Variables

Variables

Alright I need some help for a mode I'm making for my map. It is similar to the Deathmatch mode in dota except that instead of using up all the heroes you enter a command such as: -deathmatch (#). In this I want the variable to be filled by the number they place inside the brackets but I can't find a way to do it. Any help is appreciated.

im not familiar to deathmatch in dota but from the sounds of it you probably want to make an integer variable.

Well yes obviously, I'm not a total noob I just need to know how to fill it.

I think you have to use a string conversion to interger. so i think it would be somthing like.

Event - Player enters (-deathmatch )+(X) as a substring
" " " 2 " "
ect....
Action -
For each (integer A) from 1 to (X) so (actions)
IF/THEN/ELSE
IF: entered chat string equal to (-deathmatch )+(String(Integer A)))
THEN
Set DeathmatchVariable = (Integer A)

That works, I tested it. Since its a pretty complicated trigger ill step by step it for you.
The "event" is a "Player chat event" with a CONCENTRATE string. the first part of the concentrate string is (-deathmatch ). the second part is (1). You will need to make as many events as you want your max variable to be. There is a space after death match, so when you type it, it will look like -deathmatch 1.

Next is actions. First action is a "For each integer A do multiple". You want it to be form 1 to X (where x is the max number of deathmatch you can have.
After that, you want to add an "IF/THEN/ELSE" action into the loop action. With condition "entered chat string equal to (-deathmatch )+(String(Integer A)))". Then you simply set a variable = to ineger A and there you have it. All that does is give you a number predicated on what they type. You will have to figure out what to do with that number in a different trigger.

S2I(substring(entered chat, first char value to start reading, end char value to start reading))

ex:
substring("-deathmatch 1234", 7, 11) = "match"
S2I(substring("-deathmatch 1234", 13, 16)) = 1234

yeah see, i didn't undersand the substring format, with the string,#,#. What are those 2 values after the first string value?

EDIT: ooooo I get it now, wow that is really nice. I really wish that blizzard would include the values in their triggers. I know some functions they do, in grey text at the bottom of the window, but they didn't realy give a good example for the substring. so the 2 values after the comma's are the character #. Like the phrase "Dogs bark" if i just wanted the word "bark" i would say "Dogs bark, 6,9". Is that correct?

Draqzyeah see, i didn't undersand the substring format, with the string,#,#. What are those 2 values after the first string value?

EDIT: ooooo I get it now, wow that is really nice. I really wish that blizzard would include the values in their triggers. I know some functions they do, in grey text at the bottom of the window, but they didn't realy give a good example for the substring. so the 2 values after the comma's are the character #. Like the phrase "Dogs bark" if i just wanted the word "bark" i would say "Dogs bark, 6,9". Is that correct?

yes

Yeah okay, what you wrote is what I was hoping I could do. For the X in the Loop function I just place an X? Well frig when I put in my stuff for the loop how the hell do I put the max to be the number that they entered? I can't find any function that allows me to.

no no, X is the max number that they CAN chose. so like if you only have 5 heroes in your game, then the max would be 5. like, there is no -deathmatch 6. so, X is just whatever you want it to be really. I only use X as an example because it could be whatever you want it to be.

however, if you understood raptor's suggestion, i would recomend using that instead, much cleaner and more efficient, no loops.

Event:
Player - Player 1 (Red) types a chat message containing -deathmatch as A substring

Action:
If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
If - Conditions
(Integer((Substring((Entered chat string), 13, 13)))) Less than or equal to X
Then - Actions
Set YourInteger = (Integer((Substring((Entered chat string), 13, 13))))
Else - Actions
Set YourInteger = 0

X is the maximum number

This trigger is short and easy, its should work for you

Ha I was so confused, but then I reread what the raptor guy posted, so I have -deathmatch as a substring then I get it the pick out the substring that is between 13 and 14? since that is where they would place the number? then I can set that as the variable? Okay well thx guys, I will implement it soon.