[IMPLEMENTED][Icon/Animation] Forked Lightning

[Zack1996]

Originally Posted by Sedgar

everything looks uglier to me t down

How so?

Originally Posted by CrYn00b

Looks like a heal.

Perhaps it does. I ran out of ideas, since Warcraft is somewhat limited in terms of icons/models/lightning effects. I am aware of how to import a custom lightning, but I personally have no idea what to make.

The icon is used, I am aware. The idea is to replace the animation/icon due to it thrashing Rhasta's theme.

As to the sound, it will, unfortunately, be removed. It may be possible to add the sound, but I haven't really tried anything regarding this issue. If the sound doesn't work properly, I'll just come up with the excuse "Only Rhasta's Ultimate result in sounds. Forked Lightning had a louder sound, making it sound more epic. This one is soundless, which makes it ~the same as Voodoo/Shackles, which barely makes any sounds.

I'm welcoming suggestions on how to improve this suggestion Please do post something about it if you have an idea.

[fruta]

cool, fits the them.

...but I beg you to change "Ancient Magic" into sth else that best describes a fork type ability. there are so many spells that can be categorized into "ancient magic".

[Zack1996]

Originally Posted by juLizen

...but I beg you to change "Ancient Magic" into sth else that best describes a fork type ability. there are so many spells that can be categorized into "ancient magic".

You're right. I have some possible names right now:
None

Therefore, I need ideas xD Would be appreciated if anyone had any!

[Henry]

Wich sound will be? I mean, when lightning hits the target, it make a thunder sound. Wich one will be with this proposed one?

[noerK]

Originally Posted by Henry

Wich sound will be? I mean, when lightning hits the target, it make a thunder sound. Wich one will be with this proposed one?

i think the original spirit-link sound would be nice.

[Eye]

Like NA's impale, Forked Lightning was made for the ladder Shadowhunter, who uses the Forked Lightning spell. T-way down.

[king_james]

T-up fits his icons scheme more, and it looks great. Ancient Magic fits him.

[Eye]

James, wouldn't it just be a better idea if you tinted the background of Forked Lightning? It would make much more sense, as the icon is already in use by Ogre.

[EseQueL]

T-down
=Force Staff
does rhasta have staff???? LOL

[Zack1996]

Originally Posted by Klok

Like NA's impale, Forked Lightning was made for the ladder Shadowhunter, who uses the Forked Lightning spell. T-way down.

Read this: Shadow Hunter
Seriously, Shadow Hunter never had any lightning spells. Forked Lightning belonged to Naga Sea Witch (Medusa in DotA)

Originally Posted by esequel

T-down
=Force Staff
does rhasta have staff???? LOL

I do realise that Rhasta does not use a staff. Do you have a better suggestion 0_o
And Force Staff looks like this:

I'm unsure about many parts of this suggestion, as the community probably has many views on this. Therefore, it would be wonderful if everyone can contribute ideas as to things like:
Icon
Hit Effect (this can determine the sound)
Sound Effect

Would be hugely appreciated if there were any suggestions.

[Nameless]

I like the new animation, not the Icon though. The animation looks great. Though I think the Icon doesn't fit well.

-I support this Idea(Animation)-

[Wyvernoid]

Originally Posted by CrYn00b

Looks like a heal.

Exactly. Probably because it lacks the splash effect on hit.

Also, Ancient Magic is really too plain. Although I'm not sure what may be better than this, I just can't accept Ancient Magic as its name - basically a majority of skills in DotA are "magic".

IMO, if you are really remaking it, drop the lightning effect. Just make it look like a regular AoE - otherwise it's still sticking to the "lightning" idea. Or at least, set the point where all the lightnings join to be the targeted unit, instead of Rhasta.

[warp0]

Love this one man, mega T-Up for you.
Fits perfectly with the Voodoo theme and looks better then the lightening anyway.

[Whitefang]

Looks like a heal for me too.

[S.o.I.]

I think the icon is already used by ogre for multicast
the spirit link animation looks more like a heal, should rather make
the animation of chain disspell that dreinei caster mobs use in ladder.
then it would look like shadow magic hes a shadow shaman after all
t-down

[Zack1996]

Originally Posted by S.o.I.

I think the icon is already used by ogre for multicast
the spirit link animation looks more like a heal, should rather make
the animation of chain disspell that dreinei caster mobs use in ladder.
then it would look like shadow magic hes a shadow shaman after all
t-down

Shadow Shaman just means that he practices Voodoo magic, something that many would consider to be "Dark Magic". I don't see him having any abilities of the Darkness/Shadow Theme.

I am 101% aware that it is used for Multi-cast. I am searching for a better icon, please do provide one if you can.

Anyway, I have a possible icon for this. What do you guys think?

[warp0]

No to second icon. The first suits the Voodoo theme much better.

[Zirath]

At least remake the Forked Lightning properly so its more orange. The yellow-orange Spirit Link is freaking me out.

Also the icon could be recolored a little better (orange glow on the hands).

No offense, but the whole thing looks kinda lazily done. I'd give more support if it was a little better looking, which it can be.

[Shatterman]

Originally Posted by Klok

Like NA's impale, Forked Lightning was made for the ladder Shadowhunter, who uses the Forked Lightning spell. T-way down.

fail

ontopic:
i prefer the custom icon. animation looks kewl

[Zirath]

Originally Posted by Klok

Like NA's impale, Forked Lightning was made for the ladder Shadowhunter, who uses the Forked Lightning spell. T-way down.

Forked Lightning is a Sea Witch skill.