How do I make multi-tier (combined) objects

Hello, all. I have been using containers for simple tasks, but the question is - can they successfully be used for more complex combined objects, let's say, something like this (a classis shmup example):

We have our large base image and multiple objects of the same type attached to it, which function independently:

And then have the ability to independently destroy those objects too:

What would be the best way to achieve this? And, preferably, with multiple "depths" i.e. A huge plane with several turrets in wings where the turrets can be shot off, then the wing itself, but the rest keeps going.

You couls use the Pin behavior. I believe its more flexible for this kind of stuff.

https://www.scirra.com/manual/99/pin

That sounds like exactly what I need! It also sounds like that only works at runtime so larger objects would need to be fully designed, then image points placed or coordinates put down and then the sub-objects added.

Still, it has the most important functionality. Thanks for the tip!

Just did some testing, will have to see how it pans out with multiple objects, but so far so good:

Thanks again brunopalermo !

Yes... This runtime limitation sucks, but you may use a function to create the objects and attach the parts, like in the example below:

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Sorry about the sprites, I just draw some stuff quickly in Construct itself. :p

Nice sprites, by the way... Did you made those yourself?

Awesome example, "loopindex" is going to help me A LOT.

Was planning to make dummy objects on a layout that spawn enemies in different ways - this function example is great, because I can make the dummy object call a function when it enters screen (or close to it) and give its private variables as function variables.

Why do you "floor" the random angle, btw? Just so it isn't a float?

[quote:3nwem2v8]Nice sprites, by the way... Did you made those yourself?

Yup, everything is self-made there.

Yep. I was using the debug text object to check the angles and the floats were too long to show, it was a mess. I used a random value just for the example.

Regarding the sprites, great work. I, myself, am just a game designer, no artist, so I can't make this kind of stuff and I depend on artists to get my assets done.

Glad to help. Let me know if you need anything else.

[quote:28ba0t16]Glad to help. Let me know if you need anything else.

Now that's service! Seriously, though, if I ever actually get further with the project, there are many things I suck at (like anything net-related (ads, etc), optimizations, etc). Might be something to cooperate on and split the rewards (hohoho).