Destroy() vs Kill()

[tjs_uk]

Hi

 

I am currently writing a game, but I have noticed that it is pushing the processor to the max.  Previous discussions would suggest that it can be a problem with the browser, however I think I have too much going on at the same time.  I have created a version of Asteroids, so as you can imagine there a lot of collisions, which from my understanding can cause the processor to work hard.

 

My question is, I am currently using Destroy() when the asteroids are hit, would I be better off using Kill() instead?  What would also be the most efficient way to recycle the asteroids?

 

collisionHandler: function (bullet, asteroid) {

 

    //get asteroid.kill type and position

    var asteroidKey = asteroid.key.toString();

    var asteroidX = asteroid.position.x;

    var asteroidY = asteroid.position.y;

    

    //  When a bullet hits an asteroid we kill them both

    bullet.kill();

    asteroid.destroy();

    ...

 

The game can be played at http://tjs_uk.bitbucket.org

 

I intend to reduce the amount of code, now that it is working (and I have a better understanding of the Phaser... sort of??)

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Trev.