Haren's list of Questions~!

I decided I'd start posting my questions here, since I didn't want to clutter up the help topic.

Here is my compeleted givepokemon script.

The script (Sorry, but it's kinda long x.x):

#org $starterpokemon3
lock
faceplayer
message $1
boxset 6
checkflag 0x200
if b_true goto $done
if b_false goto $take
release
end

#org $take
givepokemon 58 5 0
fanfare 0x13E
message $2
boxset 4
setflag 0x828
setflag 0x200
message $3
boxset 5
compare LASTRESULT 0x1
if b_true gosub $name
message $4
boxset 6
release
end

#org $name
call 0x1A74EB
return

#org $done
message $5
boxset 6
release
end

#org $1
$1 1 =ERIC: Yeah yeah, calm down.\nHere.

#org $2
$2 1 =\c\h01\h02You recieved a Growlithe!

#org $3
$3 1 =\c\h01\h02Would you like to rename Growlithe?

#org $4
$4 1 =\c\h01\h04\v\h01: Thanks. Would you mind moving\nso Ican leave?\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Now wait a minute. I never\n said you were getting away that\l easy.\p\c\h01\h04\v\h01: What now?\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Before I can let you go, I\nneed to make sure you're ready to\lhead out. Just to keep\lmy concious clear.\p\c\h01\h04\v\h01: What do you mean?\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Some of the prisoners in the\narea have pokémon of their own.\lDefeat all of 'em, and I\lmight let ya pass.\p\c\h01\h04\v\h01: Are you serious?\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Dead serious. I ain't gonna\nhave your death on my \lconcious. Come back when you've\lbeat 'em all.

#org $5
$5 1 =ERIC: You beat the others yet?

First of all, after message 1, you forgot the boxset 5 (message 1 don't seem like a yes or no question, is it? because there is a lastresult thing right after it), then it doesn't mention starterpokemon2 or starterpokemon3, so I'm not sure what you meant. Plus you don't even show message 2's message.

Radium wrote:First of all, after message 1, you forgot the boxset 5 (message 1 don't seem like a yes or no question, is it? because there is a lastresult thing right after it), then it doesn't mention starterpokemon2 or starterpokemon3, so I'm not sure what you meant. Plus you don't even show message 2's message.

This is just one of the givepokemon scripts, since I need to iron out the bugs with this one. And no, it isn't a question, but it was my understanding that LASTRESULT was necissary. Then my logic kicked in, and I felt blond So I'm removing it now, and checking how it works.

[Edit2] And again my blondness kicks in. I forgot to put in a message for $2, but now that I think about it, I'm not sure what to put, since it isn't a Yes/No question.

boxset 6 - for regular messages
boxset 5 - yes/no messages

Is that what you asked?

If you are creating three options, isn't it better to put all of them in the same script?
I'm not much help, am I?

I will eventually xD I just want to make sure that I can even use this givepokemon script as a standalone before I combine it with the whole shebang. When it's done, the whole thing will be one big script.

But yeah. Would I just get rid of the whole "message $2" part, or...?

What error message do you get? Do you want to see a sample from my hack:

#org $start
faceplayer
lock
checkflag 0x200
if b_true goto $done
message $1
boxset 5
compare LASTRESULT 0x1
if b_true goto $take
message $2
boxset 6
release
end


#org $take
givepokemon 133 5 142
fanfare 0x13E
message $3
boxset 4
setflag 0x828
setflag 0x200
message $5
boxset 6
release
end

#org $name
call 0x1A74EB
return

#org $done
message $6
boxset $6
release
end

#org $1
$1 1 =You are old enough to be an\nEven member!\lSo how would you like a Pokemon\lto start you journey in life?

#org $2
$2 1 =Well, let's talk later.

#org $3
$3 1 =\c\h01\h02You recieved your first Pokemon!

#org $5
$5 1 =Watch out for our enemy,/nthe members of Odds!

#org $6
$6 1 =Good luck being a trainer.

I'm not sure if the nickname works on this though.

Well, I never really got a message, more like a jumbled up mess of text when I talked to Eric. But I'm removing "message 2" and the boxset part of the script, so we'll see how it works.

[Edit] Nope. Still showing a jumbled up mess when I talk to him. And by the way. On checkflag, can you set any number to create a new flag, or are they all presets?

I don't think you could use any flag. 200, 1000, 1001 are all free.

Thethethethe's tutorial taught me how to script, if you want, you could take a look at it.
http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=128887

I've been using his tut for most of my scripting, but it's an incomplete guide, and some of his things are unclear. Don't get me wrong, I love using it. Anyway, I just noticed a major error; I forgot to add message $5 before boxset 6 in my script. Compiling and testing now.

