[FINISHED] Spells&Systems Mini-Contest #14

[PurplePoot]

Welcome to The Hive Workshop's

Spells & Systems Contest #14

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.

This contest's theme is

Steal

The spell must have an affect that not only harms an enemy in some way, but also returns an advantage from this to the caster and/or their allies. The best examples of this are Drain Life/Mana.

1. Post your own work only!
2. Only one submission per user!
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 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 may be disqualified from the contest, but minor offences (Such as an imported model/icon) will only be punished by the ignoring of them (as if it didn't exist) in the scoring, and possibly a point penalty.

There is no specific required entry method. Just say you wish to enter, or post your spell when it's finished. Whatever works for you.

You can not enter this contest, if you

• have a negative reputation
• won the previous spells & systems contest.

Judging will follow a formula:

1. Idea (5 points) - Originality and execution of the idea is the goal.
2. Triggering (10 points) - Making efficient, leakless, and simple (as possible) triggers is the goal.
3. Overall Aspect (5 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 (5 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 looks like '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.

A spell can earn a maximum of 28 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 12 days to work on and submit your spell.

The deadline is: 29th June (Sunday), 00:00 GMT.

Good luck and have fun!
~PurplePoot

 

[Kwah]

Hurrah!

I'm entering.

I like the theme for this one.

Shame that you can't use you shade spell eh, Poot?

 

[PurplePoot]

I'm judging, so I can't enter either way.

 

[Kwah]

True, but it is a very cool spell. . .

btw is the Theme Steal?

Theme (3 points) - The better the spell matches the theme, the more points you will get in this category. ex: A black hole looks like '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.

Cause it is hard to have a spell themed off of "steal". It is good for spell but not so much SFX.

 

[Eccho]

Finally Im in ofcourse

Now with jass ^^

 

[PurplePoot]

The theme does not necessarily pertain to SFX, that was just an example.

 

[Kwah]

Ohh, O.K thanks for the awnser.

Now one more Q. What is the theme then?

How would we express it in Steal?

If you are not alowwed to awnser that's O.K but this is my first time doing contest so I am rather clueless.

 

[Eccho]

One question though

Will usage of "Orb-effect" dummy ability decrease the total points given?
(Since they obviously don't stack)

 

[PurplePoot]

Eccho, if you're implementing an OnDamage system it's easy to code your own orbs, so of course it won't hurt you.

hawk, the effects of the spell, as in damage, healing, etc. In what way you apply the theme really depends on the contest. For example, with 'Evil' it's more about the SFX and spell idea (Since Fire, for example, also does damage), but with 'Steal' it's more about the spell's effects.

 

[-Berz-]

Well i made a some sort of "steal" spell...and its already submited in spells forum, can i base this one on it?

 

[GhostWolf]

well I Made A Some Sort Of "steal" Spell...and Its Already Submited In Spells Forum, Can I Base This One On It?

4. The Spell Should Have Been Started After The Contest Started.

. .

 

[-Berz-]

Ok, than i will start from the "start" , and anyway i would make it different.

 

[Eccho]

Eccho, if you're implementing an OnDamage system it's easy to code your own orbs, so of course it won't hurt you.

Yea but since orb-effects doesnt stack I was thinking that it wouldnt be supportable since its then not completely mui

 

[spiwn]

Using an attack detection system, you can make all the orb effects you have coded stack with each other or any way you specify. So it will be MUI.

Have to get some good idea to make

 

[Eccho]

Oh man. I guess I need help to code it to stack. Do you know how to do it >.>?

Edit: If someone knows a tutorial were I can read about it that would be great. I failed at finding it myself xO

 

[PurplePoot]

Yea but since orb-effects doesnt stack I was thinking that it wouldnt be supportable since its then not completely mui

Why wouldn't it be MUI?

What I mean is that you can simulate orb effects (Other than the AttackDetect one of course) with the AttackDetect system you make.

 

[spiwn]

Even if not done with attack detection systems, with a base skill like Orb of Lightning it will still be MUI - every unit that has it will be able to use it.

 

[Eccho]

Why wouldn't it be MUI?

What I mean is that you can simulate orb effects (Other than the AttackDetect one of course) with the AttackDetect system you make.

Do you mean by a buff detection engine checking if the damaged unit has a "dummy buff"?

Also Im wondering... If you have let say two orb effects on a unit. What is it which is determinating which one who is used?
I mean, like the order they get them or something?

Ah my problem was also that I need a physical detection engine xO

Spiwn, isnt the fact that Orb of Lightning wont be triggered unless you press "attack" or rightclicking on the enemy? Its the same with Orb of Slow am I right?


I guess I have some time though to figure this out...

 

[PurplePoot]

Do you mean by a buff detection engine checking if the damaged unit has a "dummy buff"?

To make your own orb effects?

No, scripts in the attackdetect actions, checking if the damager has an ability.

Spiwn, isnt the fact that Orb of Lightning wont be triggered unless you press "attack" or rightclicking on the enemy? Its the same with Orb of Slow am I right?

Correct.

