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Thank you very much Calin 

barefoot

Hi

I'm in the middle of doing some scripting and I've come across this:

What would be a script for ' if player has NOT got an inventory item..'

I have other conditions set off by a region as well so it will need to fit in with other bits in the script..

I have used another way but maybe you have a better way?


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barefoot
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barefoot

Hi

Im trying to script a piece so that if a GUI has been opened (visible) and closed (invisible) the next thing happens..I can do this ok through a button on a GUI except it would be different for each room so not much good.

Summery:

There are 6 GUI's in total. Each one is a page of a diary and has links to the next page and back. On the last page you have a close link which closes the GUI and returns to gameplay.

My character is in bed and does not move but can talk. So when the diary is closed i need to check it is and for a display to show and the character to changrooms.

At the moment my char has a room_Timed RepExec for the char to talk which stops when the diary GUI is opened from a button.

Something like if a gui has been visible do this etc  something along that line.

What about if player has been in previous/certain  room?

Hope i've put this clearly enough

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barefoot

What is is the Secret of Garbh Eileach?

You travel to Garbh Eileach, a remote Scottish island after receiving a call from your . Uncle McHoodle explains about a secret society that your grandfather Hamish McHoodle was involved with. Uncle McHoodle has a diary he was left in Hamish McHoodle's will that tells of a secret chamber that Hamish McHoodle built to store French aristocracy's money they retrieved from them before they were guillotined!

He has told them in his diary that he has left a box for uncle McHoodle and you should you ever find the chamber!!!

Is it a practical joke, or is it for real!!??

The more you read the diary and discover things the more you believe the diary could be true!

* This story is in early days so much more to do.








barefoot

[someone had a link..]

Due to having lost my gear i need the snow/rain plugin.. the link on the plugin does not seem to work. Can anyone point me to a downloadable version..

someone had a link..

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barefoot

Absolutely love the ideas guys.. keep em comming 

It would also be good if AGS 3.2 had a slightly altered blue cup to distinguish it from earlier versions...

barefoot

Thank you Stupot

all taken into account...

I'ts good to hear how others view game playing. 

Maybe you will take the plunge one day and decide to complete a game, its about getting your feet wet and taking any flack but keeping a stiff upper lip and progressing.

I myself have played many games where the interface is clogged and confusion with an assortment of cursors and stuff, greatly drawn and scripted but a bit OTT or has puzzles completely scewwhiff....

Thank you Lamp-Post304 for your added comment.. It's about knowing what most people want and like.. and adapting as such...Simples...

I agree about producing something different as opposed to same old same old.. but then we have to know the basics first, don't we? Mind you, same old same old is good if it's done right (my thoughts)..

I kind of like the old style early 90's pc games, they had a certain appeal... Like the very first manic mansion....( on rather large floppy  )

This Topic was raised because I wanted to know what other people think regarding playing games, especially AGS... and I appreciate all your comments....

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barefoot

Man of few words then..   :o

Thanks for your comments Lamp-Post304

Also, why are you so interested in people's answers?

The way to self improve is to listen to people that have achieved something you are aiming for yourself... and of course other gamers to see what turns their key game playing wise.. and build on that..

You yourself have made quite a few games, so i guess you must have learnt a bit 

why do major companies still do surveys?

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barefoot

Cheers Radiant

barefoot

Nicely put Baron

I think most of us would like to produce cutting edge graphics, somewhat high end like the great commercial cost-a-bomb games.. but alas, some of us mere mortals are not gifted in the world of art or scripting.

But, as you say, maybe our utopia sights should be tailored lower to our own skill and not pushed aside or be ridiculed. Having said that, there has to be a certain quality else it becomes painful to play. If it involves a team then there are no excuses for bad quality. Most of us go it alone though.

This is something that with some help, advice and practice could be greatly improved but it could take some time.... Mind you, its fantastic to have decent graphics but then if you produce low end game play it ruins it. I think you have to find a happy medium that compliments your skills at that time.

When I play other peoples games I sometimes get inspired by the producer's skills and ingenuity in the making of the game, but sometimes producer's make a game where the user is expected to know certain things and it can be completely 'out of the box' which often causes frustration..like the graphics are great, even the story is great but the puzzles are too mind-numbing and somewhat stupid....I've played a few of these..

I remember the very early 90's  CnP games on the large floppy disks..

I think cultural differences also make a difference as to how people see and play a game.

Grammar errors, well, I suppose we should use a dictionary.. Maybe AGS should incorporate a kind of spell checker of some kind?

I can overlook 1 or 2 errors, especially if its been written by someone from another country....

All in all I'de say produce games provided they are of a certain level and are playable and hope that your god gives you the talent to improve with time..

Viva la AGS

barefoot

Too late... must be getting wornout (at 55 you have to make a small allowance)..  sorrys mods.. mind you.. it was about improving.. in my case improving games..

barefoot

Thank you Ryan Timothy

I have put a copy of this is the other forum... as you pointed out to me..

Did you see QI as to the spelling of Grocers Grocer's Grocers' you can use either.. but i catch your drift..

Your points are duly noted and I thank you for taking the time to reply.

barefoot

Hi

I've moved this from the wrong forum apparantly..

May I ask for my own personal appreciation:

* If you had to list 3 things that make up a good game what would they be?

* What is it about a game that inspires you?

* What do you consider 'off putting' about a game?

* Your Preference: Lucasarts or Sierra or other?

* Mouse or Keyboard controls?

* Anything else you can think of....

Thank you to all those that answer.

cheers

barefoot

Hi

May I ask for my own personal appreciation:

* If you had to list 3 things that make up a good game what would they be?

* What is it about a game that inspires you?

* What do you consider 'off putting' about a game?

* Your Preference: Lucasarts or Sierra or other?

* Mouse or Keyboard controls?

* Anything else you can think of....

Thank you to all those that answer.

cheers

barefoot

V 1.2 Feb 2011.... some spelling errors fixed

You hear of a competition to win $100,000. To win it you have to mug, steal and pilfer
anything you can.

You play Fanito, a young hoodlum, running with the likes of Balinzo, a rough, tough
mobster. He has you at 2-1 in the competition!

The hoodlum with the biggest amount of dosh at the end of the competition wins the $100,000 prize!

The rules of the competition state:

* You can only visit each place of your home town once, so comb it well.
* Once you visit the Fence you can not add to your booty and you will be judged on what you have obtained throughout the game at that time. Here you will win or lose the competition!

Robbing a Fishmonger, mugging a woman, breaking into a car and nicking a boat are just some things you do to win the competition!

You have a counter to let you know how much money ($) you have collected as you go along.

The Game is controlled by mouse only!

The places you can visit are at the top of the screen (5 in all which include going to the Fence).

This game should be completed within the hour...if you know what you are doing.

Good luck and good mugging







Download Page http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/games.php?category=&action=detail&id=1396&refresh1296759213

barefoot

Hi Monkey

i had a backup copy so ok.. I'de obviously bal**ed it up changing the music files..

I will have to be more aware next time..

thank you

barefoot

Hi

I actually did this.. i downloaded music file.. renamed it to an exsisting one and reloaded it.. then i got the error...  whicg now states room 1 as the same

I hope my backup copy puts it back as it should be,...

cheers

barefoot

did rebuilt all.. still the same.. what can you suggest?

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