Ping pong movement not working

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I need help to figure out why my character wont move

This is my movement scripts i have set the mapped keys as well.

extends RigidBody2D

@export var speed = 500

func physics_process(_delta):
var _movement = Vector2.ZERO
if Input.is_action_pressed(“Move_up”):
_movement = Vector2.UP
elif Input.is_action_pressed(“Move_down”):
_movement = Vector2.DOWN

	linear_velocity = _movement + speed
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I believe it would make more sense to multiply instead of add:

linear_velocity = _movement * speed

Also since the time between consecutive physics_process calls differs, you should include the delta time and adjust speed accordingly:

func physics_process(delta):
    [...]
    linear_velocity = _movement * speed * delta
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You are completly right it would make more sense. Sadly my paddle still are not moving for some reason.

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Can you check, if the code within the if or the elif section is executed by including print()-statements or by setting breakpoints?

If they are not executed, then you should investigate the input mapping.

If they are executed, then you should investigate linear_velocity. You might find more insight in the RigidBody2D documentation:

Note: Changing the 2D transform or linear_velocity of a RigidBody2D very often may lead to some unpredictable behaviors. If you need to directly affect the body, prefer _integrate_forces as it allows you to directly access the physics state.