typing script

[talkingnoodle]

im making a script so when you type one the screen it shows what your typing...except im having a lil problem...i dno how to make the letters actually type XD...i have an idea of it done..look at the script

NPC Code:

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//#CLIENTSIDE



if (created){

disablepause;

disableselectweapons;

sy = 60/100 * screenheight;

timeout = .05;

}





if (timeout){

sx = 50/100 * screenwidth+this.keyspressed;

message #v(this.keyspressed);

timeout = .05;

}

if (keypressed){

this.keyspressed++;

addstring this.lastletter,#p(1);

if (!strequals(#p(1),)){

showimg 1,@Arial@b@#s(this.lastletter),sx,sy;

changeimgvis 1,4;

changeimgzoom 1,.60;

}else{this.keyspressed--;}

}

---

[talkingnoodle]

not 1 answer in 2 hours huh...
xD

no one can fix it :/

[ZeLpH_MyStiK]

You might want to tell us what's wrong with it.

[napo_p2p]

This is one reason why I love the GUIControls so much.

[talkingnoodle]

whoa...even napo cant do it

well to put it in this way...you kno eras ATM script? i tryin to make it so you type like that on screen

[ZeLpH_MyStiK]

it's not that hard to make =\
use keypressed, setstring, and showtext.

[napo_p2p]

Originally Posted by talkingnoodle

whoa...even napo cant do it

It's not that is it 'undoable', it is just that there is an easier way with GS2.

[ApothiX]

Just out of curiosity, but why do you do:

PHP Code:

sx = 50/100 * screenwidth+this.keyspressed; 


instead of:

PHP Code:

sx = screenwidth / 2 + this.keyspressed; 


?

[ZeLpH_MyStiK]

I still don't see the problem here.

[ApothiX]

I put it in an NPC myself, and I didn't see a problem.. perhaps you could tell us the problem before you disobey the rules and paste whole scripts.

[Yen]

Originally Posted by ApothiX

I put it in an NPC myself, and I didn't see a problem.. perhaps you could tell us the problem before you disobey the rules and paste whole scripts.

I don't think it's against the rules to post a script that needs fixing.



... And it just occured to me that the forums are run by a bunch of dictators.

[Lance]

Originally Posted by Yen

I don't think it's against the rules to post a script that needs fixing.

It isn't, generally.

... And it just occured to me that the forums are run by a bunch of dictators.

Okiesmokie doesn't run the forum.

[Yen]

Originally Posted by Lance

Okiesmokie doesn't run the forum.

That's not what I'm refering to. If we try to oppose a mod, the message will be deleted and the topic closed. The mods don't allow the players to give their input on what should and shouldn't be allowed in the forums. They dictate what is and isn't allowed.

dictatorship

n : a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

[Lance]

Originally Posted by Yen

That's not what I'm refering to. If we try to oppose a mod, the message will be deleted and the topic closed. The mods don't allow the players to give their input on what should and shouldn't be allowed in the forums. They dictate what is and isn't allowed.

You are free to provide your input, suggestions, and complaints through private messages.

That sounds like an allowance to me.

[Yen]

If people need to ask how to do a script, rhyming off a list of commands isn't going to help, especially since there's no GS2 documentation.

Personally, I find it easier to learn from a full script, rather than people telling me something like 'keypressed, strings, and a for loop.'
It would be nice if we could post full scripts for people as long as they're learning from them, rather than asking for a script over and over.

[Damix2]

Originally Posted by Yen

If people need to ask how to do a script, rhyming off a list of commands isn't going to help, especially since there's no GS2 documentation.

wiki

Originally Posted by Yen

Personally, I find it easier to learn from a full script, rather than people telling me something like 'keypressed, strings, and a for loop.'
It would be nice if we could post full scripts for people as long as they're learning from them, rather than asking for a script over and over.

The former reasons have been stated by Okiesmokie, if you want to learn from other scripts, there is a great section on graal.net for scripts to be posted.

