How to temporarily transform your hero to a different unit based on an item?

[Alpha-G]

I want to make an item that temporarily transforms your hero to a different unit. You see there's this item I'm making called Steel Guardian's Ring and I also want to add a battle golem's birth animation to it but I don't know how. So what I want is to morph my hero to a battle golem and add a battle golem's birth to it but by using that item's ability but how?

 

[Uncle]

Hello, is it an activated ability or does it happen the moment you acquire the ring? Also, which version of Warcraft 3 are you on? Understand that each version introduces new features/bugs and you'll only be able to open maps that are <= the version you're on. It's important to let us know so that we can help you to the fullest extent.

Also, note that this sounds like it'll require a somewhat advanced trigger due to the fact that you want ANY type of Hero to morph. If it's just one type of Hero (like only the Archmage for example) then it becomes a lot easier.

 

[Alpha-G]

Hello, is it an activated ability or does it happen the moment you acquire the ring? Also, which version of Warcraft 3 are you on? Understand that each version introduces new features/bugs and you'll only be able to open maps that are <= the version you're on. It's important to let us know so that we can help you to the fullest extent.

Also, note that this sounds like it'll require a somewhat advanced trigger due to the fact that you want ANY type of Hero to morph. If it's just one type of Hero (like only the Archmage for example) then it becomes a lot easier.

It's a paladin and yes, the moment he acquires the ring, he'll have an item ability that temporarily transforms him to the steel guardian unit( battle golem model) but I don't know how to do it and I'm using the warcraft 3 not the reforged version

 

[Uncle]

Okay, so what you're going to want to do is look into the Demon Hunter's Metamorphosis ability. This "morph" ability can be modified to transform a Normal Unit (Paladin) into an Alternate Form (Battle Golem). The Alchemist's Chemical Rage is another option if you want some extra modifiers.

Now to do this properly you're going to want to make sure that your Battle Golem is an exact copy of the Paladin. Then proceed to edit it's model and any other little details you may want.

If you get confused just look into how Blizzard managed this with the Demon Hunter. Every little detail can be important.

The Birth animation may be a little tricky, I'll play around with the idea in the editor and let you know what I find.

Also, you never answered my question about your game version. Are you on the latest patch?

 

[Alpha-G]

Okay, so what you're going to want to do is look into the Demon Hunter's Metamorphosis ability. This "morph" ability can be modified to transform a Normal Unit (Paladin) into an Alternate Form (Battle Golem). The Alchemist's Chemical Rage is another option if you want some extra modifiers.

Now to do this properly you're going to want to make sure that your Battle Golem is an exact copy of the Paladin. Then proceed to edit it's model and any other little details you may want.

If you get confused just look into how Blizzard managed this with the Demon Hunter. Every little detail can be important.

The Birth animation may be a little tricky, I'll play around with the idea in the editor and let you know what I find.

Also, you never answered my question about your game version. Are you on the latest patch?

Idk. How can I check the world editor's version?

 

[Uncle]

Idk. How can I check the world editor's version?

Have you updated the game recently? If you're playing on the BNET then you've updated Warcraft 3. Everyone needs to be on the same patch in order to play together.

 

[ThompZon]

Idk. How can I check the world editor's version?

Help -> About. See "Version".

 

[Alpha-G]

I've checked my

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Help -> About. See "Version".

I've checked mine and it's version 1.26

 

[Uncle]

I've checked my

I've checked mine and it's version 1.26

Damn, you're living in 2011, lol. You update it through the game's launcher on the BNET app. You don't have to buy Reforged but you will be forced into upgrading your game to the "Reforged" version which is larger in size, more buggy, and possibly lacking features. But, for the most part it's okay and it's necessary if you want to play your map on the BNET. It does come with A LOT of editor improvements.

 

[Alpha-G]

Damn, you're living in 2011, lol. You update it through the game's launcher on the BNET app. You don't have to buy Reforged but you will be forced into upgrading your game to the "Reforged" version which is larger in size, more buggy, and possibly lacking feature But, for the most part it's okay and it's necessary if you want to play your map on the BNET.

bnet?

 

[Uncle]

bnet?

Battlenet. The thing we've been using to play these games online all of these years, although they have a shiny "new" app for it:

Download Battle.net for Windows and Mac | Battle.net

Download Battle.net to connect with friends and launch games.

www.blizzard.com

I'm guessing you don't play a lot of Blizzard games (anymore)

Also, I got the Birth animation working like this:

• SGR Uses The Ring
  • Events
    • Unit - A unit Uses an item
  • Conditions
    • (Item-type of (Item being manipulated)) Equal to Steel Guardian's Ring
  • Actions
    • Animation - Play (Triggering unit)'s birth animation
    • Animation - Queue (Triggering unit)'s stand animation

This trigger should work on any version.

I attached a map with the ring in action. Note that I added a bunch of extra stuff that I thought looked cool, lol.

 

[Alpha-G]

Battlenet. The thing we've been using to play this game all of these years, although they have a shiny "new" app for it:

Download Battle.net for Windows and Mac | Battle.net

Download Battle.net to connect with friends and launch games.

www.blizzard.com

I'm guessing you don't play a lot of Blizzard games (anymore)

I can't connect to battle net for some reason also I don't want to upgrade my wc3 to reforge. I just want the classic one to it's latest version

 

[Uncle]

I can't connect to battle net for some reason also I don't want to upgrade my wc3 to reforge. I just want the classic one to it's latest version

That's not the BNET app. You need to upgrade Wc3 to Reforged if you want the latest version which is done through the app. Understand that this doesn't mean you need to buy Reforged, you can upgrade for free you just won't get access to the HD graphics.

But some people choose to patch to a stable 1.31 version (last patch before Reforged) and keep the classic client. But again, this classic client is abandoned, you can't play anything besides singleplayer/LAN on it. At least not on an official Blizzard server.

Patch 1.31.1 Backup Files

Greetings, After Warcraft III: Reforged launched, some people like myself either updated to the latest version by mistake or regretted doing so afterwards. Since Blizzard removed patch installers from Battle.Net, the option to go back to an older version was effectively lost. The purpose of...

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[Ravager16829]

I can't connect to battle net for some reason also I don't want to upgrade my wc3 to reforge. I just want the classic one to it's latest version

You can't access the Battle.net for updating the Classic WC3 because Blizzard killed both Reign of Chaos and The Frozen Throne in favour of Reforged.
If you want to get non-Reforged WC3, you should refer to this thread below. Keep in mind, you'll still need an original CD-keys and there is no options to play the game online with official Battle.net server, which means you can only play singleplayer or LAN.

WC3 Download Archive (1.00 - 1.31.1 + BETA & DEMO)

Below are lists of WC3 installation and patch downloads. Please don't share any cracked or otherwise manipulated files. This list is only intended for people who already own the game, you still need a CD-key! 1.01c 1.04c 1.10 TFT: 1.20a; 1.20e 1.23a 1.28.0; 1.28.1; 1.28.2; 1.28.3; 1.28.4...

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Also: Wrong forum. Please ask problems relating to Warcraft III in Warcraft Discussion, not from this one. It's all about World Editor.