Weapon Attachment

[Nenjamonky 117]

Okay, so I've seen all the weapon models in the model section, but I don't know how to attach one to a model. So, what do I do to attach a weapon to a model, like say, the Sauron Model, since he has no weapon?

 

[x3GlikE]

Attachment Point Names:
overhead (floats over the unit's head, but doesn't sway with)
head (sways with the unit's animation)
chest (also good for wings)
origin (usually at the base of a unit's feet)
hand
foot
weapon (for heroes)
sprite (for buildings)
medium (for buildings)
large (for buildings)

To attach a model simply do:

• Create an special effect attached to the < Use 1 more above ect Head > of < Your unit > useing < Your model >

Its under special effects in actions Good Luck and have fun.

 

[GhostThruster]

You can use that, or this, which doesn't need triggers.
You'll need to destroy that special effect with:

• Special Effect - Destroy (Last Created Special Effect)

after use to remove leaks.
This has both methods, and all the info you need.
Please do check the tutorial section before posting.

 

[defskull]

For EASIER way to do it, rather than wasting time... triggering.
You can set the weapon attached to the unit WITHOUT triggering !
1) Import your model (weapons, helm, armor, boots).
2) Go to Object Editor -> Abilities tab -> Edit -> Find and type 'Sphere (Vengeance - Level 1)' and it will direct you to the ability.
3) Left-click the ability and Copy and Paste it (to make it more easy under Custom spell selection).
4) Rename the ability (optional thing to do) into Sword / Helm / Armor / Boot / etc.
5) Look at 'Art - Target' and modify the field, delete the current model which is the 'Sphere (Vengeance - Level 1)<Target> bla bla bla'.
6) After delete, 'Add Model' and use your Imported Models such as swords and stuffs.
7) Just below it, you will find 'Art - Target Attachment Point 1', click on it and do same thing, delete the current value which is the 'sprite' and 'first', both of them needs to be deleted.
8) THIS PART IS IMPORTANT. After delete both of the string, you will need to input a CERTAIN string for your attachment. If your imported model is a Sword (weapon), then 'Add String' and type 'weapon'. If your imported model is armor, well type 'chest'. And so on...
9) After you're done with the ability, go to Unit tab to test out the result.
10) USUALLY we use Peasant model to test attachments because it has the nearly-most perfect criteria to test out attachments. Find Peasant in Human -> Melee -> Unit, first unit from the list and select him.
11) Go to the 'Abilities - Normal' field and click on the 'Add Ability' button.
12) There are 2 options, Unit | All, well, click on All and select 'Custom', you should now see your custom-made ability and select it.

Test it out !
It may also prevent leaks on certain cases such as SFX creation.

 

[mckill2009]

For EASIER way to do it, rather than wasting time... triggering.
You can set the weapon attached to the unit WITHOUT triggering !
1) Import your model (weapons, helm, armor, boots).
2) Go to Object Editor -> Abilities tab -> Edit -> Find and type 'Sphere (Vengeance - Level 1)' and it will direct you to the ability.
3) Left-click the ability and Copy and Paste it (to make it more easy under Custom spell selection).
4) Rename the ability (optional thing to do) into Sword / Helm / Armor / Boot / etc.
5) Look at 'Art - Target' and modify the field, delete the current model which is the 'Sphere (Vengeance - Level 1)<Target> bla bla bla'.
6) After delete, 'Add Model' and use your Imported Models such as swords and stuffs.
7) Just below it, you will find 'Art - Target Attachment Point 1', click on it and do same thing, delete the current value which is the 'sprite' and 'first', both of them needs to be deleted.
8) THIS PART IS IMPORTANT. After delete both of the string, you will need to input a CERTAIN string for your attachment. If your imported model is a Sword (weapon), then 'Add String' and type 'weapon'. If your imported model is armor, well type 'chest'. And so on...
9) After you're done with the ability, go to Unit tab to test out the result.
10) USUALLY we use Peasant model to test attachments because it has the nearly-most perfect criteria to test out attachments. Find Peasant in Human -> Melee -> Unit, first unit from the list and select him.
11) Go to the 'Abilities - Normal' field and click on the 'Add Ability' button.
12) There are 2 options, Unit | All, well, click on All and select 'Custom', you should now see your custom-made ability and select it.

Test it out !
It may also prevent leaks on certain cases such as SFX creation.

this works but why it doesnt work on other abilities like for example, cripple, heal, etc...???

 

[defskull]

This is because "attachments" is a NON-SPELL which we will not see the spell on the attached unit
That is why I pick the sphere ability, because the ability itself will show up on User Interface (the boxes in game, you know, the Attack, Hold, Guard, Patrol boxes...)

 

[mckill2009]

This is because "attachments" is a NON-SPELL which we will not see the spell on the attached unit
That is why I pick the sphere ability, because the ability itself will show up on User Interface (the boxes in game, you know, the Attack, Hold, Guard, Patrol boxes...)

i see, so we have no choice but to add the ability to the trigger for it to be attached to the unit. I use item attachment for this so that when the hero pick up that item, he can have that sword, very useful indeed.

 

[defskull]

It can be done in several ways
Object Editor or through Triggering
Choice is yours ;D

 

[GhostThruster]

Please, don't repeat my answer. You wrote the exact thing as in the tutorial, except longer. If someone has answered with the same or similar answer, then you don't need to post.

 

[-Peper-]

Yeah, You always can use an item ability to do that!

Ex. Make an item that use passive abillity and change the ablility art-target to your model.
it useful in RPG map!

 

[defskull]

Please, don't repeat my answer. You wrote the exact thing as in the tutorial, except longer. If someone has answered with the same or similar answer, then you don't need to post.

Swear to God, WHAT tutorial ?

 

[GhostThruster]

If you can't even check 1 post above your own, well then no wonder you answered with the same answer.

 

[defskull]

How could I miss that green link grrrr
My bad !

 

[GhostThruster]

Well, it is your project!