[Solved] How do I change Terrains Completely?

[MasterTrainer]

Hi!

So I've been playing many maps by now, and some of their characteristics have caught my attention: let's say for example, the map starts with a cinematic. The cinematic's terrain is different from the main map's terrain.

The weird thing is once the cinematic ends the terrain is changed completely, like it's a whole different map (I've tried searching the whole map in game but the terrain of the cinematic isn't there).

How do I do this? How do I change or transfer one map terrain to another?

Please help.

EDIT: I'll further explain: not only the terrain, but height levels, destructibles and doodads and preplaced units are all changed...
-Like from Map 1 to completely different Map 2.

SOLVED!

 

[Maker]

Environment - Change terrain type.

Or maybe adjusting camera bounds works.

 

[MasterTrainer]

Oops looks like I forgot some details... I edited the first post.

 

[EmoBrother]

Sounds like an impossible mission :<

 

[MasterTrainer]

Hmm... I don't know exactly how to explain it- but in one AoS map, after the intro, a dialog box pops up and in it I saw several choices (those choices were different maps I think). If I click one button, it loads a different map. Otherwise it will load another different map.

 

[neo_sluf]

Can you give me the name of the map are you talking about?..

Well dota has that kind too.. But you'll need a program and that will ruined the whole world editor..

 

[MasterTrainer]

I think the name was EotA: Twilight..

 

[Vinz]

Doodads can be hidden via animation. Destructibles are easy to destroy. Units are even easier. Terrain is easy to change.

 

[MasterTrainer]

That's what makes me think so hard-- there must be another way. Is there like a load map function?

 

[Vinz]

O'course - make it just like a campaign and

• Game - Set next level

 

[MasterTrainer]

Yeah so I see there : Maps/MapName.w3m... what path do I use? Does it have to be in the Maps folder?

 

[UndeadImmortal]

Yeah so I see there : Maps/MapName.w3m... what path do I use? Does it have to be in the Maps folder?

In EotA, they're using camera bounds to hide each "map" (Read Maker's post).

Camera - Set the camera bounds for Player 1 (Red) to Region 000 <gen>

Something like that.

EDIT: Here's a test map if you're confused.

 

[Maker]

In addition to adjusting camera bounds, extract the minimap image from your map, cut out the unwanted area and import it back again.

Note that minimap image must be 128x128 or 256x256 if I remember correctly.

 

[MasterTrainer]

Camera bounds and minimap images... taken into account - thanks!!

On a related matter, what is JNGPs maximum map bounds? Mine is 284x284... I was wondering if that's just my JNGP or that's for all JNGPs (5y for me(downloaded it from a german website)). Is there anyway to change that limit?

 

[Maker]

480x480 is the max.

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/...456/how-download-install-confige-jngp-160547/

 

[MasterTrainer]

About that- I have some issues:

1.) When I switched versions, I suddenly can't open my map, sending a message: Trigger function does not exist in databse (I already updated JASSHelper)

2.) If I am able to open my map, a tileset is mysteriously gone from the terrain palette... so I have to add it again. If I do add it again, the already-placed tiles suddenly change in order.

3.)When I switch versions, I still can't extend the map size to 480x480...

 

[Maker]

Are you adjusting both camera and map bounds?

 

[MasterTrainer]

Yes, yes I am.

EDIT: I tried resizing the map bounds without resizing the camera bounds... but still- I can't get to 480x480...

 

[Vinz]

About that path, it does have to be in maps. Make sure you spell the name right. And also, give player 1 victory (assuming CotE is a SPRPG)

 

[MasterTrainer]

Yes, CotE is an SRPG. And the path... does it have to be Maps/CotE.w3x or like the complete path?

 

[Vinz]

It must start with /Maps (the maps folder)..

 

[deathismyfriend]

when using JNGP did u click the Enable no limits under the Grimoire tab ?

 

[MasterTrainer]

Yes... in fact I don't think I ever disabled it. Also, @deathidmyfriend, can you extend your map to 480x480?

UPDATE: Hehe guys I found the solution (it was so simple really that I regret ever asking you to help me)- It seems that I had to increase all sides of the map (up, down, left, right) to reach the max size... but I really still appreciate your help- I mean now I know how to manipulate camera bounds to make it like Eota and the minimap image... so thanks again!! Solved.