[Trigger] Trigger Help

[Da)sniper]

I know you guys have herd this question before. But theres a huge problem when people answer this question. They give me and intelligent answer. And the truth is im not smart lol. So can someone translate what a trigger is? Thanks. I really need to know because im like way over my head in work trying to make a rpg.... pretty stupid for my first map -.-

 

[V_V_V]

triggers would be...er...(simple english eh? er....)... an instruction that tells the computer to do a specific thing.
"Bob - walk to the location of the fridge, open the door, and grab a coke. then return it to me." hows that for simple?
to learn about them...well...er... open an existing map (pick a really simple one!) and explore! nothin better than something hands on. besides, the editor uses some plain simple english thats easy to understand. after you get a some idea of what triggers can do for you, read some basic tutorials in the tutorial section.
I'd say the hardest part for someone new to coding/triggering would be understanding what a variable does. <--- read tutorials!

Just put some heart in learning! and dont let yourself get overwhelmed by too much info. take it slow and start with the simple triggers.

 

[Wolverabid]

As V_V_V said, triggers are instructions that the game follows when a trigger is executed.

Triggers have three parts that it is important to understand:

• Events - Events cause the trigger to start and perform its actions.
  
• Conditions - Conditions regulate the trigger so that it applies only to certian specified units, objects regions or other items.
  
• Actions - Actions are the instructions that will be executed by the trigger.

Here are some simple examples:


This trigger would replace creeps that are killed after one minute has elapsed.

• Respawn Creeps
  • Events
    • Unit - A unit owned by Neutral Hostile Dies
  • Conditions
  • Actions
    • Wait 60.00 seconds
    • Unit - Replace (Triggering unit) with a (Unit-type of (Triggering unit)) using The new unit's max life and mana

This trigger would give a Scroll of protection to any Paladin owned by Player 1 when it gains a level.

• Level Reward
  • Events
    • Unit - A unit owned by Player 1 (Red) Gains a level
  • Conditions
    • (Unit-type of (Triggering unit)) Equal to Paladin
  • Actions
    • Hero - Create Scroll of Protection and give it to (Triggering unit)

Once again as noted by V_V_V, have fun learning, start simple and get some practice: experience is the best teacher!