Okay, problem with an event...

[Libby]

You guys are prolly getting sick of seeing my name up here, but here we go.

I have a character that has four diffrent modes. The day mode is in two parts. and introduction that leads into the second mode, which is a small questions list.

The night mode is suppose to be the character asking a y/no question. If you answer yes, then it goes into a story teller mode that leads to a second night mode where she has some words of wisdom.

My problem is this. If Daymode 1 goes to a Mod. Mode = 2, it automatically sets up the night mode to always do Mode 2. That's not a problem. The problem comes when I want to have Daymode stay on Mode 2, and nightmode to go to Mode 3. Is there any way to do this without creating a duplicate character?

[Rodak]

Re: Okay, problem with an event...

You say you want an event to have variable reactions?

This is a job for Variables!

When the thingy that triggers the mode change happens, increase a variable instead of changing modes. Then make your night time mode a value conditional thing based on that variable.

Or... since Mode numbers override Day/Night Modes, so you could do it with an extra mode.

Make it in between modes and make it from a copy. Leave Day alone and change night (or the reverse).

With Variables, everything can be done with less modes.

I'd need more info to give a detailed answer, but those are two general approaches that may get you started.

Good luck with it.

Peace.

[Libby]

Re: Okay, problem with an event...

I'd need more info to give a detailed answer, but those are two general approaches that may get you started.

Okay, I'll be frank first, I still don't get variables. I think what I want right now is someone to just tell me how to do it and that I can work off of there.

Okay, I have an elf named Takara, and my main character's name is Gretchan(or Gretch for short.) When Takara first meets Gretchan, she basically says,

Day or Night - "Hello, I'm Takara, from the elfin lands of Marladuke. I came here to train people. You seem pretty cool, come back if you need some information."

Day 2- Takara says a list of basic information (running, movement, menus, ect...enough to fill up the whole 50 event limit).

Night 2 - Takara meets Gretchan again and says : "Good evening, little oak. Have you come to keep me company?"

Gretchan - "Yes or No?"

Takara - Yes answer leads to Storyteller/"I haven't talked to someone
like this in a long while, thank you for listening."/Cue change
to a diffrent night response.
No answer leads to "Oh, that's too bad. Come back when
you have some time."
Night 3 - Takara says. "The world is a hard place to survive in alone, little
oak. Always remember that."

I will reiterate...I SUCK at variables, and just need one person to tell me how to map this out, and I should be able to figure it out from here, it's just all the other people who have told me have been 1)very detailed and big worded. 2) Vauge.

^.^ Heeeelp!

[Selphie's Fan Club]

Re: Okay, problem with an event...

http://www.pavilionboards.com/forum/...ead.php?t=4535

It's straight and to the point - and completely mapped out. Not vague at all. Crimson is great!

[Libby]

Re: Okay, problem with an event...

http://www.pavilionboards.com/forum/...ead.php?t=4535

It's straight and to the point - and completely mapped out. Not vague at all. Crimson is great!

I have read this one, and the problem I have with it is that it only discribes the use of items. I guess I am looking for something for the Characters, and I've sat for a few hours, but I haven't figured it out quite yet. -.- I feel sorta silly.

[Rodak]

Re: Okay, problem with an event...

OK, here is an example to try:


Takara Mode 1:

Day or Night -

Message Display: "Hello, I'm Takara, from the elfin lands of Marladuke. I came here to train people. You seem pretty cool, come back if you need some information."

Add Mode (I assume you want this greeting to play only once... you were a little vague on when you wanted Mode 2 to begin)

Takara Mode 2:

Day -
Takara says a list of basic information (running, movement, menus, ect...enough to fill up the whole 50 event limit).

Night -
Value Conditional Branch: Variable [Gretchy 1]
If = 0
"Good evening, little oak. Have you come to keep me company?"
Q&A Branch
"Yes or No?"
If Yes
Storyteller/"I haven't talked to someone
like this in a long while, thank you for listening."
Property Control: Increase Variable [Gretchy 1]
If No
"Oh, that's too bad. Come back when
you have some time."
End Q&A Branch
If = 1
"The world is a hard place to survive in alone, little oak. Always remember that."
End Value Conditional Branch



Notice that by increasing the variable inside the Q&A Branch, which itself is nested within the Value Conditional Branch, you make different things happen when spoken to on different occasions within the same mode.

I tried to do the color code thing... I hope that doesn't make things worse.

This should work, but the important part is that you understand why it works. I think I explained it above, but if it is unclear (or does not work... I did not test it but it sure looks good!) don't hesitate to ask for clarification.

I hope that helps.

Peace.

[Libby]

Re: Okay, problem with an event...

OK, here is an example to try:

I hope that helps.

Peace.

OMG! I <3 you! This is exactly what I am looking for! I am going to try it as soon as I can! Thank you so much!

EDIT: It worked! It worked! *bounce* Thank you so much! I understand it alot better now!