Save/load system with more than one hero

[IronForge]

Hi, I need a save load system that works for more than one hero (for 9 players, roughly 1000 items on release but just 30 now).

I want it to save the hero and his 5 mules. If that is hard/not possible, then just the hero and his mule. The mule is basically just a hidden unit that has infinite pickup and give range and will only be selectable in game using the hero icons to the left.

Thanks, will credit + rep. This is the only thing I need before the map can be released.

Allright heres what I need

-6 saving integer variables for 4 different materials, pvp kill count and pve kill count
-Lumber saving and gold saving
-hero exp and level for at least 2 heroes (preferably 6 - main hero and 5 mules)
-Items

Igen seems to be the best candidate, but a GUI one will work even better I suppose.

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/spells-569/igen-140399/

 

[Dr Super Good]

Sorry I fail to see any request here. You just use a bog standard save / load library and then get it to save all the data you want. Encode hero type, encode hero items and then encode the items on each mule. The maximum size as an estimation would be 1 character for hero type, 8-10 for gold and exp, and 2 per item if you use a base 64 character set. You then add on about 2 checksum digits to it to name protect and prevent tampering with the code. A good save library will have a scramble to make the code look more random that it is.

The whole thing comes down to saving your hero type, stats (like exp and any others), gold and then each item. Like wise you reverse the process when loading.

 

[IronForge]

The problem is they all only work with one hero and I need someone to edit it to make it work with 2 or more. Doesn't really need to put in a hero, just add the items to the one already in game

 

[Dr Super Good]

Actually all save and load systems are integer encoders so can save whatever you like. Ones which save just 1 hero are messed up and should not really be called save systems.

 

[kevv2]

most Save/Load systems do suppost many units i.e this one

 

[Uncle Fester]

i think what u need is called *Game Cache*. well look in the tutorial section 4 that, i my suggest. well it IS possible 2 save many heroes actually but it will need more variables (but that's np), my skills in *Game Cache* r lower than noobish so u better seek hlp from a pro, otherwise feel free 2 ask me, p.m. me @ any time

 

[Shock.Game]

If i ain't wrong isn't "Game Cache" only for campaigns? atleast that's what i heard

 

[kevv2]

Game Cache only works in campaigns yeah

 

[IronForge]

Acehart's save system only supports 4 players... and I don't know how to make it support more than 1 hero. Or more than 4 players for that matter.

 

[knight_godryu]

Maybe this?

im not so sure but i think this is good..i am goint to use this actually in the RPG map im making (alone xD) and maybe you could use http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/spells-569/igen-140399/

 

[knight_godryu]

Acehart's save system only supports 4 players... and I don't know how to make it support more than 1 hero. Or more than 4 players for that matter.

and i think if you want to add more players...you should add the events with the other players because in the map there is only 4 players until purple player only

 

[IronForge]

I am already using igen. but I have no idea how to make it work.

 

[knight_godryu]

well i do remember there is a SNL test script or something on its folder named "test" ..i think thats a tutorial on how to use the system..

 

[Hanky]

Well the "SNL test script" is basicly an example script how to use the iGen correct. But it's also a help for GUI user who have no clue how vJASS/JASS is working. How I already explained in the resource thread of my iGen.

1.) Create a array where you save all those unittypes of the heroes you want to save. (Remember to one empty value in your unittype array.)
2.) Add a loop to the save trigger [..] (In the demo map should be enough examples how to do that)

It should be easy enough to set up your own save/load trigger since there are enough examples how to do it in the demo map. Just remember the iGen saves integers and no handles (like units/heroes, items etc.). But every handle can be converted to an integer value if you know how.