I found a text document in my ChoiceScript file titled “save” that includes the commands: *sm_update, *sm_save, *sm_load, and *sm_update. I don’t recognize these codes. The text in the document is below. What is this for and how can I use it in my game? *edit: Szaal in Post 3 states that these comma…

[image] ChoiceScript Saving Plugin (Update: April 2023) *sm_init Must be used before any other sm commands, right at the top of your first scene file is ideal. This initializes the system, checks for previous saves etc. It takes two arguments, the name of your game and the number of save slots. …

Guessing here, but it looks like it could be the long hoped-for save-feature?

[image] ChoiceScript Saving Plugin (Update: April 2023) Game Development Looking for something that allows players to save ‘on the fly’ (like save.js) but with multiple slots? Try the smPluginMenuAddon.js Release - smPlugin.js The new ‘framework’ save system is done. ht…

Thanks for that. What is the most up-to-date save plugin?

On the same thread, it’s the smPlugin.js. Basically the simplified version from the one you were asking without the need of aforementioned commands. It only uses *sm_init command. I’m sure you’re familiar with that already.

Actually, I’ve never used it yet. Don’t know how it really works yet.

Mine says non–existent command ‘sm_init’

Because it’s not integrated into CSIDE yet. It only works on DashingDon.

Ok. I haven’t uploaded anything yet into DashingDon, so as soon as I do, then I will try to make it happen. Thanks so much!

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I chose a solution and made an edit in paragraph one of my original post to give other readers some information to help them know what they can do if they want to use a save system for when they are beta testing on DashingDon. Thanks so much Fava ( @Szaal ) (again, as always - you know you have respon…

What is sm_update, sm_save, sm_load, and sm_delete?

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Szaal February 14, 2020, 1:31am 3

They’re deprecated commands for CJW’s older save plugin.

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