Invariably confused

[abner]

could someone explain the difference between shared variables and internal ones? Why would i want to use one versus another...and what even, ARE they?

[Zorromorph]

Shared variables can be used in any event throughout the whole game. Internal variables are assigned to a specific object.

[abner]

Thanks! I guess I understand. So a shared variable is total monsters killed by party for example? and internal would be like number of times character X has died?

[NikisKnight]

Can't BOTH be used with any event? Seems so to me, but I've only used events a little...

[Pandacon]

Yeah, both can be used with any event, it just makes it easier to keep things organized.

[Chuck]

Both can be used but it's better to use internal variables for things like a townsperson keeping track of whether you've talked to them before. It saves you from wasting a shared variable on something that only effects one event.