Not sure how to "flick" the attack

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Jul 5 2014, 9:13 pm
(See the best response by FKI.)
Well, basically I am trying to animate an attack such as a punch and or kick, any help or a code i could give given? also, please dont say you recommend the guide or demos because ive tried that thousands of times. thanks.
Jul 5 2014, 9:32 pm
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Well there's flick for starters. Ter also put me on to animate which I have found to be beautiful as of late.
Jul 5 2014, 9:39 pm
So... How can execute this?
Jul 5 2014, 9:43 pm
In response to RicoTheCreator
There are use-cases for both procs if you check out the links.
Jul 5 2014, 9:45 pm
Sorry, could you please explain that in a simpler manner, I'm a noobie :/
Jul 5 2014, 9:57 pm
In response to RicoTheCreator
A simple example:

mob
    verb/flick_icon_state(var/state as text)
        //This verb causes src to "flick," playing the state once (assuming it's valid).

        //So let's say you have a state labeled "punch." You could use this verb
        //and enter "punch" causing src to play through its state labeled "punch" once.

        flick(state, src)


I don't think I can go into any more depth than I already have at this point. It's a pretty straightforward process.
Jul 5 2014, 10:15 pm
It worked, so thanks, but would I have to always type it in game for it to work? Or is there a way where It can be like a button or a key that I can press that triggers it?
Jul 5 2014, 10:23 pm
In response to RicoTheCreator
No, you wouldn't. That was just an example -- one that would never be used in a real game -- demonstrating what it does.

Yeah, of course it can be key-binded; it can be used many ways. How it's implemented is for you to decide.
Jul 5 2014, 10:27 pm
Not to annoy you but, how would I key bind it?
Jul 5 2014, 10:42 pm
In response to RicoTheCreator
The quickest way would be to go into your environment's interface and create a macro that uses your verb as its command. (If you don't have an interface, go to File -> New and click the drop-down menu, selecting interface (.dmf).)
Jul 5 2014, 10:55 pm
but now whenever i press "A" which is the key I chose to be flick, something comes up saying "Unrecognized or inaccessible verb: flick"
Jul 5 2014, 11:02 pm
Make sure you are replacing underscores with dashes. (You also want to avoid using the same names as core procs, i.e. flick.)

//in the interface:

some_verb_name()

//would be...

some-verb-name
Jul 6 2014, 1:26 am
Following FKI's example, your macro/verb/command for "A" should be

flick-icon-state "attack"


this will call the verb/command
flick_icon_state()


but will pass the "attack" argument in that verb/command, like so:

flick_icon_state("attack")
Jul 6 2014, 9:09 am
alright thanks, that helps alot!