Retro controls 'W,A,S,D' for a game using iOS keyboard... ? possible?

StormyStudio

I'm yet to even play with the keyboard functionality within gamesalad.

So I'm not sure if this is possible or whether the keyboard pauses gameplay.

But thought I'd throw the idea out there as it seems quite cool...in a comedy alternative controls kinda way.

I was wondering (gonna try) and add a third control method for my retro invaders game. You can already use 'the acceleromter', or 'touch screen controls'..but thought having use of the ios keyboard and the old 'WASD' keys (like old PC titles) to control might make for a funny alternative. (although you would lose a 3rd of the screen to the keyboard and it would be near impossible to play.

Perhaps I could add it as an unlockable feature in the game.

Thoughts?

The_Gamesalad_Guru

I just don't know how you would call up the keyboard as it only comes up on text entry. I suppose you might a use keyboard button that spawns an invisible actor that has text entry?

StormyStudio

hmmm... ok...not yet investigated...

maybe there's a whole other game idea in there somewhere....you type in your moves....WASDSWWWWAASSDDDAAASSWWW' like so... submit and see how your character fairs in the game following what you've told it to do...

The_Gamesalad_Guru

Interesting? Kind of like chess moves.

StormyStudio

yeah...certainly wouldn't have mass appeal... but as an original indie game idea it might do alright...

The_Gamesalad_Guru

No I like the idea