How Do you do RANDOM TIMER?
lagunacomputer
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I need to move a 'bonus item' actor across the scene at random intervals
how do i do this?
If i create the actor, place him in the scene, then assign a MOVE behavior, it moves as soon as the scene starts. How do I delay this randomly and possibly make it appear again at random?
thank you
how do i do this?
If i create the actor, place him in the scene, then assign a MOVE behavior, it moves as soon as the scene starts. How do I delay this randomly and possibly make it appear again at random?
thank you
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when zero = floor(self.time)%(minimum random number, maximum random number)
... move
This will make it move every (random number) seconds.
You don't have to add the floor, but i do as it seems to give better results. I think.
use change velocity instead of move and it should be ok
Created game attribute 'zero' with value of 0 as integer.
Rule:
When any conditions are valid:
Attribute game.zero = floor(self.time)%(2,12)
Move
Direction 228 relative to actor type additive speed 300
I feel like I am missing a step, the item will not move.
1. created game attribute 'zero' with value of 0 as integer.
In my actor (bonus item that flys down screen at random intervals)
2. Change Attribute
Change Attribute game.zero to random(1,5)
3. Timer
After game.zero seconds run to completion checked
3a. Spawn Actor direction 0 relative to actor, position 273 504 relative to scene
3b. Move
Direction 270 relative to actor type additive speed 300 stacked
I am having an awful time with the TIMERS. they just dont do what i want them to do
just typing in 'random(45,320)' and doesnt get it.
you have to choose 'random' from the drop list, then edit the numbers, then put the cursor after the last ) , then hit the green check box.
then it is entered correctly and works.
this is how I set it up.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3080162/game_spawnTest.gameproj.zip