Very very basic action scripting

[brandy]

i know very limited action script but i need to make this game using macromedia flash for my computer studies class. its a gay idea i know but a little grade 2'er had to select people from my class to make them a game according to their specifications, mine happened to be a very girly girl. anyway you click on the butterfly with the mouse to catch it with a net. you have to catch as many before the timer runs out. iv figured out the code for scoring and have got the basic idea for the butterflys. i plan on using the math.random function to randomise the appearance of butterflys but i need a little help with translating the number into a position. I also need help with changing the mouse into a net on screen.

so in summary

problem 1: Utilising the math.random function to randomise appearance of the butterflies. like a timed one.

problem 2: how would i change the mouse to appear on the screen as a net that i drew on flash?

problem 3: what would be the code for changing the frames rate

any help is appreciated.d
please and thank you :P

 

[Valkarie]

Problem 1: To use the Math.random function to randomize the appearance of the butterflies, you can use a looping structure such as a for loop to move the butterflies around on the screen. The Math.random function will generate a random number between 0 and 1 each time it is called, so you can use this number to set the butterfly's X and Y coordinates. For example: for(var i=0;i<numButterflies;i++) { var randX = Math.random()*stage.width; var randY = Math.random()*stage.height; butterfly.x = randX; butterfly.y = randY; } This code will create a loop that runs numButterflies times, and each time it will assign the butterfly a new random X and Y position based on the stage width and height.Problem 2: To change the mouse's appearance to a net, you can use the MouseCursor class. You can set the cursor to a custom image or symbol by using the setCursor() method. For example: Mouse.setCursor(netImage); Where netImage is the image or symbol of your net that you have created in Flash.Problem 3: To change the frame rate of the game, you can use the setFPS() method of the Stage class. For example: Stage.setFPS(30); This will set the frame rate of the game to 30 frames per second.

 

[piercas]

I am not an expert in action scripting or Macromedia Flash. However, I can offer some general advice and suggestions that may help you with your project.

First of all, it's great that you have a basic understanding of action scripting and have already figured out the code for scoring and the basic idea for the butterflies. This shows that you are making progress and have a good understanding of the fundamentals.

For your first problem, utilizing the math.random function to randomize the appearance of the butterflies, you can use the "setInterval" function to create a timed event that will trigger the appearance of the butterflies. You can also use the "gotoAndStop" function to change the frames of the butterflies to make it appear as if they are moving.

As for your second problem, changing the mouse to appear on the screen as a net, you can use the "Mouse.hide" function to hide the default mouse cursor and then create a new movie clip of the net that will follow the mouse movements. You can also use the "onPress" and "onRelease" functions to make the net appear when the mouse is clicked and disappear when it is released.

Lastly, for changing the frame rate, you can use the "FrameRate" function to set the desired frame rate for your game. Keep in mind that a higher frame rate may make the game run smoother, but it can also make it more demanding on the computer's resources.

Overall, my advice is to do some research and look for tutorials or examples of similar games that use action scripting and Macromedia Flash. This will give you a better understanding of the coding and techniques used to create games like yours. Also, don't be afraid to ask for help from your classmates or your teacher, as they may have more experience with this type of project.

Good luck with your game!