What it comes down to, is the people here are not your personal scripters. If you want a script for your server then either.
A) Script it yourself, we will provide plenty of direction and help if needbe
B) Hire a Scripter for your server. Who can also ask for help here, if he/she so wishes.

[ApothiX]

Originally Posted by Yen

Personally, I find it easier to learn from a full script, rather than people telling me something like 'keypressed, strings, and a for loop.'
It would be nice if we could post full scripts for people as long as they're learning from them, rather than asking for a script over and over.

Like I said, most people wouldn't 'learn' off it as much as they would copy and paste and claim it as their own. You also get a bigger feeling of accomplishment if you do something yourself, instead of copying and pasting code.

[Projectshifter]

People putting up full scripts to have fixed is pointless. I have the same position I've had for the last several years: I'm more than willing to teach you HOW to do it, but I'm not going to do it for you. It's the "give a man a fish, feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, feed him for life".

The wiki does exist for the new engine, I'm not quite sure if I consider it "complete" or easy to use as it's basically a little expansion on the document Stefan wrote previously. If there is enough demand for it, I could sit down and write another tutorial, for the new engine, because I really would like to see servers convert to it. It really bothers me when I see coders still writing everything in the old engine when they have access to the new one as well, hopefully more people will pick up the new engine (which has great advantages), and then everyone can move forward.

[ApothiX]

Originally Posted by Projectshifter

People putting up full scripts to have fixed is pointless. I have the same position I've had for the last several years: I'm more than willing to teach you HOW to do it, but I'm not going to do it for you. It's the "give a man a fish, feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, feed him for life".

I offered to teach the NATs on UN how to use the new engine if they were to switch, and my request was denied.

Originally Posted by Projectshifter

The wiki does exist for the new engine, I'm not quite sure if I consider it "complete" or easy to use as it's basically a little expansion on the document Stefan wrote previously. If there is enough demand for it, I could sit down and write another tutorial, for the new engine, because I really would like to see servers convert to it. It really bothers me when I see coders still writing everything in the old engine when they have access to the new one as well, hopefully more people will pick up the new engine (which has great advantages), and then everyone can move forward.

The good thing about the wiki is, anyone can contribute. If you know something about the new engine that isn't in the wiki, feel free to add it

[Projectshifter]

Originally Posted by ApothiX

The good thing about the wiki is, anyone can contribute. If you know something about the new engine that isn't in the wiki, feel free to add it

I totally understand the concept of a Wiki, as I've contributed to many. My thing is that it really isn't organized and I don't think a standard Wiki without some modifications really helps many people in this case. I'd consider revising some of the code so instead of being a purely open-ended Wiki, it would be a little more organized with the topic of scripting. Right now it's like 4 pages plus some generic stuff, it doesn't quite give much direction for a lot of people. I have no problem using it, but a lot of people feel a little turned off by how it is setup.

[talkingnoodle]

seeing how were completely off topic...never mind...projectshifter on RC...

thanks for your help...

xD yea rite

[Kronan]

Um.. shouldn't

NPC Code:

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showimg 1,@Arial@b@#s(this.lastletter),sx,sy;

---

be

NPC Code:

---

showtext(1,sx,sy,"Arial","b",#s(this.lastletter));

---

But in the GS1 form, i'm not exactly sure how it works in GS1, but I'm not sure if showimg will also show text? :/

[ZeLpH_MyStiK]

Originally Posted by Kronan

Um.. shouldn't

NPC Code:

---

showimg 1,@Arial@b@#s(this.lastletter),sx,sy;

---

be

NPC Code:

---

showtext(1,sx,sy,"Arial","b",#s(this.lastletter));

---

But in the GS1 form, i'm not exactly sure how it works in GS1, but I'm not sure if showimg will also show text? :/

NPC Code:

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showimg index,@font@style@text,x,y;

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works the same as

NPC Code:

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showtext index,x,y,font,style,text;

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