Syncing dummy projectiles and effects {detecting when a projectile hits a unit}

[toofless]

Hello Hive.

I'm just chilling today thinking about the several systems I'm needing to implement into my UFO: Aftershock tribute map.

Because I need to highly mod the attack system with a widely variable accuracy system, I'm wondering if there are simple ways I can detect when a projectile model hits a target without using a distance/speed formula.

If there is it would make my life easier by allowing me to simply give the damage to target whenever I wish at the right time.

P.S. I use the GUI, so a reliable damage system would be a stretch for me and if the attack deals no base damage (like a dummy) it wouldn't detect it, true?

 

[QueloR]

I don't think you can track the effect, you would have to make them 1-1 damage and use damage detection instead I guess.

 

[toofless]

Meh. I was hoping not to. So I'll have to learn how to correctly write jass just for a damage detection system. -.-

I could use a distance/time formula but it would be off for moving targets.

 

[wolfman]

Set:
A unit enters map
Add event to DetectionTrig - Entering unit takes damage

DetectionTrig:
just put actions and conditions, it should work. Idk if it will cause lag though :/

 

[toofless]

Ye I know that method but if I'm entering an event for every unit and there's no way to null those events, this trigger grows and grows. I don't what effect this has on performance either.

 

[M0RT]

I think that those effects will be nulled when the unit dies. I use damage detection on my map, where I spawn multiple thousands of units durng the game, and I haven't experienced any performance problems yet.

 

[toofless]

Hmm ok I will bear that in mind. Thankyou very much