Coolest thing LUA can do

[SMetoid99]

What is some of the coolest and most advanced things that LUA can do? Like can it make global events for example

[XerX]

What is some of the coolest and most advanced things that LUA can do? Like can it make global events for example

Jokes aside, LUA can do just about anything you want it to, as long as it's within the applications memory limits and withing your knowledge of the language.

[HenryRichard]

I've been thinking about making a custom character renderer thing that will let you not only change but add new characters and items to the game on a per-episode/level basis. It seems completely possible, and if I would actually make time to work on it it would be a reality.

So far I think one of the coolest things I've seen are things like neverending stairs and castles where there are 3 paths and if you take the wrong one you get warped back without even realizing it, along with the starman DarkShade made before he left.

[XerX]

So far I think one of the coolest things I've seen are things like neverending stairs and castles where there are 3 paths and if you take the wrong one you get warped back without even realizing it

You could do that with events and layers. >.>

[h2643]

So far I think one of the coolest things I've seen are things like neverending stairs and castles where there are 3 paths and if you take the wrong one you get warped back without even realizing it

You could do that with events and layers. >.>

It would be glitchy though.

Here's an actual video which showcases that gimmick:

[Willhart]

It can alter the NPC behavior, movement and specify which frame they use at specific coordinates for example. It's possible to make npc look different every time it appears on screen.

It can also make smooth fading between music tracks, play custom sound effects, and remember custom values from level to another. The levels can also have thousands of warps now thanks to a recent change.