 

[Eccho]

Oh great I forgot about that simple fact.

Thanks (Oh no I wasnt supposed to get help from you Poot xO)

Great I think Ill know how to handle the rest too... Wuh ._.

 

[spiwn]

I just gave that as an example stating that it does not matter if what is submitted stacked with other orb effects.

 

[The Reborn Devil]

I will enter, but I'm not 100% sure of what I will make that will fit with the theme "Steal".

Maybe a spell that steals items?

Edit: I have an idea now.

 

[-Berz-]

oooo... fu*k, i just started with the spell and i have this hudege problem... it is in loop, and it must reset some values... should probably just make a second trigger. But i wont give up jet!

edit:
oooo, crap(again) i need a new idea :S just cant make this work..

• Dvastate
  • Events
    • Unit - A unit Starts the effect of an ability
  • Conditions
    • (Ability being cast) Equal to Devastate
  • Actions
    • Set UnitVarCaster = (Triggering unit)
    • Set UnitVarTarget = (Target unit of ability being cast)
    • Set UnitVarLastUnit = (Last created unit)
    • Set CasterMS = (Integer((Current movement speed of UnitVarCaster)))
    • Set TargetMS = (Integer((Current movement speed of UnitVarTarget)))
    • Set TempLoc01 = (Position of UnitVarTarget)
    • For each (Integer A) from 1 to (10 x (Level of Devastate for UnitVarCaster)), do (Actions)
      • Loop - Actions
        • Wait 0.50 seconds
        • Unit - Cause UnitVarCaster to damage UnitVarTarget, dealing (5.00 x (Real((Level of Devastate for UnitVarCaster)))) damage of attack type Spells and damage type Normal
        • Special Effect - Create a special effect attached to the origin of UnitVarTarget using Abilities\Spells\Undead\DeathandDecay\DeathandDecayTarget.mdl
        • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
        • Unit - Set life of UnitVarCaster to ((Life of UnitVarCaster) + (5.00 x (Real((Level of Devastate for UnitVarCaster)))))
        • Unit - Set UnitVarCaster movement speed to ((Current movement speed of UnitVarCaster) + (10.00 x (Real((Level of Devastate for UnitVarCaster)))))
        • Special Effect - Create a special effect attached to the origin of UnitVarTarget using Abilities\Spells\Undead\DeathPact\DeathPactTarget.mdl
        • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
        • Unit - Set UnitVarTarget movement speed to ((Current movement speed of UnitVarTarget) - (10.00 x (Real((Level of Devastate for UnitVarCaster)))))
        • Special Effect - Create a special effect attached to the origin of UnitVarCaster using Abilities\Spells\Undead\DeathandDecay\DeathandDecayTarget.mdl
        • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
        • If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
          • If - Conditions
            • (Life of UnitVarTarget) Less than or equal to 15.00
          • Then - Actions
            • Unit - Set UnitVarTarget movement speed to (Real(TargetMS))
            • Unit - Set UnitVarCaster movement speed to (Real(CasterMS))
            • Unit - Cause UnitVarCaster to damage UnitVarTarget, dealing 500.00 damage of attack type Spells and damage type Normal
            • Special Effect - Create a special effect attached to the origin of UnitVarTarget using Objects\Spawnmodels\Undead\UndeadDissipate\UndeadDissipate.mdl
            • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
            • Unit - Set UnitVarCaster movement speed to (Real(CasterMS))
            • Unit - Set UnitVarTarget movement speed to (Real(TargetMS))
            • Custom script: call RemoveLocation(udg_TempLoc01)
            • Custom script: set udg_UnitVarTarget = null
            • Custom script: set udg_UnitVarCaster = null
            • Custom script: set udg_UnitVarLastUnit = null
            • Skip remaining actions
          • Else - Actions
        • If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
          • If - Conditions
            • (Current movement speed of UnitVarTarget) Less than or equal to 150.00
          • Then - Actions
            • Special Effect - Create a special effect attached to the origin of UnitVarTarget using Abilities\Spells\Undead\AnimateDead\AnimateDeadTarget.mdl
            • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
            • Unit - Create 1 Dummy for (Triggering player) at TempLoc01 facing Default building facing degrees
            • Unit - Add a 1.50 second Generic expiration timer to UnitVarLastUnit
            • Unit - Add Deva(stunnDummy) to UnitVarLastUnit
            • Unit - Set level of Deva(stunnDummy) for UnitVarLastUnit to (Level of Devastate for UnitVarCaster)
            • Unit - Order UnitVarLastUnit to Human Mountain King - Storm Bolt UnitVarTarget
            • Custom script: call RemoveLocation(udg_TempLoc01)
            • Custom script: set udg_UnitVarTarget = null
            • Custom script: set udg_UnitVarCaster = null
            • Custom script: set udg_UnitVarLastUnit = null
          • Else - Actions
    • Unit - Set UnitVarCaster movement speed to (Real(CasterMS))
    • Unit - Set UnitVarTarget movement speed to (Real(TargetMS))
    • Custom script: call RemoveLocation(udg_TempLoc01)
    • Custom script: set udg_UnitVarTarget = null
    • Custom script: set udg_UnitVarCaster = null
    • Custom script: set udg_UnitVarLastUnit = null

 

[Eccho]

It doesn't work at all D:?

