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Started by _Sigma July 31, 2005 01:36 PM

3 comments, last by _Sigma 18 years, 8 months ago

_Sigma

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July 31, 2005 01:36 PM

So what is the best way to handle 2d sprite animation timming? Check how many frames have played? Or is it best to use GetTickCount() or w/e that function is called? Cheers

Grain

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July 31, 2005 01:39 PM

It’s best not to call that function for each sprite. Call it once per frame, save the value and pass it to your sprite objects.

_Sigma

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July 31, 2005 02:11 PM

Sorry, what do you mean exactly?

load_bitmap_file

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July 31, 2005 05:01 PM

You're going to really want a frame rate independent animation (barring rather unusual circumstances) so definitely go with the timer based solution. Assign an animation a certain time duration inbetween frames, then check every frame in some sort of an update() function whether enough time has passed to advance to the next frame.