Castle Paradox

Uncommon · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2004 8:03 pm Post subject: Two quick questions.

1. The plotscript dictionary says that "create npc" returns a new npc reference. How would I best be able to take advantage of this SPECIFIC reference, aside from looking for it through trial and error?

2. I'm looking for a command that remotely controls the party position. Like, I can use it to move party members into SPECIFIC spots (if you noticed, I'm kind of big on specifics; well, not really me, but the scripts are). None of the existing "swap hero" commands appear to be what I'm looking for. Is there such a command?

Thank you for your time, and hopefully your answers.

Camdog · Joined: 08 Aug 2003 Posts: 606

1. Since create NPC is a function just like any user defined function, the reference will be returned from it, so you should be able to stick it directly into a variable like so...

myReference := create NPC(id,x,y,direction)

The reference will be in myReference, ready for you to use at your leisure.

2. You should be able to do this by checking who is in the position you want to move the party member to, and then swapping them.

Uncommon · Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:02 pm Post subject:

Well, I've tried that with create npc before, and it was a little wonky. I'll try it again, though. Maybe it'll work on this different script...
Oh, and, yes, I have tried just using "npc at spot" instead. It just got wonkier.

Thanks for the swapping tip, though.

Camdog · Joined: 08 Aug 2003 Posts: 606

What exactly was wonky about it? Maybe it was something else in the script? It might be helpful if you posted your code.

Uncommon · Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2004 2:56 pm Post subject:

Well, I already tried what you suggested with the variables, and it works fine. I'm not exactly sure why it qwas wonky, and I no longer have the wonky code anyway, so, yeah...