[PROJECT] Skill Tooltip Overhaul

Melderv · 04-22-2011, 12:07 PM

Skill Tooltip Overhaul

Original idea by Quiesce.
Project maintained by Melderv.

You are in the project thread for the brilliant and inevitable idea of Quiesce. Simply, the project aims to make all skill tooltips both informative and consistent. I don't want to repeat much of what has already been said, so please go here to see the original idea: [COSMETIC] Skill Tooltips.

Contributors must follow the template posted here to make it easier for the developer to copy-paste into the World Editor. One must follow the guidelines stated below.

Damage type will also be included. Note that it's usually Magical, but please do refer to my Advanced Mechanics guide about damage type here if you don't know it already: Every Hero's Skill and Damage Type (6.71b).

Contributors will be given full credit for this project. All contributions will be posted in the second post. Speak up on what category, even the specific Hero, you're doing so two people won't focus on one thing at the same time.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

Include the damage type in the Effects portion.
Do not include magic immunity details.
Do not forget all sub-skills, Passive or Active.
Do not encase in spoilers, post as is.
Follow this format:
1. Effect on allies and self (effects before damage/heal, if any).
2. Additional effect on enemies (stunning enemies for..., slowing movement/attack speeds by..., silencing enemies for... etc.).
3. Damage on enemies (dealing X damage...).
4. Duration (Lasts for X seconds.).
5. Damage type.

GUIDELINES

SKILL

Given the Skill Name and its level, the following is written after:

Skill Description must contain no numbers. This is where the literature comes in. Try to make it as simple as possible but still equally interesting. For example, Invoker builds up a charge of electromagnetic energy at a targeted location which automatically detonates and burns mana dependent on Wex.
Effects will detail the skill's effects here, using numbers particular to that level. Damage type is present in all skills. If the skill itself doesn't deal damage upon casting, such as Plague Ward, remove this part. Refer to my guide for the proper damage type for each skill. For example, Burns 400 mana and removes half the burnt mana from the affected unit's hitpoints. Direct HP Removal.
Casting Details will detail the skill's AoE, casting range, and targeting type (unit, Hero, point, AoE) in this order. If it has no targeting type, it is because the skill is Instant, so put that. For example, 700 AoE, 600 casting range, Point-targeting (if it is Instant, write it).
Cooldown is written in seconds. However, don't add numbers here! They will be entered independently.
Orb Effect and Buff Placer are details of some skills. Remove them if they don't apply. For example, Orb Effects do not stack.
Channeling skill is a feature of some skills. Just leave the word as it is if the skill uses this feature, or remove it if it doesn't.
Scepter Upgradeable applies only for Ultimates. If the Ultimate can be upgraded by Aghanim's Scepter, include this. For example, Scepter Upgradeable: Improves the skill's...

LEVEL UP SCREEN

Effects vary depending on level. Include only those that change. Don't include the damage type anymore. For example, 100/200/300/400 damage, 1/2/3/4 second stun.
Casting Details vary depending on level. Include only those that change. For example, 300/450/600/750 AoE.
Manacost varies depending on level. Include only if it changes. For example, 100/150/200/250 mana.
Cooldown varies depending on level. Include only if it changes. For example, 14/13/12/11 seconds.
Orb Effect and Buff Placer are details of some skills. Remove them if they don't apply. For example, Orb Effects do not stack.
Channeling skill is a feature of some skills. Just leave the word as it is if the skill uses this feature, or remove it if it doesn't.
Scepter Upgradeable applies only for Ultimates. If the Ultimate can be upgraded by Aghanim's Scepter, include this. For example, Scepter Upgradeable: Improves the skill's...
Ignore any part of the skill that doesn't need it. For example, Passive skills may not need cooldown, or the skill's AoE does not variate.

SAMPLE IMAGES

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Note: Damage type not included.

