Make the dummy unit follow the caster

[hdm]

Example of spell, Eye Of Storm, which creates a dummy above the caster and as the caster moves, this dummy moves with the caster, it is always over his head. How to make it ?

This is the link:

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/...269/?prev=search=Eye%20of%20Storm&d=list&r=20

 

[NightSkyAurora]

Set point to position of target
Costum script: SetUnitX(dummy,GetLocationX(point))
Custom script: SetUnitY(...)
Custom script: Call RemoveLocation(point)

If the unit or point is a varible, add 'udg_' before the varible name in custom scripts.

 

[stan0033]

I think easier way is to make the movevemt speed of the dummy max, then go to user constants and change follow distance to like 20-30 and then order the dummy to follow your taget with trigger - follow unit.

 

[Vinz]

Set point to position of target
Costum script: SetUnitX(dummy,GetLocationX(point))
Custom script: SetUnitY(...)
Custom script: Call RemoveLocation(point)

If the unit or point is a varible, add 'udg_' before the varible name in custom scripts.

Or...
Custom script: call SetUnitPosition(dummy, GetUnitX(caster), GetUnitY(caster))

No more need for a location.

 

[chobibo]

Or create it(the dummy) on the caster's coordinates.

 

[Vinz]

He wants it to follow the caster on a duration-based spell.

 

[chobibo]

I know, creating the dummy unit on the caster's coordinates eliminate the need to reposition it, which means less instructions to execute.

>create dummy on caster's coordinates > order the dummy to follow the caster

 

[Vinz]

But that would require Gameplay Constants' help, which wreck manual follow orders (too short range, no window for attacking if the followed unit is fast).

 

[chobibo]

The same goes for repositioning on creation, or are we talking about periodic repositioning?

 

[Vinz]

Periodic Re-positioning it is.

 

[chobibo]

Then you shouldn't use SetUnitPosition, just use the SetUnitX/Y natives, as the former will interrupt the current unit order.

 

[Vinz]

I guess, but it shouldn't have orders anyway (if you didn't tell it to follow) and casting Forked Lightning should be instant. However if the OP wants a channeling spell, then okay.