Time for action – launching the panda

Let's add a touch event for the panda so that it flings toward the stars. The powerShot object will play a role in helping the player visualize how much power needs to be applied to the panda, before it launches into the air.

1. Implement touch events for the panda. Create a local function called onScreenTouch() with an event parameter:

   local onScreenTouch = function( event )

2. With gameIsActive initiated, add in an if statement for when the touch event starts, by using event.phase == "began". During this event, use the "crouch" animation set to prepare panda for launch:

     if gameIsActive then
       if event.phase == "began" and panda.inAir == false then
   
         panda.y = 225
         panda.isReady = true
         powerShot.isVisible = true
         powerShot.alpha = 0.75
         powerShot.x = panda.x; powerShot.y = panda.y
         powerShot.xScale = 0.1; powerShot.yScale = 0.1
   
         arrow.isVisible = true
   
         panda:setSequence("crouch")
         panda:play()

3. Add an elseif statement...