ZDoom ACS Scripting Tutorial #1 - Your First Script

I'm back, years later, trying to learn doom scripting again. Here we go.

I usually struggle with tutorials but you explain things so calmly and gently. Thanks to this, I just wrote my first script and I feel a lot more comfortable writing more. Thanks.

Idk if I've asked before, if I have "oops". But is it possible to...

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script 1 (Void){
execute script 2;
}

script 2 (Void){
hi;
}

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Is it possible to execute a script within a different script?

I see that you know how to program fluently. what language is acs? c++? or c#? I would like to learn the language that ACS is made with so I can learn to script without "help" from tutorials.

Got a question on this, can you use scripting or a line action to have a sound play? I've been trying to find any sort of answer for a horror map I'm making and I can't seem to find an answer.

Thank you for your time.

What Script Type should i use on a Eternity Doom 2 Map? I tried making a simple print(); script and nothing worked (And yes, i did check if the linedef was connected to the script)

somebody told me I should use zscript instead of acs. What are the pros and cons of each?

What programming language did you study to be able to program a script? I'm interested in starting to make scripts but many don't have tutorials on how to do them.

I just started using SLADE and made some maps....I want to add custom stuff eventually...it sure is something trying to learn the how to's....I have one song and a title page but can't seem to link a song to map02

Thank you! I’m making a quake style “this door is opened elsewhere” and this tutorial really helps

Would you say all this still applies with Gzdoom?

Wait, is it Chubbz Doomed or Chubb ZDoomer, I always read it as the latter because you use zdoom.

I have no clue what I'm doing but its not letting me number my scripts whenever I type script 1 it doesn't make the number green

im so happy but... Gzdoom builder compiler doesn't work at all !! then ultimate doom builder just forgot to include a script editor... just wonderful... anyway thanks for your tutorial

Even though I can rig optional quests to benefit you in a map later on, or even set up complex moving platforms and cutscenes, I still make rookie mistakes like failing to include the correct bracket or using a semicolon when I shouldn't.

For me action 80 is WR light change to brightest adjacent
So what do i do..?

Maybe stupid question, but how applicable is this series of guides with modern GZDoom? I've never done ACS coding before, but found your RPG system tutorial and found it surprisingly easy to follow along, so I wanna learn more proper from the beginning

Thank you.

"Oh, okay, we're gonna be scripting for a switch and a door. Let me just make some sectors and a door in between..."
10 minutes and 40 errors later
"Fuck doors! Just a switch is fine."
1 hour and 0 progress later
"MAPS CONSISTING OF A SINGLE ARENA ARE PRETTY COOL."

When I hit enter between the brackets {} it just moves the second bracket down to line 5, doesn't create any white space or anything. Are the indentations simply for readability? Can the scripts work without them? I'm not sure how to get them to come up for me, I am using Doom Builder 2..

thanks for the help

with this I will make a Wad called "The Evacuation"

So it's basically DoomC (borrowing from the pun of QuakeC.)

I like to create Doom 1 game in Python...

So, your tutorials for this purpose is wonderful!

As a Cockney, hearing a hash ( # ) called a pound sign ( £ ) is going to take some getting used to.

What does the following mean,

Function ceiling_lowerbyvalue is used but not defined.

? I have it capitalized as I've seen in other tutorials, but I'm using udmf and it won't recognize this function?!

When I try to compile I get "External ACS files can only be compiled as libraries.". What does that mean and how do I fix it?

Also is there a way to make a global script? Something that is active for all maps? Thanks!

You utter, utter legend.

Nicely done tutorial brah <3

no te entendi ni verga, no se ingles

Is that c?

how do you extend the time of the text?

Hey Chubz could i just use scripts for a dialog system or would i need to work with something like usdf?

this is easier than i thought!

hi, im trying to make some scripts, basically what i need is a global variable that once it reaches two a door will open, and once you enter two certain rooms that global variable will get one added to it, so when you enter both rooms a door opens, can you help?

SwaggerSouls Doom Builder tutorial.

im currently using doom builder 2 but it seems gzdoom has more features like scrolling ground textures so i guess im gonna start using it

Anyone else following the print one exactly and then getting the error "Missing ')'"?

I can't thank you enough for the effort you've put forth in sharing this information. It's one thing to share videos to promote a product, but sharing a unique skill at the level you have on your channel is to be admired and appreciated. While this is just a hobby for me, I'm now sharing this same hobby with my son ( now 10 ), and we often reference your library when creating levels. Major KUDOS to you sir. You've intrigued me with the scripting ability, and I may well follow this path as time allows to see where it leads. As a technical professional, I just had to reach out and thank you given that I can only imagine the time and effort you've invested to present and share this level of quality material. My son and I both thank you.

Weird question: Is there any way to make an arcade machine running Doom in a level?

Great video!

how can i summon a monster with acs?

you have a map sample map you shown in this video? or would i need a basic understanding of doom map making to something similar before starting this tutorial?

Fuck scripting, doesn't work worth a fuck. Is it really that much to ask to get two monsters to hate eachother on start!?

i'm 5 minutes and counting into the video and i still have no idea what a "Script" is

doomguy flips the switch

message on screen: you are doomed

Door opens

100beheadedkamikazescomespeedingatyou

Awesome!

thank you!!