Playing Anim

[Vinz]

How to play spell anim while walking and casting a non-interrupting ability?

 

[IcemanBo]

If the unit is really "walking" I think you can't play an other animation. Only if you simulate the movement with SetUnitX/Y.

With ordering the unit to cast the "non-interrupting" -ability, it still will interrupt the current order, as obviously: IssueImmediateOrderById makes a new order.

Might be helpful: https://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/issueimmediateorder.259418/post-2614490

 

[Vinz]

What I meant is movement non-interrupting (berserk, etc.). I was thinking if it could have a tag for walking.

 

[defskull]

call SetUnitAnimationByIndex(whichUnit, whichIndex)

Example: call SetUnitAnimationByIndex(udg_Caster, 2)
This will play the animation index of '2' by the Caster.
You should move your unit using SetUnitX/Y + SetUnitAnimationByIndex to move your unit and perform animation at the same time

 

[Vinz]

Is there a difference between SetUnitAnimation and ByIndex? I mean, aside from arguments taken.

Also I don't want to use a custom movement system.

 

[defskull]

Both of those function is native to JASS, it is not a custom movement system.

The difference between SetUnitAnimation and ByIndex is that ByIndex more accurate, I believe ?
It does not have vague string like SetUnitAnimation like "stand" or "stand 2", etc.
Also, taking argument from Integer compared to String, I think Integer more faster, just like in Hashtable, we use Integer compared to String mostly.

As said, by combining SetUnitAnimationByIndex + SetUnitX/Y, you can move your unit while doing the animation while attacking, because SetUnitX/Y does not interrupt unit's current order.

 

[IcemanBo]

If you use "PlayUnitAnimation", the unit makes it once.

If you use "SetUnitAnimationByIndex", the unit makes it until it plays a new animation.

 

[Vinz]

Both of those function is native to JASS, it is not a custom movement system.

I know, but I can't (or rather don't want to) use SetUnitX/Y to emulate walking.

If you use "PlayUnitAnimation", the unit makes it once.

If you use "SetUnitAnimationByIndex", the unit makes it until it plays a new animation.

I see, thanks.

 

[defskull]

So you want other native function that allows the unit to attack while moving, but not using SetUnitX/Y ?
I don't think there is a native function for that... unless a custom one, I think.

What are your complications on SetUnitX/Y ?
I've tried before, simulating a "walk" by using that function, it works without awkward movement.
Just need to check whether the unit isMove or not, if doesn't move, turn off the SetUnitAnimationByIndex to "stand" or something.

Even PurgeAndFire uses SetUnitX/Y (if I'm not mistaken) for his GUI MoveSpeed that bypasses max unit's 522 Movespeed.

 

[Vinz]

Not attack, just play the spell anim if it was casted while moving.

 

[Callahan]

Animation that can be played while moving must have "walk" in sequence name.
Use a custom model and change sequence name of the anim you want to walk alternate or walk spin.
Then since it's a walk you must play animation by index.