Hero ability problems

[Heaven Editor]

Can anyone help me?
I am making an arena map. Each hero has 5 abilities. Im GUI user.
The problem is i should declare variables for a particular ability or declare variables for all ability?
For example, for war stomp, instead of declare WS_Caster, WS_CasterPoint (WS indicates warstomp) can i just declare Spell_Caster, Spell_CasterPoint?
So that the variable can be use for another abilities? is this possible?
i had tried with spell_varName[spell_index[player_number]]
spell_index is integer array variable for mui purpose.
player_number to differ index among players.
i thought if i declare variables for a particular ability, the variable will be too many.
Therefore, what is the suitable algorithm to make hero ability trigger?
Sorry for bad english. hehe

 

[Bribe]

You can use normal variable names like Caster, Target, TargetPoint, CasterPoint, OffsetPoint, that's fine. The only things you should definitely prefix (to avoid conflict) are other data of that spell (like Damage, Area of Effect, duration, etc.)

 

[Pharaoh_]

If the variables are not meant to be used after a wait or some periodic loop, there is no collision with other spells. So, if two triggers use the "Set Spell_Caster = (Triggering unit)", there is no problem with it, as long as the requirements above are met.

As for array'd variables, you can use systems designed for the purposes of MUI (MPI is even easier to recreate): http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/spells-569/gui-unit-indexer-1-2-0-2-a-197329/

 

[Dr Super Good]

Use locals to cut down on the quantity of globals needed. You could also create systems which many abilities use to avoid extra indexing variables.

Example being 2 damage over time spells. If you record the damage along with the instances you could have both abilities run off the same system (just different casting logic).

 

[Heaven Editor]

Exactly, i need to assign caster for other abilities too. And there is timer. For example, knockback with damage ability, trigger need to recognize the caster to damage the target in unit - damage target, and at the same time, another knockback ability with different effects that require the caster unit.
The GUI unit indexer system look very useful.
Im new mapper, still learn basic stuffs. so, i cant develop system yet.
Do you have indexing spell system? or anyone?

 

[Bribe]

This is an example of a spell that uses Unit Indexer:

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/spells-569/cloud-spiral-v2-3-mui-198777/

I think I'll make a spell template and attach it to the unit indexer thread.

 

[Bannar]

I think I'll make a spell template and attach it to the unit indexer thread.

Personaly, I think you have explained UI in thread enough, you shouldn't bother if someone can't even read simply manual.