Scratch

PART 1- SPEED
It takes about 6 minutes to save each time and about 4 to load. You will find the save scripts at the bottom of the project in four separate sprites called 'slot 1" ect. Is there a way I could speed it up? Loading a new game from fresh is much quicker, because when you look in the background there are 15 scripts which do the same job, whereas because the loading system has to update the list in order than if there were 15 scripts doing it it could miss something out or put it in the wrong order.

PART 2- TESTS
My upcoming city game has a save mode, but it takes a ridiculous amount of time to perform each test. I have tested it a few times and I have sorted out any problem I spotted, but there might be things I missed out, as it's very unlikely I will be able to test a city with almost every possible outcome.

The Epic Link

So:
1) Build and design a city you like, and make it easy to remember so that you do not have to write down the location of every building you placed (I suggest making a pattern). If anything in the game doesn't make sense than ask me and I'll explain it. There is no tutorial yet so I'm your only option for help, as the advisor isn't as smart as he may look.

2) Then check both the finance and statistic screens and write down the results. Do not bother with the amount that gives you your current balance at the bottom of the finance screen as that may change by the time the game is loaded depending on how far through the month you are.

3) Ignore what the project notes say about not touching the save buttons (BUT READ EVERYTHING ELSE TO AVOID UNNECESSARY GLITCHES) and save the game. You may want to put turbo mode on.

4. When you restart, make sure turbo mode is off. As long as you do not reload the page the game should still have the save slot saved. By the way, try to use different save slots each time to help me make sure each one works properly.

5. When you click 'begin' you will be asked if you want to load a game. Click yes, find your slot and set turbo mode back on. MAKE SURE TO TURN IT OFF AT AROUND 90%- this time around turbo mode is a lot faster.

6. Check that everything appears to be working like it was the first time! You may want to set the speed to fastest and see what happens to your city over time, as there maybe long term effects caused by faulty saving as well as short term ones.

Last edited by Borrego6165 (2012-08-02 16:21:12)