learning classes

[cassius]

I wrote my le2 game in plainc but now with le3 I am enjoying using the different syntax and finding it farly easy.

 

In my le2 game I used a struct called actors which had all my characters as members, but now I want to try and use a class instead so I need to figure it out.

 

Is it better to have a single actor class or a seperate class for each character?Thanks.

[Road Kill Kenny]

Each character should be its own instance of your character class.

 

More specifically code a base class for generic characters that has all the functionality that every character will 100% need. Then for specific character functionality derive a new character class by inheriting from the base class.

 

You should store the handle to each character in some kind of list. Personally I usually make a level manager class which is responsible for holding this list and updating each every frame...

 

I can elaborate if you wish..

 

 

[AggrorJorn]

One of the leadwerks 3 tutorials covers classes in C++.

 

The pathfinding tutorial also covers inheritance which you will find useful.

[cassius]

Thanks. I have watched the tutorial a couple of times. I will take a look at the actual code.