Spectating, your spell leaks so much, it's almost sad.

/cry

Dil999 · Oct 7, 2007

We can use dummy models, right?

CarrionMan19 · Oct 8, 2007

You should be able to

PurplePoot · Oct 8, 2007

Yeah, they don't boost your spell's effects

They're also really nice because of how much object data they save.

CarrionMan19 · Oct 8, 2007

Stuff it, I'm submitting my spell. Just so you know PurplePoot, I did start this spell from scratch

Burning Cross

Conjures 9 pillars of fire which damage ground units in a target area over time. Also destroys trees. Damage of the spell increases as spell strengthens. 3 levels

I should point out in advance that my testing guy also has Immolation, Unholy Aura and Reincarnation. AND since I claimed that Burning Cross can destroy trees, I've placed plenty of trees on the map

Without further ado, here's the spell

EDIT: Spell has been updated so it strikes diagonally when my testing guy faces a 45/135/225/315 degree angle

Dil999 · Oct 8, 2007

@ Carrion
How about making the cross's facing depending on the angle from thehero to the target area? Like, if he casts it diagonally the cross will be diagonal.

@ Spectating
Biggest.suckup.ever.
The shockwaves at start are barely visible, how about making them go farther?

My spell is done; I'm just going to polish & optimize it.

PurplePoot · Oct 8, 2007

Sign me up, just do not end the contest early like last time.

Please, you still entered too late either way last time, and pask gave an early warning about the ending =/

Anyways...

Biggest.suckup.ever.

? (I haven't tested the spell yet, keep that in mind when pondering my confusion ><)

Just_Spectating · Oct 8, 2007

lolz.. forgot i even did that hehe.. BUT THATS NOT THE POINT!!

donut3.5 · Oct 8, 2007

Heh, I might get something done the day before its due... of course with GMT and all that might not happen. I know what I'd do, but I want to put my other projects first (especially since one is partially due Friday ><)
--donut3.5--

Dil999 · Oct 8, 2007

Poot, he spelled 'The Hive Workshop' in terrain, and the hero is called Purple Poot, level 1 Forum Moderator. xD

Mini-Me · Oct 8, 2007

Dil999 said:
Poot, he spelled 'The Hive Workshop' in terrain, and the hero is called Purple Poot, level 1 Forum Moderator. xD

Hahahaha

. Nice

Just_Spectating · Oct 8, 2007

hey, cmon. i was bored. oh and. dont try to fight DSG, cause he'll pwn you.

DONT SAY ANYTHING..

Parrothead · Oct 8, 2007

i said something

CarrionMan19 · Oct 10, 2007

Dil999 said:
@ Carrion
How about making the cross's facing depending on the angle from thehero to the target area? Like, if he casts it diagonally the cross will be diagonal.

And how exactly do I do that?

donut3.5 · Oct 10, 2007

Instead of using angles, use the facing of the casting unit plus the angle (Unit Facing of Casting unit + 0, 90, 180, 270)
--donut3.5--

PurplePoot · Oct 10, 2007

Nah, use AngleBetweenPoints plus the angle (or Atan2 in Jass), since the unit isn't necessarily fully turned when the spell is casted.

CarrionMan19 · Oct 11, 2007

I've sorted it out already

Just_Spectating · Oct 11, 2007

New Update.
I fixed some leaks.
Final 1.1

Dil999 · Oct 11, 2007

I couldnt think of anything, at all. Here is my spell; totally uninspired and boring

Oh- and its JESP so if anyone wants to use it, I will submit it to the spells section after the contest ends.

CarrionMan19 · Oct 12, 2007

Good spell Dil, it just might beat mine (I think)

kentchow75 · Oct 12, 2007

//Removed
I need at least 15 word in order to submit a post :hohum:

MUI

DiscipleOfLife · Oct 12, 2007

Tell me if PUI isn't allowed pls.

