lives

[metallicafan0o0o]

i was wondering, how can u make ur guy, have extra lives, n make a checkpoint, so when u die, u go bak to it? also, i need to learn how to make a bar it the top, tht will keep track of the lives

[ingsan]

Understanding this thread might help you doing what you want.
To increase lives on checkpoint would then be simple with the help of a Collision Event. On Collision with Checkpoint Area > Increase lives

Numerous threads on how to put a Bar :
Moon Defender Tutaurial
Mega man healthbar