I like to use a second object for the sword. I usually make Value A the amount of damage the sword does, and value B the hit percentage. Make sure you put in a "only once when event loops" in there, or your enemies will die much to quickly. Also, make sure that the enemies only take a hit when the swinging animation is playing.
Here's a really old version of my Zelda like game that you can look at.
www.angelfire.com/anime5/shabadage/advent.zip
It's not very well commented though
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2nd November, 2003 at 03:27:00 -
Instead of using two seperate objects for the player and sword it is usually better to use one object as the player (drawn with sword) then create an invisible object and always set that to the action spot of the player (which you make as the tip of the sword). Then you can program it so when an enemy collides with the invisble object. Instead of letting you hit them with the side/back of the sword. - This also removes the laggyness from always setting the sword to the player.
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You could but that would be pointless. It is much easier to do the 3 object method, and you get the same effect. Also, it allows you to use the invisible object as a "hit area". So if an enemy only touches your hat, it won't hurt you.
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i think the old fastloop was capable of doing that, i used it a few times with TGF to remove the "lag".
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15th November, 2003 at 01:43:47 -
JD - That's what i said, but then you can't customize it as good, without having to draw many animations.
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