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Weird autonomous movement issue

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Original Source

  • Original title: Weird autonomous movement issue
  • Original author: Dissentrix
  • Original date: January 26, 2015
  • Source thread: https://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/threads/weird-autonomous-movement-issue.36297/
  • Source forum path: Game Development Engines > Legacy Engine Support > RPG Maker VX Support

Summary

Okay so I've got this prison scene set up where you're supposed to run between rows of inmates without getting stopped by the guards. Now I've created an "area effect" to make guards react, move towards you, and stop you when you enter their area. The problem is, they seem to recognize the switch, but then won't move towards the player. And since the "game over" screen only happens when they touch you, well... { "lightbox_close": "Close", "lightbox_next": "Next",

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Okay so I've got this prison scene set up where you're supposed to run between rows of inmates without getting stopped by the guards. Now I've created an "area effect" to make guards react, move towards you, and stop you when you enter their area. The problem is, they seem to recognize the switch, but then won't move towards the player. And since the "game over" screen only happens when they touch you, well...

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