Searching for base ability, help!

[morganxl]

Hi, I need an ability to base my spell on.
I need a base ability from original Wc abils. I can't use "channel", it won't work for some reasons.

Requirements.
0. The ability belongs to original WC abils.
1. The ability doesn't change caster's facing.
2. Targets allowed - all: ground, units, etc
3. (not strict) The ability doesn't stop the caster .

The last requirement is not obligatory.

So far the only ability that fits is "Reveal" (and some of its clones), found in human arcane towers and in goblin lab.
Unfortunately, casters cannot have more than 1 ability based on Reveal, otherwise one overrides the other. I already have another skill based on it

Edit: Targets allowed must be all - including ground, units etc.

 

[Pharaoh_]

Use Berserk/Magic Defense (Devine Shield, Immolation, Mana Shield and Defend also do not interrupt orders).
I suggest Berserk, since it can be used for generic effects.

 

[morganxl]

You have misunderstood "targets allowed" requirement - it must be all targets, including ground, units, air (same as Far Sight or Reveal targets).

PS. Far Sight is not suitable because it affects facing.

 

[Pharaoh_]

Tell me what you want to do; Targets allowed for abilities like the ones I've mentioned above can be adjusted by triggers. Just pick every nearby unit within a range of X and make the actions you want.

• Set Point1 = (Position of (Triggering unit))
• Custom script: set bj_wantDestroyGroup = true
• Unit Group - Pick every unit in (Units within 500.00 of Point1) and do (Actions)
  • Loop - Actions
    • ----- Actions here -----
• Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_Point1)

Do you want it to target the ground?

 

[morganxl]

Ok, it's in soccer map, the ability is called Long Pass.

How it works:
You press C, then choose a target point (ground, unit etc), press left-mouse button. The ball moves to the target point (by jass).
In other words, this ability triggers a trigger which makes the ball you obtained move to target point.

 

[crimson fire]

What about using the undead ability LOCUST SWARM? it doesnt stop the caster, targets are all (ground and air targets) and it doesn't change the casters facing.

 

[morganxl]

Hmm, there is some sort of misunderstanding about targets.
Here's what I want with targets: when ability hotkey is pressed, the user can choose what target it will be, by left clicking on anywhere (ground, minimap, etc).
Same as how you choose your attack location in Attack Move (A).
Same as when you choose your target with Reveal or Far Sight - you can click anywhere, and it will work.

You can't target locust swarm with your mouse. I think its "Targets allowed" field probably just says what kind of units the locust will affect (air, enemy).

 

[Pharaoh_]

I don't think there are any other abilities like Reveal, that target ground and don't interrupt the orders of the hero. ;/

 

[morganxl]

I don't think there are any other abilities like Reveal, that target ground and don't interrupt the orders of the hero. ;/

If this is true, it sucks!

On the other hand, Wc has 778 (!!!) standard abilities. I'm sure there must be something similar.

 

[crimson fire]

eh...well then i dont know how to help you, i also dont see any other abilities