Spells & Systems Mini-Contest #17

[Dynasti]

A contest where you can make anything from babie poop to starwars?

Im in!

 

[Justify]

I want to accuse Berzerk for not doing anything he can do to win this contest! On my order to work harder, his first word was "no" and he is wasting his potential. Lapidate him! (no, I'm not bored )

 

[-Berz-]

I said no? :S
Who said no? D:



I'm working on some spell, but the theme is like 1.5/3 D:

How are you guys doing?

 

[Justify]

I'm finished nearly, doing the effects.
You repped me back with "NO, you!"

 

[Eccho]

Hmm... should I make a surprise spell just for fun?

 

[Kwah]

Go for it.

 

[Squiggy]

Final Submission

So, here we go:

Name=Destiny's Gift
Type=GUI
Leaks=None
Mui=True
Levels=True (3)
Video=Click Me!
Download Map=Attachment

 

[Kwah]

Nifty.

 

[Paladon]

Squiggy, why have you done it so incredibly inefficient?

 

[Squiggy]

See? You're surprised
Nah, I just didn't know a better way (didn't map for about 3/4 year) and since I'm having ubuntu now, I can't simply redo it..

 

[spiwn]

I don't know about submitting a spell(never was I good with themed ideas), but each contest makes me produce a couple of systems
Like the ones in this test map.

 

[Paladon]

Don´t redo it, follow my advices


Inefficient way:

• Dg2
  • Events
    • Event - A unit dies
  • Conditions
    • (Unit-type of (Triggering unit)) equal to dummy1
  • Actions
    • For each (Integer A) from 1 to 20, do (Actions)
      • Loop - Actions
        • Set temppoint2 = (temppoint1 offset by 100.00 towards (x + 18.00) degrees)
        • Unit - Create 1 dummy2 for (Owner of (Dying Unit)) at temppoint2 facing (x + 18.00) degrees
        • Custom script: call RemoveLocation(udg_temppoint2)
        • Unit - Add a 2.00 second Standard expiration timer to (Last created unit)
        • -------- Now we give the created unit the level of the ability which is stored in the 'carrier'-ability --------
        • Einheit - Set level of dummyab for (Last created unit) to (Level of (Dying unit))
        • Set x = (x + (1.00 + 18.00))
      • Set x = 0.00

Efficient way:

• Dg2
  • Events
    • Event - A unit dies
  • Conditions
    • (Unit-type of (Triggering unit)) equal to dummy1
  • Actions
    • For each (Integer A) from 1 to 20, do (Actions)
      • Loop - Actions
        • Set temppoint2 = (temppoint1 offset by 100.00 towards ((Real((Integer A))) x 18.00) degrees)
        • Unit - Create 1 dummy2 for (Owner of (Triggering unit)) at temppoint2 facing ((Real((Integer A))) x 18.00) degrees
        • Custom script: call RemoveLocation(udg_temppoint2)
        • Unit - Add a 2.00 second Standard expiration timer to (Last created unit)
        • -------- Now we give the created unit the level of the ability which is stored in the 'carrier'-ability --------
        • Einheit - Set level of dummyab for (Last created unit) to (Level of (Triggering unit))

Inefficient way:

• If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
  • 'IF'-Conditions
    • (Level of dummyab for (Last created unit)) equal to 1
  • 'THEN'-Actions
    • Set x = 500.00
  • 'ELSE'-Actions
    • If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
      • 'IF'-Conditions
        • (Level of dummyab for (Last created unit)) equal to 2
      • 'THEN'-Actions
        • Set x = 600.00
      • 'ELSE'-Actions
        • If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
          • 'IF'-Conditions
            • (Level of dummyab for (Last created unit)) equal to 3
          • 'THEN'-Actions
            • Set x = 700.00
          • 'ELSE'-Actions

Efficient way / you enable multi level support with more than 3 levels by:

• Set x = (400.00 + (100.00 x (Real((Level of dummyab for (Last created unit))))))

 

[Eccho]

I don't know about submitting a spell(never was I good with themed ideas), but each contest makes me produce a couple of systems
Like the ones in this test map.

... and that is the start. Now go and create a fine-looking surprise spell sir!

 

[spiwn]

... and that is the start. Now go and create a fine-looking surprise spell sir!

