How does the tutorial dialog work and how can I replicate it

[C.D. Dinosaur]

I've been wondering about this for quite some time and am wondering if someone can help.

 

[DylanDude]

The tutorial uses Text Prompts. They are comprised of two parts:

1. A SOC script containing the text to be displayed alongside all necessary parameters. https://wiki.srb2.org/wiki/Text_prompt
2. An in-map linedef executor using linedef type 459 (Control Text Prompt). https://wiki.srb2.org/wiki/Linedef_type_459

This process is precise and will break if just one thing is out-of-place. Additionally, they do not work in netgames at all. I have compiled a list for troubleshooting Text Prompts:

1. Are the different prompts given a full line between each other?
2. Are there any invisible indents on those lines, or any other characters?
3. Is there a blank line after the last prompt? (There should be.)
4. Do any prompt numbers conflict?
5. Has MetaPage been used anywhere? (If so, don't.)
6. Are any of the tag names longer than eight letters?
7. Are the various parameters in the correct order?
(Correct order):
A. PROMPT XX
B. NumPages X
C. PAGE X
D. Tag = XXXXXXXX

8. What does the latest-log.txt file in your SRB2 folder say?
A. No value for token? Refer to 2-3.
B. Page number expected? Refer to 1-3.

9. Is the linedef executor using a pushables-based sector trigger effect? (Don't use these.)
10. Is the linedef executor able to trigger anything else?

When in doubt, refer back to the examples from Tutorial Zone.

 

[C.D. Dinosaur]

The tutorial uses Text Prompts. They are comprised of two parts:

1. A SOC script containing the text to be displayed alongside all necessary parameters. https://wiki.srb2.org/wiki/Text_prompt
2. An in-map linedef executor using linedef type 459 (Control Text Prompt). https://wiki.srb2.org/wiki/Linedef_type_459

This process is precise and will break if just one thing is out-of-place. Additionally, they do not work in netgames at all. I have compiled a list for troubleshooting Text Prompts:

Good to know. Thanks for answering!

 

[DylanDude]

You're welcome!