Goblin Tunnel Effect

[Kabel]

Hi!

I have this trigger:

• Unload Effect
  • Events
    • Unit - A unit Begins channeling an ability
  • Conditions
    • (Ability being cast) Equal to Goblin Tunnel (Unload)
  • Actions
    • Floating Text - Create floating text that reads Dig Dig Dig! at (Target point of ability being cast) with Z offset 0.00, using font size 10.00, color (100.00%, 0.00%, 0.00%), and 0.00% transparency
    • Wait 7.00 seconds
    • Floating Text - Destroy (Last created floating text)
    • Special Effect - Create a special effect at (Target point of ability being cast) using Objects\Spawnmodels\Undead\ImpaleTargetDust\ImpaleTargetDust.mdl

The ability has a casting time of 7 seconds. This means, when I unload at target area, (create a tunnel) the text appears and after 7 seconds the text is gone and the unit is unloaded at the spot. But the special effect does not display. If I remove the text completly, the special effect appears.

Any ideas how to have both text and special effect?

 

[FriXionX]

^^ Leaks. Try using variables first, it might work then
Dont forget to remove them, if you need help just ask

 

[QueloR]

I don't think you can use "Target point of ability being cast" after a wait; Store it in a variable and it should work.

 

[Kabel]

Thanks for both of your quick answears.

^^ Leaks. Try using variables first, it might work then
Dont forget to remove them, if you need help just ask

I don't think you can use "Target point of ability being cast" after a wait; Store it in a variable and it should work.

How do I do to store them in a variable and what type of variable do I need to create?

 

[FriXionX]

TargetLoc "Point" seems like the only one you need.
First action should be:

• Set TargetLoc = (Target point of ability being cast)

So it would look like this:

• Untitled Trigger 001
  • Events
    • Unit - A unit Begins channeling an ability
  • Conditions
    • (Ability being cast) Equal to Goblin Tunnel (Unload)
  • Actions
    • Set TargetLoc = (Target point of ability being cast)
    • Floating Text - Create floating text that reads Dig Dig Dig! at TargetLoc with Z offset 0.00, using font size 10.00, color (100.00%, 0.00%, 0.00%), and 0.00% transparency
    • Wait 7.00 seconds
    • Floating Text - Destroy (Last created floating text)
    • Special Effect - Create a special effect at TargetLoc using Objects\Spawnmodels\Undead\ImpaleTargetDust\ImpaleTargetDust.mdl
    • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
    • Custom script: call RemoveLocation(udg_TargetLoc)

+ Leak free aswell

 

[Kabel]

Thanks! I have followed your instructions and here is how my trigger looks like now:

• Unload Effect
  • Events
    • Unit - A unit Begins channeling an ability
  • Conditions
    • (Ability being cast) Equal to Dig! (Unload)
  • Actions
    • Set SetTargetTunnel = (Target point of ability being cast)
    • Floating Text - Create floating text that reads Dig Dig Dig! at (Target point of ability being cast) with Z offset 0.00, using font size 10.00, color (100.00%, 0.00%, 0.00%), and 0.00% transparency
    • Wait 7.00 seconds
    • Floating Text - Destroy (Last created floating text)
    • Special Effect - Create a special effect at (Target point of ability being cast) using Objects\Spawnmodels\Undead\ImpaleTargetDust\ImpaleTargetDust.mdl
    • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)

But the special effect does not show

Does the trigger work for you?

 

[Child_0f_Bodom]

Copy this function in your Map Custom Script Code:

function GoblinTunnel takes location target, real timeout returns nothing
    local real x = GetLocationX(target)
    local real y = GetLocationY(target) 
    local texttag q = CreateTextTag()
    call RemoveLocation(udg_TempPoint)
    call SetTextTagPos(q, x, y, 10.00)
    call SetTextTagVisibility(q, true)
    call SetTextTagPermanent(q, false)
    call SetTextTagColor(q, 255, 255, 0, 255)
    call SetTextTagLifespan(q, timeout)
    call SetTextTagText(q, "Dig Dig Dig!", 0.023)  
    call PolledWait(timeout)
    call DestroyEffect(AddSpecialEffect("Objects\\Spawnmodels\\Undead\\ImpaleTargetDust\\ImpaleTargetDust.mdl", x, y))  
    set q = null
endfunction

Don't alter the function above if you don't uderstand it. It can be easily called from GUI like this:

