what does "system" mean?

[UngThanhNhan]

to be honest, up to now, I haven't really known what a system is, and what it is used for... I have seen some of them, like Unit Indexer, but I don't know what it is used for. what do the system help us with? and what are their roles in a map? please explain me clearly about it
thanks!

 

[WaterKnight]

It's not like the term would be precisely defined by our community or used in the same meaning everytime.

Wikipedia says:

A system is a set of interacting or interdependent components forming an integrated whole or a set of elements (often called 'components' ) and relationships which are different from relationships of the set or its elements to other elements or sets.

Here, it often labels a library of code, a set of functionality meant to handle a class of problems. It unifies the approach to solve those similar problems.

For example, this thread is currently on top. Wc3 does not have native functions for getting a unit's life/mana regeneration, so the system in that thread tries to compensate for it. You can use it centrally instead of tackling the task in individual cases everytime. It somewhat veils the way it works to the user. But in contrast to single general functions, "systems" usually come with conditions and build a layer you are supposed to utilize in order for them to work properly.

 

[DivineLight]

clearly explained by WaterKnight
short:
ex: Jump system
Wc3 don't have a Jump ability so here, people create a system like my example
because Wc3 don't have a Jump ability or whatsoever which allowing you to Jump

 

[Losam]

Dear UngThanhNhan,

A system allows specific features to assist in the execution of other functions through programming languages ​​for Warcraft III (as Jass, vJass, GUI / Triggers and others).
For example, the unit indexer (which you mentioned) allows you to identify ALL units at the beginning, at the end of the game, no matter the type of unit (construction, invocation ...), this system assigns numbers to each unit to ensure individual characteristics for each unit. For clarity, with this system you can create a system of spell power, powers and identifying where your imagination and creativity lead.
I sincerely hope this answer has helped you, anything, please contact me. I am keen to help.

 

[Binsu]

Systems in a form of gaming in Warcraft (not systems in other means) as we see here in Hive assists us in doing our triggering. What do I mean? You can see Item Drop Systems and Item Restrictions Systems and more... systems aims to help the user on creating trigger as I've said. This systems comes in a form of map with the trigger the name is pertaining to. You can just read the triggers in the map. It will serve as a finished product for you to learn on it and maybe when you got the skills in the future you can make your own improved version or a whole new of it.

Overall, Systems aims to help users on creating triggers and also can serve as an inspiration to many.

But please do remember spell is different from systems, just a note.

 

[UndeadImmortal]

Systems makes your life easier.

 

[UngThanhNhan]

I mention "system" that it is a system in WE, not others =="

 

[Binsu]

Thats what I just said: Systems in a form of gaming in Warcraft (WE possible) (not systems in other means)

 

[deathismyfriend]

Systems make implementing small code like an item drop system as mentioned an item recipe system and many others day to implement

 

[jonhysone]

a S.Y.S.T.E.M stands for many things:

Stupid Young sucker eats melon .
Seriously ,
And A system means a thing made by human that allows some things which are nearly impossible . Sometimes , A system in Computer is Windows / LINUX / MAC .A system in games means Cores . A System in Warcraft : Means A very long triggers that make you confuse , But they allow you to modify / Add /Remove Options/Stupid-Options from Warcraft .
For Example :
Like Damage Detector System . It makes you detect damage and its type , :/ .

Really , Every one knows what system is . But No problem when you ask . There no such a human that knows everything , And there is no such a human that doesn't know a thing

 

[Almia]

System is a bunch of codes which isn't spell or snippet. Systems allows to support other codes by means of its features and/or optimization of code,to make the code more simple and basic to read. The difference between systems and snippets is that snippets are just a little group of function(e.g. I2Hex, Parabola, etc.)