step_to_location()

ID:101986
 
Sep 16 2010, 12:32 pm
Redundant
Applies to:Dream Maker
Status: Redundant
This feature has already been implemented, or is already achievable with existing methods.
Example:
step_to_location(Ref,Location)

Why:
So we don't have to create useless objects just for the purpose of moving something towards them. This mostly has to do with NPC's, automated waypoint systems and automated vehicles.

Workarounds:
There are many many many many ways to get around this need, though many of them are either bugged or not functional. It's also not ideal, nor easy, though that's just my personal opinion.
Sep 16 2010, 12:52 pm
I'm pretty sure step_to() can accept any atom as a target. This includes turfs and the return value of locate(X,Y,Z).
Sep 16 2010, 1:14 pm
There are problems with passing turfs to the step_to procs: http://www.byond.com/members/ DreamMakers?command=view_tracker_issue&tracker_issue=1583
Sep 25 2010, 2:39 pm
That post is referring to get_step_to(), which is a function that uses a simple path finding algorithm to determine where an object should move to for its next step.

From the looks of this suggestions, why wouldn't step_to() or walk_to() work? The step and walk functions will actually move the object rather than perform a what-if scenario.
Sep 25 2010, 3:02 pm
Unless I'm misunderstanding something, and as Kaiochao said, this is already completely doable.
May 14 2014, 7:08 pm
Ter13 resolved issue (Redundant)