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Why do I need to double-click the green flag to reset my game properly?

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GameDev_Helper

Posted on September 29, 2017 • Beginner

🎮 Double-Click Green Flag Problem

Hi everyone! I’m working on a rescue game where my cat character moves around to save animals. Everything works fine during gameplay, but I’ve run into a frustrating issue:

  • When the cat loses and the game over screen appears
  • I have to double-click the green flag to reset the game properly
  • A single click doesn’t seem to reset everything correctly

This is really annoying for players who expect the game to reset with just one click. Has anyone encountered this issue before? How can I fix it so that a single green flag click resets everything properly? 🤔

DB

DebugMaster_Pro

Replied 1 hour later • ⭐ Best Answer

Great question @GameDev_Helper! The double-click green flag issue is a common problem that usually happens due to incomplete initialization or script timing conflicts. Here’s how to fix it:

🔍 Common Causes

The double-click issue typically occurs when:

  • Scripts don’t properly reset all variables and positions
  • Some sprites are still running scripts from the previous game
  • Broadcast messages are sent before sprites are ready to receive them
  • Clones from the previous game aren’t properly deleted

🛠️ Solution: Proper Game Reset System

📋 Step 1: Create a Master Reset Script

In your main sprite (usually the stage or main character):

    when flag clicked
stop [all v]
wait (0.1) seconds
broadcast [Reset Game v] and wait
broadcast [Start Game v]
🎯 Step 2: Reset All Game Elements

In each sprite, create a reset handler:

    when I receive [Reset Game v]
// Reset position
go to x: (0) y: (0)
point in direction (90)

// Reset variables
set [lives v] to [3]
set [score v] to [0]
set [game over v] to [false]

// Reset appearance
show
set size to (100) %
switch costume to [normal v]

// Delete any clones
delete this clone
🔄 Step 3: Handle Clones Properly

For sprites that create clones:

    when I receive [Reset Game v]
// Delete all existing clones first
broadcast [Delete All Clones v]
wait (0.1) seconds
// Reset main sprite
go to x: (0) y: (0)
show

// In clone scripts:
when I receive [Delete All Clones v]
delete this clone
⏱️ Step 4: Use Proper Timing

Add small delays to ensure proper execution order:

    when flag clicked
stop [all v]
wait (0.1) seconds  // Let all scripts stop
broadcast [Reset Game v] and wait  // Wait for reset to complete
wait (0.1) seconds  // Small buffer
broadcast [Start Game v]  // Now start the game

🎮 Game Flow Diagram

Here’s how a proper reset should work:

flowchart TD A[🚩 Green Flag Clicked] --> B[Stop All Scripts] B --> C[Wait 0.1 seconds] C --> D[Broadcast 'Reset Game'] D --> E[All Sprites Reset] E --> F[Delete All Clones] F --> G[Reset Variables] G --> H[Reset Positions] H --> I[Wait for Reset Complete] I --> J[Broadcast 'Start Game'] J --> K[🎮 Game Begins] style A fill:#e1f5fe style K fill:#e8f5e8 style E fill:#fff3e0 style F fill:#fce4ec

💡 Pro Tips

  • Always use stop [all v] at the beginning of your green flag script
  • Use broadcast [message v] and wait to ensure proper timing
  • Test your reset by playing the game multiple times in a row
  • Make sure every sprite has a reset handler
  • Consider using a “game state” variable to track the current game phase

This should fix your double-click issue! The key is making sure everything is properly reset before starting the new game. 🚀

VB

Vibelf_Community

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