ID of objects entered into dynamically resizable lists

I have three 'float' lists that dynamically change size - Named: 'Attackers', 'Midfielders' and 'Defenders'. GameObjects are assigned dynamically to one of the three lists depending upon game conditions and may duly change lists at any time. Each list is then sorted and the lowest valued float returned. Now, I have all three lists working well and dynamically resizing as required, BUT I need to know what gameObject is producing the lowest float value...

here is the code I am using for defining what object goes into what list...

Code (csharp):

1. if (HShirt2.position.y >= 421)
2.  {
3.  Attackers.Add (HomeRabbit2.position.z);
4.  }
5.  else
6.  {
7.  if ((HShirt2.position.y >= 251) && (HShirt2.position.y <= 420))
8.  {
9.  Midfielders.Add (HomeRabbit2.position.z);
10.  }
11.  else
12.  {
13.  Defenders.Add (HomeRabbit2.position.z);
14.  }
15.  

This script is repeated so as all gameObjects are each individually assigned respectively... How might I go about assigning an ID to go with the float value being sorted?

Many thanks

Peace

 

Create a basic class that holds a float and an ID (maybe System.Guid) and create a List<ThatClass> instead of a List<float>?

 

In such a way that the list is made up of elements that have TWO bits of data, a float and an ID... This sounds like what I need... I am new to coding though and am struggling with these concepts that require a deeper understanding...

 

Can I use your suggestion given that I never quite know what gameObject will be in what list though?

 

Not 100% sure of your overall goal, but it definitely sounds like a List of more complex objects is the way to go. e.g. you could create a class along the lines of:

Code (csharp):

1.  
2. public class ItemData
3. {
4.     public string GameObjectName { get; set; }
5.     public float ZPosition { get; set; }
6.     public string Guid { get; set; }
7. }
8.  

And even store the GameObject.name if that helps?

Then create a:

Code (csharp):

1.  
2. List<ItemData> whatever = new List<ItemData>();
3.  

Wherever you need them.

 

Thanks for the detailed response.

I'm currently so confused But not by the example you posted, thanks for that... My trouble is I never know what fields will be in each list!

 

Thanks for the advices... I have concluded after more learning dictionaries are exactly what I am after. However I have decided upon a different approach. I am going to tag the players instead... Thanks