Item Timer v1.0.4

[Moderator]

12:24, 6th Dec 2013
Maker: You should get rid of the item ownership

 

[Daffa]

Trigger tags broken.

 

[Kazeon]

maybe I will add Item Owner system, to make it not too simple

Damn, it's still very simple

 

[Maker]

0.01 period is much too low, try 0.5 seconds or it could be calculated based on the total time for example. It could be ~5% of the total time but max one second.

 

[Kazeon]

well, it's configurable

 

[Maker]

Regardless, you should not leave it at a non reasonable value by default incase a user will not configure it.

 

[Kazeon]

okay, updated

 

[BPower]

Most items come along with a death animation. The normal max. timeout for those is ~1.5 seconds. I think, it would be nice to see the death animation, before the item gets removed.

Edit: An item is considered as dead with a life of < 0.405. In order to kill an item you have to set the items life to < 0.401 (just tested).
GUI doesn't come along with a function, that sets item life correct to three decimal places (just two). But with a custom script you can:

• call SetWidgetLife(udg_IoG_Item[udg_IoG_Loop], 0.401)

Maybe you can also just use the GUI function SetItemLife(item, 0.00). (didn't test that)

But now you are facing a new issue:

• 1) Items are not properly cleaned on death (not only powerups are concerned),
• 2) Items are not destroyed when you use "RemoveItem" on a dead item. Indeed, the model is properly hid but the handle still exists and leaks.

Luckily there are two systems which keep track of dead items

• Item Cleanup 1.2 for GUI
• Item Cleanup for vJass

I would advise users to add one of those systems to their map, if they want to use this system given that, you concern about my recommendation.

As you see displaying the death animation requires some extra work.
Its up to you if it is worth it or not.

 

[Kazeon]

you are right but maybe we need to create specific unit to attack that item? it will be a bad idea, except there is custom script to kill the item
EDIT:
yeah, it worth a try.
so just set life of item to 0.39. dont need a custom script then

 

[Kazeon]

Updated to v1.0.3
- Timer improved, now it will not delays the timer at the last index for 1x loop
- Item death animation showed
- Added item cleanup system as required system

 

[Kazeon]

updated to v1.0.4 (final)!

 

[TriggerHappy]

You should expand it to work with more handle types.

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/jass-resources-412/snippet-timedhandles-123773/

 

[Kazeon]

why should? this is especially just for items.

I don't like how you promote your resource here. it's indirectly saying something like "hey, mine is better". sorry, but, please remove it..

 

[TriggerHappy]

why should? this is especially just for items.

I don't like how you promote your resource here. it's indirectly saying something like "hey, mine is better". sorry, but, please remove it..

That's not what I'm saying at all.
Why would I be telling you to improve your system if it was obsolete? It could be a GUI alternative and It would clearly be better if it supported all types like mine does.

Why are you being so sensitive lol

 

[Kazeon]

yeah, sorry for that..
but the system name is Item Timer. Units do not need a system like this. And I dont see so often people needs timer for destructibles. So I think timer for item is da best

 

[deathismyfriend]

I think you should remove the other resources you have made it shouldn't be in a spell description.

 

[Kazeon]

What do you mean with remove other resources I have made? :/

 

[chobibo]

He means that you should remove the links to your other resources.

EDIT:

IX. My Resources

• Get Closest Unit 3D
• Paralyzing Cask
• Inventory System with Pages
• Chain Hook
• Arrow Missile System
• Earth Pressure

 

[Kazeon]

why? I'm affraid no one will see my resource because they are no longer in page 1..

 

[BPower]

why? I'm affraid no one will see my resource because they are no longer in page 1..

Because they are not related to Item Timer. Attach them to your signature if you want to highlight your work.

 

[deathismyfriend]

Because they are not related to Item Timer. Attach them to your signature if you want to highlight your work.

That is why i suggested it. It is as said above. If you want a signature like mine where there are multiple tabs with multiple links i can send you a copy of mine in PM.

 

[Maker]

Why do you drop the item if the acquiring unit is not the owner?

 

[Kazeon]

umm.. I dont know.. it is just a little addition

 

[Maker]

Well then, the system's name should be Item timer and ownership system.

Either rename the system or remove the ownership thing. If one disables the ownership line, the system does not work correctly.

 

[GywGod133]

Im wait this until the Moderator accepted
its useful for GUIers like me