• Test
  • Events
    • Unit - A unit Starts the effect of an ability
  • Conditions
  • Actions
    • -------- Add your conditions to the trigger --------
    • -------- Make 2 variables: Point variable TempPoint and real variable Duration --------
    • -------- Alter Variables below according to your needs --------
    • Set TempPoint = (Target point of ability being cast)
    • Set Duration = 7.00
    • -------- Above code means that Floating Text will spawn at the target point of casting ability and will last 7 seconds --------
    • -------- Don't put wait functions after custom script because it includes wait itself --------
    • -------- Do not change this custom script code --------
    • Custom script: call GoblinTunnel(udg_TempPoint, udg_Duration)

The function clears location leaks itself which means you don't have to use RemoveLocation on TempPoint.

I hope this helped!

 

[QueloR]

Thanks! I have followed your instructions and here is how my trigger looks like now:

• Unload Effect
  • Events
    • Unit - A unit Begins channeling an ability
  • Conditions
    • (Ability being cast) Equal to Dig! (Unload)
  • Actions
    • Set SetTargetTunnel = (Target point of ability being cast)
    • Floating Text - Create floating text that reads Dig Dig Dig! at (Target point of ability being cast) with Z offset 0.00, using font size 10.00, color (100.00%, 0.00%, 0.00%), and 0.00% transparency
    • Wait 7.00 seconds
    • Floating Text - Destroy (Last created floating text)
    • Special Effect - Create a special effect at (Target point of ability being cast) using Objects\Spawnmodels\Undead\ImpaleTargetDust\ImpaleTargetDust.mdl
    • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)

But the special effect does not show

Does the trigger work for you?

Change:

• Special Effect - Create a special effect at (Target point of ability being cast) using Objects\Spawnmodels\Undead\ImpaleTargetDust\ImpaleTargetDust.mdl

To

• Special Effect - Create a special effect at SetTargetTunnel using Objects\Spawnmodels\Undead\ImpaleTargetDust\ImpaleTargetDust.mdl

 

[FriXionX]

Because you still did

• Special Effect - Create a special effect at (Target Point of ability being cast)

Its supposed to be:

• Special Effect - Create a special effect at SetTargetTunnel

LOL 3 answers in a minute.
Child_of_bodom, it would be easier doing it our way if he doesnt understand triggers that much

Btw, dont forget the

• Custom script: call RemoveLocation(udg_TargetLoc)

 

[Child_0f_Bodom]

Thanks! I have followed your instructions and here is how my trigger looks like now:

• Unload Effect
  • Events
    • Unit - A unit Begins channeling an ability
  • Conditions
    • (Ability being cast) Equal to Dig! (Unload)
  • Actions
    • Set SetTargetTunnel = (Target point of ability being cast)
    • Floating Text - Create floating text that reads Dig Dig Dig! at (Target point of ability being cast) with Z offset 0.00, using font size 10.00, color (100.00%, 0.00%, 0.00%), and 0.00% transparency
    • Wait 7.00 seconds
    • Floating Text - Destroy (Last created floating text)
    • Special Effect - Create a special effect at (Target point of ability being cast) using Objects\Spawnmodels\Undead\ImpaleTargetDust\ImpaleTargetDust.mdl
    • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)

But the special effect does not show

Does the trigger work for you?

Don't use that trigger because if that spell is casted 2 or more times in 7 second period your floating texts will never be destroyed. Check my above post for MUI solution.

 

[Kabel]

Thanks for your answears! I missed that small thing! Now it works fine.

One last question:

If I three buildings uses this ability on three different locations, three text messages appears, but sometimes not all of them disappear. Is it possible to make every text message appear for 7 seconds instead of Special Effect - Destroy (Last created effect)?

(If it is that that causes the bug)


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Child_Of_Bodom answeared my question before I even finished to wrote this!

 

[QueloR]

Reply #7 will give you the answer you seek.

 

[Blaxor]

Better use the function that Child_0f_Bodom created if you don't wan't to have a really long trigger..

