Key-press transfer

[Typhius]

Is it possible to perhaps use a common event to make it so whenever a player presses a certain key, lets say, Z, they are transfered to another map? Or would I have to use a different method, such a scripting?

 

[regi]

Very possible. You can simply use a Parallel Processing Conditional Branch that checks if "Button A" is pressed, and does a Transfer Player command.

 

[Typhius]

k, i did what you said and it worked perfectly! However, i forgot to include the other part of my question (slaps self) Once you are transfered to the map, i want you to be able to press Z again, and return to where you were. Is this possible with events as well?

 

[Kylebot2000]

If it worked the first time, odds are it will work the second time. Experiment a bit more. :P

 

[regi]

Yeah, you can do this with three new variables and a switch. Try something like:

@>Conditional Branch: Button "A" is Down
  @>Conditional Branch: Switch [Teleported] == Off
    @>Control Variables: [Player X] = Player's Map X
    @>Control Variables: [Player Y] = Player's Map Y
    @>Control Variables: [Player Map] = Map ID
    @>Transfer Player: [New Map, (X,Y)]
    @>Control Switches: [Teleported] = ON
   : Else
    @>Transfer Player: [Variable(Player Map), Coordinates(Player X, Player Y)]
    @>Control Switches: [Teleported] = OFF
   : End Processing
  @>Wait: 20 frames
 : End Processing
@>Wait: 1 frame

What it does is stores the player's previous location/coordinates to 3 variables before you go to the new map. Good luck with it!

 

[Typhius]

Ran into another problem. The conditional branch only works when i use up, down, left, and right for the condition. If i use A, B, C, X, Y, Z, R, or L, the parallel process event won't work, why?

 

[regi]

You're probably pressing the wrong keys. The buttons correspond to different keyboard keys.

Here's the layout:
A-> Shift, Z
B-> X, Esc, Numpad 0
C-> Space, Enter, C
X-> A
Y-> S
Z-> D
L-> Q
R-> W

 

[Typhius]

huh, thats sorta odd, but thanks nonetheless, it works!

 

[Stardust]

I'm not sure if you're still having problems, but I thought I'd put this here, anyway.  I made a Transfer with Variables demo that is basically the same as what you're doing.  Regi's explained it excellently, but if you need a reference, you can always check it out.

 

[Typhius]

haha, thats kinda funny, i posted this thread with your ability grid in mind. I wanted to be able to teleport there at any time, from anywhere. Anyway, thanks for the system. I already had it down, but yours looks more professional, i might implement it if my game is ever released.

 

[Stardust]

I made the Transfer with Variables tutorial after someone needed it for the Ability Grid, actually.  I'm glad I could help. ^-^

 

[Rey_JJJ]

You know, you can change what keys go to what buttons. Change it during a play or playtest.

However, what I don't know is if the settings are saved next time you power on the game.

 

[Typhius]

You know, you can change what keys go to what buttons. Change it during a play or playtest.

However, what I don't know is if the settings are saved next time you power on the game.

Hmmm, it seems like the button settings would be saved, but it would be pointless to change the settings in my position, because I have a few friends that playtest it for me, and i already have the Ability Grid transfer information in the game, where they can read what to do to get to the ability grid, and it could be a pain to have to remind them that I changed the buttons every time they play lol >.<

 

[regi]

You can only change button settings on your computer only. Other players will still be using the default controls (or ones they've customized themselves).