[Edit] Well, it's still not working. In the first post is what my script is right now, to the exact letter. So if anyone wouldn't mind messing with it a little, I'd appreciate it. I've got to get some sleep, so I'ma be heading to bed now. Talk to you peeps later

#org $starterpokemon1
checkflag 0x200
if b_true goto $done
message $1
boxset 6
if b_true goto $take Why do you have this, boxset 6 means it's not a question right, so what could be true?
release
end

#org $take
givepokemon 58 5 0
fanfare 0x13E
message $3
boxset 4
waitfanfare
#raw 0x68
setflag 0x828
setflag 0x200
message $4
boxset 5
compare LASTRESULT 0x1
if b_true gosub $name
message $5
boxset 6
release
end

#org $name
call 0x1A74EB
return

#org $done
message $6
boxset 6
release
end

#org $1
$1 1=ERIC: Yeah yeah, calm down.\nHere.

#org $3
$3 1=\c\h01\h04You recieved a Growlithe!

#org $4
$4 1=\c\h01\h04Would you like to rename Growlithe?

#org $5
$5
1=\v\h01!: Thanks. Would you mind moving so I\ncan leave?\pERIC: Now
wait a minute. I never\l said you were getting away that\l
easy.\p\v\h01!: What now?\pERIC: Before I can let you go, I need
to\lmake sure you're ready to head out.\lJust to keep my concious
clear.\p\v\h01!: What do you mean?\pERIC: Some of the prisoners in the
area have\lpokémon of their own. Defeat all of 'em,\land I might let ya
pass.\p\v\h01!: You're serious...\pERIC: Dead serious. I ain't gonna
have your\l\death on my concious. Come back when you've\lbeat them all.

#org $6
$6 1=ERIC: You beat the others yet?

I decided to try and see if I could put together the entire starter pokemon script. Here's what I came up with.

#org $start
lock
faceplayer
message $1
boxset 6
checkgender
compare LASTRESULT 0x0
if b_true goto $boy
compare LASTRESULT 0x1
if b_true goto $girl
release
end

#org $boy
message $2
boxset 5
compare LASTRESULT 0x1
if b_true goto $starterpokemon1b
if b_false goto $part2
release
end

#org $girl
message $3
boxset 5
compare LASTRESULT 0x1
if b_true goto $starterpokemon1g
if b_false goto $part 2
release
end

#org $part2
message $4
boxset 5
compare LASTRESULT 0x1
if b_true goto $starterpokemon2
if b_false goto $part 3
release
end

#org $part3
message $5
boxset 6
checkflag 0x200
if b_true goto $done
if b_false goto $take1
release
end

#org $take1
givepokemon 58 5 0
fanfare 0x13E
message $6
boxset 4
setflag 0x828
setflag 0x200
message $7
boxset 5
compare LASTRESULT 0x1
if b_true gosub $name
message $8
boxset 6
release
end

#org $starterpokemon1b
message $9
boxset 6
checkflag 0x200
if b_true goto $done
if b_false goto $take2
release
end

#org $starterpokemon1g
message $10
boxset 6
checkflag 0x200
if b_true goto $done
if b_false goto $take2
release
end

#org $take2
givepokemon 228 5 0
fanfare 0x13E
message $11
boxset 4
setflag 0x828
setflag 0x200
message $12
boxset 5
compare LASTRESULT 0x1
if b_true gosub $name
message $8
boxset 6
release
end

#org $starterpokemon2
message $13
boxset 6
checkflag 0x200
if b_true goto $done
if b_false goto $take3
release
end

#org $take3
givepokemon 286 5 0
fanfare 0x13E
message $14
boxset 4
setflag 0x828
setflag 0x200
message $15
boxset 5
compare LASTRESULT 0x1
if b_true gosub $name
message $8
boxset 6
release
end

#org $name
call 0x1A74EB
return

#org $done
message $16
boxset 6
release
end

#org $1
$1 1 =\c\h01\h08ERIC: Yo. You must be one of the prisoners.\nI'm Eric, the leader of this riot. Who're \lyou?\p\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: \v\ho1.\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: "\v\ho1" huh? Sounds foreign. Well anyway,\nif you're lookin' to leave this\l place, then you're gonna need\l some supplies. I'd check the complex.\p\c\h01\h02\v\h01: Will do.\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Also, the cave that leads outta\nhere is crawlin' with pokemon.\lThey don't take too kindly to\lintruders to their territory,\l so you'll need some protection.\p\c\h01\h02\v\h01: What, are you going to escort me?

#org $2
$2 1 =\c\h01\h08ERIC: Hell naw. I'm needed here, to\ncoordinate the riot efforts.\pBut!\pWe did get ahold of a few of\nthe guard's pokemon.\p\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: Great! Mind giving me one?\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Hmm... Well, I could... But\nI've got a few questions for ya\lfirst. Answer my questions, and I'll\lgive ya the pokemon. Deal?\p\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: ... You've gotta be kidding me.\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: No answers, no pokemon. We got a deal?\p\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: Tch... Fine.\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Alright! First, I wanna know\na bit about your history. Where're\lya from?\p\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: Johto.\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Really? That's pretty far away.\nThat where they caught ya?\p\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: Yeah...\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Huh. I didn't know the other\nregions shipped their felons here,\lwhat with the war and all...\lSpeakin' of which... I wonder\lwhat you did. Lemme guess, you're\la murderer, right?

