Help scripting my map

[MsHannerBananer]

The thing about scripting is that it just takes a bit to get the hang of. I find scripting to be the most fun and yet, most infuriating part of the job of creating a mod. Watching your script work come together in beautiful tandem is one of the best feelings in the world, while finding a script error you can't solve for the longest time only to find it was the most stupid mistake ever made, is the worst, haha.

But really it's all about practice, just like level editing. Start small, and work your way up. I find that I enjoy scripting more than I enjoy putting together levels, for reasons unknown.

It all starts with an idea. Then, you just use whatever resources you can to make the idea come to fruition. There is so much potential in the scripting parts of HPL2, that you can do a lot with very little. Some people say that the HPL2 engine is limited, but the only limits are what you think you can't do with what scripts you have.

The engine script's page is your friend. I never close it when I'm working with HPL2 and I've even memorized a lot of functions. Use CTRL+F to "find" things. You don't have to know something exactly, but just pick a word that's related to what you're trying to do and chances are, you'll find it. : D

Give scripting a try! I find it really fun! :3

And like the others said, if you have a question, don't hesitate to ask!