Ultimate GUI Hero Pick System 2.3

[Moderator]

Approved. Great system.

Improvements:
-The units sold triggers should be turned off when there are no players in the screen
-Set the number of players into a variable at map initiliazation, use the variable in UGHPS Camera triggers
-Perhaps prevent users from selecting more than one unit

v2.2 review

This is a very nice system for selecting heroes. It has good execution and pleasing aesthetics. I'd like to see it used for maps.

However there are still a few issues.

In-game

• When pressing ESC, the camera pans to the hero selection screen. Make the camera apply instantly. You can also use fade out, apply cam, fade in.
• One can get two heroes if the OK button is clicked rapidly.
• If one clicks OK before a hero is selected, the camera will pan to the center of the map. This situation is not handled with triggers.

Triggers

• UGHPS camera trigger shouldn't be on all the time. Turn it off initially. Only have it on when some player is in the screen.
• UGHPS camera timers are not initialized automatically for other indexes than 0 and 1. That means it won't work for player 2. You need to create the other timers yourself.
• You should add the events of UGHPS Camera x trigger in the setup trigger.
• The interface change triggers should be turned off when no player is in the screen.
• UGHPS Buttons does the checks for the rest of the unit types even if it has found a match already. Use skip remaining actions or put the if/then/elses inside each other.
• P2 hero models aren't initially hidden.
• UGHPS Setup has two events, only use Map Initialization.

General notes

• Add importing instructions into the map.

Suggestions

• Using trackables would be even smoother, though you would need to use custom scripts.
• The screen is visible through black mask and fog of war. Hide all destructibles initially, only show them when a player is in screen, and only for that player. Use GetLocalPlayer().

Status: Needs Fix

 

[ih4ck]

Woahhh... Nice and clean =)... rep up mr. cYber Dude haha


Voted for approval =)

 

[-Kobas-]

If you want to test other interfaces play with another player (not red one)...
Everything is well explained...
Red - Human
Blue - Night Elf
...

Thanks btw

 

[SA Dashie]

might use if i make a secial hero arena one day

edit: dont know why the hive hasnt fixed this problemyet but you cant stop the center whilse using hidden things andis realy anoying for some texts(especialy triggers), so some how can you plz make it a bit easyier to rread ( dont worry i can read it its just a bit harder than usual;o).

 

[Wazzz]

Wow, this looks really useful, especially for one of my prospective projects O:
Aside from how much I can use it, I just want to say great job, looks fantastic and keep up the good work ^^

EDIT: Woah, that was purely based on the screeny. Tried it ingame, but it didn't even go to the hero select thing or anything. I don't know why, I have the latest version of Frozen Throne, but work for me it did not

 

[Maker]

Nice system, good job.

I found one leak, in AGHPS Setup trigger. The wantDestroyGroup should be inside the loop, not before it.

The unit type names don't always show up, I tested with human units. If I keep clicking "next" button, then Mountain King and Paladin texts won't show up anymore.

If I press "select hero" button very quickly, I get two heroes.

I'd prefer trackables over units. No selection circle or having a quick flash in the UI before the unit is deselected.

 

[defskull]

I think you should credit for the idea ?

 

[88WaRCraFT3]

Should be way, way better... currently, it should be done with trackables. http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/trigger-gui-editor-tutorials-279/trackables-176983/
Link for trackables in gui.
Should be better if you center it to camera, so it can be FS.
Would need more information of buttons. Cause i don't know what button can do, it's not writed. You can't show description in multiboard cause you don't use trackables.
It is useful for beginners who can't handle trackables. i'll give 4/5 to this because of it's usefulness and because it's easly changeable and configurable.

 

[Gopinich]

Wao!
Maybe the heroes have to show more infomation.

 

[Axarion]

Well this system looks nice and useful for all the GUI user out there. Of course this could be done better with jass and trackables but you don't want to hear that so I never said that For a GUI system it is just great. The only thing I kinda dislike is the fact that you have to create the cameras yourself and its not created by the System.
Also did you create the models yourself? (If not you need to give credits so people using your system can give proper credits themself, too)

Maybe I will create a vJass version if I am finished with my Skilltree System and I find the time for it.

Anyway voted for approval and gave 5/5

EDIT: The minimap is flashing whenever the system isnt selected

 

[Nightmare Moon]

This is rally great, i've been looking for such system like a year...
And now it's here in GUI!
Well i guess i'll be using it, if will credits will be given, of course.
And +rep, vote for approval and 5/5!!!

