On April 17 2014 17:27 And G wrote:
How can I listen to ambience soundtracks? I found the soundtrack tab in the data editor put I can't seem to play any of the sound files.

Go to the sounds tab (not sountracks) and find the Ambience you want. Then double click on (Basic) Sound: Sound Assets

WhalesFromSpace

390 Posts

April 23 2014 21:15 GMT

#2702

I am wondering how to disable the default functionality of the spacebar in my custom map... I made a trigger based on the usage of the spacebar that changes the camera. Not sure if I use another trigger to do it, or if it is some other setting.

Edit: Tried this and it helped http://www.sc2mapster.com/forums/development/map-development/6615-is-there-any-way-to-stop-spacebar-from-moving-the-camera/

The camera still flashes to the alert before the intended applications occur... I suppose the flash is extremely brief, so the mechanic is playable.

Ahli

Germany355 Posts

April 29 2014 00:37 GMT

#2703

On April 24 2014 06:15 WhalesFromSpace wrote:
I am wondering how to disable the default functionality of the spacebar in my custom map...

Hiding all alert types with trigger actions should do the trick, if I remember it correctly.

neobowman

Canada3324 Posts

May 09 2014 07:39 GMT

#2704

I'm on a trip for 2 months and only have access to a mac. Is there a way I can just download the editor without worrying about downloading SC2 as a whole?

jeeneeus

1168 Posts

May 09 2014 17:00 GMT

#2705

Is there an easy way to replicate portions of the map? So for instance if I want to only make only half the map then flip it for the other side.

iamcaustic

Canada1509 Posts

May 09 2014 18:37 GMT

#2706

On May 10 2014 02:00 jeeneeus wrote:
Is there an easy way to replicate portions of the map? So for instance if I want to only make only half the map then flip it for the other side.

You can make use of the symmetry tool. It will mirror the terrain as you create it, based on your specifications. Here's a fancy video I found on Youtube (disclaimer: I'm at work and didn't listen to the audio so I can't vouch for the commentating, but just watching is sufficient):

Uvantak

Uruguay1381 Posts

May 09 2014 19:09 GMT

#2707

On May 09 2014 16:39 neobowman wrote:
I'm on a trip for 2 months and only have access to a mac. Is there a way I can just download the editor without worrying about downloading SC2 as a whole?

You can't download the editor without downloading the dependencies and the rest of the game, so no :\

EatThePath

United States3943 Posts

May 10 2014 00:02 GMT

#2708

On May 09 2014 16:39 neobowman wrote:
I'm on a trip for 2 months and only have access to a mac. Is there a way I can just download the editor without worrying about downloading SC2 as a whole?

Would you be interested in a webapp / phone app that lets you sketch out maps?

neobowman

Canada3324 Posts

May 10 2014 05:04 GMT

#2709

On May 10 2014 09:02 EatThePath wrote:

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Would you be interested in a webapp / phone app that lets you sketch out maps?

Sounds interesting.

EatThePath

United States3943 Posts

May 10 2014 06:54 GMT

#2710

On May 10 2014 02:00 jeeneeus wrote:
Is there an easy way to replicate portions of the map? So for instance if I want to only make only half the map then flip it for the other side.

You can also use copy paste in combination with rotate / flip commands.

Bareleon

371 Posts

May 11 2014 14:05 GMT

#2711

Is it possible to make it so you can control where and where you cannot blink to? I want to make it so you cannot blink up on the cliff from the ground, and also you cant blink from the cliff back to the ground.

EatThePath

United States3943 Posts

May 11 2014 17:31 GMT

#2712

On May 11 2014 23:05 Bareleon wrote:
Is it possible to make it so you can control where and where you cannot blink to? I want to make it so you cannot blink up on the cliff from the ground, and also you cant blink from the cliff back to the ground.

Put simply, no this is not possible. The blink ability only cares about whether the destination area is pathable ground and whether you have vision of it. In order to do what you propose, you'd have to modify the blink ability itself (I think) possibly in conjunction with some map triggers or custom region usage, which is not usually considered "acceptable" for standard melee maps.

Bareleon

371 Posts

May 15 2014 05:32 GMT

#2713

How do I make it so a unit randomly moves around the entire map instead of just a small area? I got the unit to move, but it only moves in a small area.

turtles

Australia360 Posts

May 15 2014 07:09 GMT

#2714

How are you doing it currently?

One easy way would be to use the functions "pick a random point in region" and the function "entire map" to return a region that is the size of the map. and then order the unit to move to that location.

You could get more sophisticated by using inbuilt functions which avoid returning points near previously returned points, checking that the destination is pathable and the unit can get there, or picking a nearby point based on the units current location. Each of which would have slightly different behaviour.

TheFish7

United States2824 Posts

May 16 2014 02:38 GMT

#2715

I would recommend using a Wander Behavior and increasing the Leash distance, however I don't know what the maximum distance is. Units that are wandering will still aggro if attacked but move commanded units will not return fire

iamcaustic

Canada1509 Posts

May 16 2014 03:47 GMT

#2716

On May 12 2014 02:31 EatThePath wrote:

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This is actually entirely possible. All you have to do is:

Go to the blink ability in the data editor
Select the effect "stalker - blink (teleport)"
Add the effect validator "Cliff Level Equal"

Boom, now blink requires equal cliff level to be considered a valid blink location (i.e. cannot blink up and down cliffs). This is also perfectly acceptable for a standard melee mod.

EatThePath

United States3943 Posts

May 16 2014 04:36 GMT

#2717

On May 16 2014 12:47 iamcaustic wrote:

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This is actually entirely possible. All you have to do is:

Go to the blink ability in the data editor
Select the effect "stalker - blink (teleport)"
Add the effect validator "Cliff Level Equal"

Boom, now blink requires equal cliff level to be considered a valid blink location (i.e. cannot blink up and down cliffs). This is also perfectly acceptable for a standard melee mod.

Oh nice, I was totally overthinking the question. Yeah, this this this. :D

EseNcEIncubus

Canada39 Posts

May 17 2014 00:57 GMT

#2718

Quick question, I want to make a map with 4 spawn points, but have it like Way Station where there are 2 possible spawn positions for players for different bases. How do I make it so they 100% spawn cross in one position in the other, without them being randomly in other spots.

Thanks.

Namrufus

United States396 Posts

May 17 2014 14:44 GMT

#2719

Go to "Map->Team Placement (Basic)" in the editor to prevent certain spawning combinations.

Meavis

Netherlands1300 Posts

May 19 2014 17:45 GMT

#2720

I'm not sure if this is a simple question but it might be, I have this WiP map with over 1k doodads, and all of a sudden the editor decided to rotate them with a random number between .2 and .4 degrees, how could this have happend and how do I prevent/fix it?

also, backups don't work as it seems to have fucked over any saves/backups aswell.