Is it possible to subtract a unit's health? An example of that is a map called Rush 1 by tuxedo-templar. I'm making a map, and I made it so that whenever you create a marine, It will create an explosion on the player you want to hit. I already did that, but I just don't know how you subtract a unit's health whenever I do that. its a really important part in my map so it would be REALLY helpful if you help me!

Post has been edited 1 time(s), last time on Aug 28 2009, 2:52 am by trillion.

well without euds, you've have to go with modifying a units health, using percentages.

Correction: You would have to modify unit health if you used EUDs, as they can merely detect the health of specific units.

Post has been edited 1 time(s), last time on Aug 28 2009, 2:40 pm by Kaias. Reason: correction of information

You have a few methods. The first has been mentioned. EUDs, but that's way out of your league. If you want to try them, I can't stop you, but there's plenty of information in the wiki and in UMS assistance. And WITH EUDs, you'll still have to go with modifying a units health, using percentages.

The second is VHP. Likewise this is in the wiki. Rush used a method of VHP where there are 5 computers, each with a different level of virtual hit points. After yellow suffers a certain number of virtual damage stored in a death counter, the dc is reset, and the yellow unit is given to white. If you do damage to multiple units, it doesn't work perfectly but it still works.

The third, and I think the best option, is Direct Damage System (DDS). Look at it here.

The fourth, is to ignore the whole "subtract damage" and set health to either 1% (very rarely will it heal the unit) or kill it outright.

Post has been edited 1 time(s), last time on Sep 4 2009, 11:03 am by NudeRaider. Reason: It's DDS FYI :P

Okay! Thanks guys! I'll try them right away!