Spells & Systems Mini-Contest #18

[Eccho]

oooh, I see. Then it is all clear^^

 

[l0git3c]

@eccho

my spell is MUI i think ._.
maybe this trigger is the problem

• Fire Knockback
  • Events
    • Time - Every 0.04 seconds of game time
  • Conditions
  • Actions
    • For each (Integer A) from 1 to 12, do (Actions)
      • Loop - Actions
        • If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
          • If - Conditions
            • KnockbackReal[(Integer A)] Less than 50.00
          • Then - Actions
            • Unit - Make FireKnockbackUnit[(Integer A)] face Elementalist 0000 <gen> over 0.00 seconds
            • Unit - Pause FireKnockbackUnit[(Integer A)]
            • Set KnockbackReal[(Integer A)] = (KnockbackReal[(Integer A)] + 5.00)
            • Set FireKnockbackPoint[(Integer A)] = ((Position of FireKnockbackUnit[(Integer A)]) offset by KnockbackReal[(Integer A)] towards ((Facing of FireKnockbackUnit[(Integer A)]) - 180.00) degrees)
            • Unit - Move FireKnockbackUnit[(Integer A)] instantly to FireKnockbackPoint[(Integer A)]
            • Custom script: call RemoveLocation (udg_FireKnockbackPoint[GetForLoopIndexA()])
          • Else - Actions
            • Unit - Unpause FireKnockbackUnit[(Integer A)]
            • Set KnockbackReal[(Integer A)] = 0.00
            • Set FireKnockbackUnit[(Integer A)] = No unit

but, Elementalist gen can be replaced by variable easily to make this spell MUI

 

[-Berz-]

Arggg... I found a tiny typo in my spell its the variable:

IB_Abilityf_FG it should be IB_Ability_FG

 

[Eccho]

@ l0git3c

well, you are using a loop from 1 to 12, which is assumingly indicating that the integer A index stands for the Players index. So In that case, it is not mui, but it is mpi.
(reminder: MUI = Multi-Unit-Instanceable: Can be used by any unit owned by any player.
MPI = Multi-Player-Instanceable: Can be used only by one unit owned by any player.)
Also, the timers indicates that, as you have 2 timers with the index 1, 2 with 2, and so on, up to 12.

 

[l0git3c]

^bang! my bad~

so my spells is MPI....

thanks for tell me

need to fix my spells ASAP -.-

 

[Kingz]

Epic spell eccho, hope to see this in the spell section soon^^
Too bad paladon couldn't join...
Anyway starting on my new entry for the S&S today, shouldn't take long since i am doing it in GUI...
Should be done till the deadline...

 

[-Berz-]

@ Kingz, you better do it till the deadline ^^

We must see your creation

 

[l0git3c]

Well, update my submission spells...
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Ice
Description

Decrease enemy unit movement speed rate depends on this skill levels for 3 second. If you cast this spell again to targeted unit immediately, it will deals splash damage and decrease nearby enemy units movement speed by 50% for 3 second. If you cast Fire, and immediately cast this spell, it will silence enemy for 5 second.

Fire
Description

Instantly deals damage depends on this skill levels. If you cast this spell again to targeted unit immediately, it will stun enemy for 2 second. If you cast Ice, and immediately cast this spell to targeted unit, it will knockback enemy and deals bonus damage.

Changelog :

[+]Makes this spells MUI. [+]Converts 24 triggers to 1 trigger only. [+]Changes Fire effect and Fire Combination.

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[Kingz]

I will be taking all my free time to devout it to the spells...
I am keeping my fingers crossed this is gonna be a run for the deadline...
If i don't make it till the deadline i will go with the Deep Freeze/Full Impact synergy though the new synergy i have in mind is soooo better....
@Berzerker
Anyway nice job at improving your spell...

