Trigger spell?

[DM Cross]

I want to make a version of Starfall called Storm. I want to replace the stars with Lightning Bolts, and I'm pretty sure I know how to do that...However, I'd also like to add rain to the area it effects...Do I need a trigger for that, or can I do it more simply in the object editor?

 

[SilverHawk]

As far as I know, the only way to do it is with a trigger but that shouldn't be too hard. I hope that answers the question.

 

[S-XPowerBR]

If you have The Frozen Thorne is very easy, just follow those steps:

1- Click on the "Abilities" menu on Object Editing box and put "Create New Spell" based on Starfall or just use the already existing one of Night Elf > Heroes part.

2- Go to the "Buffs" tab and create a new buff based on Starfall (Target) or edit the already existing one.

3- Find the Art - Target line and change it from Starfall (Target) <Target> to Moonson (Target) or any other thunder model you want.

4- Still at the Buffs tab create a new Effect based on Starfall (Effect) or edit the already existing one.

5- At the Art - Effect line change from Starffal (Effect) to Monsoon (Effect) <Effect> or any other rain model you like.

6- Back at the Abilities tab at the "New Custom Spell" (the one you are creating right now) go to the Stats - Buffs line and put the Buff name of the buff that you created non the Step 2.

7- Now go to the Stats - Effect line and change it to the Effect you created on the Step 4.

8- Change everything you want of the ability and just test it on the Warcraft 3 itself.

*{[(NOTE)]}*: There is an spell called Monsoon, im not sure but i guess that is an targerable AOE(Area of Effect) spell, just like Blizzard and Flamestrike.

 

[DM Cross]

Yes, i know of the spell, but i wanted to add rain, the monsoon effect and buff only add the lightning...I'm pretty sure rain can only be added on with a trigger, which i have to now figure out how to do oh well

 

[DM Cross]

Grroar, I've tried this time and again, but I just can't figure out how to create the Rain effect around my Storm Lord when he uses his ult Storm! GRROAR! Please, help me before I go nuts!

 

[Deviant Sin]

E: Unit - A unit Starts the effect of an ability
C: (Unit-Type of (Triggering Unit)) Equal to (Unit)

The actions are where I get messed up when trying to create this effect... I was thinking that you could move a region over the unit casting the spell that enables a weather effect for a certain time period then deletes that effect... But there is no "Region" action to move the region to a unit. I'll continue to look for a way to achieve your desired effect.

 

[AceHart]

Having a unit is region enough.
One of the functions offered when selecting a region is:
Conversion - convert point with size to region.
The point being the position of your unit.

 

[Deviant Sin]

I guess that then solves the problem of having no region, solving the original problem for his spell to work correctly. Thank you Ace.

 

[DM Cross]

Heh, ok, this is as far as I've gotten:

StormRain
E: a unit begins channeling an ability (it IS channeling, right? the base spell was starfall, and that's a channeling spell, i'm pretty sure...)
c: (ability being cast) is equal to Storm
a: create a special effect at (target point of ability being cast) using...

Um, i can't find the rain file is this the wrong action??

-edit-

Nevermind, it was, i need environment create weather effect, which i've found...now i have to mess around with the width and height of the effect...which i will do and then get back after the new computer comes to replace the one i blow up

-Edit2-

Ok, it DID work, but the only thing is I'm not sure how wide the effect should be...or how high...anyone wanna take a lucky guess, or should I just keep messing with it until i accidentally cover the whole map?

 

[AceHart]

A lucky guess for the "size" of rain? Hm... 600x600?

 

[HunteRKilleR]

I will try it later on but im pretty sure you dont need a trigger. Add Rain TO the Buff/Effect of your starfall spell. That should work, If not go and try to change the ability art or make your own buff/effect.

 

[DM Cross]

Actually, I did need a trigger for it -.- sadly, because there is no 'rain' buff or effect (that i've ever seen)...as it is, the deed is done and on to harder questions!...once i find them