Dynamically changing weapon types - Is it possible?

Aro2222 · 03-19-2008

Hi!

I'm wondering if through Jass I can dynamically change the weapon class of various player heroes.

Instead of replacing the hero with a new hero (which I'm limited to since I can only use one of each in ROC) is it possible to use a trigger to change the players weapon type?

I'm thinking if they buy a weapon called "magic bow" they change from normal damage to 'magic' damage.

This opens up all kinds of neat possibilities.
Anyway, I'm not familiar with Jass at all...so I'm wondering if anyone knows if I can do this.

Thanks!

Mr. Zero · 03-20-2008

In some way. For example orbs, but the the icon on your units attack type will stay the same.

If you had TFT you could use the ability from the Mountain Giant. Mountain Giant can cast a spell that enables him to pick up a tree and change his attack type (Icon on the unit too).

An alternative route could be you export all the spell data from TFT (If you got the files?) and import them in your map. From there you could edit the .slk files to create your own spell. Of course this much work to do if it is only one item but it is your decision

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But JASS can't change it.

03-19-2008	#1
Aro2222 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 13	Dynamically changing weapon types - Is it possible? Hi! I'm wondering if through Jass I can dynamically change the weapon class of various player heroes. Instead of replacing the hero with a new hero (which I'm limited to since I can only use one of each in ROC) is it possible to use a trigger to change the players weapon type? I'm thinking if they buy a weapon called "magic bow" they change from normal damage to 'magic' damage. This opens up all kinds of neat possibilities. Anyway, I'm not familiar with Jass at all...so I'm wondering if anyone knows if I can do this. Thanks!

03-20-2008	#2
Mr. Zero Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denmark (GMT+1) Posts: 2,173	Re: Dynamically changing weapon types - Is it possible? In some way. For example orbs, but the the icon on your units attack type will stay the same. If you had TFT you could use the ability from the Mountain Giant. Mountain Giant can cast a spell that enables him to pick up a tree and change his attack type (Icon on the unit too). An alternative route could be you export all the spell data from TFT (If you got the files?) and import them in your map. From there you could edit the .slk files to create your own spell. Of course this much work to do if it is only one item but it is your decision . But JASS can't change it.