Teeth - Ver. Indigenous Iguana

[MyPad]

A simple wave-like spell that has an added touch of destructible collision check for realism. Splendid usage of the default models that give life to this spell.

More configurability options could theoretically be offered, and it is wanting in that respect, but by the way the spell is coded, it is designed to be tinkered with or modified to suit one's needs. As such, suggestions regarding configurability of the spell are kept to a minimum.

Notes:

• The Config Trigger should be initialized during Map Initialization, as per convention of Initialization Triggers. (This Config Trigger behaves as a Config Trigger)
  
  
• GUI variable TeNe_Ability should not be an array variable, since the only commonly used index is 1. (It also appears to be a constant variable besides being assigned in the Config Trigger)
  

Suggestions:

• Why not make TeNe_Stats_Speed an array variable? (Allows customizability of speed)
  
  
• Renaming TeNe_Shotgun_Boogey to a more proper name would be desirable. (I suggest TeNe_Shotgun_Spread)
  
  
• Add comments on what each section does in the Periodic Trigger, in order to guide the user on what happens when each section does/is for.
  

Status:

• Approved
  
  
  Spoiler: Image Rating

  

 

[The_Silent]

I feel like the aiming part would be a lot more useful if enemies could be hit by multiple projectiles.
Then maybe a max damage setting to prevent overkill of a single unit.

Otherwise the best option seems to be universally to put the pointer as close to your hero as possible when firing. To maximize enemies hit and to minimize the need for aiming.

 

[Devalut]

@MyPad

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A simple wave-like spell that has an added touch of destructible collision check for realism. Splendid usage of the default models that give life to this spell.

More configurability options could theoretically be offered, and it is wanting in that respect, but by the way the spell is coded, it is designed to be tinkered with or modified to suit one's needs. As such, suggestions regarding configurability of the spell are kept to a minimum.

Notes:

• The Config Trigger should be initialized during Map Initialization, as per convention of Initialization Triggers. (This Config Trigger behaves as a Config Trigger)
  
  
• GUI variable TeNe_Ability should not be an array variable, since the only commonly used index is 1. (It also appears to be a constant variable besides being assigned in the Config Trigger)

Suggestions:

• Why not make TeNe_Stats_Speed an array variable? (Allows customizability of speed)
  
• Add comments on what each section does in the Periodic Trigger, in order to guide the user on what happens when each section does/is for.

Wow I can't believe how quickly this got approved, I'm so pleased!
I will be sure to complete all those suggestions save for one...

Renaming TeNe_Shotgun_Boogey to a more proper name would be desirable. (I suggest TeNe_Shotgun_Spread)

I'm sorry this is not negotiable as I was listening to this non-stop while making it:
[forgive my taste in music.]

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"SHOTGUN BOOGEY, BA DUM DUM DUM, ALL I NEED IS ONE SHOT!"

Status:

• Approved
  
  
  Spoiler: Image Rating

  

This is excellence news my dude.

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@The_Silent

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I feel like the aiming part would be a lot more useful if enemies could be hit by multiple projectiles.
Then maybe a max damage setting to prevent overkill of a single unit.

Otherwise the best option seems to be universally to put the pointer as close to your hero as possible when firing. To maximize enemies hit and to minimize the need for aiming.

Oh like the vanilla spells, great idea!
I mainly tried to focus on replicating teeth, even down to the nitty gritty "Feature" of limiting one unit per projectile as noted in the wiki (and my recollection of the game):

"unlike similar spells such as the Sorceress' Charged Bolt skill, only one projectile can damage a monster per cast"

I really like your idea as an option though,
Perhaps I could add up "Potential damage" target in the unit group on collision, then exclude them if they exceed that damage, but to be honest I've not worked with Index's so much and @Pyrogasm basically wrote the code for unit exclusion.

I'll work it over tonight.
Thanks for the suggestion!

ETA: Also note that "Shotgun Boogey" option allows you to treat it like a shotgun but as you mention already, you just need to adjust the damage!

 

[Pyrogasm]

Limiting damage on a per-unit basis will necessitate using a hashtable. The aiming matters more, @The_Silent, the smaller the collision radius for each tooth. If the radius is too large then it will probably hit everything anyway even if you're not trying. Adjust it yourself and see if it makes aiming 'relevant'.

