Tower Defense - Possible?

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  1. mobile_gamegraphics

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    Hi guys,
    I thought I'd ask you experts :) if you believe it's possible to create a Tower Defense Game with BB? More specific:
    1. Isometric Tower Defense
    2. Enemies walking a certain fixed path
    3. Towers Shooting projectiles when enemies get within a certain distance
    4. An end line consuming one life per enemy that reaches it
    5. Able to place towers on certain areas on the map
    6. Maybe even upgrade the towers? (I know I'm reaching a bit, but thought I'd ask)
    If not - perhaps "someone" can hint if that might be possible with BB 2.0? :)
    /Alex
     
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  2. colette_levesque

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    From what i know of current BB, you can do 1, 2, and 3. Not sure about 4. No to 5 and 6.
     
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  3. sysads

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    Not sure 2 is possible with current v1.x but certainly would be possible with v2
     
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  4. VectologyGames

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    How do you know this information?
     
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  5. sysads

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    well if you have played SKY, that was done with v2 and seeing that the xter moved in the direction of the line, i would assume some form of path was integrated into v2 :D
     
  6. VectologyGames

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    Ahhhhhh :cool:
     
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  7. colette_levesque

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    Ah yes. I was thinking a straight path from left to right, or up and down. I suppose you could put a number of transform logics that direct the enemy along the desired path(?).
     
  8. sysads

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    I like your though process, brilliant :D
     
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  9. Phill Mason

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    Yes, correct @colette_levesque, you can make objects follow certain paths with Logic Transform. I've done it in a test app with tanks following a certain path around a track, works fine.
     
  10. Wings n Armor

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    Nice!
     
  11. mobile_gamegraphics

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    Well, our very own Trey Smith liked the post - so I am happily translating his "Like" into an answer "Yes - all of the above will be possible in 2.0" :)
    But I will give it a try and post a preview video here for everyone.
     
  12. brakewind723

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    @mobile_gamegraphics I've actually created a tower defense system that does everything you said other than being isometric. I could assist you if you like.
     
  13. mobile_gamegraphics

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    Sounds very interesting. We should definitely have a chat then :) I will wait for the BB 2.0 release as I can only assume it can do that and perhaps a lot more :) I will be in touch once BB 2.0 will be released. I will use assets from this theme:
    https://mobilegamegraphics.com/product/tower-defense-assets/
     
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  14. swnam12

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    I know this thread is a little dated but I'm going to PM you @brakewind723 if you don't mind as I'd like to know how you created a tower defense system.
     
  15. kodagames

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    Can someone give me some insights on how to do number 5?
    brakewind723's tutorial shows how to do this I'll have to look for a way not to place them on the trail.
    @brakewind723 You are a genius!!! :D Im amazed at how you created this
     
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