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Is LookVector and BodyForce/velocity broken?

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So... I tried using the lookVector for my boat, but for some reason, it only goes one way and doesn't change depending on where I'm (the vehicle seat is) looking. I tried using both BodyForce and BodyVelocity but nothing seems to work.

The script i used:

force = script.Parent.Parent.base.base.BodyVelocity
look = script.Parent.CFrame.LookVector


while true do
	if script.Parent.Throttle == 1 then
		force.Velocity = look * 8000
	end
	if script.Parent.Throttle == 0 then
		force.Velocity = look * 0
	end
	wait(0.1)
end

I can't find any answer to why this happens. The script is inside a seat.

Anonymous

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No they're not broken.

You're assuming that with line 2, the variable would update if the value is changed, but this isn't the case, once assigned to a value, it will be always be the same.

force = script.Parent.Parent.base.base.BodyVelocity
part = script.Parent


while true do
    if script.Parent.Throttle == 1 then
        force.Velocity = part.CFrame.LookVector * 8000
    end
    if script.Parent.Throttle == 0 then
        force.Velocity = part.CFrame.LookVector * 0
    end
    wait(0.1)
end

If you have any questions/I made a typo/dumb mistake, just tell/ask!

Have a nice day

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thank you so much! it helped. have a nice day to you too :)

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