I can't come up with THE IDEA*
If I come up with one, and I don't have time from really pointless exams, I can realize it, but the hard part is the first one.

* caps for pointing out that it is unique

 

[-Berz-]

Meh, i won't even bother making this Jass...
here is the code:

Trigger

• Black Arrow
  • Events
    • Unit - A unit Begins casting an ability
  • Conditions
    • (Ability being cast) Equal to Black Arrow
  • Actions
    • Set Unit[1] = (Triggering unit)
    • Set Unit[2] = (Target unit of ability being cast)
    • If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
      • If - Conditions
        • (Life of Unit[1]) Less than or equal to (75.00 x (Real((Level of Black Arrow for Unit[1]))))
      • Then - Actions
        • Game - Display to (Player group((Owner of Unit[1]))) for 2.00 seconds the text: ...
        • Unit - Order Unit[1] to Stop
      • Else - Actions
        • Unit - Set life of Unit[1] to ((Life of Unit[1]) - (75.00 x (Real((Level of Black Arrow for Unit[1])))))
        • Wait until ((Unit[2] has buff Black Arrow(custom) ) Equal to True), checking every 0.10 seconds
        • Unit - Cause Unit[1] to damage Unit[2], dealing (75.00 x (Real((Level of Black Arrow for Unit[1])))) damage of attack type Spells and damage type Normal
        • Special Effect - Create a special effect attached to the origin of Unit[2] using Abilities\Weapons\AvengerMissile\AvengerMissile.mdl
        • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
        • If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
          • If - Conditions
            • (Life of Unit[2]) Less than 5.00
          • Then - Actions
            • Set Point[1] = (Position of Unit[2])
            • Unit - Cause Unit[1] to damage Unit[2], dealing 500.00 damage of attack type Spells and damage type Normal
            • Unit - Set life of Unit[1] to ((Life of Unit[1]) + (90.00 x (Real((Level of Black Arrow for Unit[1])))))
            • Unit - Create 1 Dummy for (Owner of Unit[1]) at Point[1] facing Default building facing degrees
            • Unit - Add a 1.50 second Generic expiration timer to (Last created unit)
            • Unit - Add Black Arrow(dummy) to (Last created unit)
            • Unit - Set level of Black Arrow(dummy) for (Last created unit) to (Level of Black Arrow for Unit[1])
            • Unit - Order (Last created unit) to Neutral Pit Lord - Howl Of Terror
            • Special Effect - Create a special effect attached to the origin of Unit[1] using Abilities\Spells\Undead\DeathPact\DeathPactTarget.mdl
            • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
            • Special Effect - Create a special effect at Point[1] using Abilities\Spells\Other\HowlOfTerror\HowlCaster.mdl
            • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
            • Custom script: call RemoveLocation(udg_Point[1])
            • If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
              • If - Conditions
                • (Random integer number between 1 and 100) Less than or equal to 75
                • (Unit[2] is A Hero) Equal to True
              • Then - Actions
                • Unit - Set life of Unit[1] to 100.00%
                • Special Effect - Create a special effect attached to the origin of Unit[1] using Abilities\Spells\Items\AIil\AIilTarget.mdl
                • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
              • Else - Actions
          • Else - Actions

This is zuper pwnzor zpell! -Jk

It causes caster to suffer some damage when casting this, also damages the target for same amount as life loss.
Target will get a few second armor reduction.
If the targeted unit dies by black arrow, caster gains more life back than the spell costed
Also if unit dies, here is a dummy to cast howl of terror, that only reduces armor of nearby units
If unit HERO dies by arrow there is 75% that the caster will regain full life
Also you can't cast this spell if your life is to low

Its a tricky spell

I hope i didn't forgot to point something out :S


I don't have that much time that i had a few months ago D:

Now i need a tooltip and its done..

Edit:
only ~5 people joined?

 

[spiwn]

@ -BerZeKeR-
If you do not want to convert to jass, at least seperate the trigger into two parts.
Leave the part that checks health in this trigger and put the rest in another trigger with the unit starts effect of an ability event.
Because the way you did it, it should be abuseable.

 

[-Berz-]

Hmm...

I'll try, thanks =)

 

[Justify]

Edit:
only ~5 people joined?

The deadline is: 23th January (Friday), 00:00 GMT.

