Intermediate Guide to Scripting Discussion

**Duke John** · 12-05-2005, 12:56

I am trying to test the value of a character's trait during a turn and I had hoped that the following would work:

script

Code:

console_command give_trait Barrivendos GoodCommander

monitor_conditions not I_CharacterSelected Barrivendos
and Trait GoodCommander >= 1
	console_command give_trait Barrivendos GoodAttacker
terminate_monitor
end_monitor

end_script

But it does not

Can anyone see what is wrong?

Barrivendos does get the GoodCommander trait which should have a value of 1. Then the not I_CharacterSelected Barrivendos should put the focus on the character which then allows testing the value of the GoodCommander trait. Or doesn't it work like that?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

**The_Mark** · 12-05-2005, 16:44

What you need to get the Trait condition work is an exported character_record, and condition monitors don't export values; you'll need an event monitor, and convenient events to do that are far and few between.

**alpaca** · 12-05-2005, 18:00

I don't think it's possible except through CharacterSelected which involves that the player does something and the character is on the map.
You might also consider using a show_me

**Cheexsta** · 12-07-2005, 01:45

I have a question regarding scripts.

I'm trying to get a show_me script to run from a background script, but it doesn't seem to be working. This is similar to the Client Kingdoms mod implemented into the TFT mod. The background script works fine and all other functions within it work as intended. Here is the background script section that is supposed to start the show_me script:

Code:

monitor_event SettlementTurnStart SettlementName Rome
	and SettlementIsLocal
	and Treasury > 5000
	advance_advice_thread Recruit_Legion_Thread
end_monitor

This is just temporary until I can get it working - then I'll tweak the costs and add a RandomPercent. Here is the advice thread it refers to:

Code:

AdviceThread Recruit_Legion_Thread
    GameArea Campaign
    
    Item Recruit_Legion
    		Uninhibitable
    		Verbosity  0 
    		Threshold  1  
    		Attitude Normal
    		Presentation Default
    		Title Recruit_Legion_Title
     	Script scripts\show_me\recruit_roman_legion.txt
		Text Recruit_Legion_Text1

And yes, I have set up the text. Finally, here is the whole show_me script:

Code:

script
console_command create_unit Rome "roman hastati" 2
console_command create_unit Rome "roman princeps" 2
console_command create_unit Rome "roman velite" 2
console_command create_unit Rome "roman Triarii" 1
console_command create_unit Rome "roman light cavalry" 1
console_command add_money -5000
console_command add_population Rome -1210

select_ui_element advisor_dismiss_button
simulate_mouse_click lclick_down
simulate_mouse_click lclick_up

terminate_script
end_script

Can anyone see what I'm doing wrong here? I've tried changing it so that the script runs when Rome is selected using I_SettlementSelected SettlementName Rome but no dice...

**Monkwarrior** · 12-07-2005, 09:33

Well, perhaps it's a silly answer, but the first possible mistake is "roman Triarii" instead of "roman triarii".

The second point is that I cannot see the need for a background script only for this purpose. It would be enough with a normal trigger in export_descr_advice, as in Client Kingdoms mod.

Third point: Did you try the final script without the authomatic "button pressing"?

You should include some "mark" just to know where the method is failing.

Good luck!

**Epistolary Richard** · 12-07-2005, 12:17

When you say not working, does the advisor come up at all? Do you have entries in text\export_advice for that advice thread?

**The_Mark** · 12-07-2005, 14:48

AFAIK RTW doesn't support multiple scripts running side by side; you'll have to include the event script in the background script in an event_monitor ButtonPressed ButtonPressed advisor_button_of_choice (excluding show_me button - no multiple scripts -> no script running -> no registered click on the button, or something to that effect; this limits the button quite surely to advisor_portrait_button).

**Cheexsta** · 12-07-2005, 14:51

Well, perhaps it's a silly answer, but the first possible mistake is "roman Triarii" instead of "roman triarii".

Didn't think of that. I'll fix it an give it a go.

The second point is that I cannot see the need for a background script only for this purpose. It would be enough with a normal trigger in export_descr_advice, as in Client Kingdoms mod.

Sorry, I didn't make it clear. I'm running a background script for a whole lot of things - such as 4tpy, historical events and such. I wanted to add this as a show_me script from the background script as the background script has the "suspend_unscripted_advice true" line added (otherwise I couldn't stop the script from continuously reloading).

Third point: Did you try the final script without the authomatic "button pressing"?

Good point, I'll give it a go if the Triarii typo doesn't fix it.

You should include some "mark" just to know where the method is failing.

Not entirely sure what you mean, or how to do it.

When you say not working, does the advisor come up at all? Do you have entries in text\export_advice for that advice thread?

Advisor doesn't even come up. Yes, as I said earlier, I have the text set up properly.

Thanks for the help, guys, I'll give the script another go with a few changes.

AFAIK RTW doesn't support multiple scripts running side by side; you'll have to include the event script in the background script in an event_monitor ButtonPressed ButtonPressed advisor_button_of_choice (excluding show_me button - no multiple scripts -> no script running -> no registered click on the button, or something to that effect; this limits the button quite surely to advisor_portrait_button).

Good point, but I could have sworn that the TFT mod made this work...

**Epistolary Richard** · 12-07-2005, 18:12

Originally Posted by Cheexsta

Not entirely sure what you mean, or how to do it.

He means put something in the background script monitor or the script so you'll be able to see if its even being accessed. The discerning scripter uses the infamous console_command puppify_my_love for the purpose, for example:

Code:

monitor_event SettlementTurnStart SettlementName Rome
	and SettlementIsLocal
	and Treasury > 5000
console_command puppify_my_love
 advance_advice_thread Recruit_Legion_Thread
end_monitor

If your faction symbol turns into a puppy when you fulfil those criteria then you at least know that that monitor is being accessed.

And Mark, I'm pretty sure you can run a show_me script during the campaign script of the Prologue. Guy made a special mention of how difficult it had been to get the two running at the same time.