Scripting

[Epistolary Richard]

An early version of the script was installed in the last internal build, however certain measures to make activating the script more user-friendly weren't included as they were still being developed. Nevertheless, at that stage only a few scripting features were installed and so I fear we must look for another reason to explain your difficulty in playing campaigns

[Steppe Merc]

Well... I didn't want to finish a campaign anyway! So there!

[Ano2]

Thanks for the response guys, cleared it up. Given the advantages I have read about, scripting definately seems the way to go.

[Divinus Arma]

For us idiots, what is a script and how does it impact gameplay?

[GoreBag]

Basically, a script is a bunch of code which is designed to impact gameplay. It makes things appear, change, disappear and act/react in certain ways. Depending on the game, scripting can either be very limited or very comprehensive.

Age of Empires 2, for example, had a series of Single Player objectives in each level of its campaign. Upon completion of these objectives, events would take place, like text messages, scrolling to view a different area, gifts of resources or units, or even beating the level entirely. These would be written into a script, which is read by the program and interpreted (if written properly) into the desired effect.

[Reverend Joe]

I think it's a program that helps the campaign AI do stuff.

[Divinus Arma]

I see. So it is a set of conditions in the campaign.

Once conditions are met, the game recognized a signal that goes from "off" to "on", which triggers an event. Is that correct?

[kayapó]

I see. So it is a set of conditions in the campaign.

Once conditions are met, the game recognized a signal that goes from "off" to "on", which triggers an event. Is that correct?

Yes.

But keep in mind the "conditions" are limited by the game engine. It's not like we are free to create any kind of condition. And the effects are also limited.