Question about AI Ability Visibility

[TheFinalBob]

Hey guys, I'm new to these forums and have done a search but couldn't find the answer so I'm going to ask my question here

Basically I am designing a map and have it so when Player Red summons a unit, it makes one for Player Green instead, so Player Red can't control him. However, I want Red to be able to see Greens abilities, but not use them (sort of like how you can see the inventory). Is this possible? I have meddled with the alliance parameters for a while and can't figure it out.

Thanks in advance!

 

[TheFinalBob]

Bump, can someone tell me if this is possible or not? I don't want to waste my time on an impossible task

 

[Levdragon]

I'm betting it is, unfortunatly I don't know how lol D: , is it essential that player red sees greens abilites? And for the first part do you know how to do it?

 

[Bribe]

In your map initialization trigger put the trigger actions (in this order)

• Player - Turn Advanced Shared Unit Control on for player 3 to player 1
• Player - Turn Shared Unit Control off for player 3 to player 1

This will allow Player 1 to view the hero icons for Player 3 but not have unit control; I don't know if it allows you to see a unit's interface... I think it was Anachron or some other well-known poster who I learned this from.

Edit: I don't think that will work, but you can try it... I don't think the game is capable to display the interface without being able to click it...

I can give you a custom script that will prevent you from issuing orders, but it would affect all of your units, not just the summon...

 

[DragoonZombie]

You can make them being displayed to player red by using the ability called Shop Sharing, this would make it visible to all players that is allied with red aswell though. Also you would need like Bribe said triggers that prevents you from using the abilities, as you normally would be able to.