 

[Devalut]

@Pyrogasm & @The_Silent
I could cheat by using Unit Indexer...
No wait!

Perhaps I can simply add a damage reduction if the unit has already been hit, i.e. 35% damage from additional bolts!

ETA:
@MyPad, I've added changes & suggestions you mentioned.~

 

[Meatmuffin]

As a Diablo II fanatic, this isn't quite how Teeth spell works
Yes it depends on how far away from yourself you cast it but the multiple projectiles never converge into a single point, it just appears that way because of the Necromancer's animation.
So if you want to replicate that, the point should be a constant offset from yourself at about ~100-150 range, but the range between projectiles should still depend on the distance between you and the cast point.

 

[Devalut]

the gif & vid is old, i had someone say the same thing in regards to converging, ill add the offset later tonight!

ETA: The current and previous version do not have converging bolts btw

 

[Ether]

I like the spell but I liked the music more.

 

[Devalut]

@Meatmuffin
Better?
Worse?
Goldilocks zone achieved!?

 

[Meatmuffin]

Yes! Way better! Personally I'd like to have more spread (at minimum being 180 degrees just to have the D2 accuracy) but that's just a variable change, really great job!

 

[Lt_Hawkeye]

Any chance you might make a GUI spell system variant?

 

[Devalut]

Any chance you might make a GUI spell system variant?

Like a missile system?
That seems like a very difficult task to be perfectly honest, I'd need more experience before I could do that!

However if you wish to have a specific change to this one I'd be happy to help.

 

[Lt_Hawkeye]

I meant making a version that utilizies this system GUI Spell System v1.8.0.0

 

[Devalut]

I meant making a version using this system GUI Spell System v1.8.0.0

I"ll take a whack at it

ETA: Yikes this is difficult...

 

[Pyrogasm]

There’s, like, no reason to do that. This spell in its current incarnation can coexist peacefully with any spell systems present in a map.

 

[Bribe]

There’s, like, no reason to do that. This spell in its current incarnation can coexist peacefully with any spell systems present in a map.

As much as I love Spell System and know what kind of benefit it has to anyone using it, I can see why it's not a popular enough tool. The learning curve is pretty nuts.

That being said, using Damage Engine to supplement spells is the new big deal. I have the majority of damage types mapped out, and will get it published soon.

 

[Pyrogasm]

I think you understand me: I'm not saying there's no reason to use something like your spell system (no disrespect). I'm saying that if this resource works without it there is basically nothing to be gained by making it use the spell system like @Clanzion requested.

 

[Devalut]

its a fun challenge, and I can pester @Bribe about it if I get stuck.

 

[emil23]

its a fun challenge, and I can pester @Bribe about it if I get stuck.

can you make it flat value and not % pls like 50/100/150 dmg
or the best will be if you choose lvls dmg

 

[Devalut]

@emil23
That's an excellent suggestion, and thank you for downloading my spell!
Until tomorrow go to the highlighted value:

Change it to

• Set TeNe_Real[1] = (Set TeNe_Stats_DMG_Ratio[1]) + (TeNe_Stats_DMG_Ratio_PerLVL[(Real((Level of TeNe_Ability for TeNe_Caster[TeNe_Loop]]

And change the config values to:

• Set TeNe_Stats_DMG_Ratio[1] = 25
• Set TeNe_Stats_DMG_Ratio_PerLVL[1] = 25
• Set TeNe_Stats_DMG_Ratio_PerLVL[2] = 75
• Set TeNe_Stats_DMG_Ratio_PerLVL[3] = 125

Edit:
@emil23 Made the changes!

 

[Deathkok]

Good spell i would like put it on my map but it don't let me open archive. some question or version ?

 

[Devalut]

@Deathkok
Time to update winrar, I can open it just fine:

Edit: heres an attachment that will last a week:
Teeth Map | HIVE

 

[Chaosy]

Not trying to flame but cant this be done by importing a projectile system with support for collision and then 5 minutes of personal code?

Then again most spells can be summed up that way I suppose.

Looks smooth at least.

 

[Devalut]

@Chaosy
>Looks smooth at least.

Could you backhand the other side of my face, I still have feeling there.

 

[Chaosy]

It's not really an insult, I am just saying you reinvented the wheel by not using a system to handle the projectiles.

