[Spell] Jump Spell damage after landing on target

aple · Jun 2, 2014

So, I'm using this and I was wondering how I make something like dealing damage only happen AFTER the unit using the spell lands on the target unit/point.

This is what I got:

Leap Strike Start
- Events
  - Unit - A unit Starts the effect of an ability
- Conditions
- Actions
  - If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
    - If - Conditions
      - (Ability being cast) Equal to Leap Strike
      - (Unit-type of (Triggering unit)) Equal to Grandmaster of Arms
    - Then - Actions
      - Set LeapStrikeMaxIndex = (LeapStrikeMaxIndex + 1)
      - Set LeapStrikeCaster[LeapStrikeMaxIndex] = (Triggering unit)
      - Set LeapStrikeTarget[LeapStrikeMaxIndex] = (Target unit of ability being cast)
      - Set LeapStrikePoint[LeapStrikeMaxIndex] = (Position of (Target unit of ability being cast))
    - Else - Actions

Leap Strike Calc
- Events
  - Time - Every 0.10 seconds of game time
- Conditions
- Actions
  - For each (Integer LeapStrikeInit) from 1 to LeapStrikeMaxIndex, do (Actions)
    - Loop - Actions
      - If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
        
        If - Conditions
        
        LeapStrikeVariablesSet[LeapStrikeInit] Equal to 0
        
        Then - Actions
        
        Set JDA_JumpHigh_Distance = 0.30
        
        Set JDA_DestroyTrees_Dash = False
        
        Set JDA_TargetPoint = LeapStrikePoint[LeapStrikeInit]
        
        Set JDA_Unit = LeapStrikeCaster[LeapStrikeInit]
        
        Set JDA_Speed = 50.00
        
        Set JDA_Animation = none
        
        Set JDA_SpecialEffect = none
        
        Set JDA_AnimationSpeed = 0.60
        
        Set LeapStrikeVariablesSet[LeapStrikeInit] = 1
        
        Trigger - Run Jump System 1 <gen> (checking conditions)
        
        Else - Actions
      - If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
        
        If - Conditions
        
        (Current flying height of LeapStrikeCaster[LeapStrikeInit]) Less than or equal to 5.00
        
        Then - Actions
        
        Unit - Cause LeapStrikeCaster[LeapStrikeInit] to damage LeapStrikeTarget[LeapStrikeInit], dealing (Random real number between 10.00 and 20.00) damage of attack type Normal and damage type Normal
        
        Else - Actions
      - Set LeapStrikeCaster[LeapStrikeInit] = LeapStrikeCaster[LeapStrikeMaxIndex]
      - Set LeapStrikeCaster[LeapStrikeMaxIndex] = No unit
      - Set LeapStrikeTarget[LeapStrikeInit] = LeapStrikeTarget[LeapStrikeMaxIndex]
      - Set LeapStrikeTarget[LeapStrikeMaxIndex] = No unit
      - Set LeapStrikePoint[LeapStrikeInit] = LeapStrikePoint[LeapStrikeMaxIndex]
      - Custom script: set udg_LeapStrikePoint[udg_LeapStrikeMaxIndex] = null
      - Set LeapStrikeVariablesSet[LeapStrikeInit] = LeapStrikeVariablesSet[LeapStrikeMaxIndex]
      - Set LeapStrikeVariablesSet[LeapStrikeMaxIndex] = 0
      - Set LeapStrikeMaxIndex = (LeapStrikeMaxIndex - 1)

Am I anywhere near right with this?

Solu9 · Jun 2, 2014

Have you tried it ingame? That would be a great start.

Edit:
But no.
The data in the Sample Jump Spell trigger should be in your first trigger after all those LeapStrike setting.

In the Jump System 2 you deal the damage in the Else section (where it turns on collision again).

aple · Jun 2, 2014

I did, and it doesn't work. That is why I'm asking if I'm getting close or not.

I have no idea what I'm doing here, so that's why I'm asking in the Help Zone...

