Running faster while flashlight is off

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So I have created a flashlight where it can be turned on and off (pressing q) But I want my player to be able to run faster while the flashlight is turned off. any ideas?

Answer 1

Answer by Kiloblargh · Nov 03, 2012 at 04:50 PM

 if (flashlight.active)
     {
 maxSpeed = 1;
     }
 else
     {
    maxSpeed = 2;
     }

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TargonStudios · Nov 04, 2012 at 12:08 AM 0

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Hmm, how do i use it? heres my script for a flashlight, but i don't know how to add yours to make my player run faster.

 function Update () {

if (Input.GetKeyDown("q")){

if (light.enabled == true) light.enabled = false; else

 light.enabled = true;
   
 }

}

Coreyf716 · Nov 04, 2012 at 12:52 AM 0

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You need a script for player movement. Create a static variable of maxSpeed within it.

Rather than using 'if (light.active == true)', use 'if (light.active)'. They mean the same thing.

TargonStudios · Nov 04, 2012 at 01:18 AM 0

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like this?

 static var  maxspeed;
 function Update () {

if (Input.GetKeyDown("q")){

if (light.enabled == true) light.enabled = false; else

 light.enabled = true;
 
 if (light.active)
 {

maxSpeed = 1; } else { maxSpeed = 2; }

}

Althaen · Nov 04, 2012 at 01:25 AM 0

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You have to set that boolean as a variable outside of Update. Always set it false.

var lightOn = false;

TargonStudios · Nov 04, 2012 at 01:38 AM 0

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I stink at scripting.... I'm so confused...

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Answer 2

Answer by Althaen · Nov 04, 2012 at 04:12 PM

I think this should work.

 static var maxSpeed = 0;
 private var lightOn = false;
 
 Update () {
     if (Input.GetKeyDown(KeyCode.Q)){
         if(lightOn==false){
             lightOn = true;
             maxSpeed = 1;
         }
         else{
             lightOff = false
             maxSpeed = 2;
         }
     }
 }

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Coreyf716 · Nov 04, 2012 at 09:08 PM 0

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It's a good idea to define your variable type. Also, booleans default to false.

Answer 3

Answer by Coreyf716 · Nov 04, 2012 at 02:50 PM

Now, use this code for Move.js...

 #pragma strict
 
 static var maxSpeed : float;
 public var player : CharacterController;
 public var mouseSensitivityX : float;
 private var maxSpeedString : String;
 
 function Start () { }
 
 function Update () {
     maxSpeedString = String.Format ("Max Speed : {0}", Move.maxSpeed.ToString());
     transform.Rotate (0, Input.GetAxis ("Mouse X") * mouseSensitivityX * Time.deltaTime, 0);
     if (Input.GetKey (KeyCode.W)) {
         player.Move (transform.TransformDirection (Vector3.forward) * Move.maxSpeed * Time.deltaTime);
     }
 }
 
 function OnGUI () {
     (GUI.Label (Rect (25, 25, 100, 75), maxSpeedString));
 }

...and for Flashlight.js

 #pragma strict
 
 public var flashlight : Light;
 public var isLightOn : boolean;
 
 function Start () { }
 
 function Update () {
     if (Input.GetKeyDown (KeyCode.Q))
         isLightOn = !isLightOn;    
     if (isLightOn) {
         flashlight.enabled = true;
         Move.maxSpeed = 5;
     } else {
         flashlight.enabled = false;
         Move.maxSpeed = 8;
     }
 }

I've added another script too...

 #pragma strict
 
 public var mouseSensitivityY : float;
 
 function Start () { }
 
 function Update () {
     transform.Rotate (Input.GetAxis ("Mouse Y") * mouseSensitivityY * Time.deltaTime, 0, 0);
 }

I converted maxSpeed into a string so you can see how fast you are going.

This is the link to the updated project...

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pys91q8qz6grbgp/QxHLXhWS4g

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Coreyf716 · Nov 04, 2012 at 02:54 PM 0

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The link is to the project. You can export the scripts into your project. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck! :)

I added line of code that allows your player to look around. The code has been tested. It all works now.

TargonStudios · Nov 04, 2012 at 02:55 PM 0

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Ill try it in a bit, im working on another thing for it right now

Coreyf716 · Nov 04, 2012 at 02:58 PM 0

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Ok. Tell me what you think of the project. It will explain everything.

TargonStudios · Nov 04, 2012 at 03:04 PM 0

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Flashlight: Assets/Flashlight.js(15,8): BCE0005: Unknown identifier: 'Move'.

Coreyf716 · Nov 04, 2012 at 03:10 PM 0

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You must name the movement script "Move". Also, make sure that maxSpeed is a static variable.

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