platform movement problem

[andy]

Not long ago, I noticed that when a character is given the built-in platform movement, you can still move that character left or right even while the character is crouched down. Is there any way to prevent the player from being able to move while crouched down? Of has this been resolved in the latest builds? If not, can this be resolved in future updates?

[Stephen]

Don't use the built-in movement. Use the Platform Movement Object.

Stephen1980

[andy]

Thank you for the suggestion. However I do hope that this is addressed in future updates. I am curious as to why the built-in movement has been buggy for so long.

[AndyH]

Do this:

Event
Condition - When press down on joystick
Action - Set Max speed to 0

Event
Conditions - (NEGATE) Repeat while not pressing down on Joystick -AND- Only one action when event loops
Action - Set Max speed to 50 (or what ever your speed value is)



It is not a bug btw, it is to allow crawling. It is easier to stop crawling than it is to enable it (when considering the number of conditions / actions required to do both).

The built in movement is great, but I would seriously consider using the Platform movement object for complete control. It takes a little more to get started (and understand) but its all logical and the end result is worth it.

[andy]

Thank you very much! I really appricate your help. I'll try it.

[andy]

I think I solved the problem, so I am letting everyone know in case anyone else would like to use my solution.

First, create an additional movement for your character and call that movement "getting down/standing up". Set that movement to "static".

Now do this:

Event
Condition - While animation "crouching down" is playing
Action - Change movement to "getting down/standing up"

Event
Condition - While animation "standing up" is playing
Action - Change movement to "getting down/standing up"

Event
Condtion - Read joystick state, joystick not being moved
Action - Change animation to "standing up"

Event
Condition - Animation "standing up" has finished playing
Action - Change movement to platform movement

I know that this is a bit involved but, this will keep the platform character from being able to move while he is crouching down.