Help wanted

I'm new to C# and am trying to make a simple platformer game. I have developed this movement script but when I try and run it, it tells me there is a compiler error, plz help. Could it be that I should be using a better visual scripting program, rn I'm using apple's text edit.

private float speed = 2.0f;
public GameObject character;

void Update () {

if (Input.GetKey(KeyCode.RightArrow)){
transform.position += Vector3.right * speed * Time.deltaTime;
}
if (Input.GetKey(KeyCode.LeftArrow)){
transform.position += Vector3.left * speed * Time.deltaTime;
}
}

 

hello @BBrilliant,

1. try to put your code into blocks it will be more readable

Code (csharp):

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2. put your error message, without the error message we can't help, also try to show us the line of code mentioned in the error message.

 

With compiler errors, you can help yourself! How to understand compiler and other errors and even fix them yourself:

https://forum.unity.com/threads/ass...3-syntax-error-expected.1039702/#post-6730855

If you post a code snippet, ALWAYS USE CODE TAGS:

How to use code tags: https://forum.unity.com/threads/using-code-tags-properly.143875/

Definitely start with some Youtube tutorials as you will save yourself a LOT of time. This is an extremely well-understood problem.

 

Stop using TextEdit immediately. Use Visual Studio.

 

I can't help but agree. Also, @seejayjames - I don't know why, but your post made me laugh.. Thanks for making my afternoon!

 

Heh, yeah I just can't bear to think about programmers battling an IDE that's not designed for the job. We have enough battles already!