Multiple players on single controller

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I'm working on a game where you have multiple (3) characters, which are all controlled by a single player. Something like the Lost Vikings. How can I isolate the input so that only one moves at a time, and when a certain key is pressed, the control shifts to other charcter?

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What I'd do:

  • create a built-in array characterList holding characters GameObjects.
  • create a private boolean variable isActive, or something.

  • create a int variable activePlayer or something.

  • character [0] has isActive = true. other characters have it to false.

  • in the Update() of the character script, only process Input if isActive==true.

  • every time player hit a certain key,go to next activePlayer:int; activePlayer++;

  • in the Update() of the character script, if isActive==false, make the character follow the active one.

something like that. Of course there's plenty of(better) way to do this but its definitly feasible.

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From my experience, it's much easier to leave all the characters being controlled at same time and just keep 2 of them off the screen. When you switch, just change positions. I know it's hackish, but it works.