 

[highandpawning]

This is exactly what I came on here looking for thank you so much.

 

[-Kobas-]

EDIT: Woah, that was purely based on the screeny. Tried it ingame, but it didn't even go to the hero select thing or anything. I don't know why, I have the latest version of Frozen Throne, but work for me it did not

You need to press "ESC" key, I made it that way so you can run it countless times without restarting map

Nice system, good job.

Thanks

I found one leak, in AGHPS Setup trigger. The wantDestroyGroup should be inside the loop, not before it.

Yes you are right, firstly unit group was used without for function so I missed it after edit. Thanks

The unit type names don't always show up, I tested with human units. If I keep clicking "next" button, then Mountain King and Paladin texts won't show up anymore.

This is strange, I tested it few times and it worked perfectly... Will see...

If I press "select hero" button very quickly, I get two heroes.

Will try add turn trigger OFF/ON actions to fix this...

I'd prefer trackables over units. No selection circle or having a quick flash in the UI before the unit is deselected

Yeah but I wanted to make it as much simple as it can be, I even split variables so guys can easily pick what they need... Maybe will I try to optimize it a little, dunno will I replace units

I think you should credit for the idea ?

lol what idea, I created system like this 2 months ago, check my Shadow of the Past project
I needed 7 hours to edit already created system to show you this

Should be way, way better... currently, it should be done with trackables. Trackables
Link for trackables in gui.
Should be better if you center it to camera, so it can be FS.
Would need more information of buttons. Cause i don't know what button can do, it's not writed. You can't show description in multiboard cause you don't use trackables.
It is useful for beginners who can't handle trackables. i'll give 4/5 to this because of it's usefulness and because it's easly changeable and configurable.

You should read description
Same answer like that one above, this should be as much simple as it can be so large number of people can learn how to use it or edit it and make even better things.

EDIT: The minimap is flashing whenever the system isnt selected

Because it set camera bounds to that hero spawn region... It's only effect my test map, should not bother you

Thanks to all others who commented and downloaded resource

EDIT:

Version 1.1 Uploaded
I fixed some things...

Btw guys you are free to split up Buttons trigger, it will be easier to turn them on or off that way and control whole system...
I keep them all in 1 because I don't really need them, it's test map after all

 

[Wazzz]

You need to press "ESC" key, I made it that way so you can run it countless times without restarting map

Oh really? That's pretty f***ing sweet then ^^
ESPECIALLY as I will need to run it countless times without restarting them map :3
I may just need to use this in my map when/if I get back to working on that one

 

[Master_Elite]

Nice..... 4/5!

 

[RaijinSpark]

This is godlike (well, I honestly didn't check yet, I just download ) It's what I expect from you anyways

I haven't read all the post, But is this the same as the one you used for your map? but much simpler?

 

[Orcnet]

Ohe..MAI!..GADCH! this is one bad-ass system -Kobas-! thank you so much for sharing this to us! now Imma go claim this my own!

 

[rcshaggy]

My jaw just fucking dropped, and mind my swearing, but still this is awesome!
PLUS +REP TO YOU!!!!
YAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

 

[-katana-]

maaan when i look at the triggers my head hurts xDDD....great job anyways

 

[Nestharus]

UI looks pretty fantastic .

Will make a vjass equivalent to this when I find the time ;P.

 

[Marc Mamales]

Amazing system. Goodjob

 

[-Kobas-]

Yay, thanks guys

 

[-W3SK3R-]

This is like some new system game man, the best suttable UI is the NE. +rep you deserv it!!

 

[Adiktuz]

nice system. ^_^

 

[baassee]

Why GUI, use script instead, trackables and such things? Just because i can say that haha.

 

[-Kobas-]

I was thinking about adding hero description into system as well
Still floating text is limited and suck...

I have cool idea about this, will see what can I do about it

Oh almost forgot:
baassee

 

[Raven0]

I can't read your code b/c its centered D:

 

[SanKakU]

the code is cumbersome, it being gui. nevertheless, it is impressive feat done in gui.

 

[Axarion]

I was thinking about adding hero description into system as well
Still floating text is limited and suck...

I have cool idea about this, will see what can I do about it

Well use a Multiboard and you can have as much text as you want

Will make a vjass equivalent to this when I find the time ;P.

