Generally used in correlation with a state machine.
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States, actions logic am I doing it right?
Currently I have the follow states:
Need To Run
Run
Need To Walk
Walk
Need To Fight
Fight
Am I misunderstanding it and mixig possible actions with states ?
I mean, to me Need To Run would either ...
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Followed the XNA GameStateManagement sln, but my doesn't work. What am I doing wrong?
If someone has the time I wanted to know if you would be willing to check out my solution file here: http://elvis.rowan.edu/~majeko02/AwesomeShip.zip
I followed the XNA GameStateManagement on AppHub, ...
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How can state changes be batched while adhering to opaque-front-to-back/alpha-blended-back-to-front?
This is a question I've never been able to find the answer to. Batching objects with similar states is a major performance gain when rendering many objects. However, I've been learned various rules ...
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Good practices in screen states management?
I wonder what are the best ways to organize different screens in a game?
I am thinking of it like this:
Inheriting a base State class, and overriding update and render methods, to handle the current ...
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finite state machine used in mario like platform game
I don't understand how to use a finite state machine with the entity controlled by the player.
For example I have a Mario style game (2d platform). I can jump, run, walk, take damage, swim, etc. So ...
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Reasons to disable game save during combat (e.g. Mass Effect 2)
So I've been playing Mass Effect 2 (PC) and one of the things I've noticed is that you can only save your game when you're not engaged in combat. As soon as the first enemy shows up on your radar, ...
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State Machines: State Object versus sequential check: what are the pro/cons?
I dont know much about finite state machine in AI or other game behaviors in game, except this quick tutorial with a Miner: http://www.ai-junkie.com/architecture/state_driven/tut_state1.html which is ...
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Finite state machine in C++
So, I've read a lot about using FSMs to do game state management, things like what an FSM is, and using a stack or set of states for building one. I've gone through all that. But I'm stuck at writing ...
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Distinction between constant and changeable game objects in save/load game?
Do you distinguish constant and changeable game objects when you save/load game? If yes, how do you do it?
If not to save constant objects (for example, mountains and trees), we optimize memory usage ...
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Handling game states for Android
Currently developing a game for Android. I went through a tutorial to get sprites, loop, etc. up and running, and it all works fine. The way it is currently set up is that Main creates a canvas, the ...
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How to represent a game character in code?
In a previous game I wrote I had a game character class. This class tracked the location, velocity, and a set of states. Except the states were tied very close to the animation. Each state would have ...
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Game state sharing data
A game is a set of Game States.
Each Game State contains game objects, may be list, may be scene graph or any other data structure.
We can use Game States as Game Locations, too.
How do you share ...
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Deal with mini states in game
Hi :)
I want to ask what is the best way to deal with "mini-states" in game? For example I making game like Simcity, i can build buildings, roads, rails, or I can change something in economy.
I am ...
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game state saving/loading?
what is the most used method or algorithm for saving game state (profiles), databases text files how there encryption goes and things related.
I have seen Caesar IV used mySQL.
any suggestions.
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Alternative to Game State System?
As far as I can tell, most games have some sort of "game state system" which switches between the different game states; these might be things like "Intro", "MainMenu", "CharacterSelect", "Loading", ...
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Game State 'Stack'?
I was thinking about how to implement game states into my game. The main things I want for it are:
Semi-transparent top states-being able to see through a pause menu to the game behind
Something ...
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How to structure a simple game server for a multiplayer game?
I would like to create a simple multiplayer game server for a simple game:
The game is supposed to be similar to Command & Conquer, you have a few tanks and a few soldiers. You can select one ...
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Storing game state at exit on the iPhone with Objective-C
How would you store your game state at exit for an iPhone game written in Objective-C?
