Dynamic and unlockable character images/outfits (answered)

[EggsBenedict]

Hi, I tried searching for problems similar to mine and didn't come up with anything, so it's question time!

I'm using the random blinking (but not lip flap) method from the Cookbook. As far as I can tell, I can't use the defined images in a ConditionSwitch because they aren't filenames.

The kinetic novel I'm working on spans a few days and it's not set in a school, so each of the characters will undergo three or four outfit changes throughout the story. Is there a way to change groups of character images (ie outfits) based on variables, or will I have to define each image one by one?

I also want the player to be able to key in a code and unlock a special outfit for the main character. This would override his outfit throughout the entire game. Ideally I would want to toggle the special outfit on/off, but otherwise I'd want him to be reset to his usual outfits at the beginning of each play session, like cheats on a console game.

If I can't find a solution I'll replace the character art with fixed animation loops but it's just not as awesome... Thanks for any help anyone can offer

[DaFool]

My last game did all the things you mentioned... changeable clothes + random blinking facial expressions based on variables (You can also remove the clothes, incidentally, due to the nature of the work. )

However since people may be loathe to download a hardcore hentai game, I have attached the options.rpy for it.

Hope it will be of help. The codes for renpy may be have changed ... there may be more efficient ways to do things now, but this should be backwards compatible. Learn by example ^_^.

[EggsBenedict]

Thanks so much DaFool!

I think this will really help; I was having problems getting the syntax right.

[Maverynthia]

This seems similar to the problem that I had only with face parts. I'll see if I can make this work...