helper doesn't hit

Hi everyone.
after finally coding the basics of my new helper I tested it and for some reason all CLNS's of the helper are ignored so that means that it doesn't hit, the hitdef is all there and shiny and not even removing the necessary NotHitBy did a thing and there's nothing wrong with the helper's animation either.
Is there anything I'm missing?

[State 1101, 1]
type = HitDef
trigger1 = Time = 0
attr = S,SP
hitflag = MA
animtype = Hard
pausetime = 6,6
damage = 120
sparkno = 1
sparkxy = 10,-20
hitsound = 0,0
guardsound = 4,0
ground.type = High
ground.slidetime = 17
ground.hittime = 17
ground.velocity = -3,-5
fall = 1

[State 1101,2, DestroySelf]
type = DestroySelf
trigger1 = time = 150
ignorehitpause = 1

[State 1101,3]
type = NotHitBy
trigger1 = 1
value = SCA


[State 1101,3]
type = VelSet
trigger1 = (!time)
x = 4


[State 1101,5]
type = VelAdd
trigger1 = (P2Dist X > 0) && (Vel X < 6)
x = 0.2


[State 1101,6]
type = VelAdd
trigger1 = (EnemyNear, Pos Y <= Pos Y) && (Vel Y > -6)
y = -0.2

may be more probably a matter of [statedef], where probably "movetype = A" is absent, I don't think the NotHitBy influences the hit

Issue is that the HitDef will only be active for just the very first frame after the helper gets created meaning it will only hit if created at point blank range from the opponent etc. That seems to be your mayor issue here. Looks like a very inconsistent trigger but I might be wrong since I don't know the context of the move/Helper.

If it is a projectile then you need to have the HitDef active for every single frame until it hits.

What do you intent to accomplish with this Helper? That way I can give you a proper solution to your problem.

@mulambo Correct. NotHitBy only affect what type of attack can hit the Player/Helper, not the other way around.

@marc123456789
trigger1=fvar(25)=0
[state ]
type=varset
trigger1=movehit
fvar(25)=1
Alt (Unsure if it works):
trigger1=(p2bodydist x=[Clsn1Size,Clsn1Size])&&fvar(25)=0
trigger1=(fvar(25):=1)||1

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Originally Posted by furfang40X

@marc123456789
trigger1=fvar(25)=0
[state ]
type=varset
trigger1=movehit
fvar(25)=1
Alt (Unsure if it works):
trigger1=(p2bodydist x=[Clsn1Size,Clsn1Size])&&fvar(25)=0
trigger1=(fvar(25):=1)||1

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Don't like it. Too complex and prompt to break for something as simple as a hit. Without mentioning you are creating an infinite block string should the conditions return true.

Lastly, you should not use float variables for simple integer values.

The helper in question is a projectile that comes from the left side of the screen and homes into the opponent while moving forwards. As for what @mulambo said, the "movetype = A" is already in the Statedef

Change the HitDef trigger to trigger1 = 1.

That will have the HitDef active always and not just the very first frame/tick the Helper is created.

Although you will need a ChangeState controller in order to change the projectile to it's end animation state on contact and avoid an infinite hit projectile for 150 ticks.

Code:

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[State 1101,2, Ending projectile once it hits]
type = ChangeState
trigger1 = MoveContact
value = [Your projectile end animation state]

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Or

If you don't want/need an endstate animation then modify your DestroySelf:

Code:

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[State 11012, DestroySelf]
type = DestroySelf
trigger1 = time = 150
trigger2 = MoveContact
ignorehitpause = 1

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sorry, that didn't work
I also have tried trigger1=!time but nothing changed

can you post the [Statedef] ? it's the only thing you didn't post, it should look something like

[Statedef 200]
type = S
movetype= A
physics = S
juggle = 2
ctrl = 0
velset = 0,0
anim = 200
sprpriority = 2
poweradd = 15

@marc123456789 That should have worked. Does your Helper animation have red collision boxes?

Trigger1 = !Time is the same as Trigger1 = Time = 0 so that's why it doesn't work either.

I also noticed your HitDef is lacking it's priority parameter which also could be affecting your helper. Try adding to the HitDef:

priority = 6, Hit

Last thing to do would be to post all the related code for the helper to see some external factors that might be causing the issue. Also in game debugged pictures etc.


I would need:

Your helper animation
Your whole Helper cns code
Any external negative state related to your helper.

okay, that fixed it. Thanks again

What was the solution?

It turned out that the statedef was missing stuff. After I added the missing parameters I had to fix the velsets and add a new state to make the helper work like it should and I still have to polish it a little

Gotcha.

Happy coding.

