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Stage 3 – Collision Detection
In the previous stages of game development, we created a catching character that moves based keyboard controls. We created falling objects that are placed on the stage dynamically with Actiosncript code, are placed in random places on the x axis, and fall at random speeds along the y axis.
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I have created video tutorials below that explain the Actionscript collision detection code and process in detail.
Video Tutorials
In part 7, I add that code that will compare the x and y positions of the moviecips to detect a collision.
In part 8, a successful collision increases the game score and also activates a sound effect.
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Older Video Tutorials
The video tutorials below were created with an earlier version of Flash and Actionscript 2. The videos are still good and Parts 1 and 2 cover how to use the Flash hitTest function (not covered above) as an alternative for the collision detection. Also included below, is how to add a Flash pre-loader at the beginning of your catching game
- Flash Catching Game – collision detection Part 1 – hitTest() collision detection
- Flash Catching Game – collision detection Part 2 – hitTest() collision detection part 2
- Flash Catching Game – collision detection Part 3 – includes adding sound
- Flash Catching Game – collision detection Part 4 – comparing x and y positions, a better method of collision detection
- How to Create a Flash Preloader Part 1 – Catching Game,
- How to Create a Flash Preloader Part 2 – Catching Game,
- Here are the sample files for you to refer to: sample_files.zip
