Next Really is simply the required components that make Resources System function:

• Resource Node –
  • The one created above for example
  • Again, this Node must be tagged as Resource
• An empty Game Object named however you would like
  • On this Game Object you will need to add the following Components
    • Game Manager
      • This allows you to set the option for Resources to even run via check box
      • This is required
    • Resource Manager
      • This is where all the Resources get stored and controlled. You can see values populate in here in real time, during game play mode (in the editor)
      • This is not required in the scene but recommended
    • Unit Manager
      • This is how the game determines who “owns” the supposed resource that your player may collect.
      • Think of this as the player component, as you would need a Unit Manager, for ever player in the game.
        • Each player has their own, Unit Manager, and their own units associated with that Manager
      • This is required
• Player Character Game Object – (ex GC Character)
  • Must have Unit Source Component attached
    • Must have Unit Maker file inserted into Unit Source Component
      • Unit Maker file can have all 0 out stats, so long as the following are completed
        • Type = Gatherer
        • Gathering specific stats completed
          • You will learn more about how to setup a Unit Maker Character in the Unit Maker Guide
          • You will need at least 1 Character Unit for this system to register and work properly
    • This is required
• The UI Prefab screen overlay
  • This affords you an easy way to see how much in resources you have collected thus far.
  • This is not required in the scene but recommended

After these steps are done, and test level is made, your Newly created Character will have the ability to be directed via mouse around to where you would like. Additionally they will have the ability to “Gather Resources” when you click on you new resources node, you made previously. 

** Keep in mind, the advanced topic of AI is not involved here as we are simply just testing a user controlled instance of grabbing and gain resources. The advanced topic AI Maker, will further explain how to gain resources via gathering AI. **

• Useful examples of how this system could benefit you:
  • Traditional RTS based Game Design where you need to gain enough resources over a period of time (Also know as Economy Based RTS)
  • Traditional RTS based Game Design where you need to harvest resources to have the ability to build more buildings, units, etc, against another player or unit. (Also know as War Based RTS)
  • There are many imaginative ways to use this!