How do I implement an input buffer?

Hello everyone,

Is there any tutorial/information you'd recommend to implement an input buffer in Construct 2, the kind of which could be used to make fighting games?

Thanks in advance,

Marcelo

What do mean by an input buffer? When you press a key, construct will handle the key press on the next tick, it process the input for you.

An input buffer like the ones in fighting games that allows the creation of special movements

You could create an array with a length that of the longest combo, then after each button press, check the last x keys in the array.

That's kind of the idea indeed.

Each tick check if you have currently expected input pressed. Save the key code or the "meaning" you intend the input to have in an array.

Then run this array through a function/group that is meant to "translate" this array to moves in your game.

Be sure to clear the oldest entry(ies) of the array on a regular basis. (You may need to save the timestamp for the input when setting the input value into the array to make sure you keep the duration consistent).