[VISUAL REMAKE] Rhasta's Shackle

[NoThlnG]

Problem :

Rhasta's Shackle doesn't really fit Rhasta's theme and the animation is overused by Batrider's Flaming Lasso

Solution :

Rhasta is a shaman. So I think some kind of curses are suited for him

Still finding suitable name and icons (I hope something green so that it can fit Red-Green-Green-Red color theme)

Icons :

Rhasta will play this animation for the duration (Stand Channel)



Some Possible Animation on enemy unit:

- Having green shadow-wave type (mana burn) link



- AbilitiesSpellsOrcEtherealFormSpiritWalkerChange.m dl

- AbilitiesSpellsOtherGeneralAuraTargetGeneralAuraTa rget.mdl (green tint)

- Mana Flare Buff Effect (Picture below. Credits to virtviuz)



Test Map:
Attachment 14049

Thx

[Quiesce]

and make a green shadow-wave type thing linking it? cool.

[Schremba]

Maybe this animation in a loop on the enemy hero?

Abilities\Spells\Orc\EtherealForm\SpiritWalkerChange.mdl

I like the idea of using Rhasta's dancing animation.

Or if you want something green, maybe this?

Abilities\Spells\Other\GeneralAuraTarget\GeneralAuraTarget.mdl

Some dummy units with 0 255 0 color values, 200% size, slowly hovering up and down around the target?

But I have no idea about the icon.

[NoThlnG]

Originally Posted by Graupel

and make a green shadow-wave type thing linking it? cool.

That was I was thinking...

Originally Posted by Schremba

Maybe this animation in a loop on the enemy hero?

Abilities\Spells\Orc\EtherealForm\SpiritWalkerChange.mdl

I like the idea of using Rhasta's dancing animation.

Or if you want something green, maybe this?

Abilities\Spells\Other\GeneralAuraTarget\GeneralAuraTarget.mdl

Some dummy units with 0 255 0 color values, 200% size, slowly hovering up and down around the target?

But I have no idea about the icon.

Hmm.... 1st one looks rather stone-like. But looks good

2nd one is simple but looks ok.

Still finding for better animation

[Siraraz]

- Having green shadow-wave type link
- Abilities\Spells\Orc\EtherealForm\SpiritWalkerChan ge.mdl
- Abilities\Spells\Other\GeneralAuraTarget\GeneralAu raTarget.mdl (green tint)

Shadow Wave:-----------I cannot really visualize a green Shadow Wave without some sort of screenshot. Even though I can code it myself :P

SpiritWalkerChange:-----Isn't that already used on Medusa's Stone Gaze?

GeneralAuraTarget:------Will that even be seen under the target's hero glow? And it looks damn ugly anyways.

I honestly think Shackle looks fine, doesn't matter if it's shared with Flaming Lasso.

[Fate Trap]

Maybe a test map will help and i totally agree with u...

[lilaznelementz]

i like the idea. i like the channel animation.

but u planing to keep the binding look or to something like a debuff look(like bane's ult)? but with different animation of course. i prefer a debuff that look like he is "cursed", as you stated that you where going for a cursed look.

here is some suggestion names. with "e" for the same hot keys.

a cursed skill name.
-ordeal
-vexation
-infelicity

a binding skill name.
-keep the same
-restraint
-restrict

get some ideas flowing. like to see this suggestion develop to something really nice.

[Bloody_Wolf]

Wait for some testmap, i guess..
but i like ur idea!

[[P]rokatdn]

Test map, please

[virtviuz]

Try using the mana flare buff (the green one). It has a rotating runic circle look the gives the impression that something is being bound.

Screenshot: 1st one shows a unit with 3x the effect attach to it while 2nd shows a unit with only one attach to it. I attached the effect to the unit's chest.



A green flare like effect can also be added to show that the unit is being damaged while bound.

[PapaXong]

I love the channeling animation but you should still use a link or something, allies would have a hard time seeing who you choked if you make it like bane's grip. T-up on animation.

[NoThlnG]

Originally Posted by virtviuz

Try using the mana flare buff (the green one). It has a rotating runic circle look the gives the impression that something is being bound.

Screenshot: 1st one shows a unit with 3x the effect attach to it while 2nd shows a unit with only one attach to it. I attached the effect to the unit's chest.



A green flare like effect can also be added to show that the unit is being damaged while bound.

Yeah, I've thought about that animation also. Anyway, thx 4 the screenies.

@PapaXong : I haven't decided whether the animation will be link-like or fiend's grip like.

@Others : I'm not that expert on making test map. I'll try but don't expect too much from me. xD

[Bloody_Wolf]

Link like NA's mana burn will be good, i think...

[thoby123]

Make it green, then we can have a green icon that'll fit nicely into Rhasta's skillset

Good ideas here, T-Up

[Jakino]

Current animation is awesome

[Burndead]

Is it overusing when there is only one another spell with the same animation? I guess, not.
Btw, I want to see the real Rasta using the new animation onto a unit. Just to feel it, so to speak.

[Schremba]

Originally Posted by virtviuz

Try using the mana flare buff (the green one). It has a rotating runic circle look the gives the impression that something is being bound.

Screenshot: 1st one shows a unit with 3x the effect attach to it while 2nd shows a unit with only one attach to it. I attached the effect to the unit's chest.



A green flare like effect can also be added to show that the unit is being damaged while bound.

I can't image that it will look nice with bigger heroes, e.g. Centaur.

[B.M.K.]

Test map please

[SUperPhat]

I reckon the lightning effect must stay, as it allows allies to know ALOT better when they're shackled. I like the idea of using a different casting animation, Shadow Shaman's got 4 skills all using the same casting animation when he's got like tonnes of good ones.

[Schremba]

What kind of icon or name should it have by the way?