Lightning Flare v1.0b

[Kazeon]

Only create one dummy caster at map init then never remove or kill it. Just use that unit and never create the another one.

 

[Vinz]

That is indeed better. It saves variable settings, expiration timers, etc.

If your map is really big I suggest using Universal Dummies, where they could have seven dummy abilities to cast. Only add more when the order ids need to recur.

 

[mogulkhan1Axe]

Only create one dummy caster at map init then never remove or kill it. Just use that unit and never create the another one.

But the lightning needs to be at the damn position of the flare see the damn video

 

[Vinz]

Crap, I actually saw your explanation earlier but forgot it again while reading his statement. Yeah, just have a dummy before each unit group pick.

 

[mogulkhan1Axe]

okey

 

[Kazeon]

But the lightning needs to be at the damn position of the flare see the damn video

move the dummy caster to that damn position, then change the owner, re-set the ability level, then order to cast, done.

Again, create more than one dummy unit and your submission will never gets approved

 

[mogulkhan1Axe]

lol i remeber before that there was no indexing and spells are approved at least some and there were separate dummy for every spell i mean periodic

 

[Vinz]

move the dummy caster to that damn position, then change the owner, re-set the ability level, then order to cast, done.

if multiple units cast this, then the dummy is moved around constantly, the lightning will be stretched from previous pos to new pos.

 

[Kazeon]

if multiple units cast this, then the dummy is moved around constantly, the lightning will be stretched from previous pos to new pos.

I don't think so, since ordering dummy to cast spell via trigger seems fairly instant (no delay). So, when you move the dummy to another pos right after order, the cast event has been finished. So lightning wont be stretched.

It depends on what spell your dummy is using,

If you can, so why not? Even if you have to add another bunch of code, it's still a right thing to do. Because by using wc3 native abiltities, that doesn't mean no script is running behind, another bunch of code. Chain lightning is one good example.

a channeling dummy spell can't be accommodated by a single dummy

That's right.

 

[Vinz]

I don't think so, since ordering dummy to cast spell via trigger seems fairly instant (no delay). So, when you move the dummy to another pos right after order, the cast event has been finished. So lightning wont be stretched.

The lightning is attached to the caster IIRC.

 

[Kazeon]

check, and try the limitation tests..
It looks badly delayed, but actually the illusion is created very instantly => no delay.

 

[Kazeon]

Wand of Illusion is even worse than chain lightning. It creates new unit.
If it works okay. so?

 

[mogulkhan1Axe]

guys u know what i rly dont care so u can stop arguing

 

[kakuzu]

The spell is cool and has a nice concept !

 

[mogulkhan1Axe]

The spell is cool and has a nice concept !

thanks