[Solved] Need help making an Immolate-like spell that scales off of Intelligence.

[Captain Bacon]

Allright, so I basically want to create a spell that is ...toggleable? togglable? ..that you can turn on and off that deals the [intelligence of a hero/2] (plus something that scales with ability level) to all surrounding enemies every half second.

Kind of like this:

This trigger basically works HOWEVER the loop stops whenever the caster cast's any other spell (no idea why) and I haven't found a way to fix this.

Is there a way to fix this or maybe a whole other way to get this working?

Note that the trigger checks for a buff to continue the loop. I think this is where the error happens.

 

[Chaosy]

1. Post the trigger properly with trigger tags. There is a tutorial for this as well.
2. Remove "do nothing", leave it blank instead.
3. remove "skip remaining actions", leave it blank
4. the ImmoDMG variable wont work because casting unit wont work in that scenario since it only works with the trigger where the event it. You will need a variable to transfer the caster between the two triggers.

 

[Captain Bacon]

First of all, thank you for the quick reply And sorry for tagging the forum wrong

I did the changes you suggested. My casting unit is now specified as SpellCaster in the first trigger and all the (casting unit)s have been replaced with the variable.

The trigger, however, still stops whenever I cast another trigger-based spell (even if the trigger is'n related in any way)!

Here's an example of a spell that stops the loop:

 

[Chaosy]

Post the updated triggers. Should be a bit easier now.

 

[Captain Bacon]

THese are the updated triggers.

 

[Fruit Forest]

Allright, so I basically want to create a spell that is ...toggleable? togglable? ..that you can turn on and off that deals the [intelligence of a hero/2] (plus something that scales with ability level) to all surrounding enemies every half second.

install JNPG or else you couldn't open this map. Enjoy it fully works with options. No leaks. you may use as more immolatuion units as your CPU memory allows.

 

[Captain Bacon]

I've never messed with JNPG before but I gave it a try.

JASSHelper apparently found errors on your map. It says to wait. It's been like that for some time now. Is that normal?

I'll keep this post updated if anything happens.

 

[Fruit Forest]

JASSHelper apparently found errors on your map. It says to wait. It's been like that for some time now. Is that normal?

It because i use functions in JNPG. You should install it. It's enhanced version of basic WE. Basic WE can't determine it that causes error.
I recommended you to use my example, because it's general way.

 

[Captain Bacon]

I thought I installed it and I opened the map with the NewGen WE. When I load the map some errors pop up.
Maybe i downloaded something wrong... gimme a sec


Edit: I definitely installed the right thing. Jass NewGen Pack 5d

It gives me some error messages when i load your map.

"Trigger function does not exist in database: InitHashtableBJ"
"Trigger function does not exist in database: GetLastCreatedHashtableBJ"
"Trigger function does not exist in database: SaveRealBJ"

 

[Fruit Forest]

well wait

 

[Fruit Forest]

Create new map and import this trigger file. Then create a demon hunter with Immolation ability\.

 

[Captain Bacon]

Still getting the same problem. :/

Also there's a trigger at the end of the list that makes the Editor crash when I click it?

 

[Fruit Forest]

"Trigger function does not exist in database: InitHashtableBJ"
"Trigger function does not exist in database: GetLastCreatedHashtableBJ"
"Trigger function does not exist in database: SaveRealBJ"

Something is wrong with your editor. my one is perfectly read all functions. You should install 5d exp 2. like me did.

 

[Rufus]

Moved thread to WEHZ.

 

[Captain Bacon]

I just want my Immolation spell to work ._. is there no way of making my old trigger work? I don't ever use JASS or any of that fancy stuff anyway This whole JNPG thing is causing more problems then is solves xP

I'll keep trying to get the editor to work with your map nontheless.

 

[Fruit Forest]

'll keep trying to get the editor to work with your map nontheless.

Try this one.

 

[Captain Bacon]

Still nothing. What version of JNPG do you have? Maybe I have the wrong version.

 

[Fruit Forest]

Still nothing. What version of JNPG do you have? Maybe I have the wrong version.

