I'm working on a java game called "Daleks" similar to this one, http://www.javaside.com/games/daleks/Daleks_us.shtml, where the main character is the doctor and the goal is to crash the chasing enemy characters, daleks, together into a trash heap. My problem is that the trash heap keeps moving when the user moves the doctor. Can someone please help ASAP? I just have this one bit left - I can use all the help I can get!

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anonymous · Answer

also, the characters are specified in their own individual classes

rsmith6559 · Answer

Double check the callbacks for the doctor and trash heap.  It could be as simple as a name collision.

anonymous · Answer

Well, the thing is, the trash heap does not have a class of its own. I simply program a red dot (as was specified by the teacher) to be put in place of the two collided daleks.

anonymous · Answer

the daleks have a method called advanceTowards() that make them follow the doctor, and perhaps the problem is there...

rsmith6559 · Answer

That sounds promising.  If the red dot is just a change in the appearance of the daleks, it will still have the movement of the daleks.  It may be better to substitute the red ball for the daleks.