Slow down time when doing an action ?
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| Hello, I wonder how to code a routine to slow down time when a character is doing an action. For example, i want to be able to slow down time when the main character is trying to hit/dodge an enemy, so that the program asks the player to type a combination of keys and if the player manages to type the right combination, a special move is done (attack or defense/dodge) else nothing is done (miss attack or miss defense/dodge) Do you have any idea on how to code this ? If yes, can you please explain the concepts ? Thanks, |
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| Update everything based on a scalar (a simple value, a factor). This includes animation interpolations, node transformations etc. This works just like that delta-time technique used for controlling the speed of your game. However, the scalar used with delta-time (called the "delta factor") is calculated based on the frame rate of your game. In your case, you would manipulate this scalar to achieve the effect you want (i.e: quadratically lower it, keep it low while the player tries the key combo, then quadratically raise it back up). |
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| Thanks for the idea Kryzon. So if i understand correctly, it can be as simple as storing a state for example SlowMotionState (int) And if SlowMotionState is 0 (Off), the program uses the last calculated delta time value, and if SlowMotionState is 1 (On), the program uses the last calculated delta time value divided by 2 (or more). Then each movement, rotation, animation must be multplied by this new delta time value and the slow motion magic will operate. I think i get it. Thanks again. |
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