Pathfinding & new obst. (actives) at run time

[Tuna]

I'm trying to do pathfinding and add path obstacles at run time by adding active objects.

I don't quite understand if the advanced path finding object is capable of that.

I'm also considering the advanced path object, but I can't tell if either of these controls are viable.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[uprize]

Advanced pf object is definately capable of that, its the most complex and versatile pathfinding extension ever made for a clickteam product.

Note that the pathfinding objects are generally grid based, which means that it probably isnt suitable for games that are not. My advice would be to go over the APF example files thoroughly and experiment with it. All you need to do is learn how to define obstacles at runtime and its quite easy.

I dont really have any experience with advanced path object, i think is more suited to non grid based games as it moves object using vectorial movement between current position and target position, so if your game is not grid based then this would probably be better suited.

[SEELE]

That's good advice ^, and yes the APF is capable of modifying obstacles at runtime.

They are both grid based but the APF has lots of features which allow you to hide that; but keep in mind the APF (unlike the normal pathfinder object) requires the .NET 2.0 fix on both your computer and the final clients computer.

[Tuna]

Thanks, these are helpful posts. I may have more questions coming soon.