jason211 0 Posted June 21, 2002 Hi all I want to get into some scripting so I can make better missions. I have never used scripting before and would like a more basic introduction to it than is found in the various scripting references one can download. It seems that these scripting references all assume the user has done scripting before. One specific question I have in mind is, is the scripting language of OF unique, or is it the same as those used in other games like Quake II and Half-Life? Regards Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCLZ 0 Posted June 21, 2002 It's not too difficult once you know the syntax, the command reference on the flashpoint1985 website (under editing or downloads I think) has all the commands and an example for each. It also gives you the basics like how to check a condition in a script etc. And I guess just picking your way through existing scripts, though a lot of them won't have the amount of comments you want you can still learn from them. Maybe set yourself a little problem and try to solve it with the command reference and examples you find. The scripting language is written specificly (yeah I can't speel) for the OFP engine, though most are based on common standards sorta thing. I haven't actually come across another game that has scripting so... public. I didn't know QuakeII or Half-Life had scripting languages, but I never got into editing with those games. Though now that I think about it those cutscenes in Half-Life probably were made with a Half-Life scripting language. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED 0 Posted June 21, 2002 Try my tutorial at: http://www.militarygameronline.com/OFPRED/tutorials/scripts.asp It may help you. RED Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wamingo 1 Posted June 21, 2002 the best way to learn how to make missions and scripts are in my opinion to study other people's work... download and open a few scripts and read until you barf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED 0 Posted June 21, 2002 Yes that is the way I learnt, but some people don't have the time to do that or can't be assed. You will learn better if you work it out for your self though. RED Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jason211 0 Posted June 22, 2002 Hi Thanks everyone. All useful answers. RED, I shall go and look at that beginners guide. Thanks!! Regards Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
