6 replies to this topic

[ngc0202]

I am using a distance formulæ:

xx = NPC.x-x;
yy = NPC.y-y;
global.NPCdist = sqrt(xx*xx+yy*yy);

...which checks the distance between the main character and an NPC. When I put in a second instance of the same NPC, it only works for the first of the instances place (the one with the lower ID). Is there any way to make this code work with multiple NPC?

Edited by ngc0202, 28 February 2010 - 06:36 AM.

[EchoJerichoX]

If you are trying to get the nearest NPC's x and y, try using instance_nearest...

xx = instance_nearest(x,y,NPC).x;
etc...

[PlasticineGuy]

"formulae" is the plural.

[EchoJerichoX]

"formulae" is the plural.

We're aware. Thanks.

[ngc0202]

"formulae" is the plural.

I didnt say formulae, I said formulæ. And thank you for the code Echo, it worked.

[EchoJerichoX]

You are very welcome .

[ND4SPD]

Would it not be better to do this?

ii = instance_nearest(x,y,NPC);
global.NPCdist = point_distance(x,y,ii.x,ii.y);