Mass Units Moving Causing Jam

[ShadowHunter291]

So anyone who's had some fun with the World Editor knows that if you order too many units to do something all at the same time, they begin to jam and most every unit on the map can't take any action.

But there are some custom maps that use a ton of units doing stuff without them getting jammed (mostly zombie games like Undead Assault 2). What I would like to know is how to make it so nothing jams when a ton of units are given orders.

 

[Freyleyes]

You could order each unit individually, instead of doing group orders. Like when the are created. The jam could also be due too the fact that the target is surrounded and they can't reach it.

Hope it helps

 

[Maker]

You can also monitor their orders, periodically pick all units and check their order.

• (Current order of (Picked unit)) Equal to (Order(<Empty String>))

^If that is true, then the unit is jammed and you can order it to move again.

 

[Freyleyes]

Sorry about that, this damn internet is fucking out. When I hit post it takes like 10 min to post the post, so I click again and it creates 2.

 

[ShadowHunter291]

Ehh I'm not sure if either of these are right. I think it might be pathfinding overflow or something. Gonna wait and see if anyone who knows more will speak up

 

[Pharaoh_]

You will need the units to have various owners. Divide your units to let's say 3/4 players and it will not cause such a jam. I tested it and it works.
I had also heard of an alternative, to give your units Ghost (Visible) skill, but it will disable their pathing, making them pass through each other. It's up to you.

 

[ShadowHunter291]

You will need the units to have various owners. Divide your units to let's say 3/4 players and it will not cause such a jam. I tested it and it works.
I had also heard of an alternative, to give your units Ghost (Visible) skill, but it will disable their pathing, making them pass through each other. It's up to you.

Ok that sounds more like it. Thank you, thats a good idea.

Edit: No luck with dividing the units between players, and I need my units to have collision still. Hopefully someone else will know