How to use Lua scripts

[FranchuFranchu]

Now Lua can be used in TheoTown. Lua is a real proggraming language. To learn it, read this.

To include a Lua file in your plugin, use this:

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"script":"file.lua",

The file has to be in the same directory as your JSON.
The Lua code can be this:

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function script.nextMonth()
      Debug.toast("Hello Month!")
end

This will show a toast each month.
The full list of the available functions in TheoTown is in https://theotown.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=8587.

[Mg3094066]

Now Lua can be used in TheoTown. Lua is a real proggraming language. To learn it, read this.

To include a Lua file in your plugin, use this:

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"script":"file.lua",

The file has to be in the same directory as your JSON.
The Lua code can be this:

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function script.nextMonth()
      Debug.toast("Hello Month!")
end

This will show a toast each month.
The full list of the available functions in TheoTown is in https://theotown.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=8587.

Ummm... What does the Lua test?

[FranchuFranchu]

It shows a toast each month

[ElephantEthan]

• Do lua scripts need a building to function? (like fun functionality)
• Can lua scripts be attached to anything? (buildings, terrain, trees, cars)
• How would one make a script that replaces a grass tile with a sand tile?

[CommanderABab]

Probably not; sure, why not; why not a sand dune blowing in the wind?

[CommanderABab]

Yay! A triple negative sentencs!

[ElephantEthan]

Yay! A triple negative sentencs!

Your post contains so much negativity that it's actually positive although I'm not sure if I understand the land one.

[ElephantEthan]

Alright, I attached a script to an animation and it works, even if I didn't use the animation. I got the script to run when you open the game. Really cool stuff!

[TheRetroGuy]

Is it possible to have a Lua app on mobile?

[CommanderABab]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... .luastudio looks like one.

[Bearbear76]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... .luastudio looks like one.

To be honest I don't like any of the apps that are available
In the store. Rather use a PC or just use a normal text editor that supports Lua (i.e. QuickEdit)

[Hadestia]

Its like a java

[Bearbear76]

Its like a java

Not really like Java.
Compared to java Lua is much more forgiving and easy.

[JustAnyone]

Also 10x slower.

[Bearbear76]

Lua is still on the fast side though