Checkpoint/savepoint

[Zallred]

I am wondering how to make a checkpoint when the player touches the object. And have it so that when the player dies he will respawn at the checkpoint. Thanks!

[ratty]

Could you store the checkpoint's X,Y coordinates somewhere and use those for the location to transport/create the player object at when it dies?

[Ziplock]

That's what I was going to suggest.

Make two variables in player object for Checkpoint_X and Checkpoint_Y.

Player collides with Checkpoint Object:
-->Set Checkpoint_X(Player) to X(Checkpoint)
-->Set Checkpoint_Y(Player) to Y(Checkpoint)
-->Destroy Checkpoint

Player dies:
-->Set X(Player) to Checkpoint_X(Player)
-->Set Y(Player) to Checkpoint_Y(Player)

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Another easier way if you're only going to have one checkpoint per level would be:

Player collides with Checkpoint:
-->Set Flag 1(Checkpoint) On
-->Make Checkpoint Invisible

Player dies
+Flag 1(Checkpoint) On:
-->Set position(Player) to position(Checkpoint)