 

[Kabel]

This is how my trigger looks like:

• Dig Trigger
  • Events
    • Unit - A unit Begins channeling an ability
  • Conditions
    • (Ability being cast) Equal to Dig! (Unload)
  • Actions
    • Set TempPoint = (Target point of ability being cast)
    • Set Duration = 7.00
    • Custom script: call GoblinTunnel(udg_TempPoint, udg_Duration)

The variables are named: TempPoint and Duration.

function GoblinTunnel takes location target, real timeout returns nothing
    local real x = GetLocationX(target)
    local real y = GetLocationY(target)
    local texttag q = CreateTextTag()
    call RemoveLocation(udg_TempPoint)
    call SetTextTagPos(q, x, y, 10.00)
    call SetTextTagVisibility(q, true)
    call SetTextTagPermanent(q, false)
    call SetTextTagColor(q, 255, 255, 0, 255)
    call SetTextTagLifespan(q, timeout)
    call SetTextTagText(q, "Dig Dig Dig!", 0.023)
    call PolledWait(timeout)
    call DestroyEffect(AddSpecialEffect("Objects\\Spawnmodels\\Undead\\ImpaleTargetDust\\ImpaleTargetDust.mdl", x, y))
    set q = null
endfunction

An error appears on line 5. "Undecleared variable udg_TempPoint"
I upload a picture below.

Any ideas what I can do to get it to work correctly?

 

[FriXionX]

Thats very weird... i cant see whats wrong/
Maybe Child wrote it wrong

 

[Kabel]

This is how my trigger looks like:

• Dig Trigger
  • Events
    • Unit - A unit Begins channeling an ability
  • Conditions
    • (Ability being cast) Equal to Dig! (Unload)
  • Actions
    • Set TempPoint = (Target point of ability being cast)
    • Set Duration = 7.00
    • Custom script: call GoblinTunnel(udg_TempPoint, udg_Duration)

The variables are named: TempPoint and Duration.

function GoblinTunnel takes location target, real timeout returns nothing
    local real x = GetLocationX(target)
    local real y = GetLocationY(target)
    local texttag q = CreateTextTag()
    call RemoveLocation(udg_TempPoint)
    call SetTextTagPos(q, x, y, 10.00)
    call SetTextTagVisibility(q, true)
    call SetTextTagPermanent(q, false)
    call SetTextTagColor(q, 255, 255, 0, 255)
    call SetTextTagLifespan(q, timeout)
    call SetTextTagText(q, "Dig Dig Dig!", 0.023)
    call PolledWait(timeout)
    call DestroyEffect(AddSpecialEffect("Objects\\Spawnmodels\\Undead\\ImpaleTargetDust\\ImpaleTargetDust.mdl", x, y))
    set q = null
endfunction

Below is two pictures with errors that appears.

Anyone has any ideas what is wrong?

 

[FriXionX]

Is goblin tunnel an ability, or a unit?
and "undeclared variable" means that you didnt set the variable, and are trying to remove it. (removing it before setting = error)

make sure that you got your GUI trigger setting the variables before that JASS Trigger

 

[Kabel]

Is goblin tunnel an ability, or a unit?
and "undeclared variable" means that you didnt set the variable, and are trying to remove it. (removing it before setting = error)

make sure that you got your GUI trigger setting the variables before that JASS Trigger

The Goblin Tunnel is an ability I now call Dig! (Unload). It is unload with a cast range of 99999. The Goblins enters a building and the building "digs" tunnels underground.
When target an area with Dig! (Unload), a text appears warning enemy players that someone is digging under the ground. Then a small dust cloud appears and the Goblin comes out of the ground!

I have created two variables, a Point variable known as TempPoint and a real variable known as Duration. Shall they have an array value?



Here is the description I got from Child_Of_Bodom:

• Test
  • Events
    • Unit - A unit Starts the effect of an ability
  • Conditions
  • Actions
    • -------- Add your conditions to the trigger --------
    • -------- Make 2 variables: Point variable TempPoint and real variable Duration --------
    • -------- Alter Variables below according to your needs --------
    • Set TempPoint = (Target point of ability being cast)
    • Set Duration = 7.00
    • -------- Above code means that Floating Text will spawn at the target point of casting ability and will last 7 seconds --------
    • -------- Don't put wait functions after custom script because it includes wait itself --------
    • -------- Do not change this custom script code --------
    • Custom script: call GoblinTunnel(udg_TempPoint, udg_Duration)

The function clears location leaks itself which means you don't have to use RemoveLocation on TempPoint.

I hope this helped!

Here is how my trigger looks like:

• Dig Trigger
  • Events
    • Unit - A unit Begins channeling an ability
  • Conditions
    • (Ability being cast) Equal to Dig! (Unload)
  • Actions
    • Set TempPoint = (Target point of ability being cast)
    • Set Duration = 7.00
    • Custom script: call GoblinTunnel(udg_TempPoint, udg_Duration)

You think I have made something wrong with this one?