In-Game grid?

[aple]

Has anyone done this? It'd be super-neat to have this. I'm not sure if there's a good way to do it while keeping the performance stable. The only way I can think of doing it is using a bunch of units with a grid-like model with the Locust ability. Maybe using Special Effects would have better performance? (Can't Special Effects be created for local players only too, without causing desync?)

 

[Emm-A-]

Depends on the way, you want the grid to look like. Using special effects is possible:

google
guide

 

[aple]

Pretty much just like the grid in the Editor, down to the smallest size.

 

[Emm-A-]

I would try using these laser rays e.g. as special effects on your wanted locations. Simply adjust their model size to your needs with magos editor.

 

[aple]

Alright. Thanks

 

[Emm-A-]

Alright. Thanks

sry I was a bit tired and forgot to say: In case of sfx you have to deal with orientation of these rays as well. You have to create several models oriented in x,y that way.
Using dummy units would be a way to only use one (size adjusted) model, but this could be cpu intense depending on your application.