Veterancy

[N-a-z-g-u-l]

I have seen those veterancy symbols flying over units somewhere.

Now, i want to implement these effect into my map, too. Will unit scalings screw up the whole thing? And where do I get this model from? I searched for it on the hive but did not find it, maybe somebody can help me.

 

[SILLYbear]

size of special effect attached to unit is scaled to the unit; so changing the unit's size will collaterally change, proportionally, the sizes of all effects attached to it.

 

[Volvox]

First of all, you should specify what model you're looking for. Second, you could make a dummy aura ability with no bonuses(you can set the aura bonuses to those generated by veterancy) and range of say, 20(so it only affects the carrier). Then you change the aura's caster model and it's attachment points to suit your model best. If you have more levels of veterancy, you would need a new model and a new ability for each level. Then you'd just swap dummy abilities as units gained veterancy.

 

[N-a-z-g-u-l]

yeah i know about that one

the model is...
1 to 3 arrows pointing upwards

http://media.moddb.com/cache/images/mods/1/9/8627/thumb_620x2000/My_Calliope_again.JPG

very much looking like the little arrows under the tanks blue hp bar... just pointin upwards

for which unit? for all units i am using, about 70 units... so scaling is different for most of the units and does not have to fit to the actual unit size.. dont know

 

[Volvox]

You can use the veterancy abilities for basically any unit because model size will auto-adjust.

 

[N-a-z-g-u-l]

then go comparing the size of the attachment with a downscaled mountain giant to a soldier with the same size in the game... the mountain giant will have a smaller veterancy icon...

however, i dont think anyone of you can help me with programming... i just need that model

 

[Volvox]

Ah, that's the problem... Dummy unit is the only solution but i'd recommend jass on doing it.

 

[N-a-z-g-u-l]

Ah, that's the problem... Dummy unit is the only solution but i'd recommend jass on doing it.

... theres absolutely no "but" in front of the word "jass"
my maps do not contain a single GUI trigger

however, jass is nothing which cannot cause lagg... i already have dummies which display the units ranges with circles, all projectiles are dummies and the resource system is handwritten (including build, repair, upgrade, etc) its playable, but i dont want to waste performance on that icons

and "Ah, that's the problem..." - no it is not... its just i need that model

 

[AJalex]

you can do it without model

just use the ^ sign scaled and colored

 

[Volvox]

Rofl that's a good one but i think he clearly stated that he wants the model.

 

[AJalex]

you can color it and you dont need a model so the map size will be smaller

 

[N-a-z-g-u-l]

you can color it and you dont need a model so the map size will be smaller

nice idea, but i would have to refresh the position all the time then... would be laggy again