C++ Gameplay Mechanics: Bouncing Platforms
Tutorial info  
Difficulty Intermediate
Updated July 22, 2022
Software
cryengine 5.x
visual studio

In Episode 6A, Joshua builds on explaining how you can create falling platforms in Episode 6 by showing you how to code bouncing platforms. Using Entity Area Events, amongst other techniques, you’ll learn how to enable a player to jump on a surface and fly through the air.

Time  Topic

00:00 Intro
01:54 Adding Physics Post Step Event
02:18 Creating Useful Variables
03:02 Exposing New Cvars
04:22 Implementing The Physics Post Step
05:15 Get Living Status
05:45 Getting The Surface Type
07:42 Bounce Logic
11:00 Changing the Physicalize
13:26 Testing 
14:05 Outro

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