Eureka! Running scripts automatically!

**HouseOfHam** · 05-28-2008, 06:18

Summary: Traditionally, the advice thread in EDA used to run the script had a Script line in it. Replace the Script keyword with the OnDisplay keyword to have the script run automatically, without having to click on the 'Show me how' button.

The full tutorial is posted here: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=169689

This thread is for discussion only.

**Monkwarrior** · 05-28-2008, 12:06

And for reloading a saved game?

**Flying Pig** · 05-28-2008, 12:18

Congratulations! This is probably the most exciting recent find I can think of! Should a mod move it to Scriptorium?

**Squid** · 05-28-2008, 17:28

Originally Posted by Monkwarrior

And for reloading a saved game?

Originally Posted by HouseOfHam

. . . and for loading a saved game, you only need to click on the advisor portrait and you're done.

<snip>

See the bolded mark of the OP.

**Monkwarrior** · 05-28-2008, 19:07

But I don't understand how it is triggered when reloading.

An additional trigger is needed, isn't it?

What does on_display make? What's the difference with a "normal" advice thread?

Sorry, maybe I've missed something.

I used the system "campaign script -> background script" to launch it at the start of a campaign (this is not new for me), but I had to use a normal trigger (click on settlement for example) when reloading. I'd like to understand the difference.

**HouseOfHam** · 05-28-2008, 20:55

You will still need to keep those triggers. But when loading a saved game, they'll only need need click on the advisor portrait and that's it.

The best way to see what it does is to try it. :)

**Patrizius** · 05-29-2008, 11:57

EUREKAAA!

i find a way to get ride of those annoying script activation,using this incredible thing.

you make a trigger for the ADVICE like this:

Trigger my_script
WhenToTest FactionTurnStart

Condition FactionIsLocal

AdviceThread My_script_Thread

this way as you see there is a problem cause the script will be activated each time you start a turn...but

in the script write:
suspend_unscripted_advice true

this way no more advice will be displayed.ANd

We you load a game you will have your script activated.
and if you reload,it will reativate again

Great work HouseOfHam