GUI Click to equip system

[Archangel_Tidusx]

I have decided to add the click to equip system to one of my maps, and I was wondering which was the best way to do it. I'd like to do this in GUI.

Basically I want the hero to have a weapon item in his/her inventory that can be clicked to equip the weapon.
After that I want to add a damage bonus and remove the item from the inventory or possibly just store it somewhere else for the time being (such as an interactable inventory).

This is for a map similar to LOAP so it doesn't really have to be super complex, and also I will be constructing the system.
All I am really looking for is some suggestions for the best way.
What I am NOT looking for is comments about the nature of GUI. Do us all a favor and KEEP IT TO YOURSELF! Thanks in advance.
Also anything helpful will result in +REP. =]

 

[Pharaoh_]

The best way is to "Use item" event.

• Trigger
• Events
  • Unit - A unit uses an item
• Conditions
  • (Item-type of (Item being manipulated)) Equal to X
• Actions
  • Item - Remove (Item being manipulated) //Might require some wait first, don't remember correctly
  • Unit - Add Bonus damage to (Triggering unit)

In order to keep tracking of a list of items, you can do something like this:

• Triggerm
• Events
  • Map Initialization
• Conditions
• Actions
  • Set Items[1] = X
  • Set Items[2] = Y
  • Set Items[3] = XX
  • Set Items[4] = YY
  • Set Abilities[1] = Boots of Speed //The corresponding abilities
  • Set Abilities[2] = Gloves of Haste
  • Set Abilities[3] = Damage Bonus
  • Set Abilities[4] = Poison Sting

• TriggerG
• Events
  • Unit - A unit uses an item
• Conditions
• Actions
  • Trigger - Turn off (This trigger)
  • For each (IntegerA) from 1 to 4, do (Actions)
    • Loop - Actions
      • If (All conditions are true) then do (Actions) else do (Actions)
        • If - Conditions
          • (Item-type of (Item being manipulated)) Equal to Items[(IntegerA)]
        • Then - Actions
          • Set Integer = (Integer + 1)
        • Else - Actions
  • Item - Remove (Item being manipulated)
  • Unit - Add Abilities[Integer] to (Triggering unit)
  • Trigger - Turn on (This trigger)

 

[Archangel_Tidusx]

Gah I would have never thought of the integer thing! Very interesting idea.
What ability could I base the bonus damage to in order to keep it hidden? Is there a way I can just hide it? Maybe item abilities or something?
+Rep

 

[Pharaoh_]

Of course item abilities, here is a guide to show you how to hide them. http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/trigger-gui-editor-tutorials-279/mysteries-spellbook-33039/

 

[Archangel_Tidusx]

Very useful tutorial as well. Thank you for all your help. I believe I will use this method. I will definitely mention your name in the Special Thanks portion of the quest log.