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Making a Book/Tablet.

05-19-2010, 01:03 PM#1
Kino
This is a object editor question, or i think it is anyway.

Basically i want a unit to act as a bookshelf or some tablets.
What players can do is read Hints/Lore in the form of abilities when the Tablet is selected.

Its hard to describe what im saying, the best example would be how RDZ made readable books in This Wreckage.

If possible it be best of Rao Dao Zao could explain how he did it.
05-19-2010, 11:56 PM#2
Here-b-Trollz
They are passive abilities with no effects - i.e., brilliance aura with 0% mana regen bonus. Change the icon and put your text in the tooltip, then give the ability to your unit. Repeat with several other abilities.
05-20-2010, 07:43 AM#3
Rao Dao Zao
Quote:
Originally Posted by Here-b-Trollz
They are passive abilities with no effects - i.e., brilliance aura with 0% mana regen bonus. Change the icon and put your text in the tooltip, then give the ability to your unit. Repeat with several other abilities.
Yep.

I actually used that bouncing glaive ability, since it is a true inactive dummy perfect for the purpose. The passive icon was custom.
05-20-2010, 10:48 AM#4
Kino
Alright, i got that bit sorted.

What i cant get my head around is how do i make the ability display for all players, not onyl the one who owns the book/tablet.
05-20-2010, 12:03 PM#5
Rao Dao Zao
Oh yes, you need to give your library unit the "Shop Sharing" ability. That lets everyone have access to the abilities.
05-21-2010, 12:18 PM#6
Kino
Thanks there mate, Id rep you but it seems ive got to spread some around before gving you anymore :P