Solu9 · Jun 2, 2014

Look at my edit in my first post. That should do the trick.

aple · Jun 2, 2014

Unfortunately, that does not help me get an EXACT timing. Especially since I don't want to modify the actual jump triggers, so that way I can use it for different jump spells just in case. (Like, one that doesn't do damage. Or a DASH spell [With no height])

Maybe I could check this variable

JD_ReachedDistance[JD_Integers[3]] Less than JD_Distances[JD_Integers[3]]

But I'm not really sure if that'll make it only happen as the unit lands. I'll give it a shot, though.

Solu9 · Jun 2, 2014

Hm just throw in an if/then/else with the condition unit type of LeapStrikeCaster equal to Grandmaster of arms <- by far the easiest solution.

I don't understand the part about the timing. If it is placed in the else section it will damage the second it hits the ground.

aple · Jun 2, 2014

I guess your saying I should do this? I guess this might work since it won't really fuck with the actual jump system...

Jump System 2
- Events
  - Time - Every 0.02 seconds of game time
- Conditions
- Actions
  - For each (Integer JD_Integers[3]) from 1 to JD_Integers[2], do (Actions)
    - Loop - Actions
      - If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
        
        If - Conditions
        
        (JD_Unit[JD_Integers[3]] is in JD_Group) Equal to True
        
        Then - Actions
        
        If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
        
        If - Conditions
        
        JD_ReachedDistance[JD_Integers[3]] Less than JD_Distances[JD_Integers[3]]
        
        Then - Actions
        
        Animation - Queue JD_Unit[JD_Integers[3]]'s JD_Animations[JD_Integers[3]] animation
        
        Set JD_TempPoint[1] = (Position of JD_Unit[JD_Integers[3]])
        
        Set JD_TempPoint[2] = (JD_TempPoint[1] offset by JD_SpeedUnits[JD_Integers[3]] towards JD_Angle[JD_Integers[3]] degrees)
        
        If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
        
        If - Conditions
        
        JD_TreesDestroy[JD_Integers[3]] Equal to True
        
        Then - Actions
        
        Destructible - Pick every destructible within 150.00 of JD_TempPoint[2] and do (Destructible - Kill (Picked destructible))
        
        Else - Actions
        
        Unit - Move JD_Unit[JD_Integers[3]] instantly to JD_TempPoint[2]
        
        Set JD_ReachedDistance[JD_Integers[3]] = (JD_ReachedDistance[JD_Integers[3]] + JD_SpeedUnits[JD_Integers[3]])
        
        If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
        
        If - Conditions
        
        (Random integer number between 1 and 5) Equal to 1
        
        Then - Actions
        
        Special Effect - Create a special effect attached to the chest of JD_Unit[JD_Integers[3]] using JD_Effect[JD_Integers[3]]
        
        Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
        
        Else - Actions
        
        Set JD_RealTimer[JD_Integers[3]] = (JD_RealTimer[JD_Integers[3]] + (180.00 / (JD_Distances[JD_Integers[3]] / JD_SpeedUnits[JD_Integers[3]])))
        
        Set JD_JumpHigh[JD_Integers[3]] = ((Sin(JD_RealTimer[JD_Integers[3]])) x JD_HighSettings[JD_Integers[3]])
        
        Animation - Change JD_Unit[JD_Integers[3]] flying height to JD_JumpHigh[JD_Integers[3]] at 1000000000.00
        
        Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_JD_TempPoint[1])
        
        Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_JD_TempPoint[2])
        
        Else - Actions
        
        Unit - Turn collision for JD_Unit[JD_Integers[3]] On
        
        Unit Group - Remove JD_Unit[JD_Integers[3]] from JD_Group
        
        Animation - Change JD_Unit[JD_Integers[3]]'s animation speed to 100.00% of its original speed
        
        Animation - Reset JD_Unit[JD_Integers[3]]'s animation
        
        Set JD_RealTimer[JD_Integers[3]] = 0.00
        
        Set JD_Integers[1] = (JD_Integers[1] - 1)
        
        -------- Spell-Specific Code --------
        
        For each (Integer LeapStrikeInit) from 1 to LeapStrikeMaxIndex, do (Actions)
        
        Loop - Actions
        
        If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions) \\\HERE!!!
        
