DSoS' Scripting Questions.

[DsoS]

I always use Tabs for spacing... spaces get on my nerves, except when needed

[DsoS]

thinking of a new script, but not really sure how to start it. Any tips?

scn aadsosbosslvlScript


begin onTrigger Player


	lock all doors

	enable flashing red lights (strobe-light effect) .1 sec between flashes

	enable first round of npcs

		elseif

			first round is dead

			enable second round of npc's

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					if second round of npcs is dead

					give player 1 minute (real-time) to heal or rest

							after timer up

								Enable Suspensful music to intimidate player

								25 second timer 

									enable boss npc

										if boss npc dead

										enable boss chest

										lock doors

Thats the basic thought of the script.

[DsoS]

thinking of a new script, but not really sure how to start it. Any tips?

scn aadsosbosslvlScript


begin onTrigger Player


	lock doors

	flashing lights (strobe-light effect) .1 sec between flashes (should be adjustable for testing light flashes)

	creepy sound plays

	10 second timer before first round

	enable first round of npc's (3 npcs)

		elseif

			if first round is dead

			enable second round of npc's (5 npcs)

				elseif

					if second round of npc's is dead

					give player 1 minute (real-time) to heal or rest

							after timer up

								Enable Suspenseful music to intimidate player

								25 second timer 

									enable boss npc (READ NOTE BELOW)

										if boss npc dead

										enable boss chest

										flashing lights stop

										lock doors

Boss fight: the boss spawns with 3 npcs. I would like the boss to be invisible until the 3 other npcs are dead. Once the Boss is at 75% health, I'd like 3 more npcs to spawn. The same with 50%, 25% health, and zero % health. ( will use the same npc's for this, so not to have to make too many creatures and refs.)

That's the basic thought/layout of the script.

I know I'll need a timer for this, I can do a simple timer, but anything more than one timer gets a bit confusing to me. I also know I'll need like ActorRef.GetDead or something.

Edited September 26, 2010 by DsoS

[WillieSea]

1. Doors have a reference name and you specificall lock each one.

2. The flashing lights would be similar to the lightning script.

3. You can use 'GetDead' or you could put a 'OnDeath' script on each of them and increment a global counter by one for each creature that dies. Your other script then checks if the count is '3'.

4. You could check the boss's health and use multipication by .75, (etc) to get the time when you would enable the NPC underlings.

I hope this is not for the halloween entry, your not supposed to ask for help. (I think...)

[DsoS]

no its for my other mod

I'm taking a break from the Halloween mod today

(I'm glad you reminded me about that though, I completely forgot about that rule)

So for that case, lets not help me on this, since I am working on two different Halloween mods.... We don't want to get in trouble, in case of some misunderstanding.

and I actually might use it or not, just depends on how difficult the script is to do

[WillieSea]

The script is a bit more difficult for new scripters. Plan out what you want to do, and for each step, decide 'how' you know when to start it, and 'what' you will need in order to accomplish the step. Then just make the script one piece at a time, making sure each section works before starting the next section.

If you get stuck, post up what you have and we shall see what we can do to get it working. If you say its not part of your halloween entry, that is good enough for me and everyone else too.

[DsoS]

Will do Willie.

I did a bit last night and didnt work but i did way too much at once so im going to redo it again.

At the moment im working on that lighting script from the PM. Ill pm you about it more when i get back home.

[WillieSea]

I sent you a reply on how to make global variables.

[DsoS]

What would cause my npcs not to enable?

short triggered

Short timer1


Begin ontrigger player

     If triggered == 0

       Mydoor01ref.setopenstate 0

       Mydoor01ref.lock 100

      *snipped another door ref like above*

        Set triggered to 1

      Endif

End


Begin gamemode

     If triggered == 1

         Set timer1 to 10

      If timer1 > 0

          Set timer1 to timer1 - getsecondspassed

      Else

           Mynpc01ref.enable

            *snipped two npc refs like above*

            Set triggered to 2

          Endif

        Endif

End

The doors lock but the npcs does not enable

I think its something with the timer. Im not sure if the timer is working. I waited for upto 30 seconds for them to show up. Ive looked around the area to they arent anywhere.

