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carriontrooper wrote:

At least I can provide explanation for #1. The ScriptPath thingy there is to 'link' the CC .ini object (for example, an actor) to a .lua script (which does things to the actor, say make a hovering moustache over the actor). So, for example, you have a .lua file, moustache.lua, that does this to actors. You want Mia, the Ronin actor, to have a companion moustache, so you put the line 'ScriptPath = Ronin.rte/moustache.lua' (assuming you plopped that straight in Ronin.rte folder) somewhere in Mia's .ini definition. But then you also want Dmitri to have a companion moustache too, so you just plop the same line somewhere in Dmitri's .ini definition. Got that?

Author:	Sly-UX1XN [ Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:14 pm ]
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im trying to learn Lua but I cant understand most of the words used to explain im like what does that mean :o

Author:	Asklar [ Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:27 am ]
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With "words" you mean functions? Like, I dunno, CastMORay, ToActor? You can use the wiki to learn about functions. Syntax is very easy, if that's your problem, you can ask also.

Author:	Sly-UX1XN [ Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:23 pm ]
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1) "scriptpath = <path to Lua file>" in the objects code block with appropriate tabbing 2) about variables how to add them what they are and why 3) and loads of others

Author:	CaveCricket48 [ Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:13 pm ]
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Have you tried looking at the Lua tutorial stickied in this forum?

Author:	Sly-UX1XN [ Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:19 pm ]
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thats where I got ^^ from (my questions) the tut was aimed at inexperienced modders and im so bad I cant even understand that :')

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Author:	Asklar [ Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:47 pm ]
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I learnt from there. Alright, if you want to learn, let's start from something specific: what do you specifically don't understand? Everything? Is there something you understand?

Author:	Sly-UX1XN [ Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:01 pm ]
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the only thing I get is how to make a Lua. file haha and your really gonna teach me :O im tough work

Author:	Asklar [ Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:52 am ]
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I don't have any problems on teaching you, not at all, but I doubt we can spam this thread with teachings.

Author:	carriontrooper [ Wed Dec 14, 2011 3:52 pm ]
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Sly-UX1XN wrote: 1) "scriptpath = <path to Lua file>" in the objects code block with appropriate tabbing 2) about variables how to add them what they are and why 3) and loads of others At least I can provide explanation for #1. The scriptpath thingy there is to 'link' the CC .ini object (for example, an actor) to a .lua script (which does things to the actor, say make a hovering moustache over the actor). So, for example, you have a .lua file, moustache.lua, that does this to actors. You want Mia, the Ronin actor, to have a companion moustache, so you put the line 'scriptpath = Ronin.rte/moustache.lua' (assuming you plopped that straight in Ronin.rte folder) somewhere in Mia's .ini definition. But then you also want Dmitri to have a companion moustache too, so you just plop the same line somewhere in Dmitri's .ini definition. Got that?

Author:	Sly-UX1XN [ Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:55 pm ]
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ahhhhhh and why cant we spam the thread

Author:	Asklar [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 5:32 am ]
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Well, if I can spam the thread without it being a problem, I can teach you basic things.

Author:	Sly-UX1XN [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:04 pm ]
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who do we ask to spam the thread?

Author:	Asklar [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:13 pm ]
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No one, let's begin. ScriptPath carriontrooper wrote: At least I can provide explanation for #1. The ScriptPath thingy there is to 'link' the CC .ini object (for example, an actor) to a .lua script (which does things to the actor, say make a hovering moustache over the actor). So, for example, you have a .lua file, moustache.lua, that does this to actors. You want Mia, the Ronin actor, to have a companion moustache, so you put the line 'ScriptPath = Ronin.rte/moustache.lua' (assuming you plopped that straight in Ronin.rte folder) somewhere in Mia's .ini definition. But then you also want Dmitri to have a companion moustache too, so you just plop the same line somewhere in Dmitri's .ini definition. Got that? Remember you've got to type "ScriptPath" with the corresponding capitals. Understood?

Author:	Sly-UX1XN [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:35 pm ]
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Understood but do you put that in the actors.ini or on a .Lua notepad you make yourself?

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Author:	Asklar [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:38 pm ]
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ScriptPath = YourMod.rte/Your/Path/ToTheLua/File.lua goes anywhere inside the actor's, gun's or bullet's ini code, just like if you were adding an extra variable like Sharpness, Mass or HitsMOs.