#org $3
$3 1 =\c\h01\h08ERIC: -huff- Well, even though I'd\nlove to hang out with a pretty young\lthing like yerself, I'm needed here,\lto coordinate the riot efforts.\pBut!\pWe did get ahold of a few of\nthe guard's pokemon.\p\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: Great! Mind giving me one?\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Hmm... Well, I could... But\nI've got a few questions for ya\lfirst. Answer my questions, and I'll\lgive ya the pokemon. Deal?\p\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: ... You've gotta be kidding me.\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: No answers, no pokemon. We got a deal?\p\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: Tch... Fine.\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Alright! First, I wanna know\na bit about your history. Where're\lya from?\p\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: Johto.\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Really? That's pretty far away.\nThat where they caught ya?\p\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: Yeah...\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Huh. I didn't know the other\nregions shipped their felons here,\lwhat with the war and all...\lSpeakin' of which... I wonder\lwhat you did. Lemme guess, you're\la murderer, right?

#org $4
$4 1 =\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: Of course not!\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Aw, really? Then it's gotta be\nsomething smaller. Maybe... petty\lthefts?

#org $5
$5 1 =\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: Seriously?\p\c\h01\h08ERIC:No? Well... If you aren't guilty \nof anything, then you must be innocent.\p\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: Yeah. I was charged with a crime I didn't commit.\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Yeah yeah, whatever you say.\nWell, that's all the info I\lwanted.\p\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: Great. Can I have that pokemon\nnow?\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Yeah yeah, calm down.\nHere.

#org $6
$6 1 =\c\h01\h02You recieved a Growlithe!

#org $7
$7 1 =\c\h01\h02Would you like to rename Growlithe?

#org $8
$8 1 =\c\h01\h02\v\h01: Thanks. Would you mind moving\nso I can leave?\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Now wait a minute. I never\n said you were getting away that\l easy.\p\c\h01\h02\v\h01: What now?\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Before I can let you go, I\nneed to make sure you're ready to\lhead out. Just to keep my concious\lclear.\p\c\h01\h02\v\h01: What do you mean?\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Some of the prisoners in the\narea have pokémon of their own.\lDefeat all of 'em, and I might let\lya pass.\p\c\h01\h02\v\h01: Are you serious?\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Dead serious. I ain't gonna\nhave your death on my concious.\lCome back when you've beat 'em\lall.

#org $9
$9 1 =\c\h01\h02\v\h01: Well... Let's just say an old\nfriend learned to never cheat me out\lof what's mine.\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Heh... I guess I had you pegged\nright. Ya do have that dark look about\lya... Well, that's all the info\lI wanted.\p\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: Great. Can I have that pokemon\nnow?\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Yeah yeah, calm down.\nHere.

#org $10
$10 1 =\c\h01\h02\v\h01:Well... Let's just say my ex\nlearned never to cheat on me.\lThe hard way.\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Heh... I guess I had you pegged\nright. Ya do have that dark look about\lya... Well, that's all the info\lI wanted.\p\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: Great. Can I have that pokemon\nnow?\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Yeah yeah, calm down.\nHere.

#org $11
$11 1 =\c\h01\h02You recieved a Houndour!

#org $12
$12 1 =\c\h01\h02Would you like to rename Houndour?

#org $13
$13 1 =\c\h01\h02\v\h01: Yeah. I have some pretty skilled\lhands.\p\c\h01\h08ERIC: Well, that would explain that\nsly glint in your eyes... Well,\lthat's all the info I wanted.\p\c\h01\h02\v\ho1: Great. Can I have that pokemon\nnow?\p\c\h01\h08ERICERIC: Yeah yeah, calm down.\nHere.

#org $14
$14 1 =\c\h01\h02You recieved a Poochyena!

#org $15
$15 1 =\c\h01\h02Would you like to rename Poochyena?

#org $16
$16 1 =ERIC: You beat the others yet?

Yeah, it's pretty long lol. Something in there is fighting against me unfortunately. When I talk to the NPC, nothing shows up, but I get the clicking sound and I'm locked in place. Can anyone see what's wrong? A helpful tip might be that every time I burn it to the ROM, it asks me to set offsets for two of the 'goto's, instead of setting them itself.

If it asks for the "gotos", you might have specified a goto location and never made that goto location in the script. I looked through the script, and I couldn't find the problem. Try this:

Create a backup of your rom.
Try a very simple script and see if it works.

This could let you know if it's the compiler's problem.

Another thing you should do is just rewrite the same thing, maybe an obvious mistake might show up. A simplier way to rewrite this script may be to not use if b_true and if b_false. You could just write the statement under the goto after b_true. This could probably save space in the rom.

I'm sorry if I'm not that much of a help. Maybe Hiche might look at it later if he sees it.

I am really busy these days, but go to thethethethe's tutorial. There are minor mistakes, like misuse of commands. The script is not all wrong. if b_false is used in an improper way, and location.

Also, this is wrong;

Code:

#org $name
call 0x1A74EB
return

There should be a setvar 0x8004 0x00 under #org $name.

Sorry if I did not help. I am not hacking for a while now.