Getting units to guard a position.

[Saithron]

Hey, for my new map i was creating a defense map and i have the computer controlling the defending units. But what seems to happen is when i just place units around, they'd go off and chase enemies half-away across the map.

So what i wanted was to be able to do something like how DOTA has Roshan on that map, he'll come and charge at you, but after a short distance will run back to his exact location. Please can anyone help?

 

[TriggerHappy]

• AI - Lock guard position of (Last created unit)

That may work.

 

[Saithron]

• AI - Lock guard position of (Last created unit)

That may work.

Tried it and nothing happened, btw the computer will be controlling this, its not neutral hostile or anything. Maybe there's a way to set all units for a certain player to Hold-Position on the entire map?

 

[TriggerHappy]

Go to..

Advanced -> Gameplay Constants -> Creep Return Distance

I'm not sure if that works for computer players though.

You can also create a timer checking the units distance from the location,

if it's too far, make the unit run back.

 

[Saithron]

Go to..

Advanced -> Gameplay Constants -> Creep Return Distance

I'm not sure if that works for computer players though.

You can also create a timer checking the units distance from the location,

if it's too far, make the unit run back.

Yeah none of thats working, they run back to where they all were exactly but they have a HUGE aggro radius so they charge anything. I want it how it is but to reduce their aggro radius by alot. Is there anyway to set all units belonging to 1 player to have them in a Hold-Position stance or Guard?

 

[TriggerHappy]

You can also create a timer checking the units distance from the location,

if it's too far, make the unit run back.

Have you tried that?

 

[Saithron]

Have you tried that?

I have absolutely no idea how to set something like that up, im still new to modding.

 

[TriggerHappy]

• Untitled Trigger 001
  • Events
    • Time - Every 1.00 seconds of game time
  • Conditions
  • Actions
    • If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
      • If - Conditions
        • (Distance between (Position of (YOUR UNIT)) and (YOUR LOCATION) Greater than or equal to 500.00
      • Then - Actions
        • Unit - Order (YOUR UNIT) to Move To (YOUR LOCATION)
      • Else - Actions

That trigger leaks, just want to let you know.

 

[Saithron]

• Untitled Trigger 001
  • Events
    • Time - Every 1.00 seconds of game time
  • Conditions
  • Actions
    • If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
      • If - Conditions
        • (Distance between (Position of (YOUR UNIT)) and (YOUR LOCATION) Greater than or equal to 500.00
      • Then - Actions
        • Unit - Order (YOUR UNIT) to Move To (YOUR LOCATION)
      • Else - Actions

That trigger leaks, just want to let you know.

Not sure how to do that, and if it leaks dosnt matter then. Is there anyway to just set all units of any player or AI controlled to the Hold-Position stance and stay that way the entire game?

 

[TriggerHappy]

>>Not sure how to do that

How are you not sure how to do that, the trigger is right in front of you.

>>Is there anyway to just set all units of any player or AI controlled to the Hold-Position stance and stay that way the entire game?

If they are always holding their stance, they won't be able to attack.

 

[Saithron]

>> How are you not sure how to do that, the trigger is right in front of you.

"All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)"

Is that meant to be a Condition, you have it as an Action?

 

[TriggerHappy]

It's under if conditions in the action-list.

 

[Saithron]

It's under if conditions in the action-list.

Ok got it, and the "(YOUR LOCATION)" part, do i need to add a region, or variable or does that mean the current location of that unit?

 

[TriggerHappy]

Your Location should be the location of the units guard position.

You may create a region there and reference it.

 

[Saithron]

Your Location should be the location of the units guard position.

You may create a region there and reference it.

But i don't need a region? They'll just go back to their spot after a certain time?

 

[TriggerHappy]

Yes but the trigger I posted checks how far away the unit is from his "gaurd position" (your reigon).

If he is farther than you want him to be, he will move back.

Isn't that what you wanted?

 

[Saithron]

Yeah i suck at this. I cant find "(Distance between (Position of (YOUR UNIT)) and (YOUR LOCATION) Greater than or equal to 500.00" the Distance part, im in Integer Comparison and cant find the distance part. I've got the Greater than or equal to 500.00 though.

 

[TriggerHappy]

It's under real comparison.

 

[Saithron]

Ok for the (YOUR UNIT) i think i need to add a variable or something to that unit, how do i do that?

 

[TriggerHappy]

Just select your unit..

 

[Saithron]

Just select your unit..

YAY! Its actually working now, he'll start to charge then after a bit run straight back. Thanks +Reps

But 1 more thing if you dont mind, is there a way to change a units aggro radius. My map is a defense map so this guy will be behind a gate, but once the enemy starts attacking the gate he starts to run off then gets ordered back, then runs off again etc. Is there a way to change a units aggro radius at all?

 

[TriggerHappy]

Advanced - Gameplay constants - Creep - Attract radius, or something like that.