[Solved] Item Group

[Felipe Gormadoc]

how can I configure a item group?
that can be created to a hero when need

Please Help me

 

[ap0calypse]

Eh... a group of item-types, or actual items?
Your question is a bit too vague.

If it's regular items, you can do it like this:

• Item - Pick every item in Items <gen> and do (Actions)
  • Loop - Actions
    • Hero - Give (Picked item) to Paladin 0005 <gen>

The region "Items" is somewhere hidden and it contains all items that should be given to the hero.


If you mean item-types, it would be possible to do this with a variable array:
store all item-types in the variable and then loop from 1 to (item amount) and give the item with that array to the hero.
You can create multiple item-type groups with a single variable by the way.

 

[Felipe Gormadoc]

I do know make
I was wondering how does a sort of list, when I need, I use an action and creates all list items

OBS: i not can use variables Item-Type with array.

 

[ap0calypse]

You can initialize all item-lists like this:

• Actions
  • -------- === Item Lists === --------
  • -------- List 0 --------
  • Set ItemList[0] = Claws of Attack +15
  • Set ItemList[1] = Crown of Kings +5
  • Set ItemList[2] = Kelen's Dagger of Escape
  • Set ItemList[3] = Mask of Death
  • Set ItemList[4] = Orb of Frost
  • Set ItemList[5] = Ring of Protection +5
  • -------- List 1 --------
  • Set ItemList[6] = Boots of Speed
  • Set ItemList[7] = Periapt of Vitality
  • Set ItemList[8] = Belt of Giant Strength +6
  • -------- List 2 --------
  • Set ItemList[12] = Inferno Stone
  • Set ItemList[13] = Demonic Figurine
  • -------- List 3 --------
  • Set ItemList[18] = Tome of Agility
  • Set ItemList[19] = Tome of Intelligence
  • Set ItemList[20] = Tome of Strength
  • Set ItemList[21] = Tome of Experience

Each list an have up to 6 item-types.
The list arrays range from 0-5, 6-11, 12-17 and so on (always from a multiple of 6 to that number +5).

Giving the list is as easy as this:

• Actions
  • -------- Which list to give? --------
  • Set TempInt1 = 0
  • -------- Give the list --------
  • For each (Integer A) from (TempInt1 x 6) to ((TempInt1 x 6) + 5), do (Actions)
    • Loop - Actions
      • Hero - Create ItemList[(Integer A)] and give it to Hero

 

[Maker]

You could save the items into a hashtable.

 

[Felipe Gormadoc]

very interesting, I had not thought of that

I still have one more doubt, i can save item-type in hashtable?
and i can create the items of hashtable when i need?

OBS: yes maker, i see your post, but when I posted you already had posted

 

[Maker]

Item types should be saved as integers, as item type is only a GUI variable type. Item types are integers in jass.

set itemType = item type of item
Custom script: set udg_integer = udg_itemType
Hashtable - save integer as x of y in hashtable

 

[Felipe Gormadoc]

I have to create a variable integer or use array for each item?

 

[ap0calypse]

With hashtables, you only need a hashtable variable and a temporary item-type variable.

I personally think that using arrays is easier to use in this case, and that hashtables can be used for other systems that require item types (such as a recipe system).

 

[Maker]

You would have to explain in more detail in which kind of situation do you need to load the items. Or do you rather need item types?

In my example you can reuse integer and itemType variables, since the data is stored into a hashtable.

 

[Felipe Gormadoc]

in example of maker, the variables Item-Type and Integers are used only temporarily?

i'm making one new system, then i need create several lists of Item-Type, for create this items when necessary.

 

[ap0calypse]

in example of maker, the variables Item-Type and Integers are used only temporarily?

Indeed, they are.

i'm making one new system, then i need create several lists of Item-Type, for create this items when necessary.

Wait, what system are you creating?
Also, you just want a few item lists so you can easily give them to a hero, nothing more?

 

[Felipe Gormadoc]

yes, several lists defined, so that i can create the items of lists when necessary

example:
---list 1---
Helmet, Sword, Shield

---list 2---
Book, Potion, Potion

---list 3---
bow, cape

when i create the list 1 for hero, then create one helmet, sword and shield. and can create it several times.

I know that is not part of the topic, more what I should use in numbers of hashtable? ( x of y Hashtable).

 

[Maker]

If the lists are not unit specific you can most likely do it like ap0c showed, that is a good method. However if the lists are unit specific, you can use a hashtable. You can create the lists there in a similar fashion.

