Making computers use Channel

[Karzama]

Hi,

I'm looking into creating an AI for my map but most of the ultimates are based on channel and have a variety of different casting styles (No target, unit target etc).

Problem is that channel can only be cast as a No Target ability, which works for some abilities but not others.

I am aware of the "Force UI Key" thing but I don't know how that works and if you can force them to pick a target for the ability.

Any ideas?


P.S. All of the channel abilities have the "R" hotkey.

 

[Vinz]

Then use the ability's custom ID.

 

[Rheiko]

You can issue an order to them to use the channel depends on its ID. Can't give you the example nor the screenshot because i don't have World Editor at the moment. Hopefully, someone will kindly help you.

 

[Karzama]

I think I get how to do it, so just change the ID of the channel abilities to something that fits the target type?

 

[Vinz]

No, the Channel ability has a field that scales with its levels.

 

[Rheiko]

In object editor, your channel has a "Data - Base Order ID = Channel", correct?
that ID must be changed to another ability then you must use trigger editor to order your computer to use it, for example: Shockwave and firebolt.
If you use Shockwave as your ID then you have to order your computer to use this:

Trigger

• Unit - Order YourUnit to Orc Tauren Chieftain - Shockwave YourTargetPoint

But if you use firebolt as your ID then you have to order your computer to use this:

Trigger2

• Unit - Order YourUnit to Neutral - Firebolt YourTargetUnit

 

[Karzama]

That's what I meant anyway. Thanks

 

[Boris_Spider]

So far as choosing which IDs to use go, this thread may be helpful:
Base Abilities for custom spells.

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