How to make a text when using a spell?

[L33T-ViV]

Hey gamers...

How can I link a text with a spell?
so if you, press a spell, it says " Private L33T-ViV: Fire in hole! " ??

- thanks

 

[Restor]

there are many types of text in WE.

game-text
floating text
cinematic transmission

i thing thats all

specify

 

[L33T-ViV]

Could you maybe set one up for me mate? So i can see how to do?

 

[Restor]

Actions-Game-Game Text to all players (or whatever it is called)

it is the very first action withing GAME section of actions

 

[L33T-ViV]

ya i know.. but i need help to link the spell with the text?

 

[Elite Slayer]

Good day, L33t,
The solution to your problem is simple but twofold:
Usually, spells employ the use of floating text (such as the red numbers used by Critical Strike, or the green numbers used by Shadow strike - although this isn't limited to numbers, such as the "miss" floating text string whenever a unit misses an attack.) If this is what you're looking for, then the answer is very simple, although requires an intermediate level of GUI triggering knowledge:

• Prototype Spell
• Events
  • Unit - A unit Begins casting an ability
• Conditions
  • (Ability being cast) Equal to <YourAbility>
• Actions
  • Floating Text - Create floating text that reads ((Pvt <Or you could use a string/integer variable for military ranks> + (Name of (Owner of (Casting unit)))) + : Fire in the hole!) above (Casting unit) with Z offset 0.00, using font size 10.00, color (100.00%, 100.00%, 100.00%), and 0.00% transparency
  • Floating Text - Set the velocity of (Last created floating text) to 40.00 towards 90.00 degrees

That's the basic, inital layout for what I think you want. I'd recommend adding a lifespan/temporary age onto the floating text and make a floating text variable to set it to so there are no leaks.

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Alternatively, you may be asking for the game HUD text display, such as the hints/quest messages make use of. This is far simpler, yet not as appealing to some players:

• Prototype Spell
• Events
  • Unit - A unit Begins casting an ability
• Conditions
  • (Ability being cast) Equal to <YourAbility>
• Actions
  • Game - Display to (All players) the text: ((Pvt + (Name of (Owner of (Casting unit)))) + : Fire in the hole!)

Of course, you could change it so that it doesn't display "Pvt" for everyone by use of integer/string variables.
I hope this helped.

 

[Pharaoh_]

Floating Text - Create a floating text above (Triggering unit) that reads (Name of (Ability being cast)) with Z offset 0.00, using font size 10.00, color (100.00%, 100.00%, 100.00%)
You can find the "Name of ability being cast" while scrolling to "Game - Ability name", in the String window.

 

[Smiddle]

Do you want it to appear as floating text or just a message?

For message, just do this:

• Events
  • Unit - A unit starts the effect of an ability
• Conditions
  • (Ability being cast) Equal to <Ability Name>
• Actions
  • Game - Display to (All players) the text: Private L33T-ViV: Fire in hole!

Alternatively, you can use floating text:

• Events
  • Unit - A unit starts the effect of an ability
• Conditions
  • (Ability being cast) Equal to <Ability Name>
• Actions
  • Set Point = Unit - Position of (Triggering unit)
  • Floating Text - Create floating text that reads Private L33T-ViV: Fire in the hole! at P[1] with Z offset 0.00, using font size 10.00, color (100.00%, 100.00%, 100.00%), and 0.00% transparency
  • Floating Text - Disable permanence for (Last created floating text)
  • Floating Text - Set lifespan of (Last created floating text) to 4 seconds
  • Custom script: call RemoveLocation(udg_Point)

The latter will create the text above the unit.

 

[L33T-ViV]

Very thanks guys!

 

[L33T-ViV]

I have to choose a unit?