Quick types question

I have been successfully using types for some time now, but would like some help with this if possible.

Assume I create 10 "things" using types

EASY

I then want to apply common parameters to all types, run,jump etc

EASY

But suppose I want to shoot each type 4 times before it disappears??

Well I shoot it 4 times and it disappears, I shoot it 3 times and it does not disappear, but the next type I shoot dies after 1 shot, 3 + 1 = 4

Is there a way to keep track of things like this for each type ?

You just need a field for tracking number of hits:

; Been hit...

ship\hits = ship\hits + 1
If ship\hit = 4 Then Die ()

I think you have to use an identifier, like

n.enemy = new enemy
n\hits = 4

After you're guy is hit, identify which one it was (n), and do
n\hits = n\hits - 1
if n\hits = 0
enemydead=true
delete n
end if


something like that. But I'm still a Blitz newbie, so don't get angry with me if it doesn't work :)