finding all the combinations

[Perry]

Hi,
Going to look at it.

in this case I think it's B. If there are 3 of the same symbols in each row then it's a win. no matter where they are.. so the more of the same symbols, the more winlines you have

so if it looks like this

x-o-o
x-x-x
0-x-x

then
x-0-0
0-x-x
o-o-o is a win

o-o-o
x-o-x
o-x-o is also a win.

With other words, it's not a straight line

Edit: so your example is only for straight lines, like you said.

[schrodinger]

Ah ok, then here's an example checking what you are describing:

slot_test_1.mfa

(take a look at list object on the right for winning combinations)

I think working with string functions makes these things quicker and easier
without need to hard code situations

[Perry]

Thanks, I'll take a look as soon as I am awake lol... Need coffee....

[Perry]

Yep, that is what i am looking for, now I need to figure out your code how it all works, so it tells me, how many win lines there are, vs how many of the same symbols are on the screen.

[schrodinger]

cool, if you still need help after the coffees let me know

how many win lines there are, vs how many of the same symbols are on the screen

I think I don't understand (win lines= straight matching lines in the same row?)
but I'm pretty confident we can tweak the example for this

[Perry]

It could be straight lines, but also every other line in any order. as long if there are 1 or more of the same symbols in each reel. See post 11
Now it shows like that there are 5 symbols matching

0 4 0
4 1 4
4 4 4

there are 8 win combinations for 3 4's .

[schrodinger]

mmm
isn't it simply

(number of occurences reel 1)
* (number of occurrences reel 2)
* (number of occurrences reel 3)

?

If so, you could easily have it with the string parser numberofsub function,
use it for every reel (column) subsequently
and multiply by the previous

see example and check out if works correctly:

slot_test_2.mfa

[Perry]

Yep, that's what I meant
You rock..
Now figuring out all the logic.

24 events vs 300-600 events....

[aenever]

Wow amazing schrodinger, what a time saver. I must admit it makes my head hurt though, too clever for me.

[Perry]

I know right... I am still figuring it all out.. all those formulas is making my head spin more then the slot machine

If I am able to figure it out, then it will save a HUGE amount in file size, since I only need 1 active vs. 6 actives with each 60 frames, which add up in the file size..

His code is amazing, and I thought I was good at it, but he puts it together while it took me weeks to figure something out properly... except it's a lot more events haha..