Auto-cast queries..

[RedOrb]

Hi all,

Wondering how to control autocast spells? IS there a way to stop them being autocastable? Or,.. if the target is only applied to self, why wouldn't a hero autocast to heal themselves?

 

[Accname]

All auto-cast abilities are hardcoded, they are used if a certain event triggers them.
For example, inner fire and bloodlust is only auto-casted on allied units if they are attacking something. Faerie Fire is always auto-casted whenever possible. Heal is only auto-casted if a unit is damaged.

With triggers you can activate and deactivate auto-cast abilities but you can not disable the auto-cast of an ability. All abilities in WC3 are hardcoded and can hardly be changed at all.

 

[Chewbalka]

You could also add/remove the ability via trigger/jass whenever it needs to be controlled.

You could also re-create the ability with the base of a non autocast spell and use triggers to imitate autocasting.

 

[RedOrb]

Thanks guys, any ideas as to why a hero with a modified essence of blight, wouldn't heal themselves?