[JS] Infinite runner script bug that needs smoothing out

Hello,

Code (csharp):

1. #pragma strict
2.  
3. var blocks : GameObject[];
4. var lastBlock : Transform;
5.  
6. var delay : float = 2;
7.  
8. private var num : int;
9. private var lastNum : int;
10.  
11. InvokeRepeating("Place",0,delay);
12.  
13. function Place()
14. {
15. Debug.Log(num);
16. var block : GameObject;
17.  
18.     while(num == lastNum)
19.     {
20.     num = Random.Range(1,5);
21.     }
22.     lastNum = num;
23.    
24. block = blocks[num];
25. block.transform.position.z = lastBlock.position.z + 2;
26. lastBlock = block.transform;
27. }

Thats my infinite runner script - not amazing, but I am trying to get the basics down before I do anything different. The problem with this script is that sometimes big gaps appear between each separate block -- how do I fix this? Thanks.

Currently this is applied to an empty in my scene, with 4 or so blocks at 0,0,0. These blocks are referenced in the array.

I am a sort of advanced beginner, so please explain some complex theories a little dumbed down

 

Sorry for bumping my own post, but I'm really struggling with this.

 

First, arrays are zero-indexed, meaning you need a random number between (0, array.length-1).


You're choosing a random block. What happens when you have this setup:

[1][2][3][0] (0 is 'last' block)

Then '3' is chosen - now you have this setup:

[1][2][ ][0][3]
Big gap between 2 and 0.

You should either instantiate blocks, or only allow blocks to be chosen if they're already off screen.