Checkpoints

[Howelly123]

Hey, is there a way to add checkpoints in RMXP? Say if you die, and return at the spot the checkpoint was "placed". I'm not sure if this may be script related so sorry if it is.

Its just im using an ABS and I dont want the player to get game over per death.

Thanks for any help! :grin:

~Howelly~

 

[Howelly123]

Still after some help

thanks

 

[Unka Josh]

How does the ABS that you use detect your death? In theory, it should be possible to modify that part to take you to the Save screen instead of the Game Over screen.

...Obviously, doing that for you would be helped a great deal if you'd post what script you're using, or what system you're using otherwise.

 

[calvin624]

With XAS it's switch number 4 for example - so you could simply have a common event triggered by this switch that transfers your player to the last recorded checkpoint.

The easiest way to store a checkpoint is to store each aspect of your hero's position as a variable (map id, x, y) - this way they'll be returned to that position when they "die".

Of course all this info will be lost once they close the game so you'll want to have the player save at the end of every level or section. If you want an autosave feature I'd browse the forums or perhaps someone else will link to one.

If you're using XAS feel free to PM me and I'll walk you through it some more.