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Do static variables carry values between Clients?
Well, I was just wondering, my preferred way of carrying variables between scripts is static variables. Developing a multiplayer game, just wondering... Afraid that everyone will have the same Health variable.
Static variables are only shared between classes on the same client. This means that across clients, you're not gonna have the same values. Although, you shouldn't use static variables for things like health, in most cases, shouldn't use them at all unless neccessary. Use regular variables, maybe with direct references instead, or a singleton for game states.
Edit: Some resources:
Why are static variables considered evil?
When connected to a server, can other players access my static variables and/or public variables?
--David
I was wondering the same thing: is a static variable in a script in one client visible in the (instance of the) same script in another client visible? I was hoping the answer is no, because singletons are really useful... Thanks for the answer!
