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[Anthus]

Can you create an item that works like rupees in the sense that you collect 1, it adds 1 to a counter? I want to have a 'gold skultula' type side quest, and I'm wondering if a script would be required to have this separate counter, or if it can be done with the item editor alone. Thanks.

Edited by Anthus, 21 January 2013 - 11:41 PM.

[Avaro]

Yes of course, this can be done with the item and subscreen editor alone. You just use one of the "script" counters (instead of rupees, bombs, etc), wich can also be used without scripts.

Edited by Avataro, 18 January 2013 - 09:08 AM.

[Anthus]

Awesome. My next question then is, can you have a guy give you an item after collecting a certain amount? I've read that something like this can be done with string commands. Is this true? Thanks again

[Xenix]

Yes, that's true. I do this all the time for trading sequences. Check the ZQuest Help File.

Edited by Sepulcher, 18 January 2013 - 11:13 AM.

[MoscowModder]

You'll want to read up on zstrings.txt to find out more about trading sequences. Everything you asked about can be done with the item editor, optionally the subscreen editor, and string control codes.

[Anthus]

Thanks. I'll check that out. Is zstrings.txt something that came with ZC or is it in a thread somewhere?

[MoscowModder]

It comes with ZC.

[Anthus]

Awesome, thanks I never even knew this stuff existed till recently. Well, I knew about being able to change text color, but that's it. This is pretty cool, cause I thought you needed to use scripting to do pretty much all of this stuff. Excuse me while I go re-evaluate the meaning of life

Edited by Anthus, 21 January 2013 - 11:51 PM.

[peteandwally]

Anthus, if you get this to work for a test screen, would you consider uploading it as a small demo?

[Anthus]

I could do so, maybe, I'm just not sure when I'll get around to actually putting this in my quest. I could do it any time really, I just want to get the required areas for the first two dungeons done before I do "optional" stuff.

I do have a few questions question though. Firstly, how do you turn off the colored text? Do you just use the code again? Also, would you put the "give/ take item" codes before the string, or does it not matter where you put it as long as it is in there? Thanks again guys.

EDIT: This just popped into my head, but you can do chests this way too if you wanted if you are using the signpost script.

Edited by Anthus, 22 January 2013 - 02:43 PM.

[MoscowModder]

1. You "turn off" colored text by setting the color back to the default.
2. It doesn't matter where in the string the give/take item codes go.

[Anthus]

Oh, okay. That makes sense. And I did throw together a collection of test screens for string codes. It uses only the give, and take item codes, and the "go to string, if item" code, which I think looks the cleanest if you place directly at the beginning of the string, otherwise if you have the item, it will play the old string, and change when it hits the code. Putting it in the beginning changes it from the jump if you have the item.

[Get "zstrings test.qst"]

Feel free to open it up, and do as you please and have a look around It's basic, but if you play it, they all work smoothly. For the best effect, I'd recommend visiting the cave where you start, and the cave south before heading east. This is a hjuge epic quest with a great ending.

EDIT: Uses 2.50. Not an RC. Not that I think anyone would still be using an RC.. I dunno.

Edited by Anthus, 22 January 2013 - 03:54 PM.

[peteandwally]

I really appreciate you taking the time to put this up. Thank you!

[klop422]

I can't get the file... It wants me to get some "rocket download" that I don't want. can you upload it somewhere else mabye?

[Anthus]

I really appreciate you taking the time to put this up. Thank you!

No problem I kind of forgot about this actually. Glad it was helpful (even if it was poorly conceived lol)

I can't get the file... It wants me to get some "rocket download" that I don't want. can you upload it somewhere else mabye?

It sounds like you are getting an annoying pop up or something. I don't know of any other decent hosting sites. Most of them are spammy, and have ads, and I'm not paying money for one since I very seldom upload things that aren't screenshots. However, if you want to PM me your email address, or something, I can send it to you directly