My Rpg.........problems

[Jacob]

I am making my first RPG(after 2 years of using MMF2) and am wondering if it is possiblr to hide/show a layer through the event editor in real time. I am using theis for my inventory system and would like to be able to click on a button to toggle through my inventory, equipment, etc.

[DavidN]

Yes, you can do this by using the Layer object (either by index or by name).

You could also look into doing an inventory/menu screen through sub-applications.

[Jacob]

ok thx......now I have another problem.

I am using DanielRehn's inventory example.It is on a layer above my Interface, but it always shows below everylayer. Does anyone know how to fix this?

Also, when I pick up a knife, it goes to my inventory and is destroyed, but Every knife in the fram is also destroyed.That isnt good.

My MFA: http://darkesoft.co.nr/Darkenesse.mfa

[Jacob]

(I'll frequently update the link)

[Werbad]

On the pickup event: Move the Destroy action before the Start Loop action. Loops tend to mess up object picking.

And it seems that some objects are on the incorrect layer. The Inventory string for example isn't in then Inventory Layer.

[Jacob]

Thanks for the knife thing, but the inventory string should always be on the top layer, because it changes through inventory, equipment, spells, etc.

Also, with the 8-dir movement, how is it possible to make the character run when shift is pressed? Setting the speed when shift is pressed doesnt seem to work.

[Werbad]

Set max speed instead of speed.

[Jacob]

Ok thx...do you know why the inventory wont work though?

[TreeHugger]

Ok thx...do you know why the inventory wont work though?

1. Change the Inventory Layer Properties and uncheck 'Visible at Start'
2. In the 'CreateInventory' loop (event 7), you are creating the inventory boxes on the wrong layer. Change it to create them on layer 3 instead of 1
3. I think there was a third one but I've forgotten it sorry ...

[Jacob]

thx that works! NOw for the ardruous task of making my game have a playfield