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RPG text box damage numbers

Discussion in 'Scripting' started by Raybrand, Jun 4, 2014.

  1. Raybrand

    Raybrand

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    hi I want to be able to make little text boxes appear on top of objects in the scene just like in mmorpgs, for a reference look at this link


    can anyone help me?
     
    Raybrand, Jun 4, 2014
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  2. rrrrhoi

    rrrrhoi

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    simplest approach is a... "GameObject - Create Other - 3D Text"
     
    rrrrhoi, Jun 4, 2014
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  3. LeftyRighty

    LeftyRighty

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    you might want to checkout the upcoming gui changes, unity did a youtube vid on it. Gui elements in the 3d space of the scene etc. are shown off in it.

    (no idea when it's coming though!).
     
    LeftyRighty, Jun 4, 2014
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  4. Raybrand

    Raybrand

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    ok I've taken a look at 3d text but how do I change the text in code

    Edit: Ok I've studied it enough to get what I want
     
    Last edited: Jun 4, 2014
    Raybrand, Jun 4, 2014
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