Best Practices

Separation Input Handling and Character Commands

• It is a good idea to separate how input is processed from game object logic.

• An Example Setup:

  • PlayerController.cs: A Script that handles player inputs and communicates with a separat Character Controlling Script

    • There is no mention of rigidbody or sprites

    • Calls methods of Character Controller like character_controller.move(input_2D) and places those methods inside functions like Update / FixedUpdate

  • CharacterController.cs: One of possibly many scripts for a variety of characters

    • Controlls character state like is_falling, facing_left, on_ground, crouch_speed, etc …

    • Updates state inside Update / FixedUpdate where applicable

    • Has methods player can call upon like Jump or Move