Order Strings in NewGen WE

[ShadowMan]

Alright, here's the problem.

Before I installed NewGen WE (couple of years ago now) I could copy a spell, and then just change the order string and the copied spell's order remained different from the first spell, so when casting the first spell, the unit doesn't get an order to cast both spells. Right.

With NewGen WE this can't be done. Even though I use the same approach as before Newgen, the order strings stay the same, EVEN THOUGH it says it has a different order string.

Anyone have the same problem, know the solution to fix this, or have I just been doing it wrong for all these years?

Cheers.

Edit:
Maybe I'm thinking of the channel spell?

On another note, while I'm here, is there a way to add buffs to the "Channel" spell? I tried it but it doesn't appear in the status bar.

 

[Xarwin]

If I'm correct, this isn't possible.
The only way was to create different spells, changing the 'order' on the same copied spells wouldn't effect it.
At least that is what I experienced when I tried it.

 

[aznricepuff]

Changing the order string of the spell only changes the order that the unit is given when you click on the spell icon in-game. If the spell still has the same BaseOrderID as another spell the unit has, the unit will still cast both spells even if they have different order strings. The only spell that allows you to change its BaseOrderID is Channel.

 

[ShadowMan]

As I thought, thanks aznricepuff.

Anyone want to answer my other question?
How to add a buff to the Channel ability?
As I said, I've tried it the conventional way, but alas, failz.

 

[graystuff111]

You trigger it, so when you target a unit with channel, a dummy unit casts a spell that adds the buff to the targeted unit. Thats the easiest way.

 

[ShadowMan]

Yes, but the dummy that uses the buff spell, can it be "Channel"? that was my question...

 

[graystuff111]

No... Sorry, but it just doesnt work like that. Try using shadow strike or somthing