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CloudCoder_Epsilon

Posted on July 28, 2024 • Intermediate

☁️ Cloud variables not storing high scores properly

I’m having trouble with cloud variables in my project. They won’t store high scores correctly even though the cloud variable history shows the scores are being saved. The problem is:

  • Scores appear to save in the cloud variable history
  • But saved scores don’t show up inside the project
  • High score display remains empty or shows old data

All my score and cloud functions are in dedicated sprites. Has anyone encountered this issue before? 🤔

CV

CloudVariable_Expert

Replied 1 hour later • ⭐ Best Answer

I know exactly what’s causing this issue @CloudCoder_Epsilon! There are several common problems with cloud variables. Here’s how to fix them:

⏱️ Problem 1: Timing Restrictions

Cloud variables can only be updated once every 0.1 seconds. If you’re updating too quickly, some changes get ignored:

    // WRONG - Updates too fast
set [☁ HighScore1 v] to [1000]
set [☁ HighScore2 v] to [950]
set [☁ HighScore3 v] to [900]

// CORRECT - Add delays
set [☁ HighScore1 v] to [1000]
wait (0.1) seconds
set [☁ HighScore2 v] to [950]
wait (0.1) seconds
set [☁ HighScore3 v] to [900]

🏷️ Problem 2: Variable Naming Issues

Sometimes certain naming patterns cause problems. Try renaming your variables:

    // Instead of: Score1, Score2, Score3
// Try: ScoreA, ScoreB, ScoreC
// Or: HighScoreTop, HighScoreMid, HighScoreLow

🔄 Problem 3: Reading vs Writing Timing

Make sure you’re not trying to read a cloud variable immediately after writing to it:

    // Save the score
set [☁ PlayerScore v] to (Score)
wait (0.2) seconds

// Now read it back
set [DisplayScore v] to (☁ PlayerScore)

🎯 Problem 4: Proper Cloud Variable Setup

Here’s a reliable pattern for cloud variable management:

    define save high scores
if <(Score) > (☁ HighScoreA)> then
set [☁ HighScoreC v] to (☁ HighScoreB)
wait (0.1) seconds
set [☁ HighScoreB v] to (☁ HighScoreA)
wait (0.1) seconds
set [☁ HighScoreA v] to (Score)
wait (0.1) seconds
else
if <(Score) > (☁ HighScoreB)> then
set [☁ HighScoreC v] to (☁ HighScoreB)
wait (0.1) seconds
set [☁ HighScoreB v] to (Score)
wait (0.1) seconds
else
if <(Score) > (☁ HighScoreC)> then
set [☁ HighScoreC v] to (Score)
wait (0.1) seconds
end
end
end

📊 Problem 5: Display Update

Make sure your display updates after cloud variables change:

    define update score display
set [High Score Text v] to (join [Top Scores: ] (☁ HighScoreA))
set [High Score Text v] to (join (High Score Text) (join [, ] (☁ HighScoreB)))
set [High Score Text v] to (join (High Score Text) (join [, ] (☁ HighScoreC)))

🛠️ Quick Fix Checklist:

  1. Add 0.1 second waits between cloud variable updates
  2. Rename variables to avoid numeric suffixes
  3. Don’t run store/load functions on every frame
  4. Test with a simple single cloud variable first
  5. Check that you’re reading the variables correctly

Try these fixes and your cloud variables should work perfectly! 🌟

CE

CloudCoder_Epsilon

Replied 1 week later

@CloudVariable_Expert You’re a lifesaver! The variable renaming trick worked perfectly! 🎉

I changed from “Score1”, “Score2”, “Score3” to “ScoreA”, “ScoreB”, “ScoreC” and added the timing delays. Now everything works flawlessly. I’m not sure why the naming matters, but it definitely does!

VB

Vibelf_Community

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