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		Updating Your Game Based on Time Page 3 of 3 < Previous Jump to Page: 1 | 2 | 3 Next > Using the GetTimePassed() Function This function will return the time passed in milliseconds since the last update. It returns a decimal number, like 0.030 for 30 milliseconds. We need a decimal number so we can multiply other numbers with it. To call the function, enter a line similar to this before you update objects in the game. In the Basic OGL tutorial, put it at the beginning of Idle(). float t = GetTimePassed(); Then you will have the time passed stored in the variable t. Now for example, say we want to move the player forward at a velocity of 0.1. Instead of adding 0.1 to the players position, we'd add 0.1 * t. This may not be fast enough, so you'll definitely have to tweak around with it. I usually multiply t by a number like 15 or 20 before using it. If you're having problems with it being too slow, definitely try this before e-mailing me about it. And so this tutorial comes to a close. I hope it's helped you out a little. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me or post it on the Message Boards. Updating Your Game Based on Time Page 3 of 3 < Previous Jump to Page: 1 | 2 | 3 Next >

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