The idea is that it is created at target point, and ANY units attacking THROUGH the 'screen', have a chance to miss applied to their attack..
I can easily implement this... IF all my units were using Launch Missile effects, by a persistent apply behaviour (to missiles only) that lasts 5 seconds and causes them to miss.
But my problem is that most units in my map use 'hit-scan' or 'instant' attack weapons a lá Marine - Gauss Rifle.
So, my question: Is it possible to validate whether an object, or area is 'between' an Attacking Unit and a Attacked Unit (purely through data editor)?
Edit: I could... use the old method of collision detection (periodically searching a small area, offset towards the attacked unit, looking for the 'smoke screen object'. If found, set validator to true) ?
Edit Edit: Would this method cause 'lag' or other such 'issues' if firing lots of times simultaneously from multiple units? I would need between 8 and 12 periods, searching a 1.5 area offsetting, each and every time a unit attacked...
Only work around I can think of is the fog ability also applies a global buff to units that then uses a periodic Search Area effect with a limited arc that targets the point of the source of the effect (the fog) to then apply a buff back to the source (shooting unit) with only a chance of succeding which then reduces the damage of the uit to 0 for a limited brief duration.
Downside is this method only works for single casting.
Or you apply a series of dual buffs using offsets to all units around the fog and then make it have a damage response that nulls damage but only if the attacking unit has the partner buff.
Not yet had a chance to look into what you've suggested. But right now it sounds complicated.
I have a feeling triggering something like this might be easier purely because the Unit Is Attacked event fires before the damage is applied.
So,
Unit is attacked
Pick all units == SmokeScreen in area between Attacking Unit Point and Attacked Unit Point
If picked unit = SmokeScreen
Apply 0.1s debuff to Attacking Unit causing no damage or % miss on attack.
One option is that you could use a search effect with a "modify unit" effect which has a chance to nullify missiles which it finds within the smoke screen area.
Problem is he has problems with instant ranged attacks that dont use missiles.
Only other option I can think of is to create an invisible unit at the site of the fog that if it is found by an arced search area done by a buff on the attacking unit has a chance to apply a short duration buff that all Damage effects are disabled by.
I'm creating a Smoke Screen ability.
The idea is that it is created at target point, and ANY units attacking THROUGH the 'screen', have a chance to miss applied to their attack..
I can easily implement this... IF all my units were using Launch Missile effects, by a persistent apply behaviour (to missiles only) that lasts 5 seconds and causes them to miss.
But my problem is that most units in my map use 'hit-scan' or 'instant' attack weapons a lá Marine - Gauss Rifle.
So, my question: Is it possible to validate whether an object, or area is 'between' an Attacking Unit and a Attacked Unit (purely through data editor)?
Edit: I could... use the old method of collision detection (periodically searching a small area, offset towards the attacked unit, looking for the 'smoke screen object'. If found, set validator to true) ?
Edit Edit: Would this method cause 'lag' or other such 'issues' if firing lots of times simultaneously from multiple units? I would need between 8 and 12 periods, searching a 1.5 area offsetting, each and every time a unit attacked...
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ModeratorsOnly work around I can think of is the fog ability also applies a global buff to units that then uses a periodic Search Area effect with a limited arc that targets the point of the source of the effect (the fog) to then apply a buff back to the source (shooting unit) with only a chance of succeding which then reduces the damage of the uit to 0 for a limited brief duration.
Downside is this method only works for single casting.
Or you apply a series of dual buffs using offsets to all units around the fog and then make it have a damage response that nulls damage but only if the attacking unit has the partner buff.
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Not yet had a chance to look into what you've suggested. But right now it sounds complicated.
I have a feeling triggering something like this might be easier purely because the Unit Is Attacked event fires before the damage is applied.
So,
Unit is attacked
Pick all units == SmokeScreen in area between Attacking Unit Point and Attacked Unit Point
If picked unit = SmokeScreen
Apply 0.1s debuff to Attacking Unit causing no damage or % miss on attack.
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One option is that you could use a search effect with a "modify unit" effect which has a chance to nullify missiles which it finds within the smoke screen area.
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Problem is he has problems with instant ranged attacks that dont use missiles.
Only other option I can think of is to create an invisible unit at the site of the fog that if it is found by an arced search area done by a buff on the attacking unit has a chance to apply a short duration buff that all Damage effects are disabled by.
Contribute to the wiki (Wiki button at top of page) Considered easy altering of the unit textures?
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