Platform Game Questions

Hi guys, I'm trying to create my first platform game.

I'm starting to make the character animations and I would like if it is possible to change the default (JUMP) up arrow key action.

I would like to make my char jump when up arrow is pressed, but I want him jumping using the animation that I did, I dont want the "default jump".

Is it possible?

Thanks in advance!

Yes it is possible.

Checked this beginner's tutorial about platform games, it should answer your first questions.

Later, you can check the how do I FAQ which lists lots of examples of platform and other type of games mechanics.

Oh man! Thanks a lot! <img src="smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0" align="middle" />

Hey Kyatric, I found many useful informations on those links but I'm afraid I could not locate what piece of text is talking about replacing the UP ARROW key function. I meant, how to clear the jump moviment of this key. Do you know how can I do it? Thanks again!

Set the property "Use default controls" to "No" in the platform behavior properties.

Add a keyboard plugin, and use the events "on key pressed" or "on key is down".

It's explained/showed in the pages 4 and 5 of the tutorial I previously linked.

When you use those condition, you use then the action "Simulate control" accordingly to the key pressed. (ex: left key is down => Simulate control Left)

You then use the "simulate control: Jump" for the key of your choice.

Oh nice!

Allow me to annoy you again...

How could I make my char jump lower or higher according to how much time the "jump key" was pressed?

I mean, the more you press the "jump key" the higher char will jump...like super mario game.

Thanks!

Hey, I was actually looking at this myself recently.

Be sure to always check the How Do I FAQ as it's a great resource and has a ton of questions like this that have already been answered.

Here's the specific link you're looking for: Varied power of jump

Hope this helps <img src="smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0" align="middle">

Wow purplenurple, that's exactly what I needed! Thank you very much!

You're very welcome.