AoE of abilities is defined by diameter or radio?

[SutinG]

The value of the AoE of the abilities (Thunder Clap for ex.) is defined by the diameter or by the radio?

Someone knows?

Thanks in advance.

 

[FhelZone]

Guess it is defined by the diameter. The circles are too small for 300 AOE and if you have a unit with 300 range it would exceed the circle if you center it on the attacking unit.

 

[SutinG]

Guess it is defined by the diameter. The circles are too small for 300 AOE and if you have a unit with 300 range it would exceed the circle if you center it on the attacking unit.

Thanks, I think you're right.

 

[FhelZone]

No prob... Double check it though...

 

[N(O.O)B]

Actually, it's the Radius. At least with the channel ability, though I doubt they're different for other spells. The thing is, the circle is a little smaller than the actual area affected. See my example map, with an Area of Effect of 500, creating footmans in a circle with radius 500 around the targeted point.

This actually makes a lot of sense, as (I believe) the way area of effect spells function is by checking the distance between the targeted point and the unit, so in a circle that would be the radius It also allows you to use the "Units Within X" range with X being the "Area Of Effect" setting when triggering AOE abilities without having to divide it by 2.