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5 For scripts, there are some basic but important development rules that all scripts need to follow to ensure the scripts are compatible across multiple systems. |
5 For scripts, there are some basic but important development rules that all scripts need to follow to ensure the scripts are compatible across multiple systems. |
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7 For behavior in your script that affects actual gameplay, there are restrictions of what you can do with numbers. These are the rules: |
7 For behavior in your script that affects actual gameplay, there are restrictions of what you can do with numbers. These are the rules: |
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9 * Only integer numbers are allowed; floating-point numbers are forbidden |
9 * Only integer numbers are allowed; floating-point numbers are forbidden |
10 * If you divide, divide by powers of 2 if you can |
10 * If you divide, divide by powers of 2 if you can |
11 * If you want to divide by a different integer value, use the `div` function for integer division |
11 * If you want to divide by a different integer value, use the `div` function for integer division |
12 * Keep your numbers within (+/-) 2<sup>53</sup> |
12 * Keep your numbers within (+/-) 2<sup>53</sup> |
13 * Avoid `math.floor` and `math.ceil` |
13 * Avoid `math.floor` and `math.ceil` |
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15 These restrictions on numbers don't apply to numbers that you don't use for gameplay but for stuff like harmless eye candy. |
15 These restrictions on numbers don't apply to numbers that you don't use for gameplay but for stuff like harmless eye candy. |
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17 Failing to follow these rules might lead your script to behave differently on different systems, leading to desynchronization bugs, which means they will not work online. |
17 Failing to follow these rules might lead your script to behave differently on different systems, leading to desynchronization bugs, which means they will not work online. |