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Newcomers DBPro Corner / how would i code a monster to avoid walls??

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David iz cool
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Posted: 30th Oct 2005 01:28
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while moving toward my player??

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Zotoaster
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Posted: 30th Oct 2005 01:40
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this is where A* (A-star) somes in.. It basically check which coords are navigatable, and which aren't, and works from there.


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David iz cool
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Posted: 30th Oct 2005 02:26
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i dont understand,what do u mean:A*(A-star)????

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Sven B
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Posted: 30th Oct 2005 10:42
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It's a very complicated technique for AI.

This site contains the basics for A*

http://www.policyalmanac.org/games/aStarTutorial.htm

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David iz cool
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Posted: 30th Oct 2005 13:12
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thank you! that helps some
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Darkbasic MADPSP
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Posted: 30th Oct 2005 14:10 Edited at: 30th Oct 2005 14:11
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Basic but it works:



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Flashing Blade
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Posted: 30th Oct 2005 16:36
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@ SvenB

Very good link.
Never thought about tackling A* before, but after quickly reading through that it doesn't look so scary anymore.


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Zotoaster
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Posted: 30th Oct 2005 19:53
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@DBMad

That's just chasing the player, doesn't really avoid walls, read SvenB's link and you'll understand


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