 

[The Reborn Devil]

Hmm.. I need to finish my spells soon, hehe. I'm having some trouble finding time to work, but I'll try to finish the first spell today.
The spells I'm creating are:
Electric Ball
and
Ale Bombardment.

 

[Eccho]

Ale? Sounds like Drunken Brawler

Edit:

@l0git3c

It looks much better now and mui (seems so yeah=)
If you submit this later in the spells section make sure that you mention that you are using the custom values.

 

[xxdingo93xx]

I am done now too I think. At last =) (I guess I should add alot more documentation, but currently, meh._.)

Crusher Ward Summons an immobile ward at the targeted point with an attached chain and spinning missiles which are moving around the ward, faster and faster. When the missiles reaches a specific limit the chain will collapse sending the missiles away. While moving, the missiles will damage any enemy ground unit standing in their way. Level 1 - 750 max speed, up to 75 damage per hit, 5 damage per second over 5 seconds if ignited. Level 2 - 900 max speed, up to 90 damage per hit, 10 damage per second over 5 seconds if ignited. Level 3 - 1050 max speed, up to 105 damage per hit, 15 damage per second over 5 seconds if ignited. Level 4 - 1200 max speed, up to 120 damage per hit, 20 damage per second over 5 seconds if ignited.

Phoenix Strike Calls forth a flying phoenix at the targeted area, sending explosive missiles at random points within the area of effect. When the missiles reaches the ground they will deal damage to enemy ground units. If a crusher ward attachment is being hit by a phoenix missile it will ignite setting nearby enemy units on fire and explode upon death. Level 1 - Fires 5 missiles dealing 50 damage each. Level 2 - Fires 6 missiles dealing 75 damage each. Level 3 - Fires 7 missiles dealing 100 damage each. Level 4 - Fires 8 missiles dealing 125 damage each.

Previews

I may also have taken a few shortcuts at the end. I "borrowed" a copy of the poison ability to get my final effect. Let's say I was getting tired

Enjoy=)
Hint: Don't look at the code until you tested it. The code is really huge and confusing.

Edit: The spells have been compiled with JassHelper and JNGP v5b
The spells also requires a small library called PMB (Playable Map Bounds) it is included in the map

PMB

library PMB initializer Init
    globals
        real        mapRectMaxX
        real        mapRectMaxY
        real        mapRectMinX
        real        mapRectMinY
    endglobals
    
    constant function IsInMapRect takes real x, real y returns boolean
        return x < mapRectMaxX and y < mapRectMaxY and x > mapRectMinX and y > mapRectMinY
    endfunction
    
    private function Init takes nothing returns nothing
        set mapRectMaxX = GetRectMaxX(bj_mapInitialPlayableArea)
        set mapRectMaxY = GetRectMaxY(bj_mapInitialPlayableArea)
        set mapRectMinX = GetRectMinX(bj_mapInitialPlayableArea)
        set mapRectMinY = GetRectMinY(bj_mapInitialPlayableArea)
    endfunction
endlibrary

Wow, very neat idea I think you're going to win (if I am not whehehehe ;P)

 

[l0git3c]

Ale? Sounds like Drunken Brawler

Edit:

@l0git3c

It looks much better now and mui (seems so yeah=)
If you submit this later in the spells section make sure that you mention that you are using the custom values.

ya, thanks

submit my spells in spells section? i should?

 

[Eccho]

Thanks. Yeah the idea was good, but you, as a vJass coder should see that the code is way too messy

@l0git3c, It's up to you... I just said if you decide to do so. But you should wait until after the contest.

 

[Squiggy]

Eccho yours is full of..

Sadly I only see glibberish and glibberish concerning the coding :/

 

[Element of Water]

Learn vJass - it will enlighten you.

 

[Eccho]

Squiggy, thanks

You're right, the code is gibbrish Ill try to rework it if I get time. Nevertheless I am rethinking of a better tooltip and better icons.

 

[-Berz-]

@Eccho, try to avoid word "will" it spoils everything(so i figured out)

 

[Eccho]

Why? Because it is probably not going to happend?