CODE

HTML Code:

[CODE]Enter description of skill here. Do not use any numbers, only explain what the skill does. This is where the creativity flows. Make it simple but interesting.

|c007EBFF1Effects|r: Enter the skill's effects here. Enter the damage type at the end of the sentence. Follow the format posted above. For example, Burns 400 mana and removes half the burnt mana from the affected unit's hitpoints. Direct HP Removal.
|c007EBFF1Casting Details|r: Enter the skill's AoE, casting range, and targeting type (unit, Hero, point, AoE) in this order. For example, 700 AoE, 600 casting range, point-targeting. Casting range may also be Global. No targeting type usually means Instant.

|c007EBFF1Cooldown|r: Cooldown in seconds.

|c00FF0303Orb effects do not stack.|r
|c007EBFF1Buff placers do not stack.|r

|c00FF0303Channeling skill.|r

|cffFFFF00Scepter Upgradeable Text|r[/CODE]

IMPORTANT: These codes are only for the World Editor and not for the site itself.

LABOR DIVISION

Sentinel STR Heroes: N/A
Neutral STR Heroes: N/A
Scourge STR Heroes: N/A
Sentinel AGI Heroes: N/A
Neutral AGI Heroes: N/A
Scourge AGI Heroes: N/A
Sentinel INT Heroes: N/A
Neutral INT Heroes: N/A
Scourge INT Heroes: N/A
Invoker: N/A

Melderv · 04-22-2011, 12:10 PM

THE PROJECT

Note: Invoker is also inside Neutral INT. This just for convenience.

Quiesce · 04-22-2011, 12:22 PM

Much gratitude!

Melderv · 04-22-2011, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quiesce

Much gratitude!

There have been some changes. I thought Channeling should be as is. I wanted to include damage type as well, and I don't think it's too daunting. Most players I know only know Physical and Magical, and they use it for all skills, which shouldn't be the case.

I changed the order of Casting Details, plus used the proper terms such as unit, Hero, point, AoE.

The Berserker · 04-23-2011, 03:49 AM

What about spells that deal Pure damage. Where will we put "Deals pure damage"?

Melderv · 04-23-2011, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiana

What about spells that deal Pure damage. Where will we put "Deals pure damage"?

Um, yes. It's a damage type, after all. Physical, Magical, Mixed, Pure, Enhanced, and Universal are all damage types. Refer to my guide.

The Berserker · 04-23-2011, 11:11 PM

Is it necessary to put what kind of damage the skills deal into the tooltip?

Quiesce · 04-24-2011, 12:32 PM

You don't want to mislead the people by saying Impetus deals magic damage, amirite?

Yea, you kinda need the damage type.

The Berserker · 04-24-2011, 05:34 PM

So, we're gonna put it like this?

Ball Lightning- Level 3

description

effect

casting range

cooldown

damage type: Magic OR Deals Magic damage

which one is better?

Quiesce · 04-24-2011, 06:57 PM

It goes like this:

Ball Lightning - Level x

Storm Spirit is enveloped with energy, becoming invulnerable and traveling in a ball of electricity.

Effects: blah blah, numbers, blah blah, damage type here.

Casting Details: Global, point-target

I really would like to keep it to two sections.

Lycan · 04-24-2011, 08:03 PM

we could make use of different colours to note the type of damage they deal... this makes sure we don't use a lot of "unneeded" text

The Berserker · 04-24-2011, 10:59 PM

Hello, sir! Glad to see you drop by

@Melderv: Not being hasty and all but, when will the list be released? You know, the list of writers who are assigned to this hero and that hero... Thanks!

PuЪLiㄷEиəℳy#1 · 04-24-2011, 11:09 PM

I'll try to help on this.

Quiesce · 04-25-2011, 01:46 AM

I will do Kunkka's complete moveset as a whole to give you an idea of what to expect. Melderv, feel free to comment!

Melderv · 04-25-2011, 02:46 AM

@Kiana: Well, I'm not sure who's even eager to help. For now you can just contribute all you like, so it's a FFA.

I will edit the post to show the more compact version, including damage type in the effects portion. For Lycan's suggestion, that would be good, but what should be the standard color for each damage type? If you are willing to use the ones in my guide, that should be ok.

