Make objects move randomly, from any point, at any time

Hi guys been a long long time since i used C2 (probs in the R100 odd times) and alot has changes. Thinking of making a game but getting a little stumped. Im in need of a way to make an object spawn from a random location (outside of window), at a random time and to move across the screen. Any pointers? Cheers

I'd do it this way:

First off, give the object that you're spawning some behavior for movement. I like bullet for this case.

Every(round(random(1,10)) seconds ->

System Create Object on layer 0 at

X: round(random(ViewportLeft(0) + Sprite.Width,ViewportRight(0) - Sprite.Width))

Y: -Sprite.Height

Sprite -> Set Angle to 90

I hope this helps. This will create sprites above the play area that then move down across the viewport.

Sounds good, but would be looking for sprites moving in from the sides too. I guess a bit like fruit ninja. Thanks for your help though ill get cracking with the above and try and add to it

You can use the same logic to make objects approach from all sides. Just change the X and Y spawn positions and sprite angle.

X: ViewportRight(0) + Sprite.Width

Y: round(random(ViewportTop(0) + Sprite.Width,ViewportBottom(0) - Sprite.Width)

Sprite -> Set Angle to 180

Then you'd have them approaching from the right side of the screen.

MrClifford try this demo