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BrokenGlass

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Location: In teh lab coding

Posted: 16th Jun 2008 12:18

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Hello, thanks for taking the time to read this topic.
Recently i have gotten back into dark basic and gave a simple invaders clone a shot. well when the paddle moves (left and right) it kind of skips its not a smooth movement, Can anyone help?

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`---Setup Screen---`
Set Display Mode 640, 480, 32
Hide Mouse
Sync On
Sync Rate 60

`---Variables---`
PlayerX = 320
PlayerY = 445

`---Load Sprites---`
Load Image "Media/paddle.png", 1
Sprite 1, PlayerX, PlayerY, 1
Rotate Sprite 1,90

`---Main Loop---`
do
   cls

   `---Handle Movement---`
   if LeftKey()
      Move Sprite 1, -4
   else if RightKey()
      Move Sprite 1, 4
   endif
   endif

   sync

loop

Current Project: Learning DBP

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BrokenGlass

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Posted: 16th Jun 2008 22:38

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When i do that, the sprite shows up barely in the top left corner.

Current Project: Learning DBP

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BrokenGlass

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Posted: 17th Jun 2008 01:23

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Thanks got it now, it must be just my video card that makes the sprite appear skipping.

Current Project: Learning DBP

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