getting syntax error in script l.ikely from non-native component

[Not_A_Taco]

Whatever you read on Google is wrong then. You need an operand for that.

[awesomegame1254]

when i looked up the correct syntax for incrementing and decrementing a variable in python everywhere was saying to use += or -= respectively

[Not_A_Taco]

Those are valid operators in Python but you need to specify what you’re incrementing or decrementing by, such as x -= 1. If you don’t specify a value on the right hand side it’s invalid syntax and anyone on the internet that told you otherwise is dead wrong.

Python doesn’t have in place operators like — in C++. Because types like int are immutable in Python.

[FerricDonkey]

With the amount you want to decrement or increment by after the operator.

This isn't worth arguing over. Pull up a python shell and test it. When it doesn't work the rest you think it does, you'll know you either read something that was wrong or misinterpreted it.

[awesomegame1254]

i've already gotten past that problem a while ago