Force Shield v1.1

[Daffa]

It seems the video shutters due to the new recording tool I'm using. I guess I'll be using my old tool again.

 

[Devalut]

Noice, why not use this model for better readability.

 

[Daffa]

I was not aware of such option available (guess I didn't do my homework, eh?). The current model advantage that makes it more similar to RA's force shield is that it has the hexagon(?)-like style on it, but that model would be good for readability. I can recommend users for that as an alternative.

 

[Wasabee]

Yes yes more RA2YR stuff. This is awesome! I'll implement this in my map.
If only I can make models I would've started making an RA2YR map.


Edit: Oh no I can't open the map I only have jngp.

 

[Daffa]

Yes yes more RA2YR stuff. This is awesome! I'll implement this in my map.
If only I can make models I would've started making an RA2YR map.


Edit: Oh no I can't open the map I only have jngp.

It requires patch 1.31 or Reforged because that's the patch that TimedSpecialEffect supports.

I'll be honest that I can't rewrite this into 1.26 or any other patch below 1.31 because that's gonna be a headache to work with. If you can, I suggest to have a copy of 1.31 in your installation.

Anyone may try to port this to 1.26, and I'll link them in the thread.

 

[Riki]

Edit: Oh no I can't open the map I only have jngp.

Same feeling here, man.

I can convert it to 1.27-, but it will take a few days as I am working on another system at the moment.

 

[Wasabee]

Same feeling here, man.

I can convert it to 1.27-, but it will take a few days as I am working on another system at the moment.

Ohh that' great to hear! No worries you can take your time.

 

[UnbalanceX]

Lame... Wheres the "Low Power" sound effect Before my whole base transforms to chernobyl.

 

[Daffa]

Lame... Wheres the "Low Power" sound effect Before my whole base transforms to chernobyl.

I don't have the necessary sound files for that. If you have a sound effect recommendation, please inform me so I can make the necessary changes.

 

[UnbalanceX]

I don't have the necessary sound files for that. If you have a sound effect recommendation, please inform me so I can make the necessary changes.

I ws just Kidding the spell works great. It just reminds me old times thou. Playing with my brother etc etc.

 

[Daffa]

I ws just Kidding the spell works great. It just reminds me old times thou. Playing with my brother etc etc.

Ah alright then, Thanks! I really need the sound files for perfect replication, though (it bothers me, but if I stuck with that, I cannot fill my time constraints). And, I cannot snatch EA's unless I want surprises in my email.

I hope you enjoy it ^^

 

[Devalut]

I didn't realize that the buildings were invulnerable, why not make it a big damage absorbing shield?

 

[Daffa]

I didn't realize that the buildings were invulnerable, why not make it a big damage absorbing shield?

I took this approach because as far as I noticed, Red Alert 2 YR has buildings with Invulnerable.

 

[Wasabee]

Ah alright then, Thanks! I really need the sound files for perfect replication, though (it bothers me, but if I stuck with that, I cannot fill my time constraints). And, I cannot snatch EA's unless I want surprises in my email.

I hope you enjoy it ^^

You can just make your own sound files. Just to avoid copyright issues.

 

[Daffa]

You can just make your own sound files. Just to avoid copyright issues.

Good point. I should try that.

 

[Jimbo123]

Love the effect

 

[Daffa]

Love the effect

The model is by @Vinz (formerly Mythic). You should check his works ^^

 

[Wrda]

You forgot to use FShieldScaleUnit array variable on FShield Start trigger:

• Unit Group - Pick every unit in FShieldGroup[FShieldMaxIndex] and do (Actions)
  • Loop - Actions
    • Set VariableSet FShieldTargetUnit = (Picked unit)
    • Set VariableSet FShieldFilterPass = False
    • Trigger - Run FShieldFilterTrigger (checking conditions)
    • If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
      • If - Conditions
        • FShieldFilterPass Equal to True
      • Then - Actions
        • Unit - Make FShieldTargetUnit Invulnerable
        • If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
          • If - Conditions
            • FShieldEffectNameUnit Not equal to <Empty String>
          • Then - Actions
            • Set VariableSet TSEUnit = FShieldTargetUnit
            • Set VariableSet TSEDuration = FShieldDuration[FShieldLevel]
            • Set VariableSet TSEEffectName = FShieldEffectNameUnit
            • Set VariableSet TSEAttachPoint = FShieldEffectUnitAttach
            • Set VariableSet TSEScale = FShieldScale[FShieldLevel] <--- FShieldScaleUnit
            • Trigger - Run TSERegister (checking conditions)
          • Else - Actions
      • Else - Actions
        • Unit Group - Remove FShieldTargetUnit from FShieldGroup[FShieldMaxIndex].

No wonder I couldn't see the effect on the buildings, they were too big
I actually thought the shield would only work for buildings inside it whether units after casting the shield or not. Currently you could cast the shield, move ancient buildings outside the shield area and still be invulnerable until the time it depletes. Is this really intended? I ask because it seems quite overpowered.

In any case, the spell works, the model is great, and works well enough.

Approved

 

[Daffa]

I actually thought the shield would only work for buildings inside it whether units after casting the shield or not. Currently you could cast the shield, move ancient buildings outside the shield area and still be invulnerable until the time it depletes. Is this really intended? I ask because it seems quite overpowered.

It is intended if I recall from source material, though I'll look into the origin Force Shield again and see how it deals with moving building. Same applies to Maintenance.

I'll update the issue, must've missed your initial review that I just recently noticed it. Thanks for the review!

 

[All_Time_Pro]

Is there a way to make a different version of this or alter your spell so that it shields allied units (and not buildings)?

 

[Pyrogasm]

The FShield Filter trigger configures which units should be affected. You can alter or add conditions to that trigger.

 

[All_Time_Pro]

The FShield Filter trigger configures which units should be affected. You can alter or add conditions to that trigger.

Thank you Pyro youre the best as usual