List 1
Save type1 as 0 of unitHandle in hashtable
Save type2 as 1 of unitHandle in hashtable
Save type3 as 2 of unitHandle in hashtable
Save type4 as 3 of unitHandle in hashtable
Save type5 as 4 of unitHandle in hashtable

List 2
Save type6 as 5 of unitHandle in hashtable
Save type7 as 6 of unitHandle in hashtable

List 3
Save type8 as 10 of unitHandle in hashtable
Save type9 as 11 of unitHandle in hashtable

 

[Felipe Gormadoc]

I do not understand much about hashtables, more because you used unitHandle?

OBS: the lists are only one set of Item-Types.

 

[ap0calypse]

I do not understand much about hashtables, more because you used unitHandle?

Maker's system would be good if you have different heroes and each hero type has his own, personal, item-type list.
An archer could have a bow, cape and arrows in the first list, while a warrior could have a sword, chainmail and shield in the first list.
This is where the "unitHandle" comes into play: you save an item list for a specific unit-type.

Hashtables are a very good tool to differentiate between different item/unit types and do specific things with them.

I really think you should use the array-method in your case.

 

[Felipe Gormadoc]

but the point is that I do not want specific lists for each type of unit, I just want a set of items.

to do this as,how i should save in hashtable?

 

[ap0calypse]

but the point is that I do not want specific lists for each type of unit, I just want a set of items.

to do this as,how i should save in hashtable?

No... the hashtable is for specific units (well, that's 1 use of it).
The array is for a general list of items.

 

[Felipe Gormadoc]

while not having specific lists for each type of unit, I have yet to use (1 of UnitHandle, 2 of UnitHandle, 3 of UnitHandle)?

 

[ap0calypse]

Forget about hashtables for now.

Look at my fourth post and re-create that system.
Test it, see if it works the way you want it to work.
If it doesn't work at all, then there's some bug.
If it doesn't have the full functionality you want, then we can talk about hashtables (and you'll have to explain it a bit more properly).

(Sorry Maker, I have a feeling this wouldn't go anywhere if we stuck with hashtables)

 

[Felipe Gormadoc]

I read a little about hashtable not to get so lost.
but I'm having problem for load the values of my hashtable.
I'm saving of way that MAKER taught.
how do I recreate the items?

 

[Maker]

The array method is better here, as you don't need unit specific lists. Sorry I confused you with hashtables.

Still, it is good to learn hashtables

 

[Felipe Gormadoc]

would be able to do this on hashtable same?
because use variables Item-Type with array would hard to me, because i'm use arrays for other thing.

 

[ap0calypse]

because use variables Item-Type with array would hard to me, because i'm use arrays for other thing.

Huh? That doesn't matter at all: you can use arrays for anything you like, it doesn't make it any harder.
Explain yourself a bit more clearly.

You can make it so that the hashtable-method is very similar to the array-method, but hashtables are slower.
Seriously, use arrays for this.

 

[Felipe Gormadoc]

i'm making one new version of MEQS (my Quest system)
each quest has one array number (1,2,3,4....)

then i not can use array, because he is used for identify quest

 

[ap0calypse]

i'm making one new version of MEQS (my Quest system)
each quest has one array number (1,2,3,4....)

then i not can use array, because he is used for identify quest

Arrays are unique for each variable.
You can have hundreds of systems with arrays in 1 map, it doesn't matter.

 

[Felipe Gormadoc]

but people would have to configure the array for 6 multiples for each quest, and i would that find the o multiple of quest in execution for give the items.

need a practical way to create these lists.

 

[ap0calypse]

Okay, I lost you. I have no idea what you're talking about anymore.

You need to create a list, correct?
A hero can have a maximum of 6 items, so each list can have up to 6 items in it, right?
If so, then you will always need up to 6 configuration actions for each list. Whether you use hashtables or arrays doesn't even matter in that case.

It IS the most practical way of doing this.
What did you think? That hashtables automatically configure everything for you? They don't.

 

[Felipe Gormadoc]

we're a little lost even, sorry I do not know much about English, so sometimes it gets a little hard to explain or understand the answers.

I did something in hashtables, was wondering if this could work. Look:

• Set ItemType = Orb of Frost
• Custom script: set udg_Integer = udg_ItemType
• Hashtable - Save Integer as 1 of 1 in Hastable

after for load

• Set Integer = (Load 1 of 1 from Hastable)
• Custom script: set udg_ItemType = udg_Integer
• Item - Create ItemType at (Center of Region 000 <gen>)

in the system, i making one variable item-type with array (1,2,3,4,5) in this case i can use array (1,2,3,4,5) for all quests, because he is temporary, and after i make one Loop integer A for save it in Hashtable
(Save integer as Integer A of QUEST NUMBER in Hashtable).
and for load do the same unlike

Work?

 

[ap0calypse]

It would work, but how is that better than arrays?

