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[linkootsp]

Can I make moving platforms in 2.10? And If so how do I do it.

[XMSB]

Sorry. I dont think that's possible in 2.10. I believe it can only be done in the 2.11 betas and the latest alpha builds.

Edited by Pokegamer1989, 12 August 2007 - 12:21 PM.

[linkootsp]

I just thought of something What If I use direct warps?

[nicklegends]

You can make moving platforms, but I have to warn you that it's exceptionally difficult. It would require using combo-cycling conveyor tiles that turn into pits or lava (whatever you had in mind), with some decent animation along the way. I considered them at one point for my quest, but promptly told myself it wouldn't be worth it. But of course, if you absolutely NEED moving platforms, there is a way to do it.

[linkootsp]

Isn't there another way?

[NoeL]

Nope. Combo cycling is the only way in 2.10. In the later builds you can use freeform combos.

[linkootsp]

Never mind I think I found another way. If this works I'll start making a trick guide. someone test this.

Step 1: make as many screens as nescessary.
Step 2: use the screens in order from platform starting point to platform ending point
Step 3:trick done

Edited by linkootsp, 12 August 2007 - 07:39 PM.

[Fuzzy]

Hmmmm. That's really not a valid option because Link would be trapped when he got on.

i.e.

2 seconds ago: Link gets onto platform.

1 1/2 seconds ago: Warp Occurs

1 second ago: Link is stuck on a "pink tile" and cannot move until platform comes around again.

[linkootsp]

Not If you trick the player by making a tile warp to another screen and placing it directly in front of the platforms . and you have the exit warp you to an identical platform screen exept it would reverse and on the last platform screen you would have them warp to the first screen so basically they have cheap tricks. It is inconveniant and uses alot of screens. so Dont use it if you dont want to but If this works it will get the job done

Edited by linkootsp, 13 August 2007 - 10:50 AM.

[nicklegends]

I suppose that would be possible, but remember that tile warps are literally that--tile warps. The movement of the platform would be very "blocky" since it can only update the image once every new tile stepped on. Also, the platforms would only move by Link's will but even with that he could not change directions en-route to either side.

Edited by nicklegends, 15 August 2007 - 10:48 AM.

[Joe123]

I would assume it would be easier to use combo cycling anyway, it's not that hard once you get the hang of it.

[Mitchfork]

I would assume it would be easier to use combo cycling anyway, it's not that hard once you get the hang of it.

But you'd have to have to use a combo cycle for EVERY SINGLE combo on the platform's path, and it eats up combo space.

[Joe123]

Have you reached the end of your combo space? I know I have a couple of hundred pages left...

[Mitchfork]

Have you reached the end of your combo space? I know I have a couple of hundred pages left...

No, not by a long shot, but I'm saving a lot of it for custom bosses (eight custom bosses easily equals... well, it just equals a lot) and cutscenes. I'm not going to waste that space to do moving platforms when I can accomplish the same purpose with a bridge.

[Joe123]

I don't imagine myself ever using 254 combo pages, when my list reaches 11 at the moment, encompassing 3 custom bosses. I am using rather basic graphics though. I'd easily have plenty of space for moving platforms. Which now I've got used to combo cycling, I might in fact use sometime soon.