5d

 

[Captain Bacon]

Hmm. I have the same version. Could it be some setting within the editor then?

I really need this spell to work

 

[Fruit Forest]

Do you have warcraft version 1.26a?
If yes uninstall JNPG and try to open second uploaded map with normal WE.

 

[Captain Bacon]

I Have Warcraft v.1.21

I'll update my WC3 and report back

 

[Fruit Forest]

I Have Warcraft v.1.21

I'll update my WC3 and report back

WHAAA? TODAY 2016 ) You should do this or else it would be very hard to do proper trigger.

 

[Captain Bacon]

More problems. *sigh

Now there's an error that doesn't let me update the game and apparently I have to reinstall the whole thing.



...well that escalated quickly...

 

[Fruit Forest]

Now there's an error that doesn't let me update the game and apparently I have to reinstall the whole thing.

Better download already patched game. With 1.21. you couldn't go far.

 

[Captain Bacon]

The thing is, I have the german version of the game on CDs and I downloaded a language pack as far as I remember.

Is there a way to legally download the patched game? It is not in my BattleNet library.

 

[Fruit Forest]

Is there a way to legally download the patched game?

I don't know.

 

[Captain Bacon]

So I need to buy the game a second time then from the blizzard store? That would suck, I alredy paid for it. :/
Or will a cracked version cut it? (I guess I can get one since I alredy bought the game)

I don't want to go through the whole process of changing the language again. I remember it painfully complicated.

 

[Fruit Forest]

I can't help you with this problem. A radical, but fastest way is pirate torrents or smth.

 

[Captain Bacon]

Okay...allright... I just rebought and reinstalled the whole game. Thankfully it's alredy on the latest version.

I tried starting the last file you posted with the regular Editor. It didn't work but It just crashed the WE instead of showing me errors.

Should I try the whole JNPG process again?

 

[Fruit Forest]

try

 

[Fruit Forest]

If fails, then follow these screenshots. Don't forget to read about HASH tables.

 

[Captain Bacon]

I did. It's still not working but I get different error messages this time.

The second version you posted just crashes the editor.

The first one gives these messages:

"Trigger function does not exist in database: DestroyGroup"
"Trigger function does not exist in database: peratorGreaterEq"
"Trigger function does not exist in database: RealBJ"
"Trigger function does not exist in database:"
"Trigger function does not exist in database: peratorCompareBoolean"
"Trigger function does not exist in database: numUnit"
"Trigger function does not exist in database: L? (there's some kind of upper case L)"
"Trigger function does not exist in database:"

"This application has encountered a critical error:

There's not enough memory for this command.*

Program: F:\Programme\Blizzard\Warcraft III\worldedit121.exe
Object: .PAVCWETriggerFunction@@



Press OK to terminate the application"

*translated


PS: My WC3 version is apparently 1.27 now.


Edit: Trying screenshot instructions now.

 

[Fruit Forest]

Anyway follow screenshots. Create a new map and try to make a spell by youself.

 

[Captain Bacon]

On the third screenshot, what Integer do you mean in "Set real= Load 1 of integer from HASHTABLE"?

 

[Fruit Forest]

On the third screenshot, what Integer do you mean in "Set real= Load 1 of integer from HASHTABLE"?

i set it in custom script just below comment "THIS SCRIPT DETERMINES UNITS ID AS "integer"
this integer is name of variable, you need to create it. this variable shows unit's unique ID number.

 

[Captain Bacon]

Okay. I copied the whole thing.

Couldn't help but notice your method also checks for a buff. Isn't that what we're trying to avoid?

Also: The map won't start ._.

PS: Really appreciate all the help you're giving me. But i think i'm just gonna step down a notch and try to solve it with my own trigger since I actually understand what's going on there and it's a lot simpler. If I don't get it to work, i'll just think of some other kind of INT-scaling AOE spell.

I don't want to be stuck on this forever^^

 

[Fruit Forest]

Also: The map won't start ._.

It won't start because you write custom scripts wrong. did you count spaces?

also checks for a buff

You may create your own condition.

 

[Fruit Forest]

Try again to load. I saved it in normal WE (version 6059 you can see it in Scenario/Map Description)

 

[Captain Bacon]

This map works! Thanks a lot, i will be able to tweak it a little and put it on my map

Let's hope my other ability doesn't screw it up again

Last question: Is there a way to add a special effect to the damaged units like the original immolation would? I haven't been able to do this right.

EDIT: Tried it out on my main map. Didn't work with my custom immolation spell but worked with the regular one, so I just replaced the dummy spell. Everything working perfect now! Thanks a lot!

 

[Fruit Forest]

Finally. Special effects can be attached by triggers. Also villager in my map has high regeneration rate. You may use event Unit takes damage to get damage amount.

 

[Captain Bacon]

I know how to add the effects but the problem is removing them afterwards since I can't just add a special effect variable for every unit in the unit group (or can I? Sorry, I'm not an expert at this )

 

[Fruit Forest]

I'll show you full trigger tomorrow.

 

[Dehua_Darbuya]

You could save the effect to the unit's handle using the hashtable and then later destroying it when you need to. Alternatively, you could add the effect every time your spell deals damage but this would depend on what type of effect you're after (the ultimate of DotA's Leshrac has a similar ability that plays a special effect on all damaged units each second If I recall).

 

[Captain Bacon]

I'll show you full trigger tomorrow.

Okay Pretty late here aswell.

Can't thank you enough for the trigger Was stuck at this for quite a while

 

[Pyrogasm]

Okay...allright... I just rebought and reinstalled the whole game. Thankfully it's alredy on the latest version.

OH NO! you can probably refund it. If you still have the CD key from your original copy of the game, you can register it to your Battle.net account and then download the game installers from the "Classic Games" tab, which is even pre-patched. This installer has saved my life numerous times because you no longer need the CD or key, and you can do the same for copies of StarCraft, Diablo, etc.

 

[Fruit Forest]

Okay Pretty late here aswell.

Can't thank you enough for the trigger Was stuck at this for quite a while

Here is a variant with special effect. It contains two ways of making an effect.
1st is use special effect variable it forces you to made addtional variables and create additional HASH table. Plus effect fades within certain time.
2st is based on custom Sphere ability. This one is more "submassive", but you should remember that creating more custom abilities makes loading map longer
To choose between way you must find in trigger PICK EVERY 001 action "Run ACTION RUN" and change a way you like, I definetly recommended 2nd variant.

 

[Captain Bacon]

Here is a variant with special effect. It contains two ways of making an effect.
1st is use special effect variable it forces you to made addtional variables and create additional HASH table. Plus effect fades within certain time.
2st is based on custom Sphere ability. This one is more "submassive", but you should remember that creating more custom abilities makes loading map longer
To choose between way you must find in trigger PICK EVERY 001 action "Run ACTION RUN" and change a way you like, I definetly recommended 2nd variant.

The trigger runs perfectly on the map you put it on. It's not dealing damage on my own map after I imported it though. Currently looking into that. I went with the second variant.

 

[Fruit Forest]

It's not dealing damage on my own map after I imported it though.

Change damage formula maybe? You said you uses your own custom immolation.
or can you show me what you've got in your map?

 

[Captain Bacon]

I got the damage to work now but now the special effect is not there xD All I did was replace the Immolation spell with my custom spell (based off of immolation) and delete the RUN ACTION 1 trigger.

Oh. And I changed the damage and range of the ability in the RUN ACTION 2 trigger.

What do you mean "what you've got on my map"? You mean my custom immolation spell?

Edit: Since the spell also has a flat damage amount per ability level, can't I just leave that on the ability itself? That would also spawn the effect. All problems would be solved. Gonna try that out.

 

[Fruit Forest]

I got the damage to work now

You said your trigger doesn't work in your map, so I asked you to show me your trigger to understand what do you need.
Now I see your spell is working now. You choosed RUN ACTION 2 so you can delete part with special effects and all variables connected with special effects, beacuse you choose custom sphere ability.