Spells & Systems Mini-Contest #20

[Bribe]

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Spells & Systems Mini-Contest #20

The Spells & Systems Contest is more of a fun code learning environment than a contest, due to its low requirements, its short time limit, and its small prize. Each spell must adhere to the theme listed below, and to win, it should be executed well and take the main judging points into consideration.

This contest's theme is

Freeload

The idea here is to copy a spell from another game. Yep, should be pretty simple. Final Fantasy, God of War, Dragon Ball Z, even another Blizzard game, just make sure it follows the rules (MUI, leakless, cool).

1. All work should be done by the contestant and original to this contest, started after the contest started.
2. Each contestant is only allowed one submission.
3. The spell map must be unprotected.
4. Please post the triggers in

• tags (JASS in [code=jass] tags)
  • 5. No imported material, beyond the dummy.mdx model by Vex and Anitarf.
  • 6. Spells should support multiple levels, preferably an indefinite amount.
  • 7. The testmap should provide an adequate testing environment for the spell.
  • 8. GUI, JASS, vJass and Zinc are allowed.
  • 9. The spell must be playable on Battle.net (no desync or RTC natives, for example) and editable in World Editor (GUI) or Jass NewGen Pack (vJass).
  • 10. vJass users, you may use other libraries to complement your code, some useful examples:
    • [list][*]TimerUtils[*]UnitIndexer[*]DamageEvent[*]Table[/LIST]
• If you break the rules, you may be disqualified from the contest, but minor offences (Such as an imported model/icon) will generally be punished simply by the ignoring of them (as if it didn't exist) in the scoring, and a penalty in the related category.[/BOX]
• [BOX=Entering] [COLOR="silver"]There is no specific required entry method. Just say you wish to enter, or post your spell when it's finished. Whatever works for you.[/COLOR][/BOX]
• [BOX=Judging]
• Judging will be as follows:
  • 1. [COLOR="silver"]Idea (0 points)[/COLOR] - Obviously this doesn't count as the idea won't be your own.
  • 2. [COLOR="silver"]Triggering (10 points)[/COLOR] - Make efficient, MUI and leakless triggers.
  • 3. [COLOR="silver"]Overall Aspect (5 points)[/COLOR] - Making sure your spell is easy to read (tooltip, comments, logical variable names), as well as having a practical use in-game.
  • 4. [COLOR="silver"]Visual effects (10 points)[/COLOR] - A nice-looking, non-laggy effect. Again, don't use custom models, achieve the effect with native WarCraft III models.
  • 5. [COLOR="silver"]Sound effects (5 points)[/COLOR] - Try to pick out some good WarCraft III sound effects (portal opening, evil laugh, etc.) - while you can't import audio files you can adjust the pitch to make it sound a bit different.
• [/BOX]
• [BOX=Prize]
• A spell can earn a maximum of 30 points. It's simple, the contestant with the most points wins.
• [COLOR="silver"]The winner's prize will be 10 reputation points, and earn a spot in the "Spells/Systems Hall of Fame" (the list of winners of this contest).[/COLOR][/BOX]
• [size=3]The contest deadline was Friday, 17 June at midnight (18 June 00:00), PST. The contest is now [b]closed[/b].
• [COLOR="silver"]~Bribe[/COLOR][/SIZE]
• Results: [url]http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/1941835-post469.html[/url]

 

[Maker]

I'll be joining. I'll most likely pick a spell from Titan Quest.

 

[Adiktuz]

woohoo, time to scout games for a cool spell idea... ^_^

WIP

library StillLookingForASpellToCopy
  /*
     one of the spells in my mind right now is Lord of Vermillion from Ragnarok Online
  */
endlibrary

might update the stigma system for this... if I'll do LoV...

 

[Bribe]

Oh yes, as a bonus, please provide a youtube link to the spell from its original game. That won't be included in the score but it would be a fun contrast.

 

[Adiktuz]

Here's a vid of my current idea:

That spell is actually a lightning property spell, so Imma make it look more lightning like if ever I'll settle for it...

 

[The Reborn Devil]

Herp derp, can haz maek Omnislash? xD

If I find a spell I feel like stealing, I'll join (if I have time and the exams don't rape my ass).
Btw, isn't it number 19 now, and not 20, or did you guys host a contest that I wasn't notified of?

 

[Bribe]

Spells & Systems #18 defaulted a winner according to this: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/triggers-scripts-269/spells-systems-mini-contest-18-a-118480/

Then I recently hosted the comedy contest which was #19.

 

[-Kobas-]

Perfect, now just to find idea to test skillzzz
I will go for system fu spellz

 

[Deolrin]

Somebody, make the Purifier's Purifier Beam. I will applaud you forever.

EDIT: Assuming you make it look just as epic as the one in SC2.

 

[Bribe]

Using no custom models will make that beam rather tricky, but if someone can pull it off well done in advance!

 

[hell gate]

can i post some of my diablo 3 spells?

 

[Garfield1337]

Another mini contest already?
I'll most likely do some spell from Age of Mythology.

 

[Adiktuz]

Finished LoV...

 

[Bribe]

Another mini contest already?
I'll most likely do some spell from Age of Mythology.

I told you guys I would do another one in the middle of May.

 

[Deolrin]

Another mini contest already?
I'll most likely do some spell from Age of Mythology.

Oh shi-
Actually, disregard what I said about the Purifier Beam.
If someone recreates THIS, they will be my god!

