SC2Mapster

So, I would like to know how could I have some lightning strikes appearing randomly around my map and if the strike hit a player unit/structure it would deal damage. Any help how to do this would be most thankful!

Ok, very generic answer for very generic question :)

1. Create ability that deals area damage and uses lightning model.
2. Make regions around map and lightning strikes on random location every X seconds.

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Idea: Try this solution with Psionic Storm before creating new ability.

@Videz09: Go

When I did this in Malum Ruina I used a unit with 0 collision and the archon's beam weapon model to represent the bolt, though creating the actor should work just as well (if not better, admittedly.) You don't really need an ability - you can use the Create Model action in triggers. Here's a basic layout of the function:

Lightning
    Events
        Game - Map initialization
    Local Variables
        Point = No Point <Point>
        Actor = No Actor <Actor>
    Conditions
    Actions
        General - Repeat (Actions) forever
            Actions
                Variable - Set Point = (Random point in (Playable map area))
                Actor - Create actor model Archon Attack Beam at point Point
                Variable - Set Actor = (Last created actor)
                Environment - Execute Lightning Damage at Point from player 15
                General - Wait 0.5 Game Time seconds
                Actor - Send message "Destroy" to actor Actor

A couple of notes:

• The archon beam model may not appear the way you want it to. You might have to modify it using actor messages or by representing the model with a custom actor, including site operations. Or just use a different model.
• Lightning Damage is a damage effect. Modify as desired. You will need to modify the effect to include splash damage with a radius.
• Adjust the wait time as needed. A lower wait time will increase the frequency of lightning strikes but may cause lag issues.

Awsome thank you, I will let you know how it turns out =)