Melderv · 04-25-2011, 03:50 AM

Torrent

Code:

Using his unparalleled knowledge of the sea, Kunkka is able to summon a blast of water at a targeted area.

|c007EBFF1Effects|r: After 2 seconds, a fierce torrent of water erupts from the ground. Disables all caught units for 1.5 seconds, dealing 120/180/240/300 damage and slowing their movement for 30%. Slow lasts for 1/2/3/4 seconds. Magical.

|c007EBFF1Casting Details|r: 200 AoE, 1500 casting range, Area-type targeting.

|c007EBFF1Cooldown|r: 12 seconds

Tidebringer

Code:

Kunkka's legendary sword, Tidebringer, is infused with the very power of the sea.

|c007EBFF1Effects|r: Gives an additional 15/30/45/60 damage and a 100% cleave to one attack in a 380/420/460/500 AoE. Enhanced.

|c007EBFF1Cooldown|r: 16/12/8/4 seconds.

X Marks the Spot

Code:

In order to make an assembly for his troops, Kunkka targets a Hero and marks its current position on the ground.

|c007EBFF1Effects|r: After 1/2/3/4 seconds, the target returns to the mark. The skill Return replaces this skill for the duration of the ability.

|c007EBFF1Casting Details|r: 500/650/800/950 casting range, Hero-targeting.

|c007EBFF1Cooldown|r: 30 seconds.

Return

Code:

Kunkka immediately returns the marked Hero to the X.

|c007EBFF1Effects|r: Immediately moves the marked Hero to the X.

|c007EBFF1Casting Details|r: Insant.

|c007EBFF1Cooldown|r: 1 second.

Ghost Ship

Code:

The Admiral summons the mythical ghost ship S.S. CoCo to the battlefield.

|c007EBFF1Effects|r: Allies gain 10% increased movement speed if in the path of the ship. After 3 seconds of travel time, the boat collides with units in its AoE, stunning for 1 second and dealing 300/400/500 damage. Magical.

|c007EBFF1Casting Details|r: 1000 casting range, 400 AoE, Point-targeting.

|c007EBFF1Cooldown|r: 90 seconds

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Kunkka, Admiral

Here is the finished example.

Fire525 · 04-27-2011, 08:05 AM

I'll help out with this. I think it's important to divide labour up first though, as we don't want 10 people all to do one skill or something like that.

Melderv · 04-27-2011, 08:18 AM

Well as there are a hundred or so Heroes, and none seem to be occupied at the moment, save for Kunkka, I wonder why everyone's so reluctant to start.

Fire525 · 04-27-2011, 10:33 AM

^True. Perhaps we could go with a reserving system. I could reserve Warlock, so people know not to write anything for him (I'm not actually reserving him).

Melderv · 04-27-2011, 10:40 AM

That's a good idea. No journey starts without a step.

04-22-2011, 12:22 PM	#3
Quiesce Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,777 Blog Entries: 2	Re: [PROJECT] Skill Tooltip Overhaul Much gratitude! __________________ .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ..........

04-23-2011, 03:49 AM	#5
The Berserker Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 6,578 Blog Entries: 14	Re: [PROJECT] Skill Tooltip Overhaul What about spells that deal Pure damage. Where will we put "Deals pure damage"? __________________ BOTTLE-CROW SUCKS ERIC SPEED DECORUM CHLOË <3

04-23-2011, 11:11 PM	#7
The Berserker Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 6,578 Blog Entries: 14	Re: [PROJECT] Skill Tooltip Overhaul Is it necessary to put what kind of damage the skills deal into the tooltip? __________________ BOTTLE-CROW SUCKS ERIC SPEED DECORUM CHLOË <3

04-24-2011, 12:32 PM	#8
Quiesce Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,777 Blog Entries: 2	Re: [PROJECT] Skill Tooltip Overhaul You don't want to mislead the people by saying Impetus deals magic damage, amirite? Yea, you kinda need the damage type. __________________ .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ..........

04-24-2011, 05:34 PM	#9
The Berserker Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 6,578 Blog Entries: 14	Re: [PROJECT] Skill Tooltip Overhaul So, we're gonna put it like this? Ball Lightning- Level 3 description effect casting range cooldown damage type: Magic OR Deals Magic damage which one is better? __________________ BOTTLE-CROW SUCKS ERIC SPEED DECORUM CHLOË <3

04-24-2011, 06:57 PM	#10
Quiesce Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,777 Blog Entries: 2	Re: [PROJECT] Skill Tooltip Overhaul It goes like this: Ball Lightning - Level x Storm Spirit is enveloped with energy, becoming invulnerable and traveling in a ball of electricity. Effects: blah blah, numbers, blah blah, damage type here. Casting Details: Global, point-target I really would like to keep it to two sections. __________________ .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ..........

