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Why is my random text label script not working?
Hey! I have recently started scripting, so I decided to learn randoms by creating a label script, but i'm lost. What did I do wrong? If its right, should I move the script/make it a local script? (this is for an intro)
01 | local random = math.random(1,2) |
02 |
03 | while true do |
04 | if random == 1 then |
05 | script.Parent.TextLabel.Text = "Test" |
06 | elseif random == 2 then |
07 | script.Parent.TextLabel.Text = "Text2" |
08 |
09 | end |
10 | end |
Thanks so much!
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GUIs are locally situated, meaning Server-sided Scripts (commonly referred to as Regular) wouldn't operate under a UI instance that isn't within a globally shared space, such as workspace. Transfer your code into a LocalScript. Ziffixture 6913 — 4y
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A quick little tip! You're not yielding your loop, which will cause a Script timeout; your Studio will go haywire. Plop a wait() in there while you're at it! Ziffixture 6913 — 4y
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Your logic is also partially incorrect, you statically allocate the random number before running the loop, meaning you'll only determine a random number once, and redundantly set the same Text perpetually. Ziffixture 6913 — 4y
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Move line 1 into the loop. Ziffixture 6913 — 4y
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silence FEAHREN, too many words, let me explain.... ahem.... script.Parent.TextLabel doesn't exist because you aren't crashing. greatneil80 2647 — 4y
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if you want the label to continuously change, you will have to put the math.random inside the while True do loop
01 | while true do |
02 | local random = math.random(1,2) |
03 |
04 | if random == 1 then |
05 | script.Parent.TextLabel.Text = "Test" |
06 | elseif random == 2 then |
07 | script.Parent.TextLabel.Text = "Text2" |
08 |
09 | end |
10 | end |
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Explanation
Make a table and use math.random to select a random string from the table.
Code
1 | local words = {"hi", "sup", "testing"} |
2 |
3 | script.Parent.Text = math.random(words) |
Edit:I forgot to format my code lol
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And if you want this continuous, stick it in a loop and add a wait(1) at the top. Reply for more info. KadenBloxYT 135 — 4y