While learning GML, I made basic but stable top view movement platform that I decided to share.
What it does:
if npc is not moving he constantly faces mouse;
if he is moving, he faces only his movement destination;
if there are enemies not far from his moving path, he automatically changes his movement path towards enemies;
after destroying enemies, npc resumes his path to his destination.

Everything is made using GML and there are in-code explanations, so I think it'll be helpful for everyone like myself who are trying to learn code in GML.
Feel free to modify it to your own needs. No credits required 😉

Tags: movement, top, view, mouse, rpg, platform, example

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