How can I make an potion effect system?

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#1

Hello, I am trying to make effects for my game like a speed increase, jump boost, etc. I’ve tried using module scripts, but it would stop the other scripts activating the effect which isn’t what I want. (Somewhat like the effects Minecraft)

#2 
local function speedPotion(player)
     player.Character.Humanoid.WalkSpeed = 50
end

speedPotion(player)

Here is a potion effect for you. It gives the player super speed (default speed is 16).

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#3

yeah i know how to do that, but were would i store these? I don’t want to make a big junky script in every character. And also to give effects from tools, touching parts, etc.

#4

You would put a Script in ServerScriptService for server side handling and a LocalScript in StarterPlayerScripts for client side handling.

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#5

Alright, do i just put all the effects in there or add induvial scripts/module scripts for the effects?

#6

I would make a module script called “PotionEffects” that returns a table of functions. Then you can call them from any Script.

I recommend you get to work on making the actual logic functions and not worry about where they go. You can always move them later. There are no strict rules.

#7

You’re right. I always worry about making my scripts perfect xd

#8

I’m exactly the same way. I know from years of experience that it is a huge hinderance to making anything. For years I would be constantly be thinking “but am I using the right kind of script?”, “but am I using the right kind of pattern?”, “but should it be class?”, “should I split it into two ModuleScripts or leave it as one?”, “should I learn a brand new pattern I know nothing about?”, “should I change this script that is already working properly?”. And I would never be able to make anything.

Many good games, even popular games have really crappy scripts. But at least they have a game. I realized it’s better to have bad scripts that might need to be changed later and a game, versus perfect pristine scripts and no game.

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