 

[-Berz-]

No it just sounds weird... just say it loud:

And it will deal 180 damage and if any unit comes near the caster it will get stunned and it will take some damage. (Ok that's a bit for teh lulz )

 

[Cr34p]

So in the end another new version from me... reworked my second spell totaly

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Charge
Charges the target with electric energy, which deals damage over time to the target. After 12 seconds or if the spell gets dispelled there is a chance of 25% that the target gets damaged for 45% of the damage delt before.
Level 1 - Deals 18 damage per second.
Level 2 - Deals 22 damage per second.
Level 3 - Deals 26 damage per second.
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Electro-Magnetic Orbs
Creates Electro-Magnetic Orbs which move away from the spell targeted point. If an orb hits an unit, the unit will take damage. Also if the unit has the charge debuff, the orb will stick to the unit for 5 seconds, after 5 seconds, the orb explodes. Furthermore the unit gets slowed for 7seconds.
Level 1 - The orb deals 10 damage per interval to units it hits. If the orb explodes it deals 75 damage to the unit it was sticked at. Creates 10 Orbs.
Level 2 - The orb deals 15 damage per interval to units it hits. If the orb explodes it deals 125 damage to the unit it was sticked at. Creates 15 Orbs.
Level 3 - The orb deals 20 damage per interval to units it hits. If the orb explodes it deals 175 damage to the unit it was sticked at. Creates 20 Orbs.
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[Palaslayer]

puh i am so lazy ^^

 

[Eccho]

No it just sounds weird... just say it loud:

And it will deal 180 damage and if any unit comes near the caster it will get stunned and it will take some damage. (Ok that's a bit for teh lulz )

Oh the tooltip... yeah^¨

 

[bounty hunter2]

Great spells Eccho, however the hotkey (S) for the Phoenix spell.

 

[Eccho]

Yeah, figured... It used Stop...

Bah, and a friend of mine discovered a lousy bug when casting phoenix strike several times at once. The Wards is 100% working, but the phoenix strike isnt, so I think I must rescript it totally. The bug is, that when you cast it multiplytimes very fast, some phoenixes never die... and then the structs are getting messed up. Damn it.

 

[Cr34p]

i will rework my second spell again xd (only the movement of the orbs) and the first spell also, but there i don't know how

 

[Kingz]

Just to colect opinions there is a screenshot attached to my post, containing the apearance of my first spell(new entry), this one is dark themed, and the screenshot contains effects.
I spammed it so it would create massive effects and to see if it lags.

EDIT: might look like a complete anarchy but in the game it looks even better due to particle(dummy) motion.

 

[-Berz-]

Ay, flashy

Hurry up, just a few days left.

 

[Palaslayer]

i start noooaawww!!

 

[l0git3c]

Well, update again >,<
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Ice
Description

Decrease enemy unit movement speed rate depends on this skill levels for 3 second. If you cast this spell again to targeted unit immediately, it will deals splash damage and decrease nearby enemy units movement speed by 50% for 3 second. If you cast Fire, and immediately cast this spell, it will silence enemy for 5 second.

Fire
Description

Instantly deals damage depends on this skill levels. If you cast this spell again to targeted unit immediately, it will stun enemy for 2 second. If you cast Ice, and immediately cast this spell to targeted unit, it will knockback enemy and deals bonus damage.

Changelog :

[+]Smoothing knockback system. [+]Remove unused variable. [+]Replace Elemetalist <gen> with variable caster unit.

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[Eccho]

I might recall my spells, or leave them as they are, even though phoenix strike is bugged :/

 

[Kingz]

Here is the beta of my first spell for the new entry.
NOTE: i made the first level friendly targeted also to check something, so don't consider it a bug, i am yet to add buff checking and things.
I present you the Soul Shater:
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49635&stc=1&d=1236791939

 

[Palaslayer]

i have documentation to do only ^^

 

[Pakmand]

where do i post my spell

 

[Palaslayer]

u have neg rep, u cannot participate...

well i change that ^^

 

[xXMephistoXx]

Yes we did

 

[Palaslayer]

hehe ^^ gj! help the poor and weak!