 

[Devalut]

@Chaosy
You didn't give a backhanded insult, however reinventing the wheel?

 

[emil23]

@emil23
That's an excellent suggestion, and thank you for downloading my spell!
Until tomorrow go to the highlighted value:View attachment 344537
Change it to

• Set TeNe_Real[1] = (Set TeNe_Stats_DMG_Ratio[1]) + (TeNe_Stats_DMG_Ratio_PerLVL[(Real((Level of TeNe_Ability for TeNe_Caster[TeNe_Loop]]

And change the config values to:

• Set TeNe_Stats_DMG_Ratio[1] = 25
• Set TeNe_Stats_DMG_Ratio_PerLVL[1] = 25
• Set TeNe_Stats_DMG_Ratio_PerLVL[2] = 75
• Set TeNe_Stats_DMG_Ratio_PerLVL[3] = 125

Edit:
@emil23 Made the changes!

good spell but i have one question

orange circle is casting point i realised that the futher i put casting point then the lower split range the arrows have so they will hit less unit on their path. (top unit i am talking about right now)


whenever i aim close to the unit then arrows have a lot of split angle (down unit) is it possible to make it so arrows split in big angle no matter how far you put casting point? i would like it to always look like in down image i hope u understant me

 

[Devalut]

@emil23
This is a feature that the original spell has.
Lemme crack open the ol'editor and see what I can cook up.

Edit: Done!, test the map and type the command to try out a few angles, afterwards find it in the config and change the value to save it.
Cheers!

 

[emil23]

I would need 2 features

for example if unit of classification giant is hit by tooth then no matter what dmg values are teeth dmg on matching unit cant be higher than 100

second is it possible to ignore the colission? and make teeth even be able to go throught fence

 

[Devalut]

@emil23
I'd be happy to help, but lets move modifications to outside the discussion of this spell, I'd be pleased as punch to receive your messages on my main page or in private messages.

 

[emil23]

@emil23
I'd be happy to help, but lets move modifications to outside the discussion of this spell, I'd be pleased as punch to receive your messages on my main page or in private messages.

I need every unit hited by arrow to be movement slowed, how can i do that?

 

[Devalut]

@emil23 You can either message me directly or ask this on the request forums, this is only for the discussion of this spell not modifications of it.

 

[Otherknownoise]

Diablo 2 teeth will fade and become smaller in the distence, but I don't know if the collision still the same.

 

[Devalut]

@Otherknownoise
Wiki doesn't speak on the matter of their hitbox shrinking, however that sounds like an excellent suggestion.

Changes have been made!

 

[Devalut]

1000 downloads, woo~!

 

[Fattycake]

Awesome spell and super easy to import, but I've noticed the starting size for the teeth exponentially decreases with each level. I'm not the most savvy at this... can you please help me with what I need to change in order to remove the size change for the initial cast of the spell?

 

[Devalut]

Awesome spell and super easy to import, but I've noticed the starting size for the teeth exponentially decreases with each level. I'm not the most savvy at this... can you please help me with what I need to change in order to remove the size change for the initial cast of the spell?

Oh crap, thanks for bringing this to my attention, just change this line here:

And make it :

Otherwise download the new upload.

 

[Fattycake]

Oh crap, thanks for bringing this to my attention, just change this line here:
View attachment 377961
And make it :
View attachment 377988

Otherwise download the new upload.

Thanks for the rapid response! I was able to make the change, works great

 

[erfaned]

Unfortunately I don't have 1.30 so i cant use this.
Anyway this looks interesting

 

[Devalut]

Unfortunately I don't have 1.30 so i cant use this.
Anyway this looks interesting

If you gimme a while I can make a unit version.
Edit: wait, @erfaned try use this and a just add the trigger data separately.
Open up a fresh new map and create some targeted ability with no effect.
Go the trigger editor and go to file>import triggers:

and simply attach the ability you made in the config.

My reasoning is that special effects were added in 1.30 so you shouldn't have issue unless I've added something from later triggers.

 

[ShadowMidas]

sound like Miss Fortune's Ultimate.

 

[Devalut]

sound like Miss Fortune's Ultimate.

Ha! Certainly possible if you stop the projectile from dying from destructibles/units/impassible terrain and standardize the width of the cast.