Quick Question about Variables

[[LuDo]-CamuS]

hi! could someone explain to me what are integer variables and real variables used for?

 

[ZiggyMcjoney]

An integer is a whole number and a real is one with decimals.

So if you wanted to store 4.67, you'd use a real.

If you wanted to store 2, you'd use an integer.

You can also store whole numbers in a real (ie 2.00).

As an example of their use, you'd use an integer to store a hero's attribute in a variable if you wanted to make an attribute-based Damage Over Time spell in GUI.

 

[Andyoyo]

integer variables are generally for numbers that will be whole numbers: 4, 13, 7 etc.
real variables are generally for variables that will be decimal numbers: 1.342 2.3828 etc.

So you'll probably use an integer variable for a timer (where you'll use whole seconds), whereas you'll use a real variable for damage calculations, or percentages.

 

[[LuDo]-CamuS]

but is their use the same?

 

[Squishy]

They are basically the same thing, they both store numbers, though one has a wider range.

 

[Rock Golem]

Hello,I'm going around and asking everyone how to get information into a variable, I get what it is but I need to get a quest in one of them.
I want to mark a quest called golem hill as complete but I need it to be in a variable...um...I think,but I can't get it in,I also need to get a get to the top of the hill requirment and later a kill granite golem requirement in the quest,If anybody could help me out here I'd apreciate it

 

[Squishy]

The rules state that you shouldn't post in a thread over a month old. As well, you should post questions in new threads. Anyway, you could store quest data in a quest variable.

 

[Rock Golem]

but how do I do that,Initail value doesn't do anything,do I drag and drop or something?by the way i'll be sure to check the date and post new quetions in a new thread next time

 

[Darthfett]

Quest - Create a new quest......

Variable - Set Variable

Set [COLOR="Red"][U]Variablename[/U][/COLOR] = (Last created quest)

 

[Squishy]

EDIT: Misunderstood the question.

 

[Rock Golem]

I'm sorry darthfett but where is that?it isn't in events or actions or conditions.i tried looking in the variable editor too but nothing I click does much.

 

[Squishy]

It should be an action near the top of the list. Set Variable.

 

[Rock Golem]

alright I'll check agian, maybe I missed it

 

[Rock Golem]

ah-ha! you were right squishy!thanks a million guys