An object for every object

[Mantoid]

I need it so that there are multiple of the same object, but each one has to have its own shadow underneath it. Is it possible to make it so that a shadow object follows one of the objects instead of getting confused and trying to appear on all of them at once?? Please help!!

[Mantoid]

I need it so that there are multiple of the same object, but each one has to have its own shadow underneath it. Is it possible to make it so that a shadow object follows one of the objects instead of getting confused and trying to appear on all of them at once?? Please help!!

[EnigmaWave]

* Always
Character : Spread value 0 in alterable value A
Shadow : Spread value 0 in alterable value A

* Always
Start loop "PositionShadows" Nobjects("Character") times

* On loop "PositionShadows"
+ Alterable value A of Character = LoopIndex("PositionShadows")
+ Alterable value A of Shadow = LoopIndex("PositionShadows")
Shadow : Set position at (0, 0) from Character

[EnigmaWave]

* Always
Character : Spread value 0 in alterable value A
Shadow : Spread value 0 in alterable value A

* Always
Start loop "PositionShadows" Nobjects("Character") times

* On loop "PositionShadows"
+ Alterable value A of Character = LoopIndex("PositionShadows")
+ Alterable value A of Shadow = LoopIndex("PositionShadows")
Shadow : Set position at (0, 0) from Character

[Mantoid]

Aha! Thanks, this seems to be working so far!
I need to make it a bit more complicated though...

Ok this is the situation so far: I've got the Shadows as the base object and the object on top following it. This works alrite, BUT I need shadow to perform a particular action when the object on top reaches a certain frame. When this happens, ALL of the shadows on screen perform that action, instead of just the one the object corresponds to. Is there any way I can sort this out?

EDIT: Hey don't worry I think I've figured it out now. I just have to put "Alterable value A of 'shadow' is equal to Alterable value A of 'object'" in the event line

[Mantoid]

Aha! Thanks, this seems to be working so far!
I need to make it a bit more complicated though...

Ok this is the situation so far: I've got the Shadows as the base object and the object on top following it. This works alrite, BUT I need shadow to perform a particular action when the object on top reaches a certain frame. When this happens, ALL of the shadows on screen perform that action, instead of just the one the object corresponds to. Is there any way I can sort this out?

EDIT: Hey don't worry I think I've figured it out now. I just have to put "Alterable value A of 'shadow' is equal to Alterable value A of 'object'" in the event line

[Mantoid]

Okay I'm actually having a lot of difficulty keeping control of these objects now. Odd things keep on happening and often all of the objects will act together when they're not supposed to, or just ignore the commands I give them!
Are there any events I should be using in conjunction with the fast loop events? Sorry I'm completely new to fast loops and spread values : /

[Mantoid]

Okay I'm actually having a lot of difficulty keeping control of these objects now. Odd things keep on happening and often all of the objects will act together when they're not supposed to, or just ignore the commands I give them!
Are there any events I should be using in conjunction with the fast loop events? Sorry I'm completely new to fast loops and spread values : /

[rocko]

You want to make sure that there is always the same amount of both objects otherwise it can get screwy..

I usually make some code that checks for this.

Like:
*Number of shadows > Number of objects -> Destroy a shadow
Or:
*Number of shadows < Number of objects -> Create another shadow.

And same for the other objects...you gotta make sure they stay even..I haven't messed around with any of this in MMF2 though...so your problem might be different.

[rocko]

You want to make sure that there is always the same amount of both objects otherwise it can get screwy..

I usually make some code that checks for this.

Like:
*Number of shadows > Number of objects -> Destroy a shadow
Or:
*Number of shadows < Number of objects -> Create another shadow.

And same for the other objects...you gotta make sure they stay even..I haven't messed around with any of this in MMF2 though...so your problem might be different.