Help with a game

Hi again. Well, thanks to DavidN, I was able to start using the program. But the thing is that I need to create a 1-level platform shooter for an assignment, and so, I found this http://www.clickteam.com/epicenter/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=166632 So, I tried to do the same to get used to the program and all of its functions (and no, I won't copy this one and put it as my own creation, it's just for practice)

The thing is that I was able to copy most of the basic functions, but I can't manage to solve some issues such as:
1) At the begginig of the game, the character won't fire unless it's moved first
2) It won't crouch and fire correctly

Please, help me solve this. I've been breaking my head for a good couple of hours and still nothing.

My "game" here: http://rapidshare.com/files/385428422/game1.mfa.html
http://mfa.aquadasoft.com/view/1273445569-game1

Please help....and don't laugh =P It's my first try

PS: DaveC(creator of the Metroid Style game) you rock man! You should upload a video on YouTube on how to do this kind of games.

Sorry but sites like that that have ads popups and make you waut are too annoying to even be allowed acess to by my ISP, so I can't open it. Use http://mfa.aquadasoft.com/ instead, it's specifically for this kind of stuff. ;)

Just from looking at the kind of problems you are having, I am guessing that some values need to start at certian values, but aren't. When you move it probably sets them then. Try figuring out what numbers allow your character to shoot and make sure the values start out at those numbers.

For your second one I think it could be animation-related, but I'd have to see the MFA to be sure.

And don't worry it's not like we wll laugh and say 'omg n00b', here on these forums we have a nice community. :D You can be sure to get help.

Okay, good news. Problem #1 is solved. It wasn't a value problem. It was because I had putted an initial direction, which I shouldn't. So, by elminating it: problem solved =) But I can't solve the 2nd one. It's not the Animation LB, i've checked it. But thanks, I'll keep trying. If anyone solves it first, please, let me know.

RA

Yeah! I did it! Finally, after a few hours of reading, I figured out my error. It was just a "Negate" error. So, don't worry. Thank to anyone who tried giving it a try.

RA

Glad you got it figured out RA. Good going.

Marv