New potential user - questioning if this is the right plugin

[WilliamHK]

Hi all, I'm working on a prototype and want to check if Curvy Splines is a good solution before I purchase.

In essence, this is what I want to do;
Imagine a character object that can only move along a predefined track (like a train on a train track). There are branches in the path but those may or may not be accessible depending on the player's actions or items that are equipped. When a player moves the character object it moves along this track.

Gameplay Loop

• The goal of each level is to get to the end area.
  
• The challenge is that the path to the end area is not linear and requires actions / problem solving from the player to solve using either interactables in the environment OR equipping items on either the left or right side of their body.
  
• There are interactable components like
  
• Triggers that affect the track in some way (rotate a junction)
  
• Speed-boosts that speeds up movement for a time
  

You can equip items that affect what you are able to do on the track. Examples are;

• Hook item (equip left or right) to swing into a different track
  
• Bounce boots - bounces over obstacles
  

I understand that the gameplay loop items will be coded in Unity as per normal but is Curvy Spline a good candidate to form the basis for the movement?

Thanks
William

[_Aka_]

Hi William,

What you described is doable using Curvy Splines. I can give you further indication if and when needed, but here is a quick summary of what you need to know:

• Curvy Splines can be connected, forming branches.
  
• Objects move over splines using the Spline Controller component.
  
• Spline Controllers handle junctions. You can either choose a predefined behavior at the junction, or use a custom behavior that will contain your logic.
  
• All the settings available in the various editors are also available via API
  

This page will be useful to you:
https://curvyeditor.com/documentation/controllers/start

Also the asset contains example scenes that can help too.

Let me know if you still have questions.
Have a nice day