I am making a 256x256 map. As I added more and more doodads, units, triggers, etc, the drop in framerate during the initial 10 seconds became more severe, though it returned to normal afterward.
I have tried my best to switch off all the triggers that are not needed in the beginning. Any other ways to reduce this initial framerate drop? Thanks!
Well, sorry that I didn't make it clear. The error message is correct. However, when I test the map, I naturally spam the keys (just like when playing World of Warcraft), which result in multiple "Cooldown is Active" error message. It's just kind of annoying.
For WoW, there is a something like "script:ClearErrorMessage" or something like that that can add in a macro to clear the error message spam. I would like to know if there is something similar in SC2 editor.
I am making a RPG map. All the abilities of the hero have cooldown. So during actually playing, the "Cooldown is Active" error message keep spamming the screen. How to turn this off?
Actually I had tried my best to add doodad. I even went through the doodad list one by one. Yet I am just not used to do terrain and not sure what I should put at each location. I will try again!
Should I use another texture for the mountains? Or just add more doodad to them will be good enough?
Is there other ways to add creep in the map editor or do I need to put down a creep tumor for it?
I am making a map with Ulrezaj as the main character. The story outline, which is happened shortly before his appearance in Starcraft 1 Brood War bonus campaign, is already set. Though I need a protoss name for the boss he is going to kill. Any official name that is suitable? Otherwise, I'm going to invent the name.
Besides, does Ulrezaj have any named followers at that time? I can use a few if there are.
Another somewhat related question: how do Ulrezaj's followers address him? "Master"? How does Ulrezaj address his followers? How about Alan Schezar and his followers? "Captain"? "Boss"? "Mr. Schezar"?
Sorry for the silly questions but I really want to make sure I don't make stupid mistakes in my map. XD
Despite I have experience with map making since Warcraft 3, embarrassingly this is the first time I am serious at making a beautiful terrain for my RPG map. (My previous maps are all mini games with ugly terrains. :P)
I had already read most of the terrain tutorials but still think I did terribly at the terrain. Therefore, I upload some screenshots and hope some more experienced with terrain can give me some comment and tell me what I did wrong.
Map data:
Type: RPG
Location: Aiur
Forces:
- player: Protoss
- enemies: Zerg, Terran, Protoss
Texture used: Aiur dust, grass, rock, large brick, small brick, grunge; Vanhalla (?spelling) plateform; (the editor was buggy and did not let me to use the 8th texture I replaced)
Cliff used: Aiur organic and manmade; Vanhalla manmade
Player base
Quest area
Zerg area 1
Zerg area 2
Zerg base
Terran area 1
Terran area 2
Terran base
Enemy protoss area
Enemy protoss base
1) Please tell me what do you think about the terrain and how I can improve it!
Also, some specific questions:
2) I used Aiur rock for the mountains but it looks strange. How to improve it?
3) Terran base is not completely finished. I will add more Terran buildings. Yet the current look is a bit boring. Any suggestion?
4) Terran area 1 is quite empty. Any suggestion to improve it?
5) How to fix that bug I mentioned that did not let me to use the last texture I replaced?
I looked at the respective actor setting but it does not seem to have an Impact Map field. I suspect I used a wrong actor type. (I used Model) Which actor type should I use actually?
When I make a risen area with natural cliff then try to add an area with the other type of cliff on the top of it, the editor won't let me do so. Instead, it lowers the risen area until it is ground level, then add the new cliff inside that lowered area. Did I have the wrong setting? How to one type of cliff over an area with another type of cliff?
Also, I see some official maps have two types of cliff side by side. How to do this?
Actually, I would like to avoid using trigger as much as possible for these types of thing, as my map already has used tons of triggers for different fights and events and will have even more as I continue on it. However, if data editor fails to do this, I will go back to trigger.
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Would it be useful if I uncheck the Initial Active box for units I don't needed at the beginning and use trigger to show them afterward?
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I am making a 256x256 map. As I added more and more doodads, units, triggers, etc, the drop in framerate during the initial 10 seconds became more severe, though it returned to normal afterward.