Hi it's a part of code of one of my wip, simply:

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[Statedef 450] ;<<< my helper appears in crouch high kick
type = C
movetype= I
physics = C
juggle = 7
poweradd= 70
ctrl = 0
velset = 0,0
anim = 450

[State 450, NotHitBy ]
type = NotHitBy
trigger1 = time = 0
value = SCA
Time = 1

[State 0, Helper]
type = Helper
trigger1 = Time = 0
helpertype = normal
name = "Fortune-Head" ;<<<< name of your helper
ID = 10000 ;<<<< ID of your helper
stateno = 10000 ;<<<< state of your helper
pos = 0,0 ;<<<< position of your helper
postype = p1 ;<<<< my helper appears at position 0,0 of P1
keyctrl = 0
ownpal = 0 ;<<<<if your helper has a proper pal put it 1
supermovetime = 0
pausemovetime = 0

[State 450, 5]
type = ChangeState
trigger1 = AnimTime = 0
value = 11
ctrl = 1


;-------------------------------------------------------
[Statedef 10000]
type = A
movetype = I
physics = N
anim = 10000 ;<<<<anim of apparition of the helper
;velset = 0,0
sprpriority = -1

[State 10000, BindToRoot] ;<<< because my helper follow p1
type = BindToRoot
trigger1 = 1
time = 1
facing = 1
pos = 0,0

[State 100000, ChangeState]
type = ChangeState
trigger1 = AnimTime = 0 ;<<<< after anim of apparition, helper goes to the 10010 (my helper idle)
value = 10010

;--------------------------------------------------------

[Statedef 10010]
type = A
movetype = I
physics = N
anim = 10010 ;<<<<anim idle of helper
;velset = 0,0
sprpriority = -1

[State 10010, BindToRoot]
type = BindToRoot
trigger1 = 1
time = 1
facing = 1
pos = 0,0

[State 10010, VelSet] ;<<<< follow the player
type = VelSet
trigger1 = 1
x = Root,vel x
y = Root,vel y

[State 10010, Turn] ;<<<< helper turns behind p2
type = Turn
trigger1 = Ceil(P2Dist X) < -15

[State 10010, ChangeState]
type = ChangeState
trigger1 = (Root,stateno = 200) && (Root,Time = 1) ;<<< command "x" helper goes to 10020
trigger1 = Root,MoveType != H
value = 10020

[State 10010, ChangeState]
type = ChangeState
trigger1 = AnimTime = 0
trigger1 = Root,var(4) > 0
value = 10010

;---------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Statedef 10020]
type = A
movetype = A
physics = N
anim = 10020 ;<<<< anim of the helper attacking
velset = 0,0
sprpriority = 1

[State 10060, BindToRoot] ;<<< position of helper when he attacks
type = BindToRoot
trigger1 = 1
time = 1
facing = 1
pos = -15, -45

[State 200, 1]
type = HitDef
trigger1 = Time = 0
attr = A, NA ;<<< mine helper attacks on air, it's a normal attack
damage = 23,1
animtype = Light
guardflag = MA
hitflag = MAF
priority = 3, Hit
pausetime = 8, 8
ID = 10020
sparkno = S8114 ;0
sparkxy = -10, -65
hitsound = 5, 0
guardsound = 6, 0
ground.type = High
ground.slidetime = 5
ground.hittime = 12
ground.velocity = -4
airguard.velocity = -1.9,-.8
air.type = High
air.velocity = -1.4,-3
air.hittime = 12

[State 0, Explod]
type = Explod
trigger1 = AnimElem = 3
anim = 10021
ID = 10021
pos = 0,0 ;-15, -45
postype = p1 ;p2,front,back,left,right
scale = 0.15,0.15
sprpriority = 1
ontop = 1
shadow = 0,0,0
ownpal = 1
removeongethit = 0
;ignorehitpause =
;trans =
;persistent =
;supermove = 0
;pausemove = 0

[State 10020, ChangeState] ;<<<< the helper returns to the idle anim
type = ChangeState
trigger1 = AnimTime =0
value = 10010

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also in my exemple, the helper is created when P1 do his crouching strong kick and follow P1, when P1 do is light punch, the helper attacks too.... it's a part of a code of one of my char, now replace what you want, with your number state and positions and other.... my helper stay after attack... so if you want it go out I think you know how to do it! ^^

Interesting but my helper is pretty much finished, only requiring explods and sound effects

I Could Never Believe This.

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Originally Posted by Mohammedalkhater

I Could Never Believe This.

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Originally Posted by Moldredd

You need to stop spamming.

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What Is a Spam?

@Moldredd, he probably just meant that's all that code is unbelievable / amazing stuff for him. He just expressed his reaction (nothing wrong in that, I guess). The problem has been solved for a long time, by the way... I think people can comment without necessarily hijacking the thread once the issue is fixed :no_clue: