[JASS] New to JASS

[Daweed]

i think that the jass should b more simple bcuz some of em are very confusing
it would b great if it was more simple and understandable which most aren't

 

[brad.dude03]

Uh.... what the hell are you talking about? Speak English, damnit.

 

[Daweed]

jeeze

wow the jass/AI script in this website......its a bite confusing

 

[brad.dude03]

Well, Jass and AI are confusing things, so I think the theory goes that if you can handle Jass and/or AI, then you can handle using the scripted features on this website.

 

[Rui]

We can do nothing about JASS and AI. We didn't create it, Blizzard did.
If you meant in organization terms, we will surely take note of your suggestion.

 

[Wolverabid]

This is the Site Discussion forum.

As has already already stated, we can't control Blizzard's creation, just try to learn and understand it the best that we can.

I will move this thread and rename it. The Hive's best JASS coders can then help you learn and use that advanced scripting language.

~ Thread moved and renamed.

 

[PurplePoot]

Well, I'd suggest you start off by reading one of the many Introduction to JASS tutorials.

However, I'd suggest learning atleast a bit of GUI first if you don't know it already.

 

[wyrmlord]

This is the Site Discussion forum.

As has already already stated, we can't control Blizzard's creation, just try to learn and understand it the best that we can.

I will move this thread and rename it. The Hive's best JASS coders can then help you learn and use that powerful programming language.

~ Thread moved and renamed.

Neither of those words have anything to do with JASS. JASS = powerful?! Compared to GUI maybe, but not really. Also, JASS is a scripting(yea, like everyone really cares) language as it's interpretted instead of being compiled to machine code.

I'd also have to agree with PurplePoot in that you should become familiar with GUI or a programming language first before attempting JASS.

 

[PurgeandFire]

How about:

JASS is an [B][I]advanced [/I][/B]scripting language to n00bs who don't know it.

Not to be mean to n00bs or anything, it is just all so true. :emote_grin: (Except for some people and others who are willing to learn JASS)

 

[paskovich]

Jass is not difficult! It's difficult to LEARN! People get frightened by those ()-s and ',' -s and many caracters, but it's not that hard to understand. Especially when we have great tutorials everywhere, even on this site (thanks to wyrmlord ). Read, follow, understand, and be patient.

Offtopic: Why does everyone follow suit PurplePoot by putting some forced-funny jass function in their signature? I like PurplePoot's, cause he has humor, but the others...

 

[DeT]

what are u talkin' about?
these forums are very usefull 2 learn jass and especialy AI(IMO) so that's
ps: there also a lot of noobs who try 2 learn it

 

[Wolverabid]

Daweed & DeT be sure to check out the JASS/AI Scripts Tutorials

There is a great deal of helpful information in that forum.

 

[Mechanical Man]

How about:

JASS is an [B][I]advanced [/I][/B]scripting language to n00bs who don't know it.

Not to be mean to n00bs or anything, it is just all so true. :emote_grin: (Except for some people and others who are willing to learn JASS)

Or who have no need to use it.

 

[PurplePoot]

Well, to be honest, the only excuse to have absolutely no need to use JASS (to make your maps better/more efficient/etc) is really if you don't trigger at all.

 

[DeT]

Wolverabid, i've already checked it and also i read lots of tutorials in my native language, so..Sure right now i can't make any Super cool systems like vex's cs. or Toadcops(if u know him) inventory so..

And sure i think P.Poot is right soz u can't make enough good map without jass etc.
And to do this people need forums to post their questions because it's very difficult for some people to invent something new or to understand something that thay didn't fount in JASS tutorials...so

 

[Jacek]

And sure i think P.Poot is right soz u can't make enough good map without jass etc.

roflmao...

 

[PurplePoot]

You can make fairly good maps with GUI, don't get me wrong there.

I'm just saying they're more efficient, and often better, in JASS than in GUI

 

[Rui]

You have forums here. The Hive is a huge community with good JASS Scripters such as DrSG, PurplePoot and wyrmlord. I'm sure they will be able to answer any questions you have.

And you weren't expecting to create great systems after reading a tutorial, did you? You need to first create lesser scripts before you advance to glorious systems.

 

[Daweed]

wow thanks i'll try...
i hope i understand

ty

can u explain to me how i can do this?

UnitCircleLoc

function UnitCircleLoc_Child takes nothing returns nothing
    local timer this = GetExpiredTimer()
    local unit whichUnit = H2U(GetHandleHandle(this, "whichUnit"))
    local location where = Handle2Loc(GetHandleHandle(this, "where"))
    local real radius = GetHandleReal(this, "radius")
    local real currentAngle = GetHandleReal(this, "currentAngle")
    local boolean clockwise = GetHandleBoolean(whichUnit, "clockwise")
    local location tempLoc = null
    local boolean stopCircling = GetHandleBoolean(whichUnit, "stopCircling")
     
    if(stopCircling) then
        call PauseTimer(this)
        call FlushHandleVars(this)
        call DestroyTimer(this)
        return
    endif
     
    if(clockwise) then
        set currentAngle = currentAngle - 1
    else
        set currentAngle = currentAngle + 1
    endif
     
    set tempLoc = PolarProjectionBJ(where, radius, currentAngle)
     
    call SetUnitPositionLoc(whichUnit, tempLoc)
     
    call RemoveLocation(tempLoc)
     
    call SetHandleReal(this, "currentAngle", currentAngle)
endfunction

//Make a stop function that changes a gamecache value
//Store clockwise boolean on unit so direction can be reversed

function UnitCircleLoc takes unit whichUnit, location where, real radius, real speed, boolean clockwise returns nothing
    local timer t = CreateTimer()
     
    call SetHandleHandle(t, "whichUnit", whichUnit)
    call SetHandleHandle(t, "where", where)
    call SetHandleReal(t, "radius", radius)
    call SetHandleReal(t, "currentAngle", GetRandomReal(0,360))
    call SetHandleBoolean(whichUnit, "clockwise", clockwise)
    call SetHandleBoolean(whichUnit, "stopCircling", false)
     
    call TimerStart(t, 1/speed, true, function UnitCircleLoc_Child)
endfunction

so confusing :emote_sad:

You have forums here. The Hive is a huge community with good JASS Scripters such as DrSG, PurplePoot and wyrmlord. I'm sure they will be able to answer any questions you have.

And you weren't expecting to create great systems after reading a tutorial, did you? You need to first create lesser scripts before you advance to glorious systems.

i never liked starting easy, i like taking it ad the advance levels cause i love learning new things

 

[PurplePoot]

You really shouldn't start with stuff like that... even if you don't like starting easy, you'll never understand that in a million years without learning the fundamentals.

 

[Daweed]

but...

pls can u teach me how to do that pls i really need it :emote_sad:
pretty pls wit a cherry on top
will u pls:emote_scared:

 

[PurplePoot]

Explain to me what;

A Function is (mandatory)
A Local Variable is (mandatory)
A Timer is (mandatory)
What the Local Handle Vars are (optional)

and I'll explain that.

(If you have no idea what the first 3 things are, you're not gonna understand that anyways, and should start with something WAY easier)

 

[Daweed]

Explain to me what;

A Function is (mandatory)
A Local Variable is (mandatory)
A Timer is (mandatory)
What the Local Handle Vars are (optional)

and I'll explain that.

(If you have no idea what the first 3 things are, you're not gonna understand that anyways, and should start with something WAY easier)

all of the above but i want the units to orbit my hero wit the skill that makes the units orbitng him and mostly the function part and i do not know how to do timer so can u pls explain

 

[PurplePoot]

Sorry, but if you don't know what a function is, the Handle Vars will bounce right off =/

 

[Daweed]

awww pls pls can u teach me the function and things i really need it:emote_sad: i beg u.... on my kneees :emote_sad:
pretty pls wit a peanut butter jelly sandwich wenier on top

 

[Dr Super Good]

Read the tutorials, people spent days making them and so atleast use them.
Once your done with them look at some of our better spells in the spell section. Then make some trial scripts to test ideas/concepts and finish off by making your first jass spell. If you need a more detailed description of something, post the script you have made and we will see what your doing wrong/try and help you.

Because you have been given good answers to start you off. . .
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