[EDIT]
Here is my map

Need_O2 · Oct 12, 2007

Thunder Strike

You know this spell already

anyway know it again

PurplePoot · Oct 12, 2007

PUI should be fine, it's just storage, Disciple.

kentchow75 · Oct 13, 2007

View attachment Mad Rush v1.2.w3x

JASS:

scope MadRush

//---------------------------------------------------------
//--                      Mad Rush                       --
//--                 By Kentchow75/~GaLs~                --
//--                                                     --
//--   Specially made for HiveWorkshop's Spell Contest   --
//---------------------------------------------------------
// Implementation Instruction
// 1. Item Needs to Be Copy from Object Editor:
//      >>Ability<<
//      a. Mad Rush (Yeah, only 1 ability)
// 2. Copy the code from the map header to your map's header.
// 3. Copy this trigger to your map.
// 4. Configurate the constant functions.
// 5. Most importantly, Get JassNewGen World Editor From [url]www.wc3campaigns.net[/url]
//
//------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


//=======================================
//==        Constant Functions         ==
//=======================================
private constant function MadRush_ID takes nothing returns integer
    return 'A000' //Rawcode of MadRush
endfunction

private constant function MadRush_Range takes integer level returns integer
    return (level*100)+400 //Level of Ability x100 +400
endfunction

private constant function MadRush_SlideEffect takes nothing returns string
    return "Abilities\\Weapons\\FlamingArrow\\FlamingArrowMissile.mdl" //Enemy Slide Effect
endfunction

private constant function MadRush_HeroSlideEffect takes nothing returns string
    return "Abilities\\Spells\\Human\\MarkOfChaos\\MarkOfChaosDone.mdl" //Hero Slide Effect
endfunction

private constant function MadRush_HeroSlideEffectTWO takes nothing returns string
    return "SharedModels\\Glow1_red.mdl" //Hero Slide Effect 2
endfunction

private constant function MadRush_RushedSlideTime takes nothing returns real
    return 3. //Enemy Slide Time
endfunction

private constant function MadRush_EneRange takes nothing returns real
    return 300. //Push enemy unit in what range
endfunction

private constant function MadRush_KillDesRange takes nothing returns real
    return 150. //Destroy Destructable in what range
endfunction

private constant function MadRush_WantKilLDes takes nothing returns boolean
    return true //want to kill destructable ?
endfunction
//=======================================
//==                End                ==
//=======================================

//=============================================
//==              Main Engine                ==
//=============================================
globals
    private unit u
endglobals

private function H2L takes handle h returns location
    return h
    return null
endfunction

private function KillDes takes nothing returns nothing
    call KillDestructable(GetEnumDestructable())
endfunction

private function RushedCond takes nothing returns boolean
    return GetUnitState(GetFilterUnit(),UNIT_STATE_LIFE)>0 and IsUnitAlly(GetFilterUnit(),GetOwningPlayer(u))!= true and IsUnitType(GetFilterUnit(),UNIT_TYPE_STRUCTURE)!= true
endfunction

private function RushedTAct takes nothing returns nothing
local timer t = GetExpiredTimer()
local unit un = GetHandleUnit(t,"un")
local location uloc =  H2L(GetHandleHandle(t,"uloc"))
local real angles = GetHandleReal(t,"angles")
local location dummyloc = PolarProjectionBJ(uloc,35,angles)

    if GetHandleReal(t,"remain")>0 then
        call SetUnitPositionLoc(un,dummyloc)
        if MadRush_WantKilLDes() == true then
            call EnumDestructablesInCircleBJ(MadRush_KillDesRange(),dummyloc,function KillDes)
        endif
        call DestroyEffect(AddSpecialEffectLoc(MadRush_SlideEffect(),dummyloc))
        call RemoveLocation(uloc)
        set uloc = dummyloc
        call SetHandleHandle(t,"uloc",uloc)
        call SetHandleReal(t,"remain",GetHandleReal(t,"remain")-1.5)
    else
        call PauseTimer(t)
        call FlushHandleLocals(t)
        call DestroyTimer(t)
    endif

set t = null
set un = null
set uloc = null
set dummyloc = null
endfunction

private function RushedAct takes nothing returns nothing
local unit un = GetEnumUnit()
local timer t = CreateTimer()
local location uloc = GetUnitLoc(un)
local real angle = bj_RADTODEG * Atan2(GetLocationY(uloc) - GetUnitY(u), GetLocationX(uloc) - GetUnitX(u))

    call UnitDamageTarget(u,un,5,true,false,ATTACK_TYPE_MAGIC,DAMAGE_TYPE_NORMAL,null)
    call SetHandleHandle(t,"un",un)
    call SetHandleHandle(t,"uloc",uloc)
    call SetHandleReal(t,"remain",MadRush_RushedSlideTime())
    call SetHandleReal(t,"angles",angle)

    call TimerStart(t, .02, true, function RushedTAct)

