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[12toe]

So I'm starting up GameMaker again with a new game this time. It's a dungeon crawling type game. I've got the player movement all set, it's just that, I want the enemies to move in a random direction every time I press a key. The matter is, I have no clue how to do this, so if anyone is willing to help me, it would be very appreciated. I could probably figure out how to make it so that the more advanced enemies move toward the player, but right now, I need random movement. The grid is also 16x16. Thanks.

[Sirosky]

This is the best example I've seen so far. Follows a grid perfectly and has advanced movement. Complicated but if you just need an engine, this is perfect:

http://gmc.yoyogames...howtopic=286571

Edited by Sirosky, 29 February 2012 - 10:36 PM.

[Ventwig]

if keyboard_check_pressed(vk_left) || keyboard_check_pressed(vk_up) || keyboard_check_pressed(vk_right) || keyboard_check_pressed(vk_down)
{
direct = random_range(1,8)
if direct = 1 //up-left
{
//code to make the enemy move to the up-left grid
}
if direct = 2 //up
{
//code to make the enemy move to the upgrid
}
if direct = 3 //up-right
{
//code to make the enemy move to the up-right grid
}
if direct = 4 //up-left
{
//code to make the enemy move to the right grid
}
//comtinue doing that until you get all 8 directions.
}

To make an enemy move left ata a higher rate than right, or not move diagonal, edit the numbers/range.
to not move diagonal, make it so that
1/2 = up
3/4 = right
5/6 = down
7/8 = left


The "moving code" is kinda what your player does to move in that direction, I can't make it because I dont know how your player moves.

Edited by Ventwig, 29 February 2012 - 10:33 PM.

[12toe]

Alright, so, I inserted your code Ventwig. I edited it to make it move. Yet, when I go to test it, nothing happens when I press the keys. Here's the code.

if keyboard_check_pressed(vk_left) || keyboard_check_pressed(vk_up) || keyboard_check_pressed(vk_right) || keyboard_check_pressed(vk_down)
{
direct = random_range(1,8)

if direct = 1 //up-left
{
y -= 16
}

if direct = 2 //up
{
y -= 16
}

if direct = 3 //up-right
{
x += 16
}

if direct = 4 //up-left
{
x += 16
}

if direct = 5 //up-left
{
y += 16
}

if direct = 6 //up-left
{
y += 16
}

if direct = 7 //up-left
{
x -= 16
}

if direct = 8 //up-left
{
x -= 16
}
}

The people are only supposed to be able to move ONE square per PRESS of an Arrow Key.

Edited by 12toe, 01 March 2012 - 02:03 AM.

[Ventwig]

Did you put it in the enemy's step event?
Also, did the syntax say that keyboard_pressed_check()
doesn't work?
I don't know if the name is EXACT, but it should be around that.

[12toe]

Did you put it in the enemy's step event?
Also, did the syntax say that keyboard_pressed_check()
doesn't work?
I don't know if the name is EXACT, but it should be around that.

Everything's where it needs to be, I also ran it in debug mode, no errors there. I have no clue why it's not working. Should I send you the editable file?

[Ventwig]

Okay, I tested this out and foun the problem.
Replace this:

direct = random_range(1,8)

with

direct = random_range(0.5,8.4)  //This is an edited version of that line.
direct = round(direct)

Edited by Ventwig, 02 March 2012 - 01:21 AM.

[12toe]

Okay, I tested this out and foun the problem.
Replace this:

direct = random_range(1,8)

with

direct = random_range(0.5,8.4)  //This is an edited version of that line.
direct = round(direct)

Thank you so much man! Does thou want a mention in the credits? You kind of just created the main AI for my small game!

[Ventwig]

Well, I don't really care about that, but if you really want, a small "thanks" in the credits would be nice

But it's not like I'll hunt you down if you forget.
Also, if you want some more help with advanced parts of that AI, I'd gladly help