        If - Conditions
        
        JD_Unit[JD_Integers[3]] Equal to LeapStrikeCaster[LeapStrikeInit]
        
        Then - Actions
        
        Unit - Cause LeapStrikeCaster[LeapStrikeInit] to damage LeapStrikeTarget[LeapStrikeInit], dealing (Random real number between 10.00 and 20.00) damage of attack type Normal and damage type Normal
        
        Set LeapStrikeCaster[LeapStrikeInit] = LeapStrikeCaster[LeapStrikeMaxIndex]
        
        Set LeapStrikeCaster[LeapStrikeMaxIndex] = No unit
        
        Set LeapStrikeTarget[LeapStrikeInit] = LeapStrikeTarget[LeapStrikeMaxIndex]
        
        Set LeapStrikeTarget[LeapStrikeMaxIndex] = No unit
        
        Set LeapStrikePoint[LeapStrikeInit] = LeapStrikePoint[LeapStrikeMaxIndex]
        
        Custom script: set udg_LeapStrikePoint[udg_LeapStrikeMaxIndex] = null
        
        Set LeapStrikeVariablesSet[LeapStrikeInit] = LeapStrikeVariablesSet[LeapStrikeMaxIndex]
        
        Set LeapStrikeVariablesSet[LeapStrikeMaxIndex] = 0
        
        Set LeapStrikeMaxIndex = (LeapStrikeMaxIndex - 1)
        
        Else - Actions
        
        If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
        
        If - Conditions
        
        JD_Integers[1] Equal to 0
        
        Then - Actions
        
        Set JD_Integers[2] = 0
        
        Trigger - Turn off (This trigger)
        
        Else - Actions
        
        Else - Actions

Solu9 · Jun 2, 2014

Exactly

Have you tried it?

aple · Jun 2, 2014

Yeah, that works perfect. =)

I suppose one more thing would be nice, and that is getting sounds in there.

Would I simply do something similar, somewhere else in the trigger? So that way there's a "Leaping" sound and a "Landing" sound.

Maybe it would be right after

JD_ReachedDistance[JD_Integers[3]] Less than JD_Distances[JD_Integers[3]]

???

EDIT: And now that I think about it, I could simply make a few modifications to these triggers which would allow me to catch some of these specific moments, so that way I don't have to bloat this main trigger. (Simply adding a few extra variables that it sets, and I pick up on when these variables are set)

Solu9 · Jun 2, 2014

Well you could play a sound when the Leap Strike ability is being used.
And for the landing sound you just put it where you put your damage action.

aple · Jun 2, 2014

Solu9 said:
Well you could play a sound when the Leap Strike ability is being used.
And for the landing sound you just put it where you put your damage action.

Thanks for the help. +Rep =)

Solu9 · Jun 2, 2014

Glad it works

Thanks.

aple · Jun 2, 2014

I'll ask one more thing, and I'm doing this so I don't have to make another thread.

I need another system that does knockback. I tried searching for one under the spells category, but everything there either seemed unfinished/lacking, had negative reviews, or were full-on spells and not interchangeable systems. (Where I could just make any spell with them)

Solu9 · Jun 2, 2014

Have you looked at Paladon's Lightning Strike spell?
I know it is a spell but you can modify it so it only does knockback. Although it will knock all units around the target back and not only 1 unit.

aple · Jun 2, 2014

He simply has a Knockback system of his in the map, though I have no idea how to use it. It looks like it's similar to the Jump system. But does it knockback only one target, and it's the Lightning spell that knocks multiple targets back? Guess I'll find out...!

[Spell] Jump Spell damage after landing on target

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