How to move camera between screens?

Hello,

I`m completely new to programming and after finishing a couple of the tutorials( great stuff btw )I`m still completely stumped as to how to set the camera.

I have started on a platformer al� battlekid and iwbtg screenwise, and my question is how to make the camera seamlessly follow you to the next screen( not megaman style ).

You can add the "scroll to" behaviour to your character, and the game window will automatically follow.

Sorry, maybe I didn`t specify clearly enough. I want the camera to center on the screen until I leave it and then center on the screen I`m entering.

Any tips?

The how do I FAQ has some examples of "custom camera" in the section "Scrolling / Camera", but none of the exact type you're talking about.

You will have to make your own system with events, using a camera as a separate sprite from your player and define your own "rooms" and the way for the camera to stick to it while you're playing the room, then program the transitions from a room to another.

It can be done, but it's quite a hard task for a beginner. I'd suggest to start with "easier" scrolling type to get used to C2 and making games, and in a later project program this camera system to your likings with the experience you'll have achieved.

Thanks for the tip. I have started on a couple of small games with easy mechanics, but this is my main project. I will continue to troubleshoot and send you the result to put in the FAQ section if I feel others can use it.

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I've been using this line of code for years. You'll have to change the numbers to your screen size, and at the last part, use half of your screen size.