How to restart level when character uses last life

[Jacob_Miller]

Ok, I used to know how to make it so that when the main character dies, they lose one life and go back to the beginning, but I need the character to have three lives at the start of each level. I have start of frame -> set player lives to three. I also need to restart that level when the main character loses a life. I tried having the frame restart, only that also sets them back at three lives.


I have an idea, i could make it so that when the player presses the button to play that level, they could be set at three lives, and then it could go to the level. Would this work, or can you think of a better solution?

[Jacob_Miller]

My idea seems to be working, any suggestions, or warnings about using it?

[DavidN]

It sounds like you have the right idea - the setting of three lives is something that should be done before going to the level, rather than at the start of it (because setting three lives at the start of the level will also do it when the level's restarted), so you moved that off to a place where it's only done once.

[Jacob_Miller]

Thanks!

[Warmachine]

If im thinking right you could also set an alterable value like "Player Lives" and set it up to "At start of Frame" to 3 and every time the player dies, "Subtract 1" from "Player Lives" and set your properties to global. Its been awhile since i've played with stuff like that but it may work out for you. You may also want to play with the Restrict Actions under the "At Start of Frame" and choose something like, "Only once". Hope that helps! :grin: