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AppGameKit Classic Chat / What is the difference between AddSpriteShapePolygon() and AddSpriteShapeChain()?

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blink0k
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Posted: 15th Sep 2018 04:13
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AddSpriteShapePolygon()
AddSpriteShapeChain()

Thanks in advance for any insight
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Posted: 15th Sep 2018 04:58 Edited at: 15th Sep 2018 05:02
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For me, the chain looks like an improved version of the polygon; unlimits the points and adds an option.
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From the help files it seems the difference is Concave vs Convex
A Polygon must be Convex but a chain can be Concave and therefore useful for more complex shapes like terrains
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Posted: 16th Sep 2018 21:23
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Having tried this it is fantastic. I've tried many different shapes and it works fine
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