 

[Garfield1337]

I told you guys I would do another one in the middle of May.

Hmm yeah, forgot. Though i thought it would be a regular one instead of a mini contest.

Oh shi-
Actually, disregard what I said about the Purifier Beam.
If someone recreates THIS, they will be my god!

Meteor power is more about effects than actual mechanic

 

[Deolrin]

Well, physics?

 

[The Reborn Devil]

The meteor spell doesn't look difficult at all. The problem is the sound and the explosion model (with the flash and all that). The physics and the "meteors falling down" parts are easy.

 

[NO-Bloody-Name]

I'm inn, Nevermore Shadowraze principe, I am still a little bit slow in triggering but what was the code to remove leaks in gui, I think there was a custom script!?

 

[Garfield1337]

Found the spell i'm going to make - Infernal Wrath from Fable. (can be seen at 2:09 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4qs1xHXKuo)
I haven't played Fable, but a friend suggested me to do this spell

 

[Cokemonkey11]

I think I'll be making the gravity gun from Half-Life 2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd48MTHi0Lc

Wish me luck

 

[Magtheridon96]

I need some inspiration :/
Any ideas?

 

[Weep]

If someone recreates THIS, they will be my god!

It's Rain of Chaos minus the summoned Infernals...

As for the contest, I have a few ideas. I just need to choose.

 

[Cokemonkey11]

It's Rain of Chaos minus the summoned Infernals...

I think he was talking about the physics scripts as well as making good looking special effects

 

[Adiktuz]

@Weep - the effect of the spell, yes, but the mechanics, nope...

@Garfield - wow, infernal wrath... I love that spell (but I like the good counterpart of it, the blue one, more)...

 

[Bribe]

I need some inspiration :/
Any ideas?

Final Fantasy X

I'm inn, Nevermore Shadowraze principe, I am still a little bit slow in triggering but what was the code to remove leaks in gui, I think there was a custom script!?

You can post your work with the leaks in Triggers & Scripts and ask for help fixing those leaks, probably ask for help making it MUI as well, people are willing to help.

Hmm yeah, forgot. Though i thought it would be a regular one instead of a mini contest.

You suggest I change the contest to make it bigger? How so? Like with award icons and such?

 

[Garfield1337]

You suggest I change the contest to make it bigger? How so? Like with award icons and such?

I'm not suggesting anything, i just thought it won't be a mini contest.

 

[Bribe]

I'm not suggesting anything, i just thought it won't be a mini contest.

It's always been a mini-contest. If there is some special treatment that this contest should have, let me know and I can make it happen. I just don't know what the difference is besides the name.

 

[emjlr3]

so all I have to do is copy a spell???

I guess I can't use this...

 

[Bribe]

Indeed, it would have to be built exclusively for this contest otherwise it wouldn't be fair.

But yes, the idea is to copy a spell. There are really good spells & abilities out there so if you need some ideas just pop a game in or two, play it for a few minutes and take your pick

 

[-Berz-]

Maybe I'll join.

 

[baassee]

Finally Bribe! Now hopefully if I'm not busy as shit as I am right now (final tests now before summer), I'm in.

 

[The Reborn Devil]

Deo, I think I'll choose that spell of yours (the meteor thing). Lets hope I have the time to finish it. My exams are coming to get me D:

Btw: I r maken physex engehn just for thiz zpellz.

 

[Cokemonkey11]

Btw: I r maken physex engehn just for thiz zpellz.

May the best physics win

 

[Archangel678]

Joining.

Doing whatever that blob did.

Belhammer?

 

[Cokemonkey11]

http://upload.willhost.it/1/1sjzw.w3x

First WIP. I have no life.

 

[InfinateAnswers]

I will most likely do the one with the dark spheres that he creates all around sora.

 

[Axarion]

Well if I find an idea and some time I will see if I can participate in this one.

@ InfinateAnswers: The spell is nice but the guy in the vid was a total noob :S

 

[Magtheridon96]

Final Fantasy X

Thanks Bribe ^^
That really inspired me

I'm going to do a spell similar to "Holy":

The effects are so awesome

 

[Bribe]

Yeah I've always like "Holy", I used to spam that one

My favorite in the game is Oblivion by Anima. Now that's entertaining!

 

[Adiktuz]

yeah, but I like Anima's Oblivion on FFX-2 more... ^_^

maybe LoV is a bit too simple... gotta look for something else... if I have time...

 

[Marsal]

Hmm, I think I join this. And I suppose I have a good idea.
Avencast - Rise of the Mage

At 2:03 and at 2:29. There are 2 other skins of this spell in the game(depending on it's level). I think I create the first version of it

 

[InfinateAnswers]

Yeah ikr? when i fought sephiroth he never got me under half health. And who would use that keyblade? lmfao.

 

[Vengeancekael]

Hmm maybe I'll be joining as well, the deadline's like almost a month away.

 

[Adiktuz]

what spell from avencast?

 

[NO-Bloody-Name]

Is is allowed to import a .mdl file for dummies?

 

[Weep]

Is is allowed to import a .mdl file for dummies?

Read the rules, it is mentioned.

 

[NO-Bloody-Name]

Well I tried, English is not my native, so I fear that I have misunderstood something...

 

[Adiktuz]

the only imported file allowed is dummy.mdx by Vexorian

 

[Marsal]

WTF??? No imports allowed?... Well then that sucks... Bribe don't you want to limit the number of games the users can choose from?