I need a particular ability

03-21-2007, 09:57 PM	#1
StockBreak	Hi all, I need an ability with the following features: - Passive; - Invisible (I can hide it inside a disabled spellbook) - Leaves a buff on the target; - Lasts X seconds; An aura would be perfect except that it doesn't last X seconds and I can't use an aura with a timer that removes it after a while Any idea? Thanks!

03-21-2007, 10:11 PM	#2
tamisrah	You could cast a spell based on acidbomb on the the target with a trigger using some sort of attack detect engine.

03-21-2007, 10:39 PM

StockBreak

Quote:

Originally Posted by tamisrah

You could cast a spell based on acidbomb on the the target with a trigger using some sort of attack detect engine.

Sorry I can't, I need to add that ability to the unit. Thanks anyway.

03-22-2007, 03:54 AM

Pyrogasm

You could base the ability off of "Slow Aura (Tornad)" which automatically doesn't show up on a unit's command card, and then use a loop like this that executes when the specific unit enters the map/casts a spell:

JASS:

function Some_Aura_Loop takes nothing returns nothing
    local unit u = GetTriggerUnit()
    loop
        exitwhen GetWidgetLife(U) < 0.406
        call UnitAddAbility(U, YOUR_ABILITY)
        //If you need to set the ability, do so
        call PolledWait(5.00)
        call UnitRemoveAbility(U, YOUR_ABILITY)
        call PolledWait(5.00)
    endloop
    set U = null

Or, you could use an "every X seconds of time" event, and pick units within range of specific units (however you get them) and then cause a dummy unit to cast a spell such as cripple or some other spell that leaves a buff for X seconds.

Maybe I misunderstood you.

03-22-2007, 05:01 AM	#5
Rising_Dusk	Slow poison.

03-22-2007, 02:02 PM	#6
blu_da_noob	If you're looking for something that leaves a buff on attack then slow poison will serve you. If you're looking for a buff on a certain unit due to some other occurance, just use some random spell with a buff and have it cast on it (Inner Fire/Cripple/Curse/Rejuvination... long list).

03-22-2007, 04:11 PM	#7
StockBreak	Now as now I'm using an aura (endurance aura within a disabled spellbook) and an aura would be perfect but it doesn't last X seconds. I would prefer not using a dummy caster or a timer removing the ability. It is quite difficult to find such a thing, I think I will use Acid Bomb...

03-22-2007, 04:22 PM	#8
blu_da_noob	... How do you expect to apply a buff without a dummy caster or an aura (and auras don't go away unless you remove them ofcourse)?

03-22-2007, 07:54 PM	#9
Castlemaster	I concur with blu_da_noob. Getting all four of those features with an ability is going to require a timer or dummy caster, period. Keep in mind that taking shortcuts or trying to oversimplify can end up costing more time and effort than just doing the normal thing.