Why are scripts vanished when they are in ServerScriptService?

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#1

I recently noticed for the first time that when I load my game in studio all the scripts (Server and Module) all vanish and I cannot access them from the Explorer unless I find them from their output. I’ve been scripting for a while so the fact I noticed now is a shock ( unless this was a recent change. )

This doesn’t affect me in any way game wise, but I’d love an explanation. Does the game parent these scripts nil or instead store them in a separate area I do not know about? Do lines in separate scripts get affected if they are called a script from ServerScriptService?

This was a random thought I had and I wanted to investigate further however I couldn’t find any answers. Been on my mind for a bit so I’d like to have some closure.

(unless of course this is on my end, then this post would be strange.)

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#2

This is because the client cannot see serverscripts or serverscriptservice and studio is replicating on the client. In the test tab change to server and you will see the scripts.

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#3

I see. Thank you for responding.

Does this mean that you are unable to call module scripts from LocalScripts? Or am I misreading?

#4

Use ReplicatedStorage to store ModuleScripts for LocalScripts

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#5

Yes you are able to call module scripts from local scripts i believe.

I’m guessing you’re following the AlvinBlox Piggy tutorials.

Hope this helps! :+1:

#6

This is because your point-of-view is of the client. The client is unable to access server containers (ServerScriptService, ServerStorage). Switch between modes in order to access the contents of these objects.

Edit 2021:

He replied first :man_shrugging:

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