Improve Physics on Character

News & General Discussion
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I’m writing a 2D platformer and I’m looking to improve the physics on my character. So far it’s very simple. Current limitations include not being able to change direction while jumping. Also it just doesn’t feel as natural as I’d like. Is there some way I can implement Unity’s Physics to better define this character’s movements and behaviour?

The code for the character’s movement is below.

 void Update()
    {
       CharacterController controller = GetComponent<CharacterController>();
       float rotation = Input.GetAxis("Horizontal");
       if(controller.isGrounded)
       {
         moveDirection.Set(rotation, 0, 0); //moveDirection = new Vector3(rotation, 0, 0);
         moveDirection = transform.TransformDirection(moveDirection);
 
         //running code
         if(Input.GetKey(KeyCode.LeftShift) || Input.GetKey(KeyCode.RightShift)) //check if shift is held
         { running = true; }
         else
         { running = false; }
 
         moveDirection *= running ? runningSpeed : walkingSpeed; //set speed
 
         //jump code
         if(Input.GetButtonDown("Jump"))
         {
          moveDirection.y = jumpHeight;
         }
       }
       moveDirection.y -= gravity * Time.deltaTime;
       controller.Move(moveDirection * Time.deltaTime);
}
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This Gossip section is for bashing other peoples kickstarter projects, because people don’t want to back the posters “Naruto/Star Trek crossover MMORPG”. This sort of real question should be posted in the Scripting section.

Anyway, you should look at the mecanim tutorial that uses a rigidbody for movement, I think you will find it much more realistic.

http://video.unity3d.com/video/7362044/unity-40-mecanim-animation-tutorial

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I literally just came back to see if anyone responded so I could delete it and move it over there. Should I move it to the Scripting section then?

With regards to your link, I’m checking it out now. Thanks!