How do i make a script that, when I talk to my NPC, the quest that I am on immediately updates to the next stage?

Ok I tried doing it myself, will this work?

SCN NameOfScript

Begin onActivate
if (getActionref == player)
if (getStage ABCquest < 20)
setStage ABCquest 20
endif
endif

end

or is there a function that will allow me to update the quest only after he says a specific line of dialog? because right now the quest will update immediately after just interacting with him, without even talking to him to get the info needed to advance in the quest.

I hope you guys understand what I am saying and thanks in advance for any help!

Instead of the script try it with a Result Script directly on the dialogue window.

On the topic you want the quest update, go on Result Script (Begin) add:

if (getStage ABCquest < 20)
setStage ABCquest 20
endif

Not tested, but it should work and it should fire the script until the quest is < of 20.

Alright thanks! Now i have another problem.

There are 2 ways to get that info. One is by just paying 5000 caps directly, or the 2nd way is by bartering (need 50) then the price gets lower to 3500 caps.

Hence I created 2 topics for this, One before the barter and one after the barter.

How do I make sure the other one gets cancelled (not in the dialog menu) when I select either one?

Thanks a million for any help!

EDIT: Oh another problem. Why cant I compile this 'result script'? All 4 lines are in that small box.

player.removeitem caps001 4000
player.additem WeapABC
BOBNPC.removeitem WeapABC
BOBNPC.additem caps001 4000

Just use a condition on the topic related to the relevant quest stage. Something like if getstage MyQuest < 20.

as b3w4r3 sayd, to make sure the topic won't appear anymore you have to use a condition. So if you already have the quest advanced the topic won't appear.

As for the other problem, put it on Result Script (End). Do you get some kind of error?

Additem, and remove item both need a count. Also be sure that BOBNPC is the reference ID and not the EditorID.

Ohhh okay I think I know it failed to compile....because I put the editor ID..my NPC doenst have a reference ID...okay I'll fix that.

Okay thanks, may I know what the condition is? I dont see any condition that checks whether you've selected that dialog or not, neither do I see any 'removetopic' function. =(

Sorry for being so......noobish.

EDIT: Oh and 1 more question..my quest doesnt show up in game when I start the game. I put 'start game enabled' and priority of 50, however my quest doesnt show up and notify you that you have a new quest to do. What gives?

About the condition, on the topic you see there is a Conditions tab, there you have to put a new entry. On Condition Function select GetStage, then on Function Parameters you have to select your quest, then where you see the = symbol select the < and where you see 1.000 you have to put 20.

So basicly this will check if your quest stage is minor of 20, if it is the topic will be shown, if not the topic will not be shown.

Checking Start Game Enabled doesn't make it start the quest immediatly you enter the game, but it means is ready to be triggered. You can use this simple script to start the quest when you run the mod the first time:

scn MyQuestStartScriptbegin GameModeif getStage ABCQuest < 10    setStage ABCQUest 10  endifend

Save it as quest script and on the quest tab on the script add this. Now I've added 10, but you have to put any number your first quest stage is.

Yeap, I figured that out by myself already. But thanks alot!

Now how do I update my quest when I pick up a note? (E.g. bob asks player to go collect a note for him. Note says that there is a rare weapon hidden behind some rocks, quest moves on from stage 10 to 20, and update the quest marker to the rare weapon)

I know you cant attach scripts to notes, so the only way is to use 'OnTrigger' right?

And of course use a cubic activator.

Yeah, use a onTrigger.

Alright, thanks pal!

Erm, how big does the activator need to be? Just big enough to totally cover the item right? Or must I cover the whole room that the object is in?

Is only important that cover the player. So make a big activator around the item so that the player is inside when picking it up.

Ah okay. Thanks for all your help!

+1 kudos to you, but sadly this website doesnt allow.

No problem, for anything else feel free to ask.