Nerfs and buffs The Traps

code/game/gamemodes/wizard/spellbook.dm

@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@
 /datum/spellbook_entry/the_traps
 	name = "The Traps!"
 	spell_type = /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/aoe_turf/conjure/the_traps
-	category = "Offensive"
+	category = "Defensive"
 	cost = 1
 
 

code/game/objects/structures/traps.dm

@@ -8,8 +8,10 @@
 	alpha = 30 //initially quite hidden when not "recharging"
 	var/last_trigger = 0
 	var/time_between_triggers = 600 //takes a minute to recharge
+	var/charges = INFINITY
 
 	var/list/static/ignore_typecache
+	var/list/mob/immune_minds = list()
 
 	var/datum/effect_system/spark_spread/spark_system
 
@@ -30,9 +32,11 @@
 	. = ..()
 
 /obj/structure/trap/examine(mob/user)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
 	if(!isliving(user))
 		return
+	if(user.mind && user.mind in immune_minds)
+		return
 	if(get_dist(user, src) <= 1)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You reveal [src]!</span>")
 		flare()
@@ -41,10 +45,15 @@
 	// Makes the trap visible, and starts the cooldown until it's
 	// able to be triggered again.
 	visible_message("<span class='warning'>[src] flares brightly!</span>")
-	alpha = 200
-	animate(src, alpha = initial(alpha), time = time_between_triggers)
-	last_trigger = world.time
 	spark_system.start()
+	alpha = 200
+	last_trigger = world.time
+	charges--
+	if(charges <= 0)
+		animate(src, alpha = 0, time = 10)
+		QDEL_IN(src, 10)
+	else
+		animate(src, alpha = initial(alpha), time = time_between_triggers)
 
 /obj/structure/trap/Crossed(atom/movable/AM)
 	if(last_trigger + time_between_triggers > world.time)
@@ -52,6 +61,12 @@
 	// Don't want the traps triggered by sparks, ghosts or projectiles.
 	if(is_type_in_typecache(AM, ignore_typecache))
 		return
+	if(ismob(AM))
+		var/mob/M = AM
+		if(M.mind in immune_minds)
+			return
+	if(charges <= 0)
+		return
 	flare()
 	if(isliving(AM))
 		trap_effect(AM)

code/modules/spells/spell_types/conjure.dm

@@ -42,6 +42,11 @@
 			if(summon_lifespan)
 				QDEL_IN(summoned_object, summon_lifespan)
 
+			post_summon(summoned_object, user)
+
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/aoe_turf/conjure/proc/post_summon(atom/summoned_object, mob/user)
+	return
+
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/aoe_turf/conjure/summonEdSwarm //test purposes - Also a lot of fun
 	name = "Dispense Wizard Justice"
 	desc = "This spell dispenses wizard justice."

code/modules/spells/spell_types/the_traps.dm

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 	desc = "Summon a number of traps to confuse and weaken your enemies, and possibly you."
 
 	charge_max = 250
-	cooldown_min = 100
+	cooldown_min = 50
 
 	clothes_req = 1
 	invocation = "CAVERE INSIDIAS"
@@ -14,10 +14,13 @@
 		/obj/structure/trap/stun,
 		/obj/structure/trap/fire,
 		/obj/structure/trap/chill,
-		/obj/structure/trap/damage,
-		/obj/structure/swarmer/trap
+		/obj/structure/trap/damage
 	)
-	summon_lifespan = 0
+	summon_lifespan = 3000
 	summon_amt = 5
 
 	action_icon_state = "the_traps"
+
+/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/aoe_turf/conjure/the_traps/post_summon(obj/structure/trap/T, mob/user)
+	T.immune_minds += user.mind
+	T.charges = 1