Enemies – Part 1 – Static Observers – Part 1

Summary

You’ve now spent a long time developing your game, improving your understanding of scripting in C# along the way. But something’s missing: what’s a stealth game without enemies to evade?

In this tutorial, you’ll:

• Create a static Gargoyle enemy
• Write a custom script so the Gargoyle can find JohnLemon
• Set the game to restart if JohnLemon is caught
• Once you’ve completed this tutorial, you’ll have one type of enemy ready for your level.

Steps:

1. Create Gargoyle Prefab:
• Locate the gargoyle model in the Unity project.
• Drag the gargoyle model into the scene to create an instance.
• Convert the model instance to a prefab for further modifications.
2. Set Up Animation Controller:
• Create an animation controller for the gargoyle.
• Assign relevant animations (like idle) to the controller.
3. Add Capsule Collider:
• Attach a capsule collider to the gargoyle prefab.
• Adjust the size and position of the collider to fit the model.
4. Implement Line of Sight:
• Add an empty GameObject to represent the gargoyle’s line of sight.
• Configure its position and orientation to mimic the gargoyle’s view.
• Add a capsule collider set to trigger mode to detect the player.
5. Scripting Enemy Behavior:
• Write and attach a script to control the gargoyle’s behavior.
• The script should include logic for detecting the player and triggering game over.
6. Place Gargoyle in Scene:
• Position the gargoyle prefab in the scene where it can observe the player.
7. Test the Setup:
• Run the game and test the gargoyle’s ability to detect and react to the player.