Wait and Wait (Game-Time)

[MadCreator]

What are the different between Wait and Wait (Game-Time)? Example would be helpful as well.

 

[Dr Super Good]

What are the different between Wait and Wait (Game-Time)? Example would be helpful as well.

Wait calls this...

native TriggerSleepAction takes real timeout returns nothing

Wait (Game-Time) calls this...

function PolledWait takes real duration returns nothing
    local timer t
    local real  timeRemaining
    if (duration > 0) then
        set t = CreateTimer()
        call TimerStart(t, duration, false, null)
        loop
            set timeRemaining = TimerGetRemaining(t)
            exitwhen timeRemaining <= 0
            if (timeRemaining > bj_POLLED_WAIT_SKIP_THRESHOLD) then
                call TriggerSleepAction(0.1 * timeRemaining)
            else
                call TriggerSleepAction(bj_POLLED_WAIT_INTERVAL)
            endif
        endloop
        call DestroyTimer(t)
    endif
endfunction

Both use the same TriggerSleepAction to suspend the thread for a period. PolledWait uses a timer to keep timing accuracy so performs better with long delays. Both perform as badly with short delays due to the mechanics of TriggerSleepAction. PolledWait also leaks a handle index do to a JASS bug.

 

[MadCreator]

So both have it advantage and disadvantage?

 

[Dr Super Good]

In reality you should never use Wait (Game-Time) due to the leak. You can use a custom function designed like PolledWait but with the leak fixed.

For very accurate timing, use a timer.

 

[MasterTrainer]

When you say timer, do you mean the Countdown Timer?

• Countdown Timer -

 

[MadCreator]

In reality you should never use Wait (Game-Time) due to the leak. You can use a custom function designed like PolledWait but with the leak fixed.

For very accurate timing, use a timer.

Thanks a million Doc. That sure did clear up a lot and I shall grant you a beautiful rep

@MasterTrainer: I am still new to this. I haven’t explored with countdown timer yet, just was puzzle by wait and wait (game time).

 

[Maker]

When you say timer, do you mean the Countdown Timer?

Countdown Timer -

That is what he means.

 

[MasterTrainer]

Why is it very accurate? If you don't mind me asking.

I would like to know.

 

[Zwiebelchen]

Why is it very accurate? If you don't mind me asking.

I would like to know.

Because it is ... um... accurate?
Seriously, what do you expect us to answer to that?
It's more accurate because it counts the time more precisely than waits.

 

[MasterTrainer]

That's all I need to know.

Thanks Zwiebelchen =D