Using Resources Folder

Unity Engine
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I would like to generate my levels based on a file with JSON objects on each line containing information for how each level should behave.

I have used the “resources” folder in the past, but in my searching I found that the resources folder is not a preferred way to store/fetch information.

Is there a better way for me to have these “level” objects saved in a lightweight way? (I have tried also saving the level information in a sperate prefab and creating a list of these various prefab variants. This seems way too heavy handed for something like this).

Thanks!

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The recommended replacement for the Resources folder is Addressable Assets.

You still can use Resources, but addressables have some advantages in flexibility and maintainability.

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If you’re just using a basic file like a json text file you can just use system.IO to get it from where ever in the system (probably the game folder)

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It’s my understanding that if you want to make sure certain game files are included in the build in a way that makes them accessible through the standard file system, you need to put them in StreamingAssets