Mana goes down

[Shanoe360]

How do i make it so when someone uses a ability their mana slowly starts to go down

 

[wthef_wc3]

Use Triggers
try this
u need one variable (int type)

Actions - Unit begins casting an ability
Conditions - ability being cast is equil to <your ability>
Events - For each intager A to actions 1-<one digit above units max mana>
{then inside the loop put} if <mana var> is greater then unit max mana then set <mana var>=<mana var>-1
{then in the "else" action put if <unit mana> becomes =to 0 then <wat ever u want to happen, if it is for the unit to die then put do nothing>
Set unit mana to <mana variable-1>

or do it with out triggers just alter the imolation ability to fit ur needs

this is entirely untested so if it works its ur lucky day but something like it should, however it depends on the ability if u say wat it is going to do i could offer more help.

 

[Darg]

yeah I'd probably say go with the immolation idea.

You can trigger-detect when your ability is cast, and then activate a "dummy" immolation ability with no graphics that just drains mana.

Or you can just go with immolation on its own if it suits your needs.........