It does seem odd that it is that hard to code....I mean if it can convert a copy of an upgrading defensive tower it should be able to insert a mirror image of your hero into your attacking troops....almost like not even your hero...a separate one that is only available for clan wars but is set to be the same level as your regular one. I'm not a programmer, but that doesn't seem that hard.
Thanks for pointing this out. I'm glad there's a real movement behind it.Quote:
Originally Posted by iceageg
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Originally Posted by ArseKickerson
Keeping in mind that I don't work for SC so I don't know what tables of data/schema/etc. is used in the background of CoC . . .
When viewed at that level it is not a difficult change. However, as I understand it hero's are not handled as troops. Heros are structures. That is why they are still available for defense on the war map. Because of this you are looking at something along the lines of A) converting heros to a troop object and adding properties to that object that allow them to be active on defense B) creating a new object type with some properties of buildings and some properties of troops C) creating a new database table of heros that is accessed by wars only or D) or E) or . . . Depending on the schema there are a myriad of possible implementations.
In the end SC has been kind enough to let us know that they have coded themselves into a corner with this issue. and let us know that they are interested in working on it. They don't do that as often as we would like so I for one am pretty pleased with the replies we have received on the topic. Just like if you were stuck in a corner you could smash a hole in the wall and get through, hoping you didn't burst a pipe or cut some wiring while smashing your way through and leave an ugly but temporarily effective portal. Or you could carefully cut into the drywall, properly frame a door, reroute any unexpected wiring and pluming, then put some nice molding around it and paint it properly before showing it to the public.
Anytime. On occasion I let my inner smartarse get the best of me but I genuinely want to be helpful even when my true colors shine through.Quote:
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