Culture.AddName
AddName
Method in Culture Class
Overview
The AddName
method in the Culture class enables the addition of a new name to the culture's list of names, specifically categorized by gender. This functionality is key to expanding and customizing the range of names within a specific cultural context in a game.
Method Definition
public Culture AddName(string name, Actor.IGender gender)
Parameters
name
: The name to be added.gender
: The gender category (Male or Female) for which the name is suitable.
Description
- This method adds the provided
name
to the appropriate list (male or female names) based on the specifiedgender
. - Returns the updated Culture instance, allowing for additional method chaining or further modifications.
- It is a versatile tool for dynamically expanding the cultural names database as per gameplay or story requirements.
Usage
This method can be used for:
- Introducing new character names to reflect evolving storylines or player choices.
- Expanding the cultural name pool for more diverse character creation options.
- Allowing players or game developers to customize the cultural aspects of the game world.
Example of Usage
public class CultureNameAdder : MonoBehaviour {
public string newName;
public Actor.IGender genderForName;
void Start() {
// Retrieve the current culture of the player
Culture playerCulture = IM.Player.Culture;
if (playerCulture != null && !string.IsNullOrEmpty(newName)) {
// Add the new name to the culture
playerCulture.AddName(newName, genderForName);
Debug.Log($"Added Name: {newName} for Gender: {genderForName}");
}
}
}
An example of how to use the AddName
method:
Description
- The script retrieves the player's current culture using
IM.Player.Culture
. - It then adds the provided
newName
to the culture's name list for the specifiedgenderForName
. - The addition of the new name is confirmed through a debug log.
Remarks
- Ensure the added names are culturally appropriate and align with the game's theme and storyline.
- This method facilitates the ongoing development and customization of the game's cultural aspects.
- Consider how the addition of new names might affect game balance and player interactions.