I was wondering how could I add a script to allow when you go underwater to deduct 5 health every 10 seconds you are under. How could I go about doing that?
I shall start from the beginning to help explain the process you need to follow.
I’ll be using video links to help you see the concepts working.
Using Triggers and OnTriggerEnter :
- Beginner B13 - Trigger Collision Detection
http://www.unity3dstudent.com/2010/07/beginner-b13-trigger-collision-detection/
Note how setting the trigger to True (tick), and setting the Mesh Renderer to False (Untick), you can create a ‘zone’ that you can place where you want the trigger to occur.
- Also , and probably most Importantly , read the Unity Scripting Reference on the commands you want to use :
http://unity3d.com/support/documentation/ScriptReference/Collider.OnTriggerEnter.html
- Here is the link to other video’s in the beginner set by Unity3Dstudent :
http://www.unity3dstudent.com/category/modules/beginner/
If you watch these and are still having trouble, I am happy to help you edit your scripts to get the effect you are after.
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If your water is always at the same Y you could have like : When my object position is under Y you launch a counter that will decrease your life by 5.
Else, You need to put triggers and check ontriggerenter.