Should we use Timers?

JesusMyLoveJesusMyLove Member Posts: 13
edited February 2014 in Working with GS (Mac)
Hey everyone.

The game I wanna make is highly reliant on timers. Pretty much all my actors will use them. But I came across this post in the forums: Now I don't know what to do: http://forums.gamesalad.com/discussion/44707/timers-are-for-chumps-gs-optimization-tips/p1 Can someone please tell me what is the best practice to use? The normal add a "timer" behavior, use attributes as described in the post.

Thanks :)

- Dan

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  • TheGabfatherTheGabfather Posts: 633
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    How many Actors do you have? A few Timers probably wouldn't hurt.

    But in case you want to make use of your lighter custom Timer, read page 5 of the link you provided. @tatiang's provided screenshots for you to follow, and that's the same method I've been using ever since I first read that thread.

    It might seem a little confusing at first, but once you keep using it you get associated with it more, before you know it it'll be 2nd nature.
  • gyroscopegyroscope I am here.Posts: 6,598
    edited February 2014 Accepted Answer

    Hi, I'd underline what @TheGabfather says, if you're not using many at the same time, the good ol' Timer isn't the "criminal" it's made out to be (and I wouldn't consider yourself a chump if you did use them).... except to say...over long periods, they do "slip" (but even then, only by a fraction of a second) - so if you need absolute accuracy over long periods (like a more scientific precision), then I'd recommend using the method for making your own in the link....
  • tenrdrmertenrdrmer Posts: 9,934
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    I use them all time. It's kinda like constrains and spawning and alcohol. Use with moderation and you'll be good to go. ;)
  • tenrdrmertenrdrmer Posts: 9,934
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    I've actually used those devil behaviors constrain and/or spawns inside a time with pretty good success. :) but like what was said earlier unless you need sniper like precision (which is far less often than people will lead you to believe) timers are just fine.
  • CodeMonsterCodeMonster ACT, AustraliaPosts: 1,078
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    Hey check out my game on the AppStore
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/billybobs-adventures/id818325028?ls=1&mt=8

    I use a lot of constrain attributes and a lot of timers in my game. And iv had a lot of people tell me and I myself notice the game runs quite well with no lag.
  • jamie_cjamie_c ImagineLabs.rocks Posts: 5,772
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    I use constraints, timers and spawners often as well. I try to keep the overall use to a minimum but I've never experienced any slow downs yet.

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