04-24-2011, 10:59 PM	#12
The Berserker Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 6,578 Blog Entries: 14	Re: [PROJECT] Skill Tooltip Overhaul Hello, sir! Glad to see you drop by @Melderv: Not being hasty and all but, when will the list be released? You know, the list of writers who are assigned to this hero and that hero... Thanks! __________________ BOTTLE-CROW SUCKS ERIC SPEED DECORUM CHLOË <3

04-24-2011, 11:09 PM	#13
PuЪLiㄷEиəℳy#1 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,350	Re: [PROJECT] Skill Tooltip Overhaul I'll try to help on this. __________________ Steam Profile ☆彡

04-25-2011, 02:46 AM	#15
Melderv Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,153 Blog Entries: 9	Re: [PROJECT] Skill Tooltip Overhaul @Kiana: Well, I'm not sure who's even eager to help. For now you can just contribute all you like, so it's a FFA. I will edit the post to show the more compact version, including damage type in the effects portion. For Lycan's suggestion, that would be good, but what should be the standard color for each damage type? If you are willing to use the ones in my guide, that should be ok. __________________ Signature Rattletrap Fanfic SYNOPSIS: When Rattletrap is discovered nine years after the incident that killed his creator, he only has one primary objective: to find his creator's son and protect him at all costs. However, when things escalate to murder, theft, and espionage among factions, Rattletrap discovers that there is more to this world than what his programming allows him to perceive. Will the Clockwerk Goblin force his way out of the codes that bind him and be able to reveal what truly matters the most? This is his story.

04-27-2011, 08:05 AM	#17
Fire525 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,326	Re: [PROJECT] Skill Tooltip Overhaul I'll help out with this. I think it's important to divide labour up first though, as we don't want 10 people all to do one skill or something like that. __________________ The Enigma Cool Suggestions My Fan-Fictions Epics & Legends Writing Battle 1: Birth Epics & Legends Writing Battle 2: The Unquiet Dead The Enigma The Mana The Horsemen

Last edited by Fire525; 04-27-2011 at 10:29 AM.

04-27-2011, 08:18 AM	#18
Melderv Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,153 Blog Entries: 9	Re: [PROJECT] Skill Tooltip Overhaul Well as there are a hundred or so Heroes, and none seem to be occupied at the moment, save for Kunkka, I wonder why everyone's so reluctant to start. __________________ Signature Rattletrap Fanfic SYNOPSIS: When Rattletrap is discovered nine years after the incident that killed his creator, he only has one primary objective: to find his creator's son and protect him at all costs. However, when things escalate to murder, theft, and espionage among factions, Rattletrap discovers that there is more to this world than what his programming allows him to perceive. Will the Clockwerk Goblin force his way out of the codes that bind him and be able to reveal what truly matters the most? This is his story.

04-27-2011, 10:33 AM	#19
Fire525 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,326	Re: [PROJECT] Skill Tooltip Overhaul ^True. Perhaps we could go with a reserving system. I could reserve Warlock, so people know not to write anything for him (I'm not actually reserving him). __________________ The Enigma Cool Suggestions My Fan-Fictions Epics & Legends Writing Battle 1: Birth Epics & Legends Writing Battle 2: The Unquiet Dead The Enigma The Mana The Horsemen

Last edited by Fire525; 04-27-2011 at 10:58 AM.

04-27-2011, 10:40 AM	#20
Melderv Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,153 Blog Entries: 9	Re: [PROJECT] Skill Tooltip Overhaul That's a good idea. No journey starts without a step. __________________ Signature Rattletrap Fanfic SYNOPSIS: When Rattletrap is discovered nine years after the incident that killed his creator, he only has one primary objective: to find his creator's son and protect him at all costs. However, when things escalate to murder, theft, and espionage among factions, Rattletrap discovers that there is more to this world than what his programming allows him to perceive. Will the Clockwerk Goblin force his way out of the codes that bind him and be able to reveal what truly matters the most? This is his story.