The new behavior editor in our platform utilizes a block programming approach, where each block is like a puzzle piece. These blocks connect to form a column, with each piece representing a command for the object you’re programming. Consider this example to understand how the execution works:

Here, the trigger is “Player Touches Object”, which means the execution starts when the player comes into contact with the object. Following this trigger, the object will first spin, and then a particle effect animation will play on it.

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Types of blocks

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Triggers

Triggers are the starting point on your canvas, initiating a sequence of commands (execution steps) and defining the conditions for subsequent blocks to activate. Each execution column can have only one trigger.

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Actions

An action is the resulting event that occurs in your game world, but an action block only functions when connected to a trigger. Placing an action block without a trigger means it won’t activate.

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Controllers

Controllers add specific rules to your execution, but actions must be placed within a controller block to be effective. For example a loop controller will loop all the action blocks added inside of it.

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Now let’s put this into practice!

Let’s say that we want an object to spin three times upon interaction.
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Select your object

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Set Trigger

Choose a trigger of your choice. If you want your action to be triggered by the player interacting with your object, choose the “Interaction” trigger.
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Set Controller

This is where we add in our loop function. To have the object spin 3 times, go to the “Controllers” section. Select and drag the “N Times” Controllers and drag it below your trigger.
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Set Object Action

In the “Object Action” section, drag the “Spin” block below your controller block. Adjust the block settings as you wish.
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Test Your Game

To ensure everything works, playtest your game!