GUI Knockback System [Paladon] Discussion

[Paladon]

Heyho,

Since i noticed my GUI Knockback System used in several maps and since there are always suggestions how to improve it, i decided to create this thread.

I´m currently overworking the greatest part of the System so this offers a good chance to generally add/change/improve several functions of the system.

Now it´s your turn!
Post here what to improve, what to add, whatever.

-=Check the (almost) latest version here=-

I´m awaiting your suggestions!

 

[Kwah]

Well, as I said earlier I was bored last night, and decided to take a look at this. I started to incorporate some extra functions, and I can either just give you some suggestions here or go modify the code myself.

The things that I am going to change/add:

• Improve Effect Generating. Right now it's just randomly decided. It should use a counter, meaning that whenever it loops it increases the value of the integer. When it's over x value reset it and generate a effect. It's an easy fix.
• Add knockback adjacent option. I'm most of the way done this, but I'm cleaning up some bugs. Presently there are a few locations that I don't reset/remove.
• Make radius an 'argument', for killing destructible and adjacent knockback.

Possible changes/suggestions

• Make global effects depending in terrain type (ie: Dust & Water)
• Add a simple boolean argument determining the direction (Just add in a multiplier)
• Improve Demo map slightly, ie: Demo Skills, and Docs.

As you can probably tell, I'm fairly interested in this. If you need help on anything, don't hesitate to ask. I'm probably going to revise it a little, but you obviously have the choice of using some of the additional changes I make.

 

[Paladon]

This sounds very interesting.

You offered some good ideas.
I currently don´t know how to detect a unit on water (GUI) but well, i never tried.
I´ll take a second look at you suggestions later today. For now: Thanks ^.^

EDIT: I think of (as you suggested) removing the possibility to choose the knockback effects and to replace them with a general dust effect.

 

[GhostWolf]

Tip: don't do a knockback in GUI.

 

[Paladon]

Tip: don't do a knockback in GUI.

Oh yeah good idea.
I´ll instantly delete my submitted system and replace it by a 'Jassed' Knockback System.
What else? There are no GUI users left nowadays.

 

[Palaslayer]

dont remove the option to change the effects...

this would make the knockback less interesting, lol. i like the knock back system how it is now, it doesnt matter for me if it is coded in jass with BOOAAAH SUPER good made and skilled formulas etc. cuz it wont change the main thing: it works

 

[darkrider]

to detect water try with

• Events
• Conditions
  • (Terrain pathing at (Center of (Playable map area)) of type Floatability is off) Equal to False
• Actions

it is a boolean under environment

 

[TheBlooddancer]

Was just about to say:
Add a choice for multiple effects, depending on tile. Dust would suck on water/ice.

 

[darkrider]

my post is for water ... and you can also use

• (Terrain type at (Center of (Playable map area))) Equal to Lordaeron Summer - Dirt

if you make it have different effects depending on the terrain and if it is water or not... it is gonna rock even more =D

 

[Kwah]

Yes, that could be done easily with a innit trigger.

@ GW - Tip: Don't make useless comments. Yes, a Jass knockback system would be more efficient but not more user friendly for the in-experience/non-coders/7 year olds among us.

Moving on -- Global effect art would be nice, and I should have time to start working on some particles, as well as making the changes I want to the triggers tonight (Provided something works out for me). I'm sure that Paladon, can code it more efficiently than I seeing as it's system, and he knows the intracacies, but it might give him some ideas.