Scripted animation

sirbull

Hi! I'm planning to try out Gamesalad to develop a digital version of a board game I made.
I need a character (static image) to move from one place on the board to another when clicked or touched. For example I need to go from A to B, so when klicking (or touching) on B, I want the character to move automatically in a specific speed to that point. The movable area is going to be rectangular, with different houses (almost like Monopoly, or Jones in the Fast Lane). The animation is not going to be straight (not a curved line), but with corners.
I need the player to have the possibility to move both directions.

How is this possible to do in Gamesalad? I have found guides & tutorials on sprited based animation, but not this kind of animation... Help is appreciated. ^_^

ericzingeler

What you are talking about is not animation, but instead moving an actor. Moving an actor is a basic concept in GameSalad that every developer learns early on. If you're serious about making a game, then get busy with the tutorials.

Only resort to the forum after you've explored what you're seeking help for on your own... the only way to learn is to jump in and get your hands dirty.

sirbull

No need to get harsh.
I have watched a LOT of tutorials, and actually made a working prototype for another game, but all the animations were based on keypresses and physics. But thanks, I will check out more info on how to move actors.

tatiang

Here's a very simple method. The movement is automatic but it could be adjusted to interpolate a certain distance (e.g. one square) and to only turn when at an end square (adjacent to a corner).

ericzingeler

@sirbull

Ooops, sorry... didn't mean to appear rude. Should have added one of these at the end of my post:

I made the suggestion because it was your first post. Working out many problems myself has definitely made me more efficient with GS over the long run.

Again, I apologize for that... good luck!

sirbull

No problem @ericzingeler.
Thank you very much @tatiang!