I said that first

 

[sevee44]

Im newbie dont rage at meXD

As you might notecd i used the same topic on an other reply but this is trueXD how does this work?? i gotten al of the triggers and buttons from the map to my map an i am edditing the button verible things and i get nothing in my head i have never heard of this and im newXD plz send my a fast guide or something(= youtube tutorial isent a bad idea

 

[-Kobas-]

Hm if you can't import this system then maybe you should create your map based on it

You remove triggers you don't need and resize map

 

[Bribe]

I really like this setup, a work of art! I might use this in the next full-scale map I'm making. 5/5, will review it for memory leaks/etc. soon.

 

[-Kobas-]

Thanks

 

[SA Dashie]

Hey Kobas can you fix the bugs with the 2nd and 4th hero you cant see the names nd also the flashing and also it lags bad when you pick a hero/s. If you don't mind i may use this in my map, the second one in my signature because it seems this system is the only one that suits it (unless if I make my own epic one ). Thx Kobas . If you dont fix all the bugs by the time I want it I shall atempt to fix them myself .

 

[-Kobas-]

I really like this setup, a work of art! I might use this in the next full-scale map I'm making. 5/5, will review it for memory leaks/etc. soon.

And I would gladly help

Hey Kobas can you fix the bugs with the 2nd and 4th hero you cant see the names nd also the flashing and also it lags bad when you pick a hero/s. If you don't mind i may use this in my map, the second one in my signature because it seems this system is the only one that suits it (unless if I make my own epic one ). Thx Kobas . If you dont fix all the bugs by the time I want it I shall atempt to fix them myself .

I don't have time to work on it right now, sorry, try to do it yourself

But I have nice ideas for future, for example destructible can be replaced with unit (this will offer you many more cool things), abyss terrain with alpha tile, hero variable name with just hero name taken from unit and so on...
Also I plan to add hero attributes and description into system as well.
Oh instead of arrows I will use hero icons.

I already created something like this for my project and my minigame (contest entry) so I just need time >.>

 

[SA Dashie]

Sure if you don't have time I understand. Well I recon I can fix it myself so I shall modify it myself . The main thing is that I dont have to start it from scratch because that'll take a long time. So thx.

 

[phoenixfire]

I know its a noob quesiton, but I've never done this before. Hw do you C&P the triggers? It fucks up all the variables for me, even though in preferences I told it to make unknown variables. Also, for custom heroes, would you just change the hero-type in the first trigger?

 

[Adiktuz]

how does it ... the variables?

 

[phoenixfire]

It makes some of the variables but the triggers are labeled broken, and almost everything is like that. I'll post screenshots tomorrow if nobody can explain why

 

[Adiktuz]

hmmm... then just recreate those missing vars by comparing to the original triggers...

 

[squelch]

So can you put in a more indepth way how to add buttons and how to transport this to your own map etc. Can someone download fraps and make a video tutorial

 

[phoenixfire]

hmmm... then just recreate those missing vars by comparing to the original triggers...

I dont understand them at all though :S

 

[-Kobas-]

Check picture, just check that field "Automatically create new variables...", and copy and pasting triggers should be error-less

 

[Gekigengar]

sometimes it does that, especially integer type, it happens more frequently. (the variable type becomes blank, and it becomes un-edit able.)

its blizzard's WE afterall

if that happens, you need to create the variable which will be missing, before copying it into your map.

nice system kobas, i suggest you add a background for it. to make it looks not so all - black.

anyways, i guess i will use this in my map to make a demonology, and document reading . (its like a collection museum, of the monsters you see, and the documents you acquired), seems easy to edit

 

[Adiktuz]

you just need to see the value of each variable so that you can recreate them using the variable editor without any problems... and if you don't understand anything, how would you implement the triggers?

 

[-Kobas-]

Guys just to show you what imagination can do:

Click

Click

Wrooks works on it for some time already, will see what will icefrog say about it

Actually when I think about it I will recreate this system a little, will add mine arrows and new text textures
Expect something a little like this above coded it GUI (tomorrow, week, 2, month >.>).
Also I will probably use trackables this time.

 

[squelch]

what are trackables? I'm pretty new to triggering so

 

[Adiktuz]

trackables as objects that can detect mouse over and clicking... its normally used by Full Screen Inventories...

 

[squelch]

howd you provide vision for the players and the minimap blinks