Why doesn't it go left or right?

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That looks complicated :o

rec_y=rec_y+(KeyDown(208)-KeyDown(200))*5
^^^

I dont get the math logic in this

rec_y PLUS (Down MINUS Up) Multi. by 5

Not sure I get why down minus up thing..

Could anyone try to explain to me the formula?