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FPSC Classic Scripts / Global Variable Question

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Mriganka
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In almost all of my scripts I use global variables. So, if I use those scripts again in the next level will there be any conflict? Or should I make a script that initializes the global variables in a go, and the other scripts just use them? That would be the easier way to go, but will I encounter any problems when the player enters another level?
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in the script folder I would create a folder for each level, such as "level1" "level2" and copy the scripts into these folders and load them from each folder for that level
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Mriganka
Yes and No Global variables reset to 0 from one level to another, so if you need to retain the value from previous level
you will need to create a script in the beginning to set your variable to the value you want/need.
But.... "dimvar" retains their value from one level to another ( worth looking into as a choice )

Here is a link to BlackFox & Flatlander's explanation in the use of "Global & Local" variables..
https://forum.thegamecreators.com/thread/192148 Scroll down a bit until you see "Using Global Variables"
It explains in detail clearly.
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Mriganka
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Posted: 11th Nov 2017 15:20
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Sorry, I forgot this thread even existed. ANother question from me is - if I initialize the same variable (variable with the same name) again and again everytime I enter a level, will it be problematic?
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ncmako
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Mriganka I wouldn't think so, that's what they are meant to do. I haven't had problems with
multiple variables & names. If you are using one a lot everywhere, maybe keep the script as short
as possible as not to cause problems.
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Mriganka
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Posted: 12th Nov 2017 04:11
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Actually I am initializing a few variables that will be used in all the levels. They are global variables. But I could have a separate file initializing those variables or initialize them again again. I cannot seem to think if I would get any errors.
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Mriganks I almost forgot about this command resetglobalsonreload=0 or 1 "This defines whether or not the default global variables (numbered
0 to 99) are reset at the start of each level"
I recall from sometime ago when this command was put in, members wanted the "Globalvar" to carry over.

***the Syntax list describes these commands as ***
Dimvar's retain their value from one level to another, but Global variables reset to 0 at the transition from one level to another.
So if you use the "globalvar" command and need that value to remain into the next level, you will need to create a script in the beginning to set your variable(s) to the value(s) you need

I think the Syntax list wasn't updated when the new "resetglobalsonreload=x" was inserted I just guessing here. But it seams to me with this activated
Globalvar's will carry over without extra scripting ???
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Mriganka
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Posted: 12th Nov 2017 17:21
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I could use the reset command. But my main confusion is with initializing the same global variable again and again in the scripts for each level. And from what I have learnt the global variables are carried over from one level to another. It's just that in my scripts the global variables will be initialized again and again as the levels change. But from that new game on steam featuring my scripts, it seems to work. Will give a try out to them later to see if it actually does.
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Quote: " But from that new game on steam featuring my scripts"


Wait? you can add FPSC games on steam without greenlight or do you have green light?
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Lol. Greenlight is dead. Now you have to pay a sum to publish your games on Steam.
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Quote: "****As of r531 (FPSC v1.19), an action "resetglobalsonload" was added to the source. This changed the behavior of global variable values. By default, the reset flag is set to 0, and if the command "resetglobalsonload=1" was used, then globals were reset to 0 before loading a saved game. This allowed developers to have control on the global variable reset."


Unless the above has changed...
There\'s no problem that can\'t be solved without applying a little scripting.
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Mriganka
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Posted: 3rd Jan 2018 04:41
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Thank you for that. I have made some scripts heavily dependent on global variables. I just thought of making a separate script that declares all of the variables first, so that I don't have to declare the variables again every time a new level loads.
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No problem. I always make an init script in the beginning to state and set my variables, and each level I had initializes those variables to the values they need to be at in order to proceed into that level. I did this method because A) I work in v1.17 and the command "resetglobalsonload" was not in my source (nor did I add it even though I did port water and other features into my source); B) it allowed for any issue if the player decided to save before finishing a level to be able to load and continue.

Although later in coding my source I created a different approach to variables where I have mine written to a text file and the source now reads that file at each level to ensure values are correct which solved the issue of variables being reset, but again that is in my version and I do not know what state it was at when it finally stopped being developed. So in the general case, try an init script at the beginning and see if that works. If the values do carry for you throughout, then you are set. If not, then you may need to create an init for each level to get them to your needed values.
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Posted: 4th Jan 2018 05:59
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The variables seem to carry on through with the init script. But I have thought of making the whole game episodic (seperate EXEs), hence the init script will not be needed, and I will have way more control over elements in each level.
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