[FIX] Laser

Terresquall · 07-31-2010, 10:02 AM

Introduction

Tinker's Laser uses an imported model for its missile art. There are a few small problems with this model:

The model doesn't have proper 'birth' and 'death' animations. This makes the animation look a little weird because there is no transition as the laser comes out of the Tinker. The large beam appears atop the Tinker and flies towards the enemy, whereby it suddenly just disappears.
The model is disproportionately large (I actually mistook the damage to be AoE the first time I saw it).

The New Model

These are the few things I've done to the model:

Given the model transition animations (birth and death animations) so it doesn't appear/disappear so suddenly.
Scaled down the model by 30%.
Tweaked the sound effects a little. It sounds less electrical and more plasmic.
There is MSI; the new model that replaces the old one is about 200 bytes larger.

Find the imported model here.

There are no pictures here because still pictures don't capture the transition animation well enough. There is a testmap that you can find here to see it in action.

Custom Buff Effect

This isn't a part of the main suggestion, but I've also created a custom buff effect for Laser's blind effect to replace the current non-fitting yellow buff effect. This effect is included in the testmap.

The model can be found here.

Miscellaneous

Again, not part of the suggestion, but there is a slight visual discrepancy when Laser is cast on a target. If you look closely, you will see that the damage is applied a short moment before the missile hits the target. This can be easily fixed by changing the code such that when the spell takes effect, a a slight delay (using a timer) is put on before damage is applied.

The delay (in seconds) is gotten from a simple formula: Distance between Tinker and the Target ÷ Laser's missile speed.

koskinos · 07-31-2010, 10:17 AM

T-up.all your suggestions deserver t-up .and this is well explained too.

[P]rokatdn · 07-31-2010, 10:25 AM

Terresquall's thread, instant T-Up

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dominator02 · 07-31-2010, 10:34 AM

Burndead · 07-31-2010, 10:35 AM

Sounds good to me. And it is well-explained, so...

T-UP

Lotus V Eater · 07-31-2010, 10:35 AM

great findings....T-UP for sure!

Monsterlord · 07-31-2010, 10:44 AM

I don't actually like this Terrasquall thread :<

Lapis Lazuli · 07-31-2010, 10:50 AM

T-Up on the main sugg
The coding however I have to deny. Tinker's dmg is there first in order to provent most abuses, though the skill itself is broken (not blocked by linken as it's supposed to)

Appleware · 07-31-2010, 11:01 AM

T-UP from here too. .

Cheaterhater · 07-31-2010, 11:08 AM

T-Up, but:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terresquall

I actually mistook it for an AoE spell the first time I saw it

It actually is an AoE spell.

1337_n00b · 07-31-2010, 11:54 AM

It is, technically, an AOE spell.

But i gotta say that i love it. T-UP, and i'll keep bumping this 'till it gets implemented. Looking at how i'm maining tinker, this is raping my eyes all the time.

WAIT WTF?

I have russian version of Warcraft, even though text's all english...

And tinker's speaking in english. ONLY TINKER.

FUCK YEAH, THE ONLY HERO WHO GOT SHITTY RUSSIAN VOICE(I DON'T GIVE A SHIT ABOUT FIRELORD AND ALCHEMIST) IS NOW FIXED.

Captain Planet · 07-31-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prokatdn

Terresquall's thread, instant T-Up

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Pretty much. Added bonus is that this thread is also epic. T-up.

Elements- · 07-31-2010, 12:53 PM

I look at OP's Name. MAN ITS TERRESQUALL, T-UP!

Tomarzig · 07-31-2010, 12:58 PM

Great T-Up

jvt619 · 07-31-2010, 01:37 PM

T-up!!

NitroSkim · 07-31-2010, 02:11 PM

t-up

Terresquall · 08-01-2010, 05:23 AM

Quote:

It is, technically, an AOE spell.

It is, but the AoE blind effect is hardly noticable. The main point of Laser is its obscene single-target damage, and the current missile makes it look like the damage is AoE, which it is not.

