When the player collides with the spike, it is supposed to go to the starting position (works) and create 10 objects which work like particles.
The problem is that when i do, this error pops up. I have no idea what ive done wrong and I need help.
#issue with creating objects
stiff trench
This is what happens when the player collides with the spike
The spike itself has no code.
Sorry for crappy photos i dont want to screenshot all of this, it is quicker to use my phone. Also i will not be switching to the built in particle system because i have no clue how to use it and it doesnt fit how my game is gonna look
nova eagle
are you using an actual sequence? a sequence is a specific type of asset in gamemaker, it is not referring to a sequence of events or animation
nova eagle
the very first thing here is "set position of sequ", which I'm guessing is sequence
the error also references layer_sequence_x
stiff trench
Dunno what that means
nova eagle
well thats why I'm asking if you're actually using a sequence asset or not
because if not, you're using the wrong thing
stiff trench
Its an object
nova eagle
then thats the wrong thing to use, you should not be using set sequence position
nova eagle
no, you are not using sequences at all, as mentioned they are a specific asset in gamemaker
you would know if you made a sequence
nova eagle
can't really say, you'd have to explain what it is you're trying to do with this bit of code that you're using incorrectly to better help
stiff trench
It says deathParticle.variable isnt set
What does that mean
I changed it a little bit
nova eagle
thats unrelated because deathparticle is not a sequence
nova eagle
that would make a bit more sense, but only if PlayerX and PlayerY have been set with actual values before
stiff trench
They are
nova eagle
otherwise you'll get more not set before reading errors
well then try it and see what happens
stiff trench
This is code inside the player that happens every step
WAIT I THINK IK WHAT I DID WRONG
i didnt make it global
Now this happens
I didnt make playerX/Y global yet
nova eagle
otherwise you'll get more not set before reading errors
related to this
variable has not been set with a default value
stiff trench
The only variable inside the particle is the duration
nova eagle
look at the error; it specifically says this is at fault:
if (variable < 1)
that means variable has not been set with a default value in create, or anywhere
nova eagle
if you don't set and initialize variables, gamemaker does not know what they are to do things with them
stiff trench
Ok wait its fixed now
nova eagle
essentially you're doing:
if (undefined < 1)
which would crash