 

[Felipe Gormadoc]

the arrays are unique, example:

---List 1--
ItemType [1] = Mask
ItemType [2] = Helmet
ItemType [3] = Shield

---List 2---
ItemType [7] = Cape
ItemType [8] = Boots

---List 3---
ItemType [13] = Potion

done in hashtable, the arrays will always (1,2,3,4,5,6), no need to change the arrays for 6 multiples, equal to example above.
I want people have the minimum of work for create its quests.
thereby people will switch only the values necessary as the o creep type must kill and level necessary for start the quest and etc.

more there is a problem with the hashtables?

 

[ap0calypse]

I want people have the minimum of work for create its quests.

2 Item lists with arrays

• -------- List 1 --------
• Set TempInt1 = 1
• Set ItemList[((6 x TempInt1) + 1)] = Claws of Attack +15
• Set ItemList[((6 x TempInt1) + 2)] = Crown of Kings +5
• Set ItemList[((6 x TempInt1) + 3)] = Kelen's Dagger of Escape
• Set ItemList[((6 x TempInt1) + 4)] = Mask of Death
• Set ItemList[((6 x TempInt1) + 5)] = Orb of Frost
• Set ItemList[((6 x TempInt1) + 6)] = Ring of Protection +5
• -------- List 2 --------
• Set TempInt1 = 2
• Set ItemList[((6 x TempInt1) + 1)] = Boots of Speed
• Set ItemList[((6 x TempInt1) + 2)] = Periapt of Vitality
• Set ItemList[((6 x TempInt1) + 3)] = Belt of Giant Strength +6

2 Item lists with hashtables

• -------- List 1 --------
• Set TempInt1 = 1
• Set ItemType = Claws of Attack +15
• Custom script: set udg_Integer = udg_ItemType
• Hashtable - Save Integer as 1 of TempInt1 in Hastable
• Set ItemType = Crown of Kings +5
• Custom script: set udg_Integer = udg_ItemType
• Hashtable - Save Integer as 2 of TempInt1 in Hastable
• Set ItemType = Kelen's Dagger of Escape
• Custom script: set udg_Integer = udg_ItemType
• Hashtable - Save Integer as 3 of TempInt1 in Hastable
• Set ItemType = Mask of Death
• Custom script: set udg_Integer = udg_ItemType
• Hashtable - Save Integer as 4 of TempInt1 in Hastable
• Set ItemType = Orb of Frost
• Custom script: set udg_Integer = udg_ItemType
• Hashtable - Save Integer as 5 of TempInt1 in Hastable
• Set ItemType = Ring of Protection +5
• Custom script: set udg_Integer = udg_ItemType
• Hashtable - Save Integer as 6 of TempInt1 in Hastable
• -------- List 2 --------
• Set TempInt1 = 2
• Set ItemType = Boots of Speed
• Custom script: set udg_Integer = udg_ItemType
• Hashtable - Save Integer as 1 of TempInt1 in Hastable
• Set ItemType = Periapt of Vitality
• Custom script: set udg_Integer = udg_ItemType
• Hashtable - Save Integer as 2 of TempInt1 in Hastable
• Set ItemType = Belt of Giant Strength +6
• Custom script: set udg_Integer = udg_ItemType
• Hashtable - Save Integer as 3 of TempInt1 in Hastable

Comparison:
Arrays: 2-7 values needs to be changed per list (1x "TempInt1" and 1-6x "ItemList[...]"), the rest can be copy//pasted.
Hashtables: 2-7 values need to be changed per list (1x "TempInt1", 1-6x "ItemType"), the rest can be copy/pasted.

Conclusion: the user has as much work with hashtables as he would with arrays, but arrays are faster and shorter.

more there is a problem with the hashtables?

Nope, hashtables are pretty sweet for heavier systems.

 

[Felipe Gormadoc]

or could be done so:

• Untitled Trigger 001
  • Events
    • Map initialization
  • Conditions
  • Actions
    • Set ItemType[1] = Orb of Frost
    • Set ItemType[2] = Mask of Death
    • Set ItemType[3] = Kelen's Dagger of Escape
    • Set ItemType[4] = Heart of Aszune
    • Set ItemType[5] = Ring of Protection +5
    • Set ItemType[6] = Crown of Kings +5
    • For each (Integer A) from 1 to 6, do (Actions)
      • Loop - Actions
        • Custom script: set udg_Integer = udg_ItemType [bj_forLoopAIndex]
        • Hashtable - Save Integer as (Integer A) of QuestNumber in Hastable

what do you think?

 

[ap0calypse]

I think that's even more confusing.
Now you're combining arrays (the first method) with hashtables (the second method) without making anything any easier.

 

[Felipe Gormadoc]

you have reason, not figured it out.
then i think that problem resolved.

was easier than I thought

thank you very much.
+ Rep for you and Maker.

Thanks for your patience and help