Upgrades can chance the catalog for entries in the Buttons data type. This way your upgrade can modify the button used by the autocast ability when researched.
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I'll post my demo for autocast upgrades here. If anyone wants to improve upon it in any way, then I at least will implement it in my map. (also it could be a useful example for autocast upgrades for others)
What's different is it's divided back into 3 levels, so that it can properly display information for each level.
Limitations:
It does seem somewhat restricted to only instantaneous speeds. If that doesn't bother you, then perhaps this is a great demo of how-to-do autocast upgrades.
Hi,.
So the situation is, that I'm trying to make upgrades auto-cast-able, but I just can't get it to work. (I've been trying in Data editor, Gui.)
Is there a working example of autocast for upgrade or research? I know Desert Strike does it, but I don't exactly have access to that information...
Any insight or solution is welcome.. All comments welcome!
They probably use Effect - Instant abilities that are autocast which use an Issue Order effect.
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In reply to DrSuperEvil:
How do I make the (effect-instant) button update to the next upgrade level?
I've attached a test map for help solving this problem. It's too difficult, please assist!
If you can help, here is a setting to help you get started.
note: Expert difficulty
Simple. Get the upgrade to also upgrade the button used by the ability.
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In reply to DrSuperEvil:
I think I need transient on the (effect - instant) ability, but that's not working.Really right now, I'm just trying to get the button to change...ps. I'm looking at Quality of Life mod, and I think I'll find the solution on my own. Thanks though.Still working on it. Hard as hell.
Throwing in the towel. I may come back to it later.
On to the Next.
Upgrades can chance the catalog for entries in the Buttons data type. This way your upgrade can modify the button used by the autocast ability when researched.
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In reply to DrSuperEvil:
Any idea how to do that?
The removal of the button would be under the show part of the requirement used by the ability.
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Thanks again sir,
I'll post my demo for autocast upgrades here. If anyone wants to improve upon it in any way, then I at least will implement it in my map. (also it could be a useful example for autocast upgrades for others)
Thanks again !
~ SS
Am I servant class or something? ^_^;
Working towards version 3.0, I think this can work.
In reply to DrSuperEvil:
Nevermind I found the solution. ^.^ Amazing how much difference a night's rest can make!
Solution:
The key is to put the original upgrades in the Command Card as well.
Next up, I will share my completed works, in different areas,... if and when the 'higher ups' choose reason over the current regime!!!!
Since Curse "updated" the site over a year ago they messed up the ability to upload SC2 maps directly to the forums.
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Here's a demo for autocastable upgrades in case anyone is interested.