#####[ Destruction Help ]#####
Engine(s): LateralGM+Enigma or Game Maker
Language: Game Maker Language (GML)
Last updated: 2023/07/18


Destroy all instances of a particular object
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If for some reason you need to destroy all instances of a particular
object, use the following in a script:

    with (obj_example) instance_destroy();


Destroy all obj_enemy objects within a certain distance
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Let us pretend that your player has a grenade. When that grenade is 
thrown, you can have it destroy all obj_enemy instances within 50 pixels
of the released obj_grenade by using this in a script in the obj_grenade
instance:

    with (obj_enemy){
        if (distance_to_object(self) < 50) instance_destroy();
    }
    
    ...However, you will want to add a timer of some sort before the
    explosion if actually needing this for a grenade; otherwise, I can
    see it being used for something like a rocket-launcher that explodes
    on impact or a laser-cutter that clears everything in its path.
    Speaking of, perhaps a light-saber or sword? That way, it works on
    anything within reach of an object and its swinging animation rather
    than a simple object and sprite-change vs object collision? Hmmm...

Destroy ALL objects close-by
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If you are a total pyro-maniac with a thirst for absolute destruction,
run the following if you want EVERY object to be destroyed within 50
pixels of the instance by running the following in a script:

    with (all){
        if (distance_to_object(other) < 50) instance_destroy();
    }