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[mrpin355]

While this thread is active.

I got a issue dealing with Wiggler's body parts, and I seriously want help, the fact that I tried many methods but it won't work and "Developer Discussion" is the least active thread of this site.

The problem is that whenever it instantly moves horizontally 8 pixels, specifically, shifting itself while on the slopes it jumps *number depending how steep the slopes is* pixels up,
I know why that happens, but I need a better method that solves this problem.

Here is a screenshot visually portraying it:

Wiggler is flashing


Thanks.

[Willsaber]

Some more information would help in diagnosing the issue. What kind of collision checking are you using?

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[mrpin355]

Some more information would help in diagnosing the issue. What kind of collision checking are you using?

I use collision_rectangle for these situations.

[Hyper]

Please post your codes here using

Code:

[code]//code here[ / code] (remove the spaces between "/")

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[mrpin355]

Before reading the code, It's a modified Hello's Wiggler object.
I might hear I should make my own.

Stun code

Code:

//Stop body parts
   for (i=0; i<maxpart; i++) {
  
       //Affect parts animation
       with (part[i]) {
      
           //Freeze
           image_speed = 0;
           hspeed = 0;
          
           //Stop turn sequence
           timerstart = 0;
          
           //Snap the parts
           x = behind.x-offset*xscale;
          
           //Turn him into a "accordion"!
           offset = 3;
       }

Slope logic

Code:

//Embed into the slope to ensure correct slope mechanics
if (collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom,bbox_right,bbox_bottom+4,obj_slopeparent,1,0))
and (!collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom-4,obj_slopeparent,1,0))
and (vspeed = 0)
   y += 4;

///Handle slope collisions
if (collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom,obj_slopeparent,1,0))
&& (!collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-8,bbox_right,bbox_bottom-8,obj_slopeparent,1,0)) {

   //Stay embed on the slope.
   while collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom,obj_slopeparent,1,0)
       y--;
}

When spawned

Code:

//Create anatomy
part[0] = instance_create(x,y,obj_wiggler_body) {

   part[0].image_index = 0;
   part[0].depth = -1
   part[0].parent = id;
   part[0].behind = other.id; //Snaps to the head
}
part[1] = instance_create(x,y,obj_wiggler_body) {

   part[1].image_index = 1;
   part[1].depth = 0
   part[1].behind = part[0];//Snaps to the previous body and so on.
   part[1].parent = id;
}
part[2] = instance_create(x,y,obj_wiggler_body) {

   part[2].image_index = 2;
   part[2].depth = 1
   part[2].behind = part[1];
   part[2].parent = id;
}
part[3] = instance_create(x,y,obj_wiggler_body) {

   part[3].image_index = 3;
   part[3].depth = 2
   part[3].behind = part[2];
   part[3].parent = id;
}

If you need more, let me know.

Anyone here?

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[mrpin355]

If the screenshot is not enough.

Here is a .gif showing it on action!

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[Hyper]

Comment out this in the stun code:

Code:

x = behind.x-offset*xscale;

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[mrpin355]

Comment out this in the stun code:

Code:

x = behind.x-offset*xscale;

It makes the body part snap to it's assigned behind body parts.
Functions purpose is when it's stunned or when it makes a turn.
'offset' means the width of the body.

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[Hyper]

You intended to make the Wiggler to shorten itself when hit, however the y position is not set during the processes. I would recommend to do this:

Instead of:

Code:

//Snap the parts
x = behind.x-offset*xscale;

//Turn him into a "accordion"!
offset = 3;

Do this

Code:

//Turn him into a "accordion"!
offset = 3;

//Snap the parts
x = behind.x-offset*xscale;

if (collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom,obj_slopeparent,1,0))
{
   do
   {
       y--;
   }
   until !(collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom-1,obj_slopeparent,1,0))
}
else
{
   do
   {
       y++;
   }
   until (collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom,obj_slopeparent,1,0))
}

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[mrpin355]

Do this

Code:

//Turn him into a "accordion"!
offset = 3;

//Snap the parts
x = behind.x-offset*xscale;

if (collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom,obj_slopeparent,1,0))
{
   do
   {
       y--;
   }
   until !(collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom-1,obj_slopeparent,1,0))
}
else
{
   do
   {
       y++;
   }
   until (collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom,obj_slopeparent,1,0))
}

Thanks, but for some reason GameMaker reads it as 'Unexpected symbol'.

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[Hyper]

Are you using Game Maker 8, Studio, or Studio 2? Is there a reference that points out the unexpected code error?

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[mrpin355]

Are you using Game Maker 8, Studio, or Studio 2? Is there a reference that points out the unexpected code error?

I'm using Studio 1.4 and it doesn't point out why.

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[Hyper]

Let's see if this helps:

Change this:

Code:

until !(collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom-1,obj_slopeparent,1,0))

To this:

Code:

until (!collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom-1,obj_slopeparent,1,0))

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[mrpin355]

Let's see if this helps:

Change this:

Code:

until !(collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom-1,obj_slopeparent,1,0))

To this:

Code:

until (!collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom-1,obj_slopeparent,1,0))

Unfortunately, it still doesn't work.
I recommend you test it before you publish the code.
If you want, I could PM and give you the object and diagnose it.

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[Hyper]

I am currently using Game Maker: Studio 1.4.1804. I have tested out the code without any issues:


Some older version of Game Maker Studio may have issues like this, please update the game engine and see if that helps.

My end of result:

Spoiler

Reference of do/until statement:
https://docs.yoyogames.com/source/dadios...10_do.html

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[mrpin355]

I am currently using Game Maker: Studio 1.4.1804. I have tested out the code without any issues:


Some older version of Game Maker Studio may have issues like this, please update the game engine and see if that helps.

My end of result:

Spoiler

Reference of do/until statement:
https://docs.yoyogames.com/source/dadios...10_do.html

I'm using 1.4.1804 as well.
Wtf is going on?
Like, did I accidentally do a minor change?

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[Hyper]

Clear its compiler cache and restart the program would be a typical solution in most cases.

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[mrpin355]

N/A

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Clear its compiler cache and restart the program would be a typical solution in most cases.

Sorry for annoying you, but this time the problem is fixed!

Thanks for helping!
Topic disclosed.


for now...

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[Hyper]

Since I am not able to DM you (Error message: Existant has private messaging disabled. You cannot send private messages to this user.), I'll just post an alternative solution here:

Code:

if (collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom,obj_slopeparent,1,0))
{
  do
  {
      y--;
  }
  until !(collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom-1,obj_slopeparent,1,0))
}
else if (collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom+1,bbox_right,other.bbox_bottom+32,obj_slopeparent,1,0))
{
  do
  {
      y++;
  }
  until (collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom,obj_slopeparent,1,0))
}

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[mrpin355]

Since I am not able to DM you (Error message: Existant has private messaging disabled. You cannot send private messages to this user.), I'll just post an alternative solution here:

Code:

if (collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom,obj_slopeparent,1,0))
{
do
{
     y--;
}
until !(collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom-1,obj_slopeparent,1,0))
}
else if (collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom+1,bbox_right,other.bbox_bottom+32,obj_slopeparent,1,0))
{
do
{
     y++;
}
until (collision_rectangle(bbox_left,bbox_bottom-4,bbox_right,bbox_bottom,obj_slopeparent,1,0))
}

And this time it worked!
Thanks for your big help!
I was trying to fix that problem like in 2 months!