How do I store local co-op RPG elements

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  • I'm creating a local co-op RPG game, up to 4 players can choose from up to 10 characters (each with their own move sets) I need to store/persist player variables like:

    -Level

    -Character Name

    -XP

    -Money

    -Base Health

    -Base Damage

    -Ability 1 Level

    -Ability 1 upgrades

    -Ability 2 level

    -Ability 2 upgrades

    -Ability 3 level

    -Ability 3 upgrades

    -Ability 4 level

    -Ability 4 upgrades

    -Armor Piece 1

    -Armor Piece 2

    -Armor Piece 3

    -Armor Piece 4

    -Armor Piece 5

    and probably more that I cant think of. Should I make 1 array to store all this information for all 4 players, 1 array per player, or 1 array per character? I need them to persist through layouts, and I might possibly need them to save between play sessions as well.

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  • If i understand it right, i would try making an array for each player and then when it comes time to play or make a new game with the player just have a function to call for when a specific character is chosen and then populate the array based on that so that you would be dealing with 4 array instead of ten array and having to erase them every time.

    And then for the rest If i remember right there are some value that should be stored in array and then in dictionary. Not sure what is best used. Im working on a system myself but its just for one character atm. as for persist you can just set the array to global. Saving the game is one area i have no explored yet.

  • If i understand it right, i would try making an array for each player and then when it comes time to play or make a new game with the player just have a function to call for when a specific character is chosen and then populate the array based on that so that you would be dealing with 4 array instead of ten array and having to erase them every time.

    And then for the rest If i remember right there are some value that should be stored in array and then in dictionary. Not sure what is best used. Im working on a system myself but its just for one character atm. as for persist you can just set the array to global. Saving the game is one area i have no explored yet.

    thanks! That's what I'll do then! I'll do a player 1-4 array. And assign the player's variables on each start of the screen based off of the global array.

  • If all four players have the same amounts/types of information, I would just use a single array. But that depends on how comfortable you are using arrays and their expressions I suppose. It could compact your event sheet significantly, but at the same time make it harder to read or understand.

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