Learn to script!

[iBeatz]

I've been scripting for a while on Graal now, but there are quite a few things that I feel I still do not understand fully, so sign me.

[email protected]

[iBeatz]

*sign me up

[Devil_Lord2]

Originally Posted by Tricxta

Whats peoples on thoughts as far as readability goes if I did:

NPC Code:

---

function onCreated()echo "Hello world!";

---

I think it improves readability as its a smaller area to focus on however some might argue it decreases readability, can someone please clarify this?

I hate that! My first script I decided to work on was learning Dustys hammer and he did things sort of like that.. the missing brackets are the only reason I couldn't understand the parts I wanted to learn were
level.tiles[x,y];
and
updateboard(x,y,L,W);

I went through the script so many times trying to figure out the part of the script that did it only to realize it was two commands..

Then I made a beach. ^.^
But I've asked so many people to help me get what was doing it and no one could tell me..

Originally Posted by cbk1994

GScript is object-oriented, so you want to get away from thinking of it as command-based. To disable the chat bar, you need to act on its GUI object, named ChatBar.

There is a list of server functions here, and a list of client functions here. These are not completely up-to-date, so use scripthelp as well.

Is this better then commands.rtf? / the new GS2 server cammands file that was floating around somewhere on the forum?

Originally Posted by Emera

No pressure...
But i agree lol. I am looking forward to this!
i hope to see a lot of people there!

It's already up, you should go to:
http://scriptingschool.forumotion.com/.

Originally Posted by IaMnOtAnEwB2_red38

This seems interesting, a few years ago I was in the middle of learning GS1 and I seemed to catch on quickly, but never gave myself a chance to pick it back up after the GS2 conversion. Count me in.

Email: [email protected]

I know exactly what you mean! It took me 2-3 months ago to start learning GS2 after learning GS1 about five years ago.. after Babylon died 'in my head apparently it carried on for a good amount of time' along with GS1, I gave up on trying to learn too.

Originally Posted by fowlplay4

Sorry but that forum is just dreadful.

Couldn't you just use the Group (Moderated) functionality on these forums, and Thread posts for assignments/challenges?

I agree.. It would be nice to have him as a moderator and our own thing on the forum.. I like the PHP system on here with the nice colors. ;o

Originally Posted by papajchris

I was going through a few themes so hopefully you took a look while I was adjusting things. I personally like having it on a different website as all scripting things are in one place. Once a thread dies I plan to adjust the title to what the thread may be about (such as functions) and make it easy to search. I like the ability to make changes, but if it ends up not working we can come here

But I also agree with this... if he does do it on here, there is a chance it could 'die' and a lot of people would not want to post on it because of the so called 'proper etiquette' of this forum. I know I wouldn't want to be yelled at again for posting on a 'dead' thread that interests me and can annoy a whole lot of other people.. I think if he could manage his own subject / thread where we could post subforums inside of it, it could go well on here.

It would get all messy in only one or two threads..

Again, I'd rather post on here.. and greatly like the PHP system on here, but as he said, he'd at least be able to manage it on there. Perhaps this could be worked out?

[MattKan]

Originally Posted by iBeatz

so sign me.

*engraves initials on head*

[oo_jazz_oo]

Originally Posted by Devil_Lord2

I hate that! My first script I decided to work on was learning Dustys hammer and he did things sort of like that.. the missing brackets are the only reason I couldn't understand the parts I wanted to learn were
level.tiles[x,y];
and
updateboard(x,y,L,W);

Actually, having single like script blocks within if() or loops is common.

The problem in this case is he was asking about a function without brackets.

PHP Code:

function onCreated() {
  if (foo == bar) return true;
}
function onPlayerEnters() {
  for (pl:players)
    pl.chat = "Welcome!";
} 


Both of which are used commonly. At that point, I think its a matter of preference whether you include brackets for 1 line codes.

[MattKan]

I always script stuff like this...

PHP Code:

//instead of doing this:

function onCreated() {
  commands
}

//I do this..

function onCreated()
{
  commands
} 


I've always done it, that's just the way I script, but do you think should get in the habit of doing it the first way?

[papajchris]

Hey everyone the ventrilo server just went up! go to scriptingschool.forumotion.com and its flashing on the home page! I'd post it here, but I am not sure if that is against the rules.

[Tricxta]

I think:

PHP Code:

onCreated(){

} 


originated from gs1 which is what I still use

PHP Code:

onCreated()
{

} 


Is kinda from languages like java and C#, I was only introduced to this style when my lecturers showed me this and threatened to take off marks if I didnt do it like that lol. I personally think the second way Is alot cleaner and yer new scripters should practice this style intead

[Devil_Lord2]

Originally Posted by MattKan

I've always done it, that's just the way I script, but do you think should get in the habit of doing it the first way?

Up to you, but I've taken C Programming classes and learned the first way.. D: it may be a slight difference but the second way gives me a headache and confuses me sometimes.. even } else { lines too..

For anyone else who wants to comment along the lines of me not being able to read slight differences in code easily without strain.. I dropped out of Computer Science for Fine Arts. D:

So I no longer have to worry about it..

Originally Posted by oo_jazz_oo

Actually, having single like script blocks within if() or loops is common.

The problem in this case is he was asking about a function without brackets..

I now hate the common folk, they are meanies.
I thought Dusty did it like that to confuse new people..

Oh well.. I guess I will have to work around it lol

[Seich]

Originally Posted by Devil_Lord2

Up to you, but I've taken C Programming classes and learned the first way.. D: it may be a slight difference but the second way gives me a headache and confuses me sometimes.. even } else { lines too..

For anyone else who wants to comment along the lines of me not being able to read slight differences in code easily without strain.. I dropped out of Computer Science for Fine Arts. D:

So I no longer have to worry about it..




I now hate the common folk, they are meanies.
I thought Dusty did it like that to confuse new people..

Oh well.. I guess I will have to work around it lol

The way you style your code is just personal preference. You can use whichever way you feel more comfortable. If you're working with other people it is recommended to be as clean as possible and to following a common styling guideline so that they can easily follow your code and that you can follow theirs.

[oo_jazz_oo]

There are many ways one can style code...some are just uglier (and wrong-er :3).

Such as putting brackets on their own lines. I used to do this, but I think it was GK who actually taught me not to. o_o
Putting brackets on their own lines increases line size, which isn't really a bad thing, its just unnecessary; but not necessarily wrong.

The only thing that irks me, is when people dont indent properly. >:[

PHP Code:

function onCreated() {
  zomg();
  } 


Drives me crazy. Put the bracket on the indentation as the function declaration!
Because, if you do that all the time, you end up with very ugly scripts, especially if its not consistent.

PHP Code:

function onCreated() {
  with (findplayer("Stefan")) {
    if (player.hearts > 3) {
    player.chat = "Hooray!";
      }
}
  } 


WTF is that. What. Is. That.

[Clockwork]

I'd love to try this out

Sign meh up.

[Devil_Lord2]

Originally Posted by papajchris

Please take a minute to check out http://scriptingschool.forumotion.com/.

I put up a mini practice script (pretty simple) Under Assignments/Week One. You can see the instructions on top and then see posts below. Feel free to comment on people's scripts (I put a simple script up to show you). If you need help, go to the help section.

Sign up here. :]

[cbk1994]

Originally Posted by oo_jazz_oo

Actually, having single like script blocks within if() or loops is common.

The problem in this case is he was asking about a function without brackets.

PHP Code:

function onCreated() {
  if (foo == bar) return true;
}
function onPlayerEnters() {
  for (pl:players)
    pl.chat = "Welcome!";
} 


Both of which are used commonly. At that point, I think its a matter of preference whether you include brackets for 1 line codes.

Please don't teach people to exclude braces for one-line statements . It's a hard habit to break, and it just makes it a pain when you try to change code later.

[Chompy]

For those of you who needs access to the Testbed Server, read this:

http://forums.graalonline.com/forums...21#post1647521


By providing everything I need to get your access up and running, that will be better for both. 60-70% people who ask me for access doesn't provide me with (enough) information I need to set up access Read the thread and you will!