 

[xxdingo93xx]

Well, update again >,<
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Ice
Description

Decrease enemy unit movement speed rate depends on this skill levels for 3 second. If you cast this spell again to targeted unit immediately, it will deals splash damage and decrease nearby enemy units movement speed by 50% for 3 second. If you cast Fire, and immediately cast this spell, it will silence enemy for 5 second.

Fire
Description

Instantly deals damage depends on this skill levels. If you cast this spell again to targeted unit immediately, it will stun enemy for 2 second. If you cast Ice, and immediately cast this spell to targeted unit, it will knockback enemy and deals bonus damage.

Changelog :

[+]Smoothing knockback system. [+]Remove unused variable. [+]Replace Elemetalist <gen> with variable caster unit.

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instead of the whole spell anew you should update the other post and just say its updated ... just for the record.

 

[Pakmand]

where do i post my spell

 

[xXMephistoXx]

Here.

 

[l0git3c]

instead of the whole spell anew you should update the other post and just say its updated ... just for the record.

woops...sorry for that

so i just edit my last submission post in this thread to update?

 

[xxdingo93xx]

got it

 

[Just_Spectating]

@l0git3c, yeah basically..

@Pakmand, you post it in this thread.

 

[xXMephistoXx]

BTW: Does anybody have any suggestions to something I could improve or do different with my spell, since I kinda think it's dull :S
Please, I need some input!

 

[Just_Spectating]

its a good spell mephisto

 

[Eccho]

/@ Mephisto
I could have sworn that I gave you some feedback some time ago, where I said that it looked fine, yet, I wished it would have been more complex in effects and such.
However, I never looked at the code, and when I see it now, I gotta say to you man.

1) You must null your locals (local handles) when you are done with them in your function. If you do not, they leak, as the handle index counter never goes down if you aren't. And sure, with all your respect, I have wondered the same, since Blizzard themselves never null their locals in any of their functions. Kind of stupid isn't it?

2) The usage of locations is okay, however, when you are working with jass, it's better to avoid them. Use coordinates instead, and call natives which is using x and y as inputs - they are faster and you will not have to clear up coordinates like locations, since they are just real values.

3) You use alot of BJ functions such as CreateNUnitsAtLoc, UnitApplyTimedLifeBJ, GetUnitAbilityLevelSwapped and so on. You said you thought it was savable in the world editor, but you used jngp to compile it, and you still are (noticable since you use libraries and "private"). My point is, since you use jngp it is easier to find the natives of the calls you are doing. So why not not use them?
Another note: BJ's which is not calling natives, but simply calculates you something, especially when it comes to locations, can be avoidable by looking inside it and create your own, more efficient (All BJ's are not bad, but DistanceBetweenPoints for instance is best to not use, just like AngleBetweenPoints).

4) TriggerSleepAction is really rubbish. It is known to have caused issues many times, and is not accurate either. Yet I know that you cant avoid it in gui for instance... But timers is really the best way to go.

5) Overall... you need to improve the coding =) Other than that you are good to go.

 

[xXMephistoXx]

Thank you very much for the reply, Eccho
I'll take a look at the coding, see what I can do, allthough I only understodd half of what you wrote .

 

[Eccho]

No problem. Just send me a pm if something is unclear or ask here. (But I am going to bed now, so see you tomorrow

 

[xXMephistoXx]

Cya, and thanks again =)

 

[Palaslayer]

ok, i will reboot my pc tomorrow or in the we... so i cannot work on my spell any longer from tomorrow on. i will finish it today and upload it, i will be able to answer questions etc. but dunno if i can still fix things