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Set Target shouldn't override Attack

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#2,411 opened on Dec 14, 2023

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Description

Description

If a unit has an active "Set Target" command, issuing an Attack command should override it (either override it for the duration of the attack, or remove Set Target completely). Whether the units should shoot at "Set Target" target at all, or only while "Attack" target isn't in range, is another topic.

Problems this will solve

Awkward moments when you realize your attack did nothing because your units targeted something completely different.

Contributor guide

Research direction
Inspect how the 'Set Target' and 'Attack' commands are handled in the game logic to understand why Attack does not override Set Target.
Tech stack
lua
Domain
game dev
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
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None
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75