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✨ Gorgeous Game Mode (Blueprint & C++)

Short Description

The AGorgeousGameMode class extends the standard Unreal Engine AGameModeBase by adding an object variable system, allowing you to store and manage game mode-specific data during gameplay.

Long Description

AGorgeousGameMode enhances the standard Unreal Engine AGameModeBase by integrating with the Gorgeous Things object variable system. It provides a structured way to store and access game mode-specific data through the AdditionalGorgeousData property, which is a map of named object variables. This allows you to maintain game mode settings, player data, and other important information that needs to be accessible throughout your game.

🚀 Features

AdditionalGorgeousData

A map of object variables that extends the standard game mode with persistent data storage capabilities. This property allows you to store various types of data specific to your game mode that need to be accessible during gameplay.

Property Type Description
AdditionalGorgeousData TMap<FName, UGorgeousObjectVariable*> A map of named object variables that store additional data for the game mode.
Tip

You can use this property to store various types of data, such as: - Game mode settings - Player data - Game rules and configurations - Match-specific information - Any other data that needs to be accessible during gameplay

Important

Each entry in the map is associated with a unique name and is represented by an UGorgeousObjectVariable. When new entries are added in the editor, their UniqueIdentifier is automatically updated.

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Access the AdditionalGorgeousData map in your blueprint.

// Accessing data from the AdditionalGorgeousData map
AGorgeousGameMode* GameMode = Cast<AGorgeousGameMode>(GetWorld()->GetAuthGameMode());
if (GameMode)
{
    // Get a specific object variable by name
    UGorgeousObjectVariable* MyData = GameMode->AdditionalGorgeousData.FindRef(FName("MyDataName"));
    if (MyData)
    {
        // Use the object variable
        // ...
    }
}

🔧 Implementation Details

The AGorgeousGameMode class uses several helper macros to simplify its implementation:

  • UE_DECLARE_QOF_CLASS_INIT_INVOKE_ADDITIONAL_DATA: Used in the BeginPlay function to initialize the additional data.
  • UE_DECLARE_QOF_CLASS_POST_EDIT_CHANGE_PROPERTY: Used to handle property changes in the editor.

These macros are defined in the GorgeousQualityOfLIfeHelperMacros.h file and provide a standardized way to implement common functionality across different classes in the Gorgeous Things ecosystem.

🔄 Integration with Object Variables

The AGorgeousGameMode class integrates with the Gorgeous Things object variable system, allowing you to store and manage game mode-specific data. This integration provides several benefits:

  1. Persistence: Data stored in object variables persists throughout the game session.
  2. Type Safety: Object variables provide type safety and validation for stored data.
  3. Serialization: Object variables can be easily serialized for saving and loading.
  4. Network Replication: Object variables support network replication for multiplayer games.

To use this functionality, you need to:

  1. Create a custom game mode class that inherits from AGorgeousGameMode.
  2. Add object variables to the AdditionalGorgeousData map in the editor or at runtime.
  3. Access the object variables through the map using their names.