System Group Command System

[PiCkstix]

What is a group command system?

A system that you can use where one unit can control many others at once. For example, you order one unit to move to a point, with this, you order a whole group to do so without having to select every unit that you want to move.

How does it work?

Well, it basically works off abilities and Unit Groups. At the beginning you will set your unit group and with the abilities you can order the around. What IS important though is that you do set this unit group correctly, otherwise it can stuff it up completely.

What can I use it for?

Maps that use:
• Team groups
• A group of units that is parted together as one
• Commanding units without hassle

Why would I want to use it?

It can be useful in some maps, while absolutely useless in others. For example, if this were to be used in an AoS, there would be no point. But, if this was used in a map such as "Footman Frenzy" or maps of such, it would be much easier to play. It can also be useful as such because Warcraft restricts you to only selecting about 15 units at one time.

How do I use it?

Simple! Import it from the map attached.
Attached will be:
• Triggers
• Variables (please make sure that if you have "Automatically create unknown variables while pasting trigger data" checked, PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU SET ALL ARRAYS TO THE AMOUNT OF PLAYERS IN THE MAP.

Code

Move
    Events
        Unit - A unit Starts the effect of an ability
    Conditions
        (Ability being cast) Equal to Move 
    Actions
        Set P_Move[(Player number of (Owner of (Triggering unit)))] = (Target point of ability being cast)
        Unit Group - Pick every unit in UG_Troops[(Player number of (Owner of (Triggering unit)))] and do (Actions)
            Loop - Actions
                Unit - Order (Picked unit) to Move To P_Move[(Player number of (Owner of (Triggering unit)))]

AttackMove
    Events
        Unit - A unit Starts the effect of an ability
    Conditions
        (Ability being cast) Equal to Attack-Move 
    Actions
        Set P_MoveAttack[(Player number of (Owner of (Triggering unit)))] = (Target point of ability being cast)
        Unit Group - Pick every unit in UG_Troops[(Player number of (Owner of (Triggering unit)))] and do (Actions)
            Loop - Actions
                Unit - Order (Picked unit) to Attack-Move To P_MoveAttack[(Player number of (Owner of (Triggering unit)))]

HoldGround
    Events
        Unit - A unit Starts the effect of an ability
    Conditions
        (Ability being cast) Equal to Hold Ground 
    Actions
        Unit Group - Pick every unit in UG_Troops[(Player number of (Owner of (Triggering unit)))] and do (Actions)
            Loop - Actions
                Unit - Order (Picked unit) to Stop

Charge
    Events
        Unit - A unit Starts the effect of an ability
    Conditions
        (Ability being cast) Equal to Charge 
    Actions
        Set P_Charge[(Player number of (Owner of (Triggering unit)))] = (Target point of ability being cast)
        Unit Group - Pick every unit in UG_Troops[(Player number of (Owner of (Triggering unit)))] and do (Actions)
            Loop - Actions
                Unit - Order (Picked unit) to Orc Troll Berserker - Berserk
                Unit - Order (Picked unit) to Move To P_Charge[(Player number of (Owner of (Triggering unit)))]

(*Optional, if you use this, please create an ability such as Bloodlust or Berserk)

Attack
    Events
        Unit - A unit Starts the effect of an ability
    Conditions
        (Ability being cast) Equal to Attack 
    Actions
        Set U_Attack[(Player number of (Owner of (Triggering unit)))] = (Target unit of ability being cast)
        Unit Group - Pick every unit in UG_Troops[(Player number of (Owner of (Triggering unit)))] and do (Actions)
            Loop - Actions
                Unit - Order (Picked unit) to Attack U_Attack[(Player number of (Owner of (Triggering unit)))]

Setting Variables:

AddUnit
    Events
        Unit - A unit enters (Playable map area)
    Conditions
    Actions
        Unit Group - Add (Triggering unit) to UG_Troops[(Player number of (Owner of (Triggering unit)))]

OR / AND

AddUnit2
    Events
        Player - Player 1 (Red) skips a cinematic sequence
        Player - Player 2 (Blue) skips a cinematic sequence
        Player - Player 3 (Teal) skips a cinematic sequence
        Player - Player 4 (Purple) skips a cinematic sequence
        Player - Player 5 (Yellow) skips a cinematic sequence
        Player - Player 6 (Orange) skips a cinematic sequence
        Player - Player 7 (Green) skips a cinematic sequence
        Player - Player 8 (Pink) skips a cinematic sequence
    Conditions
    Actions
        Set UG_Troops[(Player number of (Triggering player))] = (Units currently selected by (Triggering player))

Have fun with it...

 

[Flare]

1) Leaks. Using the Press Escape trigger will leak a UG, and you leaked locations in all the triggers associated with a movement order
2) Arrayed points... there's no sense in using arrayed points, since you don't need to get an account of the point for later, you just need it to give an order and get rid of it.
3) Why not just do:

Actions
    Unit Group - Pick every unit in (Units owned by (Owner of (Triggering unit))) and do (Actions)
        Loop - Actions

//I know it leaks, but it's just a quick example
//So much simpler than having arrayed groups and stuff like that
//This is assuming you don't use the ESC key trigger

 

[PiCkstix]

1. I don't know how to remove arrayed points.
2. I know, I thought of that.
3. Hmmm, good point, but remember that not all the units are given the commands. Only which ones the player specifies.

 

[Flare]

1) Then don't use arrayed points unless you need to (arrayed points only need to be used when you need the point after some amount of time for example). With your triggers, arrayed points are just a waste of time and effort.

To remove the arrayed point, it is:

call RemoveLocation (udg_P_Move[GetConvertedPlayerId (GetOwningPlayer (GetTriggerUnit ()))]

3) Did you read this part?

//This is assuming you don't use the ESC key trigger

 

[Furberg]

sweet system, probably gonna use it in some mass unit maps. :thup:

off-topic: i really love that guy that eats something on your picture. i wanna marry him!

 

[darkRae]

But, if this was used in a map such as "Footman Frenzy" or maps of such, it would be much easier to play. It can also be useful as such because Warcraft restricts you to only selecting about 15 units at one time.

12 units.

 

[Psiblade94122]

why not just use issued order? (disable and re-enable when issueing the order for the rest of the troops)