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== Method 1: Scrolling Background ==

In [[Level Settings | Level Settings ]] in the [[Tools Menu | Tools Menu]] you can set a background sprite to move vertically at a set speed as shown:

[[File:VerticalShooter01.jpg|link=]]

You can then use a fixed [[Add a Camera | camera]] and move the player up/down/left/right on the screen


== Method 2: Scrolling Scenery ==

This is similar to the Scrolling Background method but instead of a background sprite you [[Add an NPC | add NPCs]] as background scenery items and set the [[AI Tab | AI]] to move in the –Y direction as shown:

[[File:VerticalShooter02.png|link=]]


== Method 3: Moving player ==

[[Add a Player | Place a player]] in the scene and rotate it to point vertically using the [[Gizmos | Rotate]] tool. [[File:ToolBarRotate.png|link=]]

[[File:VerticalShooter04.jpg|link=]]


In the [[Define Menu | Define menu]], select [[Player Definition | Player Definition]] and make a copy of ''Velocity +X''

[[File:VerticalShooter05.jpg|link=]] 


Scroll to the bottom of the list and open the copy.  Rename it to ''Velocity +Y''

[[File:VerticalShooter06.jpg|link=]]


Next scroll down to ''Velocity'' and set X to 0 and Y to the required constant speed

[[File:VerticalShooter07.jpg|link=]]


Next [[Add an NPC | place NPCs]] and change the [[AI Tab | AI]] to from ''Chase'' to ''Move –Y''

[[File:VerticalShooter08.jpg|link=]]


Next [[Add Scenery | place scenery]] items

[[File:VerticalShooter09.png|link=]]


Next [[Add a Camera | place a camera]] and set it to follow the player as shown:

[[File:VerticalShooter10.jpg|link=]]


This is a simple vertical scrolling game that you can build on to make a more complex game.