How do I define gender variables?

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Okay, so, it looks like you want it as a choice to go to another scene all together, but setup is wrong.

If I’m understanding correctly, what you would want is-

*if char_Cassius_unlock
   *stat_chart
        percent Cassius
 *if char_Freya_unlock
    *stat_chart
         percent Freya

*choice
    *if char_Cassius_unlock
         #Cassius' Bio
             *goto Cas_bio
    *if char_Freya_unlock
         #Freya's Bio
             *goto Fre_bio

The reason it’s like this is because, if you want a choice, you MUST have a *choice above it. However you can’t have a bunch of *choice’s all over the same scene, so you would want it at the bottom (as above).

You’re also going to run into an issue if you just have it as-

*stat_chart
      percent Cassius

As it’s just going to show you-
50%

I mentioned above but, you need to add a second word after it to show who it is- so if you put

*stat_chart
    percent Cassius Cassius

It would show as

Cassius: 50%

(to give a better idea of what I mean-

*stat_chart
    percent cassius_relationship Cassius

would show as 

Cassius: 50%
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Really starting to think this script doesn’t like me.

Yet another error. omg

This is the chunk of stats here.

*stat_chart
	opposed_pair cautious
		impulsive
	opposed_pair stubborn
		flexible
	opposed_pair believer
		secular
	opposed_pair friendly
		aloof
	percent strength
	percent knowledge
*line_break
*stat_chart
		percent Nyx Nyx
*if char_Cassius_unlock
	*stat_chart
		percent Cassius Cassius
*if char_Freya_unlock
	*stat_chart
		percent Freya Freya
*choice
	*if char_Cassius_unlock
		#Cassius' Bio
			*goto Cas_bio
	*if char_Freya_unlock
		#Freya's Bio
			*goto Fre_bio

When testing, I go into stats, and get a message telling me something is wrong. Specifically with line 29, which is *choice. It says no selectable options, no matter how I try to format it.

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In your other scenes, do you have any choices to set char_Cassius_unlock to true?

24

He isn’t to be met yet, although I could write up something random to see if it would work then?

25

Try that.

Also, one thing about that particular error is basically it’s just telling you- there’s no way to show any of the choices. One way to get around it is to have a choice that’s not hidden behind an *if

Like-

*choice
   *if char_Cassius_unlock
       #Cassius' Bio
           *goto Cas_bio
   #Personal Stats
      *goto personal_stats

Or something similar.

26

Something similar? I don’t understand :pensive:

27

Something similar as in change out personal stats to something better to you. Some people do “history” or “game info” or something like that.

Ultimately you don’t have to do it, but the game isn’t going to like having *choice but not having any options that are selectable yet.

28

Ah, I understand. I toyed around a little, and I think I got it to work now? I guess? I’m afraid if I were to upload it for testing, and people immediately went into their stats, that they would get an error code because certain characters haven’t been met yet…

29

You should be able to play it yourself, without uploading it. What method are you using to write/run tests?

30

I can, yeah, in CSIDE. I just meant if I were to upload it so others could try it while it was in the works, they could get an error. What methods are there…? I’m not sure how to describe mine :joy:

31

No, CSIDE is good. Some others write it in something like Notepad++ and have to finagle a way to test/play it. CSide is much easier.

And that tends to be the expectation when playing a WIP. A lot of people here are pretty good at running through it and letting you know what errors they hit, how and where.

32

Oh! I write in Notepad++ because, honestly, I hate how the text looks in CSIDE so much. I don’t know why, but I hate it enough that I won’t work in it besides to test.
Truth be told…I started learning the script because I was curious, and thought it’d be fun (which it is…when I’m not pulling on my hair orz). And I was inspired by a lot of writers here, seeing how they can connect with people, some even manage to have a fanbase built for their stories. While I was fooling around, I somehow decided to write something people can enjoy because, frankly, the world is too depressing and the more escapism, the better.

33

Have you tried changing up the way the text looks in Cside? It doesn’t have a bunch of options but you can do some minor things that might look a bit better for you. Either way, if it works, it works.

And I get what you mean- There’s still a lot that I have to learn but I like learning it, and I love being able to put something out there that I created, for others to enjoy, too.

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34

I’ve already made the scripting tedious and harder than it already is, so I figure I’ll stick with the routine I’ve set up :joy:
putting out my own work is terrifying, even just fanfiction.

35

I hear ya. Just remember, there’s a lot of great people here more than happy to help you out or give their input!

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36

I see the convo have went out intensively. Here’s a beginner masterlist in case you haven’t checked it out.

P.s. You can refer to me as he/his/him. I’m a male, born and raised. Oh, and thx Jaitzche for handling this as I took my… nap?

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37

I’ve been using RETowers’ tutorial, even bookmarked it, although sometimes it confused me. Dunno why.
Was your nap good tho-? That’s the all important question.:thinking:

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