How to make two scripts run at the same time?

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#1

I wanted to make two scripts run at the same time. I have a script that is going to pick a random tower/obby and another timer script. Those scripts are separated so I added a wait(480) command on the random tower script and the timer is 8 minutes.

However, most of the time the random tower script runs first and so, it will regenerate the tower when the timer is still on 0:12 (or less or more). Are there any ways to fix this problem?

Will appreciate it if you know how to.

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#2

You could always create two different scripts but one of them have a wait and when the wait finished the script runs. Also I would say you should add two waits on both of the scripts and it should stop your problems.

#3

Either use BindableEvents and fire them whenever you need something to happen in the other script, or put them in the same script and use coroutines (I recommend this option)

#4

You could use a RemoteEvent, for example, if one script starts, then that script will fire an event, if that event is fired, then the other script will get that event and run the script.

#5

Here’s the article on the Developer Hub if you wish to use coroutines or just want to take a look at them before deciding what you would like to do.

#6

Use coroutines or spawns.

spawn(function()
   -- code
end)
#7

RemoteEvents are for Client to Server or Server to Client communication. BindableEvents would be appropriate for this scenario because I am assuming he is talking about two Server Scripts.

#8

You should for sure use coroutine. It’s the easiest way, and does not require the hassle of having 2 different scripts.

#9

You can use spawn, but I discourage it due to there being a delay before the function runs and the delay can vary depending on lag. Therefore, I would recommend using coroutines as they do not have a delay.

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#10

I know, it was merely an option. I prefer coroutines personally since they run without a delay but they are harder to debug.

#11

I would also advise using coroutines because they offer some extra functionality.

#12

Coroutines somehow don’t work with the scripts.

#13

How don’t the coroutines work in a script.

If you could provide a code sample it would help everyone better understand what you mean

#14

Have a look at the following article and confirm to me that you are sure your code makes sense and you don’t know why it isn’t working.
https://developer.roblox.com/en-us/api-reference/lua-docs/coroutine

#15

You could coritine the function in 1 script and call the objects using your set methouds.

#16

Okay so like

Example:
Script 1:

print(“Hello World”)

Script 2:

print(“Hello Earth”)

How do I make the coroutines?

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