How to actually make a countdown timer?

[Dban1]

I wanted to make a situation where there would be a timer counting down and when 1 minute is up, the event would trigger something.


I've googled around but I still don't have enough information.

I heard some sources say to copy the bug contest and use some map update script of some sort, but I'm still lost. Anyone?

 

[☆Rei☆]

Well you could use time functions:

def initialize
  @startTime = time.now.to_i
  @activated = false
end

def update
  if Time.now.to_i - @startTime >= 60 & !@activated # 60 seconds = 1 minute
    @activated = true
    # do whatever it is here.
  end
end

Although, this is a rough copy of a method, it should be enough to get you on track.

If you need something more specific I could help you with that.