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You're approaching the task from the wrong angle. Combat functions are well-described in Novik's scripting guide, if needed.

- when the only stack of the defending side moves, it does something.

It's simple here:

function DefenderUnitMove(unit)
  -- for example, cast a spell:
  UnitCastGlobalSpell(unit, 'SPELL_NAME');
  return not nil
end

- when any stack of the attacking side dies, ghosts appear on the defending side.

There might be some nuances:

function AttackerUnitDeath(unit)
  -- haven't checked, it might work like this:
  local x, y = GetUnitPosition(unit);
  AddCreature(side, type, quantity, x, y);
end

You just need to place these functions in the combat script; they will be automatically called when the corresponding event occurs.

Ugh, I hate that the script system only saves with a closed map. As a result, my script with the castle was deleted. I won't be able to upload it, but I'll look for part of the script in the "Elements of Unity" map again. This stupid editor crashes at the most inappropriate moments:(

AstralLin, could you perhaps help me with my script?

My scripts usually work, but they are quite cumbersome and specific.

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Doubtful... I'm almost finished with the map... I'll finish this battle with the Lich and this dialogue with three answer options, and the map will be almost ready. The landscape is 100% complete; these functions are the last among the additional quests, and only the main storyline (functions) remains.

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The transformation and restructuring script is complex... in my opinion... I've been working on this for so long...

There is a clear example of transformation in the map “Ambassador” by RedhavenHero.

For me, this map is like a manual:D I learned a lot from it in the beginning.

Transformation is easy. It only requires one command in the script. The difficulty lies in everything else.

It's quite challenging, I've written about 200 lines of scripts, ranging from easy to medium difficulty, and now I need to write this particular script. I've been struggling with it for about 2 weeks, without any success. I think this script will be around 60 lines long. So far, I'm only having good results with the animation of the holy word.

I currently have about 420 lines. But that's not the end, plus the combat script.

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And in general, scripts are a fascinating thing. It's much more interesting than creating landscapes.

They are certainly interesting, but complex.
I think I can make the videos even more interesting.

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I think I'll start by creating scripts so that creatures on the map attack the air. I'll put that script on the back burner, as it's either the most complex script on my map or almost the most complex.

1. function SkullEndFinal(player, answer) if answer == 1 then Trigger(OBJECT_TOUCH_TRIGGER, "HutSkullQuest", "SkullPusty") MessageBox (path.."endend.txt") sleep(2) RemoveArtefact(heroichik, 83) SetPlayerResource(PLAYER_1, 6, GetPlayerResource(PLAYER_1, 6) + 60000) SetPlayerResource(PLAYER_1, 2, GetPlayerResource(PLAYER_1, 2) + 50) sleep(2) SetObjectiveState("SkullQuest", OBJECTIVE_COMPLETED) elseif answer == 2 then Trigger(OBJECT_TOUCH_TRIGGER, "HutSkullQuest", "SkullPusty") MessageBox (path.."endend.txt") sleep(2) RemoveArtefact(heroichik, 83) ChangeHeroState(heroichik, 4, 5) sleep(2) SetObjectiveState("SkullQuest", OBJECTIVE_COMPLETED) elseif answer == 3 then Trigger(OBJECT_TOUCH_TRIGGER, "HutSkullQuest", "SkullPusty") MessageBox (path.."endend.txt") sleep(2) RemoveArtefact(heroichik, 83) AddHeroCreatures(heroichik, CREATURE_DEMILICH, 45) sleep(2) SetObjectiveState("SkullQuest", OBJECTIVE_COMPLETED) end end With options 1 and 3, everything works as expected, but with option 2, it throws an error. The error occurs at ChangeHeroState(heroichik, 4, 5). 2. spells = {SPELL_MASS_WEAKNESS, SPELL_MASS_SLOW, SPELL_MASS_CURSE, SPELL_UNHOLY_WORD} How can I make it cast a random spell?

I'm still far from being able to write scripts like yours:(

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How did you learn to write such complex scripts?

Well, this function will create 3 structures that are almost identical.

When choosing options 1 and 3, everything works as expected, but option 2 produces an error.

The error occurs at ChangeHeroState(heroichik, 4, 5).

There is no such function; it exists without the "e" at the end.

spells = {SPELL_MASS_WEAKNESS, SPELL_MASS_SLOW, SPELL_MASS_CURSE, SPELL_UNHOLY_WORD} How can I make it cast a random spell?

In the most general case:
random_spell = spells[random(1, length(spells))];
However, if this is in combat, there is no function implemented that returns a random number (combat and overworld scripts have different sets of functions). You either need to write it yourself or use, for example, the lualib.lua library by RedHeavenHero (search the forum). I used the library.

Here is the base code. What exactly needs to be added to make it work? diff = GetDifficulty() + 1 UnitCastGlobalSpell(unit, SPELL_MASS_SLOW); function DefenderUnitMove(unit) UnitCastGlobalSpell(unit, SPELL_UNHOLY_WORD); SummonCreature(DEFENDER, CREATURE_MUMMY, 15 * diff) return not nil end function AttackerUnitDeath(unit) SummonCreature(DEFENDER, CREATURE_GHOST, 50 * diff) end Added 49 seconds later The boss, who used to be a Yeti, casts the spells. Added 1 minute later A random summoning point is acceptable.

You either need to write it yourself or use, for example, the lualib.lua library by RedHeavenHero (search the forum). I used the library.

Speaking of this. The Echo of the Void map features a better pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) than lualib, so I recommend taking it from there.