Hey guys, I've been doing some work on extending the platformer kit, and was wondering if anyone could give any pointers on creating a moving platform that the character can stand on, and be transported along with the platform? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Michael

I've never had to do this myself, but if I was going to, I'd probably do it like so:

Every update:
- move platform
- note delta movement of platform for later use
- apply gravity to players character
- check if there's a collision with the platform
  ~ If so, readjust character so that it rests (again) on surface of platform
  ~ now attempt to move character in same amount and direction that platform previously moved  (this may or may not succeed depending on your surroundings)
- (if standing on a surface/platform) attempt to move character according to controller input

Would it be possible to apply this to a platform positioned from a level map text file (as in the Platformer Starter Kit)?

I have been told about path following algorithms, would these be advisable?

Thanks

michaelj89:

Would it be possible to apply this to a platform positioned from a level map text file (as in the Platformer Starter Kit)?

I don't see why it would make a difference.  You will just have to make sure to take note of each platform in your code as it's loaded in.  This may require a list object to keep track of them.

michaelj89:

I have been told about path following algorithms, would these be advisable?

I don't see how that would apply.  You aren't forcing the player to follow the platform, and you aren't making the platform follow the player (unless I misunderstood you).