Trouble with an NPC event

[jjmayhem 0]

So, I'm trying to create an event after leaving a building that makes an NPC character run in from off screen and start talking to the player.  I can get everything to work other than the event starting properly.  I'm probably doing something wrong with the switches.   However everything I've tried either locks up or isn't working.   I haven't been able to find a good video for this, if anyone could help it'd be greatly appreciated.

[dolarmak 23]

when the play is leaving the building are they actually switching maps or staying on the same map?

 

 

I have to say I dislike using switches for events like this. You're better off having a Variable that keeps track of the story.

 

Example:

Talk to elder - Variable:0001 Story +1

Leave House - Variable:0001 Story +1

Event (running character) On Variable:0001 Story = 2, Autorun

  At end Variable:0001 Story +1

  Same event blank (or basic dialog) when Variable:0001 Story = 3 , Action Button

Go place that was unaccessible previously.

  Teleport event On Variable:0001 Story > 2 (message saying it's blocked)

       On Variable:0001 Story = 3 Teleport to dungeon.

 

this way the switches can never get mixed up. Part 2 can not happen without part 1 being completed.

Generally you only use switches that have 1 single action that will never be repeated or don't effect anything great (ie chests or doors, or an actual switch).

 

hope this helps.

[jjmayhem 0]

Yeah I think I'm going to have to learn how to use variables more for the story, because it'll keep the switch from looping on me. I figured how to get what I wanted started but I think story variables will help it work out better.

[dolarmak 23]

They take a little getting used to but when you learn how they work they become an indispensable tool for your game.