Also im not sure if i need the "triggered" part either. Its for the boss fight stuff from a few posts up.

I typed this from my phone. I dont think there are any typos. And the script saves nicely in the cs

[WillieSea]

1. You set the timer to '10' every single frame.

2. You have too many EndIf blocks in your example.

short triggered

Short timer1


Begin ontrigger player

	If triggered == 0

		Mydoor01ref.setopenstate 0

		Mydoor01ref.lock 100

		Set triggered to 1

		Set timer1 to 10

	Endif

End


Begin gamemode

	If triggered == 1

		If timer1 >= 0

			Set timer1 to timer1 - getsecondspassed

		Else

			Mynpc01ref.enable

			Set triggered to 2

		Endif

	Endif

End[/code]

[DsoS]

Wow either im losing my mind or getting more stupid

Or it could be that im hungry and have this headache

[DsoS]

3. You can use 'GetDead' or you could put a 'OnDeath' script on each of them and increment a global counter by one for each creature that dies. Your other script then checks if the count is '3'.

Im goin to use the OnDeath script for each of my npcs. Ive already created all of them. Also created my global for each round.

But im a little confused on how to set the death count by +1.

I know that in a normal script if it needs to be called only one the script would be

set myglobal to 1

But im confused on how i would set this on more than one npc. Im not even sure how to ask about this really. Im doing my best to do this script myself with little help, but its not working out very well Ive checked on the CS wiki but im not even sure what i would have to look for anyway. I plan on doing

begin ondeath


My global to +1


End

[DsoS]

Nevermind on that last question. Using the GetDead method. Easier and faster

And it worked for me the first time around

[WillieSea]

You only need one script for all of the NPC's to be counted.

scn myDeathScript

begin OnDeath

   set myDeathCountGBL to myDeathCountGBL + 1

end[/code]

[InsanitySorrow]

I hope non of this is for the Halloween challenge

[DsoS]

Oh lol. Thank you willie

@IS: Not for this one

[WillieSea]

I hope non of this is for the Halloween challenge

I already checked with DsoS on this point.

[InsanitySorrow]

I already checked with DsoS on this point.

Just making sure

[WillieSea]

I have to be extra careful this time of year, I don't want anyone to have an unfair advantage. Not that great scripts will make your mod win. I think all the scholars have to be careful in answering questions this month.

[DsoS]

Tips are fine. You (or another) can not write the script for me. I've checked with DR and he has said it a few times to other people who is in the challenge.

[DsoS]

Another issue...

I have two objects, one is a container and the other is a activator (visi

ble, touchable)

I cant give specific details since its for the challenge. But i would love a tip about what im doing wrong.

container code:

Begin onActivate Player


    If MyGlobal == 0

        Do something

        Do something

        Do something

        Set MyGlobal to 1

    Endif


    If MyGlobal == 2

        Activate

        Set MyGlobal to 3

    Endif

End


Begin OnRest stuff here

Object Two Activator

Begin OnActivate Player

    If MyGlobal == 1

        Do alot of stuff 

        Set MyGlobal to 2

    Endif

End

[DsoS]

Evermind that question i declared a "Short MyGlobal" thing just after the script name

[DsoS]

Got another script issue.

I need the player teleported to my header when the player health is less than 20.

The script saves but does no work ingame. I just die no teleport.

Script is a image. Posting from my phone.

http://img121.imageshack.us/i/imagevbh.jpg/

Anything wrong with it that you can see?

[WillieSea]

1. The line:

Set DoOnce to 1

Will never happen.

2. Where did you put the script in-game?

[DsoS]

1) Its in the wrong line? Should be above the moveto line if i remember.

2) Ummm as for the "where". No where. I though since it was a gamemode command it could be used without any calling item.