How do i add a coin system?
firezombie444
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Ok so im making my 2nd game on GameSalad, but i've ran into a problem. I can't figure out how to make a coin system, like when a player picks up a coin, the coin count goes up by 1 and the player can later buy things with those coins. I've searched everywhere to look for how to do that, but haven't found the answer. Can anyone show me how i can do this? Thanks!
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This question is a little broad as there is a lot too it. The first part of creating a currency is easy. Setup a global attribute (let's call it "Coins"). When the player (actor) collides with a coin on the scene then change the coins global attribute to coins+1 (or whatever value the coin is worth). That will give you a basic currency.
For IAP you'll need to set a price for each item that can be purchased and then check the price against the coins attribute to make sure the player can afford it. I would suggest searching the forums and cookbook more around setting up IAP specifically though.
Cheers
Here's what I do...
Set a game attribute of COINS. Set it to ZERO.
When your player actor collides with a coin, add 1 to the game.Coins. The coin will have a collide with player action that destroys itself (so you can't pick it up more than once).
Later, you can make a screen where if they click on items and if the number of coins they have (game.Coins) is greater than the Cost, then they can buy that item.
Ok thanks! I think i get it now, I'll work on it later tonight and see how it goes!
Got the first part done, now working on the shop.