Geez, I even sound stupid just putting that title up there.
Anyway my (noob) question for the day is this: What is the difference between spells and abilities? Are those two words used interchangeably on this forum or is that an actual difference? I've searched for this, but everyone seems to use them interchangably anyway.
To my mind a spell is something that uses magic. An ability is something that a unit can DO. Like this:
Frost Nova, Heal, Mirror Image = Spell
Pounce, Bladestorm, Omnislash, Eat, Attack, Move = Ability
(not sure where Windwalk would fit into these two)
But both types can use dummy units or triggers to create the desired effect. So what's the difference? If there is a difference it's got to be more than just physical / spiritual "meanings" for this game. Otherwise they ARE the same thing.
Anyway my (noob) question for the day is this: What is the difference between spells and abilities? Are those two words used interchangeably on this forum or is that an actual difference? I've searched for this, but everyone seems to use them interchangably anyway.
To my mind a spell is something that uses magic. An ability is something that a unit can DO. Like this:
Frost Nova, Heal, Mirror Image = Spell
Pounce, Bladestorm, Omnislash, Eat, Attack, Move = Ability
(not sure where Windwalk would fit into these two)
But both types can use dummy units or triggers to create the desired effect. So what's the difference? If there is a difference it's got to be more than just physical / spiritual "meanings" for this game. Otherwise they ARE the same thing.