[General] Multiple Abilities based on the same Ability, looking for a fix

[CryptFiend]

Hey guys,

I am trying to use a single unit to cast multiple different abilities that are all based on the roar ability, but when i attempt to execute one they all fire at once. I'm hoping there is a simple fix, but if not I am open to creative suggestions. The issue is, I am making a card game similar to "Magic the Gathering", so the unit I am using needs to be able to cast thousands of different abilities (which i would preferably all base on Roar or a similar ability).

Please post if you have a quick fix or if you think of a solution to my overall problem

 

[Radicool]

I have encountered the same problem once when basing many abilities off the "Summon Bear" ability. To resolve the problem, I used different abilities. Summon Wolves, Water Element and Summon Bear. I'd be interested if somebody had a real solution to the problem however.

 

[jonhysone]

As long as they have the same ID , There is no solution ._. .You need to change the ID or the ability based .
No other solution for me

 

[Crigges]

So the main problem is, the abilitys get casted with the same order. So all get casted at once.
A solution can be this:
First of all create your spells based on the ability channel. Now catch per trigger the cast of the spell and let a dummy cast the right spell. So everything should work fine.

 

[AngkySaputra]

yea use some different ability thats the easiest solution

maybe you could use roar from neutral too

 

[deathismyfriend]

triggering a spell with the channel ability is very easy.

 

[Adiktuz]

The best fix for this is:

(steps)

Use channel as base spell for your custom spells
Make your custom spells have different OrderID
Trigger the effects

 

[Kusanagi Kuro]

The best way is to use Channel ability as base spell like the other's suggested. Then use a dummy to cast the real spell for u.
Remember to make the Base Order ID of each ability different from the other's, and also check the Visible options in the Data - Options field.

 

[CryptFiend]

Thanks for the help, using channeled abils and dummie units seems to be working

 

[deathismyfriend]

Thanks for the help, using channeled abils and dummie units seems to be working

This works because the dummy doesn't have multiple abilities with the same base order Id.

Also you should recycle the dummy unit. Don't keep creating and removing the dummy.

 

[Kusanagi Kuro]

Off-topic: death, how can we recycle the dummy unit? Can u tell me?

 

[Adiktuz]

Map Init

Create dummy -> Save dummy into a variable

Cast

Use Dummy

Assuming you can go without problems with a single dummy... Else just create dummies, add them to a list and pick a dummy from the list (maybe remove it from the list too while being used, then bring it back after usage)

 

[deathismyfriend]

Off-topic: death, how can we recycle the dummy unit? Can u tell me?

basically what adiktuz said.

 

[Adiktuz]

It's just like borrowing a book from the library... The library contains a collection of books, you get a book or books when you need and return them afterwards...

for a more wc3 counterpart: just think of it as like how you recycle indexes...