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The guide is split into two sections: Basics and Advanced. | The guide is split into two sections: Basics and Advanced. | ||
| − | * The basic section touches on how to set up the tools necessary for scripting and coverage of commonly-used features: The workflow of scripting in HPL3, how to script your maps, callbacks, timers, etc. | + | |
| − | * The advanced section touches on subjects beyond map scripting such as Modules and Ai. | + | *The basic section touches on how to set up the tools necessary for scripting and coverage of commonly-used features: The workflow of scripting in HPL3, how to script your maps, callbacks, timers, etc. |
| + | *The advanced section touches on subjects beyond map scripting such as Modules and Ai. | ||
'''Bear in mind that this tutorial mostly covers the most essential things you need to know in order to script your maps.''' | '''Bear in mind that this tutorial mostly covers the most essential things you need to know in order to script your maps.''' | ||
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==Prerequisites and Recommendations== | ==Prerequisites and Recommendations== | ||
| − | #The scripting language of HPL3 is called '''AngelScript''', which is similar to some of the more popular programming languages. If you have ''zero'' programming knowledge, you should start with the [[HPL3/Scripting/AngelScript_Fundamentals|AngelScript Fundamentals]] guide, and read '''at least the first five chapters.''' | + | #The scripting language of HPL3 is called '''AngelScript''', which is similar to some of the more popular programming languages. If you have ''zero'' programming knowledge, you should start with the [[HPL3/Scripting/AngelScript_Fundamentals|AngelScript Fundamentals]] guide, and read '''<u>at least the first five chapters</u>.''' |
#You should know how to create or edit a basic mod. See the [[HPL3/SOMA/Modding/Creating_a_Mod| Creating a Mod]] article for more information. | #You should know how to create or edit a basic mod. See the [[HPL3/SOMA/Modding/Creating_a_Mod| Creating a Mod]] article for more information. | ||
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Revision as of 00:17, 15 August 2020
Important: This guide only overviews the main and most commonly-used features of HPL3's scripting capabilities. It does not delve into the inner workings or into the full capabilities of the engine. You can read about a specific topic in more detail at the main scripting page of the game you are working with. Please see this guide as a springboard into HPL3 scripting.|
Welcome to the scripting guide for the HPL3 Engine. The guide is split into two sections: Basics and Advanced.
Bear in mind that this tutorial mostly covers the most essential things you need to know in order to script your maps. Prerequisites and Recommendations
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