Question

@Override
public void render() {
//Game Loop
Gdx.gl.glClearColor(0.7f, 0.7f, 0.2f, 1);
Gdx.gl.glClear(GL20.GL_COLOR_BUFFER_BIT);
spriteBatch.begin();
bug.rotate(0);

bug.setPosition( 10, 10);
bug.draw(spriteBatch);
chest.draw(spriteBatch);
spriteBatch.end();
}
How can i make this bug on my code move around ? how can i implement a timer into this method

Answer 1

Hi! I don't know the overall workings of this game class or engine, but it looks like you can modify the arguments to the `bug.setPosition(10, 10);` statement.

You will want to be able to tell it what to do next, so you'll probably want to consider introducing a global variable or using the value of an existing global variable. Alternatively, you can pass a parameter to the `render ()` function. I would suggest passing by a constant reference to access the value quickly and assure that you don't change it. Of course, if you want to change the value in `render ()`, then leave off the const.

I suggest leaving it as a constant reference if you go that route, just because "render" doesn't seem to imply changing the environment. It's always a good idea to make sure the name suits the function and vice versa!

To alter this variable, you might want to take advantage of any update function that you might have in your class.