8 Directional Movement

[vulcano]

Can I put this tutorial: http://www.touchofdeathforums.com/community/index.php?/topic/129417-8-directional-movement/

In ETFF?

Thanks !

[Zeno]

Yes and no. Most of the code is compatible, but some parts (such as the DX7 graphics) are not. I wouldn't recommend using this tutorial in EFF.

[vulcano]

Ok, thanks

So, if the tutorial is for DX8 or EO 3.0, I can use it?

[Growlith1223]

8-Directional movement by no means relates to DX8 or DX7\. it only uses background logic which only moves the sprite lol. you can use it regardless

[Zeno]

> 8-Directional movement by no means relates to DX8 or DX7\. it only uses background logic which only moves the sprite lol. you can use it regardless

That background logic is implemented in mod DirectDraw's subs (aka Direct7 graphics). You can't use it regardless - only if you change in which subs you put it, using draw instead of blt. Trivial, but also misleading to someone who's new to coding an engine.

That is, you can use it to move your player. Completely ignoring how it will look because you haven't bothered to edit any graphics and your character will face either up or down when going diagonally, it'll work.

[vulcano]

So, the tutorial will work?

And if the tutorial is for DX8 or EO 3.0, I can use it in EFF?

[Zeno]

Yes and no. The code itself will work. Where to put the code will not work. For example, instead of sub bltPlayer (the dx7 sub), use sub DrawPlayer (the dx8 sub).

Yes, DX8 or EO3.0 tutorials should work for EFF.

[vulcano]

And if I change bltPlayer for DrawPlayer the tutorial will work?

Or are there other parts that I should change?

[Zeno]

For anything in mod DirectDraw you'll need to find the similar subs in mod Graphics. The code in question here should be the same, only the name of the subs would be different.

bltnpc -> DrawNPC

bltPlayer -> DrawPlayer

[vulcano]

> For anything in mod DirectDraw you'll need to find the similar subs in mod Graphics. The code in question here should be the same, only the name of the subs would be different.
>
> bltnpc -> DrawNPC
>
> bltPlayer -> DrawPlayer

The code works, but

I cant use W A S D keys to move

How to fix this?

[blkcrow]

In modInput replace everywhere

VK_UP with VK_W

VK_DOWN with VK_S

VK_RIGHT with VK_D

and

VK_LEFT with VK_A