Detecting a contiguous line of objects ( or check collision on create/spawn )

Use loop 'For each (ordered)' to sort the queue. Puzzle tray example: dropbox.com/s/q8de9p0c5dpy8zj/jigsaw_puzzle_pic.capx

Thanks alextro - that's similar to what I'm currently trying ( but isn't working)

Start with generic loop , pick cake that matches current index position x/y , then where count is 1 , add the collider ( which pushes the cake ) .

Where count is 0 stop loop and add a sprite to mark end of 'ray'

That's a bit expression intensive but lovely. You might consider to create instance variable "queue" to keep track queue order for each item and retrieve the value to position them by feeding the expression under 'For each (ordered)' condition.

I'm stumped as to the best approach, Ideally I'd like the object to just interact independently.

I.E. If object pushed, test if path blocked, if object pushable, set as 'pushed', then repeat until no obstruction, then move.

Thanks R0J0hound - that's amazing - very happy to see you're still around and active one the forums!

Every time you share something I learn something extra too. Did not know Construct Functions could take parameters.

The smooth moving version is very elegant. I have a bad habit of adding more stuff instead of simplifying things, what you have with the testing position is spot on.

I'll post once I've got it working in Isometric - thanks again! :)

Here's a rough demo of iso. I'm poor at ripping/creating art but it gets the point across.

dropbox.com/s/7pz214ogx58jzz0/sokoban_like_iso.capx

Wow dude, above and beyond, thanks for sharing. When I get round to doing the devlog video for the final one, I'll be sure to cover your solutions to my roadblock.

I replicated your much more elegant solution into a 2d grid, with a view to just rendering it out to isometric, rather than trying to calculate collisions / interactions etc in isometric space like before.

I'm going to update the cat enemy / rat ally logic to work in 2d also, and alter the play area so it's a lot more fast paced. I've deleted 90% of the event sheet to start again :)

Did you enter the Ludum Dare yourself?

ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/52/cake-sweeper

I posted my progress with some gifs, thanks again for your help, I should use the forums more than once every 2 years :D

ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/52/cake-sweeper/one-step-back-for-two-steps-forward-rat-burger-cake-sweeper-v2-0

Nice. It is helpful to do stuff from another point of reference. Can be easier to debug in 2d, plus easier to use behaviors.

Those game jams do look fun. I haven’t done one as of yet. Seems like a good challenge to make something in a short amount of time. Good way to break out of the endless design phase and just start making something. Although I’d probably bite off more than I can chew.

I do like reading the progress updates for such challenges though.

R0J0hound - I finished it finally - I hope I pronounced your name right!

youtube.com/watch

The game is playable here:

johnnysix.net/games/CakeSweeper

Cool. Always nice to finish a game. Looks interesting.

I’ve always pronounced it roho, but rojo works too. When it comes down to it I used zeros instead of O’s so it’s not really pronounceable.

Such an enjoyment to play the game despite that I don't know all the rule especially with the cat's hand.