[Solved] Is there anyway to remove the attack ability ?

[Chucky]

How can I remove the attack ability then after 30 seconds to give it back to the unit ?

 

[-Kobas-]

Add Cargo Hold to triggering unit.
Wait 30 sec.
Remove Cargo Hold from triggering unit.

 

[Chucky]

Yes it works that way but I wanted after a unit casts an ability the target unit to have the Cargo Hold then after 30 seconds to remove it from the target unit. However if I use "Target Unit of Ability being Cast" it doesn't work...

 

[-Kobas-]

you need it gui right?
do this:

• Custom script: local unit u = GetSpellTargetUnit()
• Custom script: call UnitAddAbility( u, 'Abun')
• Custom script: call TriggerSleepAction( 30.00 )
• Custom script: call UnitRemoveAbility( u, 'Abun')
• Custom script: set u = null

I write this from my head, if don't work, replace u and ability raw code places.

local unit u = GetSpellTargetUnit() // We store target unit into local variable
call UnitAddAbility( u, 'Abun')  // We add 'Abun' (Cargo Hold) to unit
call TriggerSleepAction( 30.00 ) // Trigger wait action (jass version)
call UnitRemoveAbility( u, 'Abun') // We remove 'Abun' (Cargo Hold) to unit
set u = null // We null local unit (cleaning leaks)

 

[Chucky]

I forgot to mention that the spell is for a unit, it will be cast my multiple units. Will this still work ? If another unit casts the spell afterwards won't it overwrite the unit variable u ?

 

[Spartipilo]

Chucky: You can test it and let us know if it's.

If it's not MUI (Multi Instanceable) you can create a unit group, a hashtable, and a loop trigger OR Work with custom values and some indexing system

 

[-Kobas-]

That's why it's called local, it's MUI, don't worry

 

[Chucky]

Yes it is, thanks Kobas ! Also how do I know which spells are MUI ?

Solved !

 

[Spartipilo]

MUI spells are those that works correctly even when multiple units casts them at the same time.

To create MUI abilities you have to create and handle things the most "generic" way, and leave the "hard work" to the game system. It's something like

· "Pick every Player in (All Players)" is better than doing 12 actions for Player 1, 2, 3...
· If you use "FlameStrike Caster = Triggering Unit" the variable will take a new value if some other unit casts it.
· Hashtables / JASS Locals / Avoiding Wait actions / A Good Indexing System / Using JASS Native Functions are suggestions (nearly "requirements") in order to create MUI Abilities.
· This is motly required for abilities with over time effect (Like Missile Moving, Damage over Time, Unit moving, etc.). Simple abilities like Finger of Death (Lion's Ultimate in DotA), Centaur's War Stomp, Panda's Clap, are instant and doesn't require anything to make them MUI.

 

[cohadar]

Silence ability has some nice features.

Data - Attacks Prevented

• Melee
• Ranged
• Special
• Spells

 

[-Kobas-]

Silence ability has some nice features.

Data - Attacks Prevented

• Melee
• Ranged
• Special
• Spells

True, but silence won't remove icon.

 

[Chucky]

Doesn't necesarily need to remove the icon but make the unit unable to attack and run away of being attacked. It works like a charm with cargo hold

 

[Spartipilo]

Silencing unit's attack would be better than triggering the effect It's easier and more efficient.

 

[Maker]

^Not sure if it would be more efficient. There is a dummy unit involved.