Anyway Poot, it looks very empty in here. We so few at the moment who has bothered to show themselves >:
Maybe many has examens at this time, and are unlucky they haven't ended already like me...

 

[PurplePoot]

Anyway Poot, it looks very empty in here. We so few at the moment who has bothered to show themselves >:
Maybe many has examens at this time, and are unlucky they haven't ended already like me...

My exams are tomorrow and Friday, as a matter of fact.

If it doesn't blow over by this weekend, I'll add a link to this in the Arena.

 

[terradont]

I'm in, though it's my first time in a contest.

Is the spell required to be MUI?
Cuz i'm not always good at that peticular point.

 

[PurplePoot]

No problem, these are rather casual anyways.

Don't forget to read the rules and scoring carefully, if this is your first time! Unless, of course, you're not seriously competing.

 

[terradont]

Well, done i guess.

I couldn't come up with anything more complex for this theme, but i like it

Please tell me if there's something i should add to next time, such as the testing map.

EDIT: My file seemed to be corrupted. I re-uploaded it.(furter down)

 

[spiwn]

I just have to say that that crashes wc3

 

[terradont]

Hmm? that's wierd? There's must be something wrong with my upload then. I'll test it again.

http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=0YAVXFQN

Cuz it didn't crash for me

 

[spiwn]

I will be more precise, after using the spell a lot, I killed the Mountain King and there was no more wc3
It is a good idea to reveal the map.

 

[terradont]

Oh, when you kill the Meanie McFist, you win, but i chose not to show dialog or score. So you came to menu or did it crash?

What did you think of it otherwise?

P.S. Good idea with reveal. Totally forgot that.D.S

 

[spiwn]

I am too tired atm to think a lot, but I not one thing - strength is hard to steal.

 

[-Berz-]

I am too tired atm to think a lot, but I not one thing - strength is hard to steal.

arggggg.. atribute steal was my idea :S but you should complete spell, i'm not sure if i'll finish my at all...

and its not that hard.
modify atribute, both of caster and the target, wait X seconds modify back to normal.

 

[terradont]

He was talking about my map, and my spell steals 1/2/3 attribute points of a random attribute from an enemy hero permanently. What he was talking about is what i think is sheer luck(or opposite?), Since it uses 1 random number between 1 and 3. And i got almost no int when i tried it last time.

So, back to the point, it was i who "took" your idea, but if i understand your description yours is an buff over time, so they are quite different and i think you should complete your spell.

After all, my skill was pretty simple to make i found out
I don't think it will take much to beat it.

 

[The Reborn Devil]

My spell is nearly done, but I have 1 small problem.... I need an ability which can target an invulnerable/vulnerable structure that doesn't make it impossible for others to use the same spell on the same unit.. I have tried Aerial Shackles, but then the unit becomes "leached" on can't be casted on by the same spell until the last one is finished.

Help will be appreciated.

 

[spiwn]

Use channel ?

 

[The Reborn Devil]

Ooo. Didn't know about that one. Thanks

 

[spiwn]

People should get additional points for helping other participants
Wait, no. That way PurplePoot would always win

 

[The Reborn Devil]

YAY! My spell works!! I just need to test it a little bit more and maybe try to optimize my code as much as possible before I submit my spell.

 

[Eccho]

There are still more than a week left... And you guys already seem ready
Why this rush?

 

[terradont]

I had nothing to do...

plus as i said it wasn't as hard as i thought it should be to do my effect for the skill.

 

[The Reborn Devil]

I think I'll submit my spell tomorrow, but if I find any more bugs (already found 2) then I will probably wait.

There are still more than a week left... And you guys already seem ready
Why this rush?

My spell wasn't so hard to make, so it didn't take much time.

 

[Eccho]

Hm well I guess, I have summer vacation but are very lazy whn it comes to starting doing something xO.

Ill probably start with mine tonight. Good luck for the rest of you ._.

 

[terradont]

Good luck to you Eccho!

And, well to everyone else ofcoarse

 

[XieLong]

I think i'll find enough time to make a little spell - anyway, I'm not sure what the spell should steal :\

Btw: terradont, are you a female mapper? just a thought cause of your avatar :> If you're not, never mind :b

 

[terradont]

Many tend to think so.
Nope, i am male, believe it or not.

I just happen to be in love with manga. The avatar is made from one of my favourite pictures.

 

[XieLong]

Ok, now I can be sure ^^ Maybee you should choose a picture of a male character

 

[Eccho]

Nah, Darkholme also got a chick on his avatar. It doesn't mean anything.
Its simply just cool instead

And I guess manga is cool too, if you like manga ^_^

 

[terradont]

Y, if we would determine whoever it is by looking at his avatar, then Eccho should be a predator!

...That would be interesting...

But i know, it's confusing.