What exactly is the error? It should state the problem when the error appears
I think it’s simply how I worded it any ideas for story?
@StarWarsMaster What @BlazedStorm says. When the error report appears, copy it and paste it here. Maybe we can help. What’s the point of asking for ideas for the story if your choices don’t work?
Shrug good point I promise I will do that when I get back to it. By the way how does this sound for an intro? There is a world where racing is an art and those who have the passion make there mark. Now having come of age one person stands ready. Will you rise to the challenge, or will u go down in flames? The choice is yours!
@StarWarsMaster Well regardless of the error, this code will work and achieve the same thing that i’m guessing you wanted to in the first place:
*title The Speed Wars
Intro here
*page_break
Rest of text here
Remember that *title only works at the top of the startup.txt file. That is most likely your problem.
As for the intro, it’s a great start! Keep it up
What I would like it to be is the need for speed racing style with a dash of speed racer and the fugitive. You also will be looking for your long lost love in the game as well
Hey it worked the syntax error is no longer there now!! Thanks buddy!! Now how do I set it up where I can create the names and choices?
@StarWarsMaster So, you don’t have anything? I thought you said your choices didn’t work.
Intro is okay, by the way.
I can make the choice box but when I go to enter a name this error comes up: Line 16: non exsitent variable
You need to create variables first. An example for names would be:
*create Name ""
What is your name?
*choice
#Bob
*set Name "Bob"
*finish
#Larry
*set Name "Larry"
*finish
#A different name
*input_text Name
*finish
All variables should go in your startup.txt file. I recommend grouping them for future use.
You have to create the variable to hold the name value. You create variables below *title and *scene_list. So:
*create name "whatever"
Oh on thanks guys once I have the first part up how do I set up a link up here to post it?
Follow these steps: http://choicescriptdev.wikia.com/wiki/Publishing_your_game
Hey You guys have any more great ideas for story and romance?
I would say that you get the structure of your game complete first before developing the story. Practise around with choicescript and get to know all the commands and what not. Then get your ideas and branches planned whilst you flesh out the main storyline.
I’m really bad when it comes to creative ideas, but I will suggest doing something that will interest you more. That way, you will be inclined to compete and put more effort into the game if you were enjoying it yourself
Darn double post…
Do you want your story to be more story driven (no pun intended) or more about choice and customisation?
Well I actually want it to be both. shrug. Like for the driving apart I want that to be the story and for the person will be choices but it is only my first game
Yes I understand. What I meant to say is would you want to incorporate extreme customisation in your game? Car wise and choice wise? If so, I would definitely recommend getting your coding nailed down first before anything else.
For example, I started my first game a month ago and want it to be as realistic to the players choice as possible. Because of this, my coding just for character creation is ridiculous, and i’m still adding to the story of chapter 1. Here’s the code in my game to choose a character: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/252464044/web/mygame/scenes/introduction.txt
Now i’m not saying that you should be as extensively long as that, but what in trying to relay is if you want huge choice, I would personally learn the coding inside and out first
Hey guys how do I create the variables for my game? Also how do I make the names again?
Have you had a chance to read through this?
And have a look back at BlazedStorm’s example: