How to make a system for Time allocation in 001 Game Creator
 
 

Step 1: Create 2 new Global Variables

Create a new Global Variable and name it (Time or T is adequate), you can leave the Default Value at 0.
 
This Variable is your unit of measure for how you choose to keep time.
 
Create your 2nd Global Variable and name it (Day or Cycle work well) set this Default Value to 1. This
 
will be a counter for how many times your Time Variable reaches max.
 
 
 

Step 2: Create a new Switch

Create a new Switch. Go ahead and name it and leave it’s default value at off.
 
This Switch will let you turn on or off your Time feature easily.
 
 
 

Step 3: Update your HUD

Part A: Visualizing your Time Variable
 
Start by creating a Graph where you want to display your Time on your main HUD Interface. If you have the Graph shaped as Pie,
 
and set the Start/End Angles straight up, then your Time feature will behave like a clock. Set the Inital Value to 1, and
 
Max Value to whatever number suits your time for a full cycle. In the Use Values section, Retrieve Value should be set to use
 
your Global Variable Time. Adjust color.
 
Next make a field for your Cycle count. In the Use Values Section, Retrieve Value should be set to use Global Variable Cycle.
 
 

 
Part B: Timing your Time Variable
 
Create a Timer next to your Time Variable Graph. Every Interval will represent your Time Variable as a single unit (your Time
 
cycle is Every Interval of timer + Max Value of Graph). Keep the Number of Ticks at 0 and edit the script of Every Timer Tick.
 
Start with a Switch Branch (your Time Switch), if it is on path should lead to a Variable Operation that adds 1 to Time Variable.
 
Continue with a Comparison Branch (expression = Global Time Variable; value = max value of Graph Time Variable), if true leads
 
to another Variable Operation (Global Variable Time set to 0) followed by another Variable Operation (Global Variable Cycle set to Add 1)
 
 

 
 
 

Step 4: Controlling your Time Variable

We added a Switch for that earlier. Having it on will allow your Graph and Count to function effectively keeping track of your
 
time as you have it configured. You can use this Switch to stop your time by having it off.
 
By begining every map with a Switch Branch to check if your Time feature should be on in the map’s Properties-Player Enters Script
 
you can manage where your Time Variable affects your project. Switch Branch can be used everywhere so remember where you decide to put
 
them in case you need to make changes later.
 
Another application for your Time feature is to use a Variable Operation to add to Time Variable, just like the Switch you can add it
 
anywhere but instead of toggling your time off it will alter the value.
 
 
 

Step 5: (Optional)Refine and Personalize

Your Time feature is now done… but it does not have to be. Now it is time for your Time feature to be refined and personalized
 
to fit perfectly into your project. Think about its role or purpose, now is when you should add more layers if you need them like continuing
 
the Day cycle with Months. You should also add to the Graph on your HUD, giving the Graph an overlay graphic could really make your pie Graph
 
look like a clock. Personalize it’s purpose with scripts that are triggered when a cycle is at max, or player takes certain actions like rest,
 
or even has checks for plants to grow or landscapes change.
 
 
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