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RotationExpert

Posted on August 22, 2023 • Intermediate

🔄 Sprite rotation problem with weapons

Hey everyone! I’m working on a game where the player holds a weapon that should aim toward the mouse cursor. I’m using the “all-around” rotation style, but when I point the weapon to the left side, it looks upside down instead of properly rotated.

The issue is:

  • Using “all-around” rotation style
  • Weapon points toward mouse correctly on the right
  • But looks flipped/upside down when pointing left
  • Need it to look natural in all directions

How can I fix this rotation issue? Any help would be awesome! 🎯

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SpriteProMaster

Replied 30 minutes later • ⭐ Best Answer

Perfect question @RotationExpert! This is a common issue with weapon rotation systems. The solution is to use multiple costumes with smart switching logic:

🎯 Rotation Control System

Here’s how proper sprite rotation works:

flowchart TD A[🖱️ Mouse Position] --> B[Point Towards Mouse] B --> C[Check Direction] C --> D{Direction > 0?} D -->|Yes| E[Right Side] D -->|No| F[Left Side] E --> G[Use Right Costume] F --> H[Use Left Costume] G --> I[Apply Rotation] H --> J[Apply Rotation] I --> K[Natural Looking Weapon] J --> K K --> L[Update Position] L --> A style A fill:#e1f5fe style G fill:#e8f5e8 style H fill:#fff3e0 style K fill:#fce4ec

🔧 Solution: Dual Costume System

Create two costumes for your weapon - one pointing right, one pointing left:

    when flag clicked
set rotation style [all around v]
forever
point towards [mouse-pointer v]
if <(direction) > [0]> then
switch costume to [weapon_right v]
else
switch costume to [weapon_left v]
end
end

⚔️ Advanced Weapon Rotation

For more precise control with multiple directions:

    when flag clicked
forever
point towards [mouse-pointer v]
if <(direction) > [90]> then
switch costume to [weapon_down v]
else
if <(direction) > [0]> then
switch costume to [weapon_right v]
else
if <(direction) > [-90]> then
switch costume to [weapon_left v]
else
switch costume to [weapon_up v]
end
end
end
end

🎨 Creating the Right Costumes

Tips for designing your weapon costumes:

  • Right Costume: Weapon pointing to the right (0 degrees)
  • Left Costume: Weapon pointing to the left (180 degrees)
  • Same Center Point: Make sure both costumes have the same center point
  • Consistent Size: Both costumes should be the same size

🎮 Player Character Integration

If the weapon is attached to a character:

    when flag clicked
forever
go to [Player v]
point towards [mouse-pointer v]
if <(direction) > [0]> then
switch costume to [weapon_right v]
set x to ((x position of [Player v]) + [15])
else
switch costume to [weapon_left v]
set x to ((x position of [Player v]) - [15])
end
end

🔄 Alternative: Mathematical Approach

For advanced users, you can use trigonometry:

    when flag clicked
forever
set [angle v] to ([atan v] of (((mouse y) - (y position)) / ((mouse x) - (x position))))
if <(mouse x) < (x position)> then
change [angle v] by (180)
end
point in direction (angle)
if <((angle) > [90]) or ((angle) < [-90])> then
switch costume to [weapon_left v]
else
switch costume to [weapon_right v]
end
end

🎯 Smooth Rotation Effects

Add smooth transitions between costumes:

    when flag clicked
set [last_direction v] to [right]
forever
point towards [mouse-pointer v]
if <(direction) > [0]> then
if <(last_direction) = [left]> then
set [ghost v] effect to (50)
switch costume to [weapon_right v]
set [ghost v] effect to (0)
else
switch costume to [weapon_right v]
end
set [last_direction v] to [right]
else
if <(last_direction) = [right]> then
set [ghost v] effect to (50)
switch costume to [weapon_left v]
set [ghost v] effect to (0)
else
switch costume to [weapon_left v]
end
set [last_direction v] to [left]
end
end

🔥 Pro Tips for Better Rotation

  • Costume Design: Draw weapons in their natural orientation
  • Center Points: Align center points for smooth switching
  • Direction Ranges: Use ranges instead of exact values for smoother transitions
  • Visual Polish: Add rotation animations for extra smoothness
  • Performance: Only switch costumes when direction actually changes

🚀 Advanced Applications

  • 🏹 Bow and arrow systems
  • 🔫 Multi-directional weapons
  • 🚁 Vehicle rotation (helicopters, cars)
  • 👁️ Eye tracking systems
  • 🎯 Turret mechanics

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