How do I make an event only happen once?

[TheDbr22]

How can I make an event only happen once? I figured it out once before but I can't remember now... Thanks!

[Burt Derpson]

Make a new page for the event (at the top) and leave it blank. Set it's condition to Self Switch A = on by checking the box on the side. At the end of your event on the 1st page set self switch A to on. This will cause the event to do nothing after it has run once.

There is an "Erase Event" option, but that will only erase it while you are in the same area. It will return if you leave the map and come back.

[TheDbr22]

ahhh okay thanks! I thought it had soemthing to do with switches but I always used the other switch, not self switch. thanks!

[Oddbird]

I tried this, but the even stopped happening altogether. is there something I am missing?

[Mystix]

Originally posted by woodencavalry:

I tried this, but the even stopped happening altogether. is there something I am missing?

Post up some screenshots of your event's pages and maybe someone on the forums here can offer some suggestions that might help you to fix it.

[Munch]

Originally posted by woodencavalry:

I tried this, but the even stopped happening altogether. is there something I am missing?

Make sure the 'Control Self Switch: A (or whatever) = On' is at the bottom of the event, where you want it to cut off.
Example Event:

Page 1 of event
Player says: "Hello."
NPC says: "Nope."
Control Self Switch: A = On

Page 2 of the event is left blank, apart from the 'Self Switch' box on the left hand side needs to be ticked, and 'A' needs to be selected in the drop-down menu (Unless you want the NPC to say something else, then make sure to select his graphic. If a graphic isn't selected, when Self Switch A activates, said NPC will disappear).
Make sure the 'Self Switch' box on Page 1 ISN'T ticked, otherwise the self switch activates as soon as the event does, thus making whatever you put on Page 2 happen straight away.

I hope that all made sense and wasn't... over explained.

[Kesac]

Here's an example of a boss which blocks a path (which disappears when you beat him)...

Page 1 is the first image, Page 2 the second[imgur.com]

[Moonie]

I'm a noob and I'm having the same issue.. I could not really understand your instructions Munchin' *sorry, i iz noob* ...can anyone help me? here is my script: http://i.imgur.com/xrqG9Lu.png (sorry if there was already a solution and I didn't look hard enough..)

[Munch]

Are you wanting that event to disappear?

[Moonie]

Yes. After it has played once.

[Munch]

Right, you'll want to untick the box that says 'Self Switch A is on', on the left hand side of that window - under the 'Conditions'.
After that, click the 'New Event Page' at the top of the window, that'll obviously make a second event page. On this new page you'll want to set 'Self Switch A' to on - similar to what you had on the screenshot you sent me. Other than that, keep the second page blank. This will cause the event to play out, then when you get Self Switch A to turn on, it'll switch to your new blank event page, effectively removing the event :)

[Moonie]

oh my gosh! thank you so much! I feel a little stupid now.. hehe.. I really can't thank you enough.. this will help with alot of my cutscenes! zo thank you thank you! c:

[Munch]

No worries :D x

[NewManiac]

Originally posted by Munchin' Mc Punchin' (ง •̀_•́)ง:

Right, you'll want to untick the box that says 'Self Switch A is on', on the left hand side of that window - under the 'Conditions'.
After that, click the 'New Event Page' at the top of the window, that'll obviously make a second event page. On this new page you'll want to set 'Self Switch A' to on - similar to what you had on the screenshot you sent me. Other than that, keep the second page blank. This will cause the event to play out, then when you get Self Switch A to turn on, it'll switch to your new blank event page, effectively removing the event :)

Mine just doesn't load anymore

[Munch]

Originally posted by Firebladez2000:

Originally posted by Munchin' Mc Punchin' (ง •̀_•́)ง:

Right, you'll want to untick the box that says 'Self Switch A is on', on the left hand side of that window - under the 'Conditions'.
After that, click the 'New Event Page' at the top of the window, that'll obviously make a second event page. On this new page you'll want to set 'Self Switch A' to on - similar to what you had on the screenshot you sent me. Other than that, keep the second page blank. This will cause the event to play out, then when you get Self Switch A to turn on, it'll switch to your new blank event page, effectively removing the event :)

Mine just doesn't load anymore

Odd. If you're able to snap some screenshots and send me them (of each of the pages in your event) i'll have a look at what's up. Feel free to add me if you'd rather send them privately or whatever.

[NewManiac]

Originally posted by Munchin' Mc Punchin' (ง •̀_•́)ง:

Originally posted by Firebladez2000:

Mine just doesn't load anymore

Odd. If you're able to snap some screenshots and send me them (of each of the pages in your event) i'll have a look at what's up. Feel free to add me if you'd rather send them privately or whatever. :goggles:

i apologise for using your time, it turned out I'd accidentally put an extra self switch in. Thanks anyway for being willing to help.