Delay problem when removing self-made effect model

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I've made some models myself and I have successfully implemented them in wc3, but the problem is when I call DestroyEffect() it takes about 4 seconds before the effect disappears. This only happens on my self-made models, so I'm guessing it has something to do with the .mdl file.

Could it be that my model only has a "stand" animation and that a "death" animation is required? If that is the case, how can I easiest make one? I just want the model to disappear instantly when I call the function.

Funny thing is it actually works if I use the model as an attachment on an ability, the model is removed instantly when I remove the ability. But if I use AddSpecialEffectTarget & DestroyEffect, the 4 second delay is there.
 
Well, either add a both birth and death animation or simply make the model itself disappear after a while. Check for example "Avatar" model. It has no death animation, but it is repeating itself, which means that it has by default a death animation (although it is not displayed as an actual animation name).
 
Yeah, I believe that you need a death animation. The 4 second delay is probably the decay time on effects (which can be changed in the gameplay constants).
 
You're welcome :D

Just remember that this will change the decay time for ALL effects.
 
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