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Stopping an Enemy

Alright the forums have probably seen this question asked a thousand times a thousand ways but here's the code

if (distance_to_object(objlink) < 90) // Or however close you want the enemy to start moving
{
    image_single = -1;
    move_towards_point(objlink.x, objlink.y, 3); // Set 3 to the speed you want the enemy to move
}
else
{
    image_single = 0;
    speed = 0; // This stops the enemy from moving
}
alarm[1] = 30; // Reset the alarm

I don't want the enemy running through solid objects as it chases Link around. I need the enemy to stop when it comes into contact with solids.

Ive looked over the help file with no luck. Thanks

[Xiphirx]

Xiphirx

Re: Stopping an Enemy

Alright the forums have probably seen this question asked a thousand times a thousand ways but here's the code

if (distance_to_object(objlink) < 90) // Or however close you want the enemy to start moving
{
    image_single = -1;
    move_towards_point(objlink.x, objlink.y, 3); // Set 3 to the speed you want the enemy to move
}
else
{
    image_single = 0;
    speed = 0; // This stops the enemy from moving
}
alarm[1] = 30; // Reset the alarm

I don't want the enemy running through solid objects as it chases Link around. I need the enemy to stop when it comes into contact with solids.

Ive looked over the help file with no luck. Thanks

Well, you probably have a block object, so

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if (distance_to_object(objlink) < 90) // Or however close you want the enemy to start moving
{
if !(distance_to_object(objBlock) < 1)
{
    image_single = -1;
    move_towards_point(objlink.x, objlink.y, 3); // Set 3 to the speed you want the enemy to move
}
}
else
{
    image_single = 0;
    speed = 0; // This stops the enemy from moving
}
alarm[1] = 30; // Reset the alarm

I don't know, I honestly moved away from GM, haven't used it in 2 years know

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I whip my hair back n forth

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[Clams]

Clams

Re: Stopping an Enemy

Nah that wont work. That only checks if the enemy isn't near a block before he starts moving. It doesnt stop the object while its moving. That stops it from ever moving once its near a block. Besides, I want it stop on contact with solids not blocks.

I need to somehow get a point of x and y based on the direction the enemy is moving and then plug those into a collision check I guess. I don't know either.

[Windy]

Windy

Re: Stopping an Enemy

tried using move contact solid?

[Clams]

Clams

Re: Stopping an Enemy

I was looking at that as an option but couldn't figure out how to use it
I actually solved the problem in a gheto way by using a "bumping engine"

How does move contact solid work?