Should I use the same script to Use Item for each different item?

I have a script which is being used for every item with different variable values (Item name = Iron Ingot)

Would it be ok to also code how the item is used in the same script?

Bear in mind this script is being used with every item, the variables are just modified to the correct value for usage.

 

yes and that would make your project more manageable as well. You don't need 500 copies of the script that does the same thing. Reuse when possible.

 

Thanks, so just adding how each item is used to the script for every item (Still in the same script) shouldnt cause any issues at all?
Just want to make sure im on the right path

 

No, THAT would get unmanageable. If all your items share a common functionality, create an abstract class which will be the parent to all items.

Then just have a virtual method within the parent such as "UseItem"...then whenever you want to create a new type of item, create a new script , inherit from the base class, and override the UseItem function.

Code (CSharp):

1.  
2. abstract class Item : MonoBehavior
3. {
4.   protected float m_price;
5.  
6.   protected virtual void UseItem(){}
7.   protected virtual string GetStats(){return "";}
8. }
9.  
10. class IronIngot : Item
11. {
12.   protected override void UseItem()
13.  {
14.   //what happens if you use this item
15.  }
16.  
17.  protected override void GetStats()
18.   {
19.     //print things like this specific item name, any stats only this type of item should have etc.
20.   }
21. }
22.  

 

Yeah if every item behaves differently you don't want to do that... either use an interface or an abstract class and create classes for your items.