I want to use Box2D physics and lighting with a .tmx map. How can I "convert" a tilemap to Box2D world? My basic idea is to go through the tiles on the map and create an object for them in Box2D. I'm using the Tiled map editor for the tilemap, and the target platform is PC. Firstly, is this a good solution for my idea? Or is this even possible? My code so far: public class WorldLoader { public static TiledMap map; public static void loadMap(String mapName) { map = new TmxMapLoader().load(mapName); TiledMapTileLayer collisionLayer = (TiledMapTileLayer) map.getLayers().get("collision"); for (int x = 0; x < collisionLayer.getWidth(); x++) { for (int y = 0; y < collisionLayer.getHeight(); y++) { Cell cell = collisionLayer.getCell(x, y); if (cell != null && cell.getTile() != null) { // float tileX = collisionLayer.getProperties().containsKey("x"); // float tileY = cell.getTile().getProperties().get("y", Integer.class); BodyDef bodyDef = new BodyDef(); … [Read more...] about How can I convert a tilemap to a Box2D world?
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How can I detect a long press then activate an animation?
How can I detect a long press on a touch screen then activate an animation? And when the finger is released, play another animation smoothly? Let's take for example the main character in Crossy Road: when the user presses down, the chicken "squats" and when the user releases their finger, the chicken jumps. Same concept. C#. … [Read more...] about How can I detect a long press then activate an animation?
Can I have a scene graph translation node with multiple parent nodes?
I am trying to write a C++ scene graph structure. While designing the node classes I am facing the below issue. I have a scene graph to represent a house. I would like to have another house next to the one I have but I would like to reuse the nodes from the existing graph. In order to do that, I create another house (House 2) as a child of the original house (House 1). Although this leads to a situation where the base node in the following graph has 2 parent nodes. I would like to know, is it a good idea to have a scene graph node (intermediate translation node) to have multiple parents? I would like to reuse my sub-graph as much as possible. … [Read more...] about Can I have a scene graph translation node with multiple parent nodes?
Red Dead Redemption 2 will have a Day One patch
Red Dead Redemption 2 is due on Friday and of course, there’s a Day One patch. It’s pretty common for games of this size to have a Day One patch and Red Dead Redemption 2 is no different. Fixing a few last minute bugs and making some late adjustments, we recommend downloading and installing this update before you launch the game. Of course, you could ignore this advice and start playing without it to see what kind of hilarious bugs are still featured in the game. Red Dead Redemption 2 unlock times Depending on where you are in the world, Red Dead Redemption 2 will unlock at the following times: Australia/New Zealand: 12:01 am October 26 Eastern Time: 7:01 am October 25 Pacific Time: 4:01 am October 25 UK Time: 12:01 pm October 25 For console players, Red Dead Redemption 2 is now available to preload ahead of its release on October 26. You can check out what we thought of the preview here. For everything else Red Dead, check out our everything we know page. … [Read more...] about Red Dead Redemption 2 will have a Day One patch
What are Snapchat Spectacles, can I buy a pair in the UK and where is the secret vending machine?
SNAPCHAT have launched sunglasses fitted with tiny cameras that will allow users to take snaps with their eyewear. Here's everything you need to know about the highly-anticipated tech release... What are Snapchat Spectacles? The social media company has rolled out the spectacles which can record 10 seconds of video and are operated by tapping a button on the device. Video is then automatically uploaded to the ‘Memories’ section of the popular app via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The glasses are the fist hardware to be launched by the LA based firm which has rebranded itself Snap Inc in light of the launch. The design contains a camera and no display, meaning they don't need a complex technological method of showing you what you've just filmed within the frames. All you need to do to start recording is pop them on and activate a switch on the frames - rather than using the app on your phone. Like the phone version of Snapchat, they can shoot video in up to 10 second bursts. How can I … [Read more...] about What are Snapchat Spectacles, can I buy a pair in the UK and where is the secret vending machine?