How to Figure out Stuff on Byond

Have you ever wanted to figure out a code to do this or that? Then this is the guide for you! I will show you a way to figure out stuff on Byond.

Steps

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    Make a question for something you don't know about in Byond. (Example: "How do I add a verb to a mob?")
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    Click on "Help" and then click on "Help On."
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    If you had made a question, then search for the keywords in your question. (Example: "I will search for verb and/or mob because that is the keyword in my question")
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    After searching a keyword, you should get a lot of results. Now find a topic that is about your keyword.
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    Click on it and then examine it (Example: "I searched up verb and saw the example of where to put 'verb' at. It showed me i have to put one space and under mob. I also now know that it can be attached to an object, area, turf."
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    Come up with a conclusion after examining it (Example: "I think verbs can be placed under mob and one space before it")
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    Test your conclusion and think of the results (Example: "When i compiled my game, it showed no error. This conclusion is correct and i had learned something")

Warnings

  • Don't skip the part where you have to make a question, think, etc. You will find it helpful when you do that.
  • This is just one way to learn how to code on Byond. They are many different ways. So if this is not working for you then try the other ones.

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Categories: Language Nuances