Im trying to fix a broken tank def map and ive come across several issues, one being that ive created a hero tank unit a Siege Breaker and when i try to add it to the build que of the Command center or scv (ideally i want the Command center to build it), it doesnt show up in the drop down list to select units, there is build siege tank but i cannot find my hero unit anywhere. Also I am also trying to figure out how to increase the hero tanks energy and damage / attack speed etc., also trying to make it so that the whole map is revealed vs having a fog of war. this is the very beginning and is my first map, just trying to figure all of this out
Also if anyone has any idea on a more detailed how to add multiple upgrades and edit damage modifiers etc thatd be greatly appreciated as well
Also I am also trying to figure out how to increase the hero tanks energy...
Ok I'll take this issue...
Firstly if you want to increase the tanks energy (Being that your using energy for something) you need to open the data menu under the modules drop down. Then you need to go to units and find whatever unit you want to modify, click that unit and a menu will open up on the right side.
Towards the top of that menu you should see a little tab called stats open that up and it will display a new menu that has things listed like Energy Maximum , Energy Regeneration Rate , and Energy Starting Amount.
This is where you can modify that energy of the unit, also you can make life modifications and shield under this menu....
Hope this helps with that part of your question :)
the problem im having at the moment with this is im trying to find the stats thing, but all i see is ability etc on down, on both the units siege mode and tank mode, there is no stats tab.. is my editor perhaps out of date or something?
Wasnt there another thread about it? I suggest you post you issues in separate threads, this way it will be easier to get help. Right now it sounds like 'hey I can't do much by myself, come and solve all my problems'. I'm not being offensive though, I just think if you take the time to search the forums or check the wiki you may get some questions answered.
First things first: You need dat Siege Breaker comin' from CCs. That's easy, go Data -> Abilities -> Command Center - Train. This is where you add units to your CC list. Check the SCV entry and create a new entry for Siege Breaker with button and whatnot (you also need to create a button for it). If there are special restrictions then you also need to add a requirement, which is a little more complicated. When you get it done, go back to Units -> Command Center -> Add the Siege Breaker button to the command card and set it to Ability Command - Command Center Train - Build Siege Breaker, or whatever you called your button.
yeah there was another thread about this already, i was told to repost it here, and yes as well I do not have any experience with mapping in SC2 im more familiar with SC1 editor but its been a long time, this is very different lol, Ive been looking all over for tutorials but everything i keep finding is stuff from the beta, and while some of it is useful information alot of it doesnt seem relevant to what im looking for =/
"First things first: You need dat Siege Breaker comin' from CCs. That's easy, go Data -> Abilities -> Command Center - Train. This is where you add units to your CC list. Check the SCV entry and create a new entry for Siege Breaker with button and whatnot"
specifically the problem im having with this is that im getting stuck as soon as i go to add the unit to the train area, perhaps im just not understanding completely or whatever but i go to add the unit and click on the dropdown menu and my unit is nowhere to be found, theres build siege tank, but i cant find my siege breaker anywhere.. and i have no idea on how to add it to that list, i understand the rest of what you are saying, just i dont know how to get it attached to that list
the problem im having at the moment with this is im trying to find the stats thing, but all i see is ability etc on down, on both the units siege mode and tank mode, there is no stats tab.. is my editor perhaps out of date or something?
Can you post a screen shot of what you're looking at?
Also I recommend you just play with the editor before trying to create a serious map, it sounds like you need to familiarize yourself with the editor a lot. Forget the tutorials for now until you get a basic idea of where things are, and the wiki might be of more help...
i dont know if u did this but when i followed Soul's explaination i thought the first dropdown field is where ur supposed to go but actually you have to scroll all the way down it should say Info - Unit click on the green x and use the new drop down menu .find ur seige breaker. the first drop down menu you see is just the button that displays it. Also on the command card you have to add a button. for button i suggest siege breaker. for command type click Ability Command For Ability click Command Center - Train (Command Center) For Ability click train siege breaker or whatever you called it. Added some screenshots to help. couldnt get the screenshots up srry its taking like 20 minutes to upload
Im trying to fix a broken tank def map and ive come across several issues, one being that ive created a hero tank unit a Siege Breaker and when i try to add it to the build que of the Command center or scv (ideally i want the Command center to build it), it doesnt show up in the drop down list to select units, there is build siege tank but i cannot find my hero unit anywhere. Also I am also trying to figure out how to increase the hero tanks energy and damage / attack speed etc., also trying to make it so that the whole map is revealed vs having a fog of war. this is the very beginning and is my first map, just trying to figure all of this out
Also if anyone has any idea on a more detailed how to add multiple upgrades and edit damage modifiers etc thatd be greatly appreciated as well
Ok I'll take this issue...
