Generally used in correlation with a state machine.
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How should I structure my turn based engine to allow flexibility for players/AI and observation?
I've just started making a Turn Based Strategy engine in GameMaker's GML language... And I was cruising along nicely until it came time to handle the turn cycle, and determining who is controlling ...
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Problem with enum as game state
In the current game I'm building, I'm having trouble moving from one game state to another. I'm using enum to control my states. As of now, this is my enum:
public static enum State
{
M_MENU, ...
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In a state machine, is it a good idea to separate states and transitions?
I have implemented a small state machine in this way (in pseudo code):
class Input {}
class KeyInput inherits Input
{
public :
enum { Key_A, Key_B, ..., }
}
class GUIInput inherits Input
{ ...
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inheritance and state machine with flyweight pattern
I everyone, i'm working on an indie game and i'm stuck with two problems
I have many similar units on screen so i decided to implement the flightWeight pattern so there is intrinsic and extrinsic ...
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Syncing entities in a totally shared multiplayer environment
Typically, networked games designate a server (or host player) as being authoritative over all state shared between the players. Clients still simulate their own state, but also continuously ...