 

[Eccho]

Meh, i won't even bother making this Jass...
here is the code:

Trigger

• Black Arrow
  • Events
    • Unit - A unit Begins casting an ability
  • Conditions
    • (Ability being cast) Equal to Black Arrow
  • Actions
    • Set Unit[1] = (Triggering unit)
    • Set Unit[2] = (Target unit of ability being cast)
    • If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
      • If - Conditions
        • (Life of Unit[1]) Less than or equal to (75.00 x (Real((Level of Black Arrow for Unit[1]))))
      • Then - Actions
        • Game - Display to (Player group((Owner of Unit[1]))) for 2.00 seconds the text: ...
        • Unit - Order Unit[1] to Stop
      • Else - Actions
        • Unit - Set life of Unit[1] to ((Life of Unit[1]) - (75.00 x (Real((Level of Black Arrow for Unit[1])))))
        • Wait until ((Unit[2] has buff Black Arrow(custom) ) Equal to True), checking every 0.10 seconds
        • Unit - Cause Unit[1] to damage Unit[2], dealing (75.00 x (Real((Level of Black Arrow for Unit[1])))) damage of attack type Spells and damage type Normal
        • Special Effect - Create a special effect attached to the origin of Unit[2] using Abilities\Weapons\AvengerMissile\AvengerMissile.mdl
        • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
        • If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
          • If - Conditions
            • (Life of Unit[2]) Less than 5.00
          • Then - Actions
            • Set Point[1] = (Position of Unit[2])
            • Unit - Cause Unit[1] to damage Unit[2], dealing 500.00 damage of attack type Spells and damage type Normal
            • Unit - Set life of Unit[1] to ((Life of Unit[1]) + (90.00 x (Real((Level of Black Arrow for Unit[1])))))
            • Unit - Create 1 Dummy for (Owner of Unit[1]) at Point[1] facing Default building facing degrees
            • Unit - Add a 1.50 second Generic expiration timer to (Last created unit)
            • Unit - Add Black Arrow(dummy) to (Last created unit)
            • Unit - Set level of Black Arrow(dummy) for (Last created unit) to (Level of Black Arrow for Unit[1])
            • Unit - Order (Last created unit) to Neutral Pit Lord - Howl Of Terror
            • Special Effect - Create a special effect attached to the origin of Unit[1] using Abilities\Spells\Undead\DeathPact\DeathPactTarget.mdl
            • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
            • Special Effect - Create a special effect at Point[1] using Abilities\Spells\Other\HowlOfTerror\HowlCaster.mdl
            • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
            • Custom script: call RemoveLocation(udg_Point[1])
            • If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
              • If - Conditions
                • (Random integer number between 1 and 100) Less than or equal to 75
                • (Unit[2] is A Hero) Equal to True
              • Then - Actions
                • Unit - Set life of Unit[1] to 100.00%
                • Special Effect - Create a special effect attached to the origin of Unit[1] using Abilities\Spells\Items\AIil\AIilTarget.mdl
                • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
              • Else - Actions
          • Else - Actions

This is zuper pwnzor zpell! -Jk

It causes caster to suffer some damage when casting this, also damages the target for same amount as life loss.
Target will get a few second armor reduction.
If the targeted unit dies by black arrow, caster gains more life back than the spell costed
Also if unit dies, here is a dummy to cast howl of terror, that only reduces armor of nearby units
If unit HERO dies by arrow there is 75% that the caster will regain full life
Also you can't cast this spell if your life is to low

Its a tricky spell

I hope i didn't forgot to point something out :S


I don't have that much time that i had a few months ago D:

Now i need a tooltip and its done..

Edit:
only ~5 people joined?

Dont use begin casting an ability... Use Starts the effect of an ability, otherwise your spell could fail occasionally. Thats the first I can think of

 

[spiwn]

Dont use begin casting an ability... Use Starts the effect of an ability, otherwise your spell could fail occasionally. Thats the first I can think of

The health checking part belongs in a trigger with starts casting an ability(as almost said before )

P.s. It seems I can't give anyone rep. I just keep getting the You must spread ... message
I have partially fixed this problem of mine

 

[-Berz-]

Its because it checks the life, if i use "starts the effect" that won't matter and if life is to low the unit will die.