I have tried my best to switch off all the triggers that are not needed in the beginning. Any other ways to reduce this initial framerate drop? Thanks!
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Well, sorry that I didn't make it clear. The error message is correct. However, when I test the map, I naturally spam the keys (just like when playing World of Warcraft), which result in multiple "Cooldown is Active" error message. It's just kind of annoying.
For WoW, there is a something like "script:ClearErrorMessage" or something like that that can add in a macro to clear the error message spam. I would like to know if there is something similar in SC2 editor.
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I am making a RPG map. All the abilities of the hero have cooldown. So during actually playing, the "Cooldown is Active" error message keep spamming the screen. How to turn this off?
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@Paladia: Go
Nice little tool! Thanks!
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Thanks a lot! The feedbacks are useful!
Actually I had tried my best to add doodad. I even went through the doodad list one by one. Yet I am just not used to do terrain and not sure what I should put at each location. I will try again!
Should I use another texture for the mountains? Or just add more doodad to them will be good enough?
Is there other ways to add creep in the map editor or do I need to put down a creep tumor for it?
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I am making a map with Ulrezaj as the main character. The story outline, which is happened shortly before his appearance in Starcraft 1 Brood War bonus campaign, is already set. Though I need a protoss name for the boss he is going to kill. Any official name that is suitable? Otherwise, I'm going to invent the name.
Besides, does Ulrezaj have any named followers at that time? I can use a few if there are.
Another somewhat related question: how do Ulrezaj's followers address him? "Master"? How does Ulrezaj address his followers? How about Alan Schezar and his followers? "Captain"? "Boss"? "Mr. Schezar"?
Sorry for the silly questions but I really want to make sure I don't make stupid mistakes in my map. XD
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Despite I have experience with map making since Warcraft 3, embarrassingly this is the first time I am serious at making a beautiful terrain for my RPG map. (My previous maps are all mini games with ugly terrains. :P)
I had already read most of the terrain tutorials but still think I did terribly at the terrain. Therefore, I upload some screenshots and hope some more experienced with terrain can give me some comment and tell me what I did wrong.
Map data:
Type: RPG
Location: Aiur
Forces:
- player: Protoss
- enemies: Zerg, Terran, Protoss
Texture used: Aiur dust, grass, rock, large brick, small brick, grunge; Vanhalla (?spelling) plateform; (the editor was buggy and did not let me to use the 8th texture I replaced)
Cliff used: Aiur organic and manmade; Vanhalla manmade
Player base
Quest area
Zerg area 1
Zerg area 2
Zerg base
Terran area 1
Terran area 2
Terran base
Enemy protoss area
Enemy protoss base
1) Please tell me what do you think about the terrain and how I can improve it!
Also, some specific questions:
2) I used Aiur rock for the mountains but it looks strange. How to improve it?
3) Terran base is not completely finished. I will add more Terran buildings. Yet the current look is a bit boring. Any suggestion?
4) Terran area 1 is quite empty. Any suggestion to improve it?
5) How to fix that bug I mentioned that did not let me to use the last texture I replaced?
Thanks in advance!
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I looked at the respective actor setting but it does not seem to have an Impact Map field. I suspect I used a wrong actor type. (I used Model) Which actor type should I use actually?
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@Victiln: Go
Thanks a lot!!!
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Thanks a lot! I'll try these tonight!
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Anyone?
Some more questions: 2) how can I hide the resource/supply displayed at the top right corner?
3) how can I change the color of the dialog: progress bar?
Thanks in advance!
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When I make a risen area with natural cliff then try to add an area with the other type of cliff on the top of it, the editor won't let me do so. Instead, it lowers the risen area until it is ground level, then add the new cliff inside that lowered area. Did I have the wrong setting? How to one type of cliff over an area with another type of cliff?
Also, I see some official maps have two types of cliff side by side. How to do this?
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Thanks again! Very detailed explanation! I'll try both methods and see which fits my map!
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Thanks.
Actually, I would like to avoid using trigger as much as possible for these types of thing, as my map already has used tons of triggers for different fights and events and will have even more as I continue on it. However, if data editor fails to do this, I will go back to trigger.