Its 2022 , i still on scoping problem

Hi all,

Im designing a simple action side scroller game, with enemy using state machine. I use alterable string state and change this string value when condition is met. My question is, i always has weird result since i know this state comparison method is too near to the "comparing two general values" trap.(Enemy01 State="Idle").Using ForEach when comparing the state yield better result. Can it be concluded that comparing general value is better done using loop?Im trying to grasp the concept here and hope it is not just a random luck.

Thanks

Im pairing a collision sprite with animated sprite for enemies

Upon creation i gave the enemy the fixed value of the collision sprite.

The collision sprite has alterable string state and initialy start with "idle"

My question now is, how can i check value for each of the collision sprite and the matching animated sprite to animate accordingly?

Do 1. Collision sprite alterable value="Idle" is enought to scope string value or i need for each loop?
2. How do i get the matching animated sprite with in 1 after that? Should i go for another loop?

Iam confused.Pls help.Thanks

Sorry, im trying to get the concept. Which method for the one i mention above

1. Collision sprite="Idle" Then Directly Get AnimatedSprited ID=Retrieve Fixed Value

OR

2. Run For Each Collision sprite, Collision sprite="Idle" Then Get AnimatedSprited ID=Retrieve Fixed Value

CF consist of manual and autoscope really hit me hard in brain.hahaha.TQ

Nevermind, More or Less i get it alreadyX)