Firstly if you want to increase the tanks energy (Being that your using energy for something) you need to open the data menu under the modules drop down. Then you need to go to units and find whatever unit you want to modify, click that unit and a menu will open up on the right side. Towards the top of that menu you should see a little tab called stats open that up and it will display a new menu that has things listed like Energy Maximum , Energy Regeneration Rate , and Energy Starting Amount.
This is where you can modify that energy of the unit, also you can make life modifications and shield under this menu....
Hope this helps with that part of your question :)
@LitePollution9: Go
the problem im having at the moment with this is im trying to find the stats thing, but all i see is ability etc on down, on both the units siege mode and tank mode, there is no stats tab.. is my editor perhaps out of date or something?
Wasnt there another thread about it? I suggest you post you issues in separate threads, this way it will be easier to get help. Right now it sounds like 'hey I can't do much by myself, come and solve all my problems'. I'm not being offensive though, I just think if you take the time to search the forums or check the wiki you may get some questions answered.
First things first: You need dat Siege Breaker comin' from CCs. That's easy, go Data -> Abilities -> Command Center - Train. This is where you add units to your CC list. Check the SCV entry and create a new entry for Siege Breaker with button and whatnot (you also need to create a button for it). If there are special restrictions then you also need to add a requirement, which is a little more complicated. When you get it done, go back to Units -> Command Center -> Add the Siege Breaker button to the command card and set it to Ability Command - Command Center Train - Build Siege Breaker, or whatever you called your button.
@SoulFilcher: Go
yeah there was another thread about this already, i was told to repost it here, and yes as well I do not have any experience with mapping in SC2 im more familiar with SC1 editor but its been a long time, this is very different lol, Ive been looking all over for tutorials but everything i keep finding is stuff from the beta, and while some of it is useful information alot of it doesnt seem relevant to what im looking for =/
@SoulFilcher: Go
"First things first: You need dat Siege Breaker comin' from CCs. That's easy, go Data -> Abilities -> Command Center - Train. This is where you add units to your CC list. Check the SCV entry and create a new entry for Siege Breaker with button and whatnot"
specifically the problem im having with this is that im getting stuck as soon as i go to add the unit to the train area, perhaps im just not understanding completely or whatever but i go to add the unit and click on the dropdown menu and my unit is nowhere to be found, theres build siege tank, but i cant find my siege breaker anywhere.. and i have no idea on how to add it to that list, i understand the rest of what you are saying, just i dont know how to get it attached to that list
Can you post a screen shot of what you're looking at?
Also I recommend you just play with the editor before trying to create a serious map, it sounds like you need to familiarize yourself with the editor a lot. Forget the tutorials for now until you get a basic idea of where things are, and the wiki might be of more help...
@LitePollution9: Go for whatever reason i cant take a screen shot, basically im trying to figure things out by working on another map thats broken
@Vizkeljela: Go
i dont know if u did this but when i followed Soul's explaination i thought the first dropdown field is where ur supposed to go but actually you have to scroll all the way down it should say Info - Unit click on the green x and use the new drop down menu .find ur seige breaker. the first drop down menu you see is just the button that displays it. Also on the command card you have to add a button. for button i suggest siege breaker. for command type click Ability Command For Ability click Command Center - Train (Command Center) For Ability click train siege breaker or whatever you called it. Added some screenshots to help. couldnt get the screenshots up srry its taking like 20 minutes to upload
My advice is you set your editor according to the standards in the wiki forum and then read the page on the Train type ability.
Contribute to the wiki (Wiki button at top of page) Considered easy altering of the unit textures?
https://www.sc2mapster.com/forums/resources/tutorials/179654-data-actor-events-message-texture-select-by-id
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Amazing picture ri0k!