[Solved]Can persistent data be used in Ren'Py to determine whether all image buttons have been clicked on in a screen?

[littlemissyotome888]

Hey guys,

I have a problem that I really need help with. I'm trying to implement a Hidden Object Minigame in my next Visual Novel and I've managed to create one using screen language, image buttons, if statements, and persistent data but I can't figure out how to return to the in game for the player to continue on with the story once all objects are found.

So I was wondering, since my hidden object scene isn't complex and there are only 10 items at max in the scene where the player is likely to only click on the objects once, is it possible to setup a persistent for the number of clicks made in a screen?

Or if not, is it possible to implement a code for Ren'Py to determine whether all image buttons in a screen have already been clicked on using persistent data?

So for example:

$ persistent.allobjectsclickedon = True

if persistent.allobjectsclickedon == True:
textbutton....."All Objects Found" etc.


Thanks!

-Little Missy Otome

[Ocelot]

You can. But should you?

Persistent data is called that because it persists between multiple instances of the game. So if you change persistent value it remains changed for everyone. Loaded earlier save? Still changed. Started a new game? Still changed.

In short, only use persistent data for something that should be shared between all playthrough of the game.

For a simple task of determining if all objects on screen were clicked, normal variables are more than enough.

[littlemissyotome888]

Thank you for replying Ocelot!

I actually figured it out by setting variables instead like you mentioned so it's all good ^_^

If anyone else is struggling or wondering how I came across the information, I used 'thebullet's" beginner Hidden Object Tutorial as a guide. viewtopic.php?f=51&t=57712

I strongly advise trying out the "Puzzle Number 2" code. It seemed more straightforward to me

-Little Missy Otome