how to make AI shoot?

[HarryM]

Hi, I was wondering if anybody could tell me how I make an AI character I have set up with the path movement shoot something like a laser beam, ideally this should take a life away from my player controlled character if it hits. Thanks in advance.

[Robeez]

You probably want to create 2 Active Objects.
- Active Object (detector).
- Active Object (laser).

Set both to Bouncing Ball with all the initial directions removed.

The detector will let the AI know if the player is within range/view in which the AI will fire a laser.

Next, go to the event editor.
Example:

Condition:
Every 0.25 seconds.

Action:
Create an Active Object (detector).
Set direction to same direction of the AI character.

Condition:
If Active Object (detector) collides with Player.

Action:
Destroy Active Object (detector).
Let AI look in the direction of Player.
Create Active Object (laser).
Set direction Active Object (laser) in the same direction as the AI is facing.

[Robeez]

This may also help:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D93F-gpK9gg

[King_Cool]

This is too easy

[HarryM]

Thanks it works great!