NoThlnG · 08-01-2010, 06:07 AM

T-Up for both. And yes, I thought it was AoE as well at first

1337_n00b · 08-01-2010, 08:35 AM

Quote:

It is, but the AoE blind effect is hardly noticable. The main point of Laser is its obscene single-target damage, and the current missile makes it look like the damage is AoE, which it is not.

Gotta agree, even though i read the description first and it didn't mention any AOE.

I'm still really amused by how some of the voices in my game changed 0-0

Fate Trap · 08-01-2010, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prokatdn

Terresquall's thread, instant T-Up

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this...

07-31-2010, 10:02 AM	#1
Terresquall Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 323 Blog Entries: 2	[FIX] Laser Introduction Tinker's Laser uses an imported model for its missile art. There are a few small problems with this model: The model doesn't have proper 'birth' and 'death' animations. This makes the animation look a little weird because there is no transition as the laser comes out of the Tinker. The large beam appears atop the Tinker and flies towards the enemy, whereby it suddenly just disappears. The model is disproportionately large (I actually mistook the damage to be AoE the first time I saw it). The New Model These are the few things I've done to the model: Given the model transition animations (birth and death animations) so it doesn't appear/disappear so suddenly. Scaled down the model by 30%. Tweaked the sound effects a little. It sounds less electrical and more plasmic. There is MSI; the new model that replaces the old one is about 200 bytes larger. Find the imported model here. There are no pictures here because still pictures don't capture the transition animation well enough. There is a testmap that you can find here to see it in action. Custom Buff Effect This isn't a part of the main suggestion, but I've also created a custom buff effect for Laser's blind effect to replace the current non-fitting yellow buff effect. This effect is included in the testmap. The model can be found here. Miscellaneous Again, not part of the suggestion, but there is a slight visual discrepancy when Laser is cast on a target. If you look closely, you will see that the damage is applied a short moment before the missile hits the target. This can be easily fixed by changing the code such that when the spell takes effect, a a slight delay (using a timer) is put on before damage is applied. The delay (in seconds) is gotten from a simple formula: Distance between Tinker and the Target ÷ Laser's missile speed. __________________ Visual Suggestions Stone Gaze \| Avalanche \| Toss \| Blink (AM) \| Scream of Pain \| Reality Rift \| Minor Fixes \| Freezing Field \| Poison Touch \| Mana Void \| Laser \| Shadow Wave \| Rhasta \| Meat Hook \| Fiery Soul \| Omnislash \| Tombstone \| Pit of Malice \| Dark Rift \| Shrapnel \| Venomous Gale More of my visuals suggestions can be found here. Other Suggestions Fix lifesteal bug \| Track tweak \| Coup de Grace remake

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07-31-2010, 10:17 AM	#2
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Monsterlord Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,835	Re: [FIX] Laser I don't actually like this Terrasquall thread :<

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Lapis Lazuli Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: On girlfriend's bed Posts: 2,448 Blog Entries: 13	Re: [FIX] Laser T-Up on the main sugg The coding however I have to deny. Tinker's dmg is there first in order to provent most abuses, though the skill itself is broken (not blocked by linken as it's supposed to) __________________ I have finally gotten around to fix the link for the blog, cheers

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07-31-2010, 11:54 AM	#11
1337_n00b Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: One Foot in the Grave. Posts: 1,236 Blog Entries: 3	Re: [FIX] Laser It is, technically, an AOE spell. But i gotta say that i love it. T-UP, and i'll keep bumping this 'till it gets implemented. Looking at how i'm maining tinker, this is raping my eyes all the time. WAIT WTF? I have russian version of Warcraft, even though text's all english... And tinker's speaking in english. ONLY TINKER. FUCK YEAH, THE ONLY HERO WHO GOT SHITTY RUSSIAN VOICE(I DON'T GIVE A SHIT ABOUT FIRELORD AND ALCHEMIST) IS NOW FIXED. __________________ That's not a problem. Probably. Thanks to TellYourFriends

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Elements- Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Painted Land. Posts: 5,945	Re: [FIX] Laser I look at OP's Name. MAN ITS TERRESQUALL, T-UP!

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