[Trigger] Scripted Lightning Effects

[LittleBigApple]

Hey Hives
I have some troubles with creating a lightning effect with custom scripts. I want to create a spell that hits a unit with a beam of lightning from above (using the Z-coordinate), but I can't make it work.
Please help thanks

 

[Malhorne]

What exactly your problem ?
To get the z use GetlocationZ
To get the z of a unit use this and the flyingheight.

 

[LittleBigApple]

Just to know how to write the custom scripts properly

 

[Nichilus]

Explanation:

Click

• set udg_YourLightning = AddLightningEx(*lightning type*, *true/false*, GetLocationX(udg_YourPoint1), GetLocationY(udg_YourPoint1), GetLocationZ(udg_YourPoint1) + 40, GetLocationX(udg_YourPoint2), GetLocationY(udg_YourPoint2), GetLocationZ(udg_YourPoint2) + 70)

*lightning type* is a lightning type and it consists of 4 capital letters that need to be in quotes - for example "DRAL" for Drain Life lightning.
*true / false* is visibility. If true, lightning will not appear in Fog of War (= darkened area).
The +40 or +70 after GetLocationZ add +40/+70 height to that point, so the lightning is in air, not on ground.
Your_Lightning is a *Lightning* variable
YourPoint1 and YourPoint2 are *point* variables

Example:

Click

• set udg_L = AddLightningEx("LEAS", true, GetLocationX(udg_p1), GetLocationY(udg_p1), GetLocationZ(udg_p1) + 40, GetLocationX(udg_p2), GetLocationY(udg_p2), GetLocationZ(udg_p2) + 70)

 

[LittleBigApple]

Wait, it's still not working. (I'm getting the error message)

I have made a Lightning variable called Lightning.

• Actions
  • Set Point1 = (Center of Region 000 <gen>)
  • Set Point2 = (Random point in (Playable map area))
  • Custom script: set udg_Lightning = AddLightningEx(LEAS, TRUE, GetLocationX(udg_Point1), GetLocationY(udg_Point1), GetLocationZ(udg_Point1) + 40, GetLocationX(udg_Point2), GetLocationY(udg_Point2), GetLocationZ(udg_Point2) + 70)

 

[PurgeandFire]

The custom script line should be:

• Custom script: set udg_Lightning = AddLightning("LEAS", true, GetLocationX(udg_Point1), GetLocationY(udg_Point1), GetLocationZ(udg_Point1) + 40, GetLocationX(udg_Point2), GetLocationY(udg_Point2), GetLocationZ(udg_Point2) + 70)

LEAS should be in quotes.

 

[LittleBigApple]

Should "true" then be with small letters? I have no clue of what i'm doing wrong. Have tried many different things, and yet it is still showing the error message

• Custom script: set udg_Lightning = AddLightning("LEAS", TRUE, GetLocationX(udg_Point1), GetLocationY(udg_Point1), GetLocationZ(udg_Point1) + 40, GetLocationX(udg_Point2), GetLocationY(udg_Point2), GetLocationZ(udg_Point2) + 70)

 

[Nichilus]

yeah, lightning type should be in quotes and capital letters, while visibility (the true/false) should be in small letters without quotes, sorry for the errors in my previous post

In case, here is a guide for lightning effects: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/...279/beginners-guide-lightning-effects-220370/

 

[LittleBigApple]

Now it finally works! thanks alot!

 

[Rheiko]

script and jass is really sensitive

 

[FUJI]

script and jass is really sensitive

I don't think so.. xD but if you learn it how to use JASS. Actually it is easier making JASS scripts than GUI because you do need to write it not click click click everywhere but I prefer GUI ).

 

[Rheiko]

I don't think so

really? i do think so

Actually it is easier making JASS scripts than GUI because you do need to write it not click click click everywhere but I prefer GUI ).

agree

 

[Malhorne]

JASS > GUI P
I hate click everywhere for less efficient script

 

[Rheiko]

haha, sure thing.. for Jasser of course

 

[mikagami]

yes but JASS has totally different command to write so u must... memorize?
or at least know all the function

 

[FUJI]

yes but JASS has totally different command to write so u must... memorize?
or at least know all the function

No just practice in ( 1 months or 3 weeks ) because I learned JASS in 3 weeks :O anyway it is more safe when using vJASS ( I learned basics from vJASS but I didn't learn in structs, allocation , deallocation , textmacros, Zinc.) Anyway I'll learn that when I'm in 14 or 15 years old ( 13 years old from now )

 

[Rheiko]

just say "next year"

( I learned basics from vJASS but I didn't learn in structs, allocation , deallocation , textmacros, Zinc.)

jakeZinc D:

 

[Malhorne]

Guys i think we should stop this useless off-topic

 

[Rheiko]

yes but JASS has totally different command to write so u must... memorize?
or at least know all the function

no need, you just have to know the syntax
that's all..

Guys i think we should stop this useless off-topic

right, fun is over guys
back to topic D:

 

[mikagami]

Yes, there u all have it....
Very ... funny