[VISUAL]Pudge Hook Indicator

simplySH · 01-22-2011, 07:55 PM

Hi!
I'll keep this brief: my idea is to add a small (pulse?) allies-only visual effect on Pudge whenever his Meat Hook successfully hits a target (at the moment of impact). Something subtle and simple (like magic stick charge gain).

Justification:

Pudge would feel when his hook hits something (kind of like fishing) so it makes sense

Would help with invisible heroes and blind/fog hooks (speed up reaction time)

Would help newer players (lots of heroes have helpers, why not Pudge)

Effect or effect size could be dependent on target hit (creep or hero)

Drawbacks:

Experienced players may not consider it necessary

Would disadvantage wind walk ability (whether skill or item)

Sorry if this was posted before, but I couldn't find anything about it. I'm interested in your opinions

Screenshot (thanks to nitinai12):

Thanks to gnaLor for the test map.

Sven2k · 01-22-2011, 08:44 PM

t-down

mahcookie · 01-22-2011, 08:47 PM

Depends. How would it look?

Whitefang · 01-22-2011, 09:37 PM

Need a picture, and what the hell is resonance visual effect?

simplySH · 01-22-2011, 10:29 PM

Sorry for not being too specific. I'm talking about a very subtle effect like the magic stick charge.
To be more specific, something like a short pulse or wave like Vengeful Spirit's Command Aura which would last about 1 second. I'm not too good with the WC3 World Editor but I will try to make some screenshots when I get home.

Vot1_Bear · 01-22-2011, 10:42 PM

might work. need example though

Ripouli · 01-22-2011, 11:35 PM

nice idea, t-up

Lotus V Eater · 01-22-2011, 11:47 PM

the idea is there and the fishing justification you gave is quite logical..hahaha but we need screenshot o' test map...

carzk1218 · 01-23-2011, 12:04 AM

I T-up on pulse effect when he hit something, indicators.. t-down!

Black.Lotus · 01-23-2011, 09:13 AM

Current one is just simple and good as it is... no need for more effects... also this doesn't make sense... I mean when you hooked someone you already see it cause this unit will be next to you in 1 sec. An effect would just be useless or just even ugly...

T-DOWN!!

simplySH · 01-23-2011, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black.Lotus

Current one is just simple and good as it is... no need for more effects...

Current one? which current one?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black.Lotus

I mean when you hooked someone you already see it cause this unit will be next to you in 1 sec.

Oh yeah? what about invisible units, do you see them? And also, when you hit a hook at max range in the fog, knowing if it hit would make a big difference because it would give you extra reaction time (especially against heroes with fast escape mechanisms like Magina).

Snik4er · 01-23-2011, 12:34 PM

T-up for the eff

Ez_Mystery · 01-23-2011, 01:38 PM

Needs a screenshot

God of Death · 01-23-2011, 01:44 PM

T-Up!

NoThlnG · 01-23-2011, 01:49 PM

Need a SS as well but T-Up on the idea

Mr. Burns · 01-23-2011, 02:15 PM

T-null. Would be useful, but it's cool when you don't know that is your hook going to hit or not.

danger_x · 01-23-2011, 03:23 PM

useless imho T-DOWN

Captain Planet · 01-24-2011, 01:47 AM

T-up for me.

iLotus018 · 01-24-2011, 02:48 AM

t-up

Green Yoshi · 01-24-2011, 03:07 AM

Easy T-Up

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simplySH Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 14	Re: Pudge Hook Thing Sorry for not being too specific. I'm talking about a very subtle effect like the magic stick charge. To be more specific, something like a short pulse or wave like Vengeful Spirit's Command Aura which would last about 1 second. I'm not too good with the WC3 World Editor but I will try to make some screenshots when I get home.

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