force fields

[Hoi]

well, i woulld like 'force fields' with that i mean some kinna towers that, if connected together create a force field between them, this should be possible with 2 or more towers

[smoth]

overlapping shields do that.

[Hoi]

overlapping shields do that.

i do not want overlapping shields, i want shields that i can give a shape by placing towers

[Gota]

dont mind smoth.
There are always idiots suggesting all kinds of crazy ideas when someone says he wants something added in.

[smoth]

There are always idiots suggesting all kinds of crazy ideas when someone says he wants something added in.

yes there are idiots always suggesting crazy ideas when I make a simple request.

[KDR_11k]

Spawn field components between the two units.

[Guessmyname]

I'm surprised no-one's just said LUA yet...

Anyway, I know you could definitely do a 'laser grid' style wall that damages units that try to pass through it (script-emit beamlasers at all other laser towers in a certain radius). Not a clue on the 'physically stop units' front.

[jK]

I'm surprised no-one's just said LUA yet...

Lua Beginners FAQ:
Q: What Lua cannot do (yet)?
A: You cannot ...
*changing projectiles, nor detect their positions.

you could create a stack of smaller unit to create a wall of sphere, but that will cause other issues ...

[Guessmyname]

*fails to see the connection between stopping units from crossing certain parts of the map and control over projectiles*

[Peet]

Well the OP's request doesn't state whether the force fields would stop projectiles or units...and stopping projectiles would be feasible in svn/.77 by spawning an invisible unit with a large rectangular hit primitive in the centre of the field area, with the correct rotation etc.

[Guessmyname]

Yes, but how would you get the hitbox the right length? Can we change it's parameters on the fly ingame? (This would be awesome by the way)

[KDR_11k]

I think there was some talk about that.