Or...

i have an idea...just need some changing =)

If i put this in main condition

• (Life of Unit[1]) Greater or equal to (75.00 x (Real((Level of Black Arrow for Unit[1]))))

and skip the message part...

Edit:

Meh...I'm to tired to even think...

 

[Justify]

Rofl, my spell worked perfectly... now I added my lightning that creates a huge part of the surprise and BÄM, it doesn't work anymore have to test it tomorrow q.q

 

[Squiggy]

Mh.. I won't edit it anyways but thanks ^^

 

[Dynasti]

Ok im over half way done and i wanted to show you guys what i have made.

 

[xxdingo93xx]

I know I am pretty late with it but you can add me, hanky ^^

 

[Eccho]

Add you? Just go and make a shoopdawhoop spell =)

 

[xxdingo93xx]

I am pretty excited to see everybody's result and I hope I will pwn 'em xD

 

[-Berz-]

I will pwn 'em xD

Everyone will pwn me, i all ready know that D:

 

[xxdingo93xx]

Everyone will pwn me, i all ready know that D:

with this attitude for sure ;P some good motivation is always best!

lol, I started with my ability today and I nearly finished it ... that means it is not surprising enough! ARGH, more, more, more features!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dynasti]

with this attitude for sure ;P some good motivation is always best!

lol, I started with my ability today and I nearly finished it ... that means it is not surprising enough! ARGH, more, more, more features!!!!!!!!!!!!

What you making?

 

[xxdingo93xx]

What you making?

Oh noez, don't wanna spoil
Edit: But be sure it will be a lightning spell ^^

 

[Dynasti]

Oh noez, don't wanna spoil
Edit: But be sure it will be a lightning spell ^^

Then it is no suprise ._.

 

[xxdingo93xx]

Then it is no suprise ._.

It will .... it just contains lightning

 

[Dynasti]

It will .... it just contains lightning

:shock:

 

[Palaslayer]

hm, if i had a good idea i was in, eh

but have none yet, i look @ this later ^^

 

[xxdingo93xx]

hm, if i had a good idea i was in, eh

but have none yet, i look @ this later ^^

then you have to hurry 6 days left, that is not much for thinking of an idea, triggering it, fixing all bugs and be 100% sure it works!! ^^

 

[Dynasti]

then you have to hurry 6 days left, that is not much for thinking of an idea, triggering it, fixing all bugs and be 100% sure it works!! ^^

Im done with scipt, but need to fully document 326 lines of Jass

 

[-Berz-]

I think "trigger comments" don't count here much..or do they? :S

 

[Palaslayer]

puh i got an idea but i am to lazy to work on it for now because it is so complicated and i had a lot to do...

 

[Squiggy]

I added them anyways since my spell will also be downloadable in the section after the contest ^.^

 

[-Berz-]

Than i'll do some too

And a fucking tooltip...i so totally fail at writing them D:

 

[Palaslayer]

hm, short question

how do i remove a location using player number of owner of triggering unit as an array`?

 

[Justify]

Comments suck like hell... I added them too and now I have stupid 500 lines :/ most annoying are the globals, a new line for each one to explain them. Never had a globals block with ~150 lines^^'' could be shortened a lot but I like it when the spells are nearly 100% configurable

EDIT: call RemoveLocation(udg_MYVAR[GetConvertedPlayerId(GetOwningPlayer(GetTriggerUnit()))])

Btw, spell is working and now fully animated, optimizing incoming ^.^

 

[Cr34p]

i have an imba idea but actually i'm stuck with the script, i try diffrent things now

 

[Paladon]

I´m in.

 

[Palaslayer]

u said that some pages ago ^^

 

[Paladon]

I said im going to join, that means i´m not 100% sure to join.

 

[Chief-Oblivion]

I know i have NO chance against paladon and other but i guess ill try.. =D most of my spells take like an hour maybe if i take my time i can pull a decent spell outa my editor.. =)

 

[xxdingo93xx]

Im done with scipt, but need to fully document 326 lines of Jass

Mez middle in the code. The planning is finished, the execution is just the mainpoint now currently I have 160 lines but I have started coding it just today

 

[spiwn]

I have a working idea.
There probably are similar things( I won't mention examples - it may just slip by).
And believe me it is going to be surprising(especially the first time someone uses it).
However, no code done yet