Player Movement Script Series

This repository documents the creation of a player movement script in Unity, broken down into multiple parts. Part 1 includes basic walking, camera control, and jumping mechanics. Future updates will introduce more advanced features as I refine and expand the script. Stay tuned for ongoing improvements and additional functionalities!

Project Hierarchy

To set up the project hierarchy:

1. Create an Empty Parent Object:

   • Name it CameraHolder.
   • Place the MainCamera inside this parent and rename it as desired.

2. Create the empty Player Object:

   • Create an empty object named Player.
   • Attach a Rigidbody component to the Player object (set it to Continuous and Interpolate).

3. Add Player Components:

   • Inside the Player object, create a capsule and attach a Capsule Collider component. Name it PlayerObj.
   • Add two more empty objects as children of the Player parent.

4. Positioning:

   • Position the CameraHolder and CameraPos at the top of the player’s head.

5. Create a Ground Layer:

   • Create a new layer called Ground.
   • Apply this layer to all objects you want the player to stand or jump on.

MoveCamera Script

This script ensures that the camera follows the player.

• Attach this script to the CameraHolder.

PlayerCam Script

The PlayerCam script handles the camera controls in the game. Here's how it works:

• X-axis Rotation: Both the camera and the player's body rotate.

• Y-axis Rotation: Only the camera rotates, keeping the player's body stationary.

• Attach this script to the main camera as shown below:

PlayerMovement Script

This script manages the player's movement and interactions.

• Attach this script to the Player object (the parent with the Rigidbody component).
• Optional: Add a physics material with low settings to the player's body for better movement.

Additional Settings

You can adjust the game's gravity in Unity's settings for better physics interactions.