set un = null
set t = null
set uloc = null
endfunction

private function tAct takes nothing returns nothing
local timer t = GetExpiredTimer()
local unit caster = GetHandleUnit(t,"caster")
local location casterloc = H2L(GetHandleHandle(t,"cloc"))
local location castpoint = H2L(GetHandleHandle(t,"cpoint"))
local location dummyloc
local real angle = GetHandleReal(t,"angle")
local group Rushed = CreateGroup()
    if DistanceBetweenPoints(casterloc,castpoint)<=50 then
        call PauseTimer(t)
        call FlushHandleLocals(t)
        call DestroyTimer(t)
    else
        set dummyloc = PolarProjectionBJ(casterloc,15,angle)
        call SetUnitPositionLoc(caster,dummyloc)
        set u = caster
        call GroupEnumUnitsInRangeOfLoc(Rushed,dummyloc,MadRush_EneRange(),Condition(function RushedCond))
        call DestroyEffect(AddSpecialEffectLoc(MadRush_HeroSlideEffect(),dummyloc))
        call DestroyEffect(AddSpecialEffectLoc(MadRush_HeroSlideEffectTWO(),dummyloc))
        if MadRush_WantKilLDes() == true then
            call EnumDestructablesInCircleBJ(MadRush_KillDesRange(),dummyloc,function KillDes)
        endif
        call ForGroup(Rushed,function RushedAct)
        call RemoveLocation(casterloc)
        set casterloc = dummyloc
        call SetHandleHandle(t,"cloc",casterloc)
    endif
set caster = null
set casterloc = null
set castpoint = null
set dummyloc = null
set t = null
endfunction

function MadRush_Cond takes nothing returns boolean
    return GetSpellAbilityId() == MadRush_ID() //Trigger Condition
endfunction

function MadRush_Actions takes nothing returns nothing
local timer t = CreateTimer()
local unit caster = GetSpellAbilityUnit()
local location casterloc = GetUnitLoc(caster)
local location castpoint = GetSpellTargetLoc()
local real angle = AngleBetweenPoints(casterloc,castpoint)
local real range = I2R(MadRush_Range(GetUnitAbilityLevel(caster,MadRush_ID())))

    if DistanceBetweenPoints(casterloc,castpoint)>range then           //these 3 lines are for adjusting the end location of the spell
        call RemoveLocation(castpoint)
        set castpoint = PolarProjectionBJ(casterloc,range,angle)
    endif

    call SetHandleHandle(t,"caster",caster)
    call SetHandleHandle(t,"cloc",casterloc)
    call SetHandleHandle(t,"cpoint",castpoint)
    call SetHandleReal(t,"angle",angle)
    call TimerStart(t,.01,true,function tAct)

    set t = null
    set caster = null
    set casterloc = null
    set castpoint = null
endfunction
//=============================================
//==                   End                   ==
//=============================================

//===========================================================================
function InitTrig_MadRush takes nothing returns nothing
    local trigger t = CreateTrigger(  )
    call TriggerRegisterAnyUnitEventBJ(t,EVENT_PLAYER_UNIT_SPELL_EFFECT)
    call TriggerAddAction( t, function MadRush_Actions )
    call TriggerAddCondition(t,Condition(function MadRush_Cond))
    set t = null
endfunction


endscope

PurplePoot · Oct 13, 2007

Nice to see another JASSer, welcome to THW

Anyways, guys, you have just under a day left, so any last minute submissions should be soon!

CarrionMan19 · Oct 13, 2007

PurplePoot said:
Anyways, guys, you have just under a day left, so any last minute submissions should be soon!

Especially if you have no idea how GMT works...

donut3.5 · Oct 13, 2007

He knows perfectly how GMT works. He posted that at 1:30 AM GMT on Saturday (GMT), so in 1 day, it will be Sunday, 1:30 AM GMT. The contest closes at 0:00 GMT, Sunday. Maybe you should learn how GMT works.
--donut3.5--

PurplePoot · Oct 13, 2007

Haha, I have to say owned.

Fulla · Oct 13, 2007

I thought id finally enter a spell contest.
This spell is generally made to be a Hero Ultimate, would most likely be to strong for a standard spell.

Reqiures - New Gen Editor
MUI - Yes

Still Open for any suggestions

Armageddon

Calls down waves of meteors from the skys onto target point. Each meteor deals 30 damage and stuns for 1 second.

PurplePoot · Oct 13, 2007

There weren't supposed to be any custom icons, but I'll just ignore it when judging the spell

Looks nice from the screenie.

[FINISHED] Spells and Systems Mini-Contest #7

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