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Implement cheat codes
The central mechanic of my game is to use cheat codes to win. I need an elegant solution that is easy to manage, even if there are lots of cheats. I don't need to know the code yet, just the the technique, as figuring out the code isn't a problem for me.
My guess is that i could make a cheatCode class (wich stores the right string of commands) and a script that checks the last inputs against all the instances of the cheatCode class. So when the right cheat is found, it triggeres a unique script (contained in each cheatCode class). But is there a better way of doing things?
From what you said, Im assuming that you are going to compare a list of strings(the cheat codes) with the input string(the cheat code the user input) when the player hits the enter button. I suggest having an array of all possible cheat codes together with what script they will activate. the array will be from a class with all necessary data of cheat codes.
something like this:
class nameOfYourScript : MonoBehaviour
{
[system.serializable]
public class cheatData {
//self explanatory
public string nameOfCheat;
// when the system found the cheat, which object in the scene where unity get the script
public gameObject objectToCallScriptFrom;
// name of function in script
public string functionWhereYouCallScript;
}
public cheatData[] cheatCodes;
// compare the strings...
//....
//compare the strings...
// action where system find a cheat code
void OnCheatEnter(GameObject obj, string function)
{
// Invokes the function
obj.Invoke(function, 0f);
}
}
This is how I will do it. This code above is just a guide and may have errors, did not check i myself. However i hope it can help :). Good luck with your game development!
Cheers, phletic
