Culture.RemoveName
RemoveName
Method in Culture Class
Overview
The RemoveName
method in the Culture class is designed to delete a specific name from the culture's name list, based on the specified gender. This feature is crucial for managing and updating the cultural name database within a game's context.
Syntax
public Culture RemoveName(string name, Actor.IGender gender)
Parameters
name
: The name to be removed.gender
: The gender category (Male or Female) associated with the name.
Description
- This method removes the specified
name
from either the male or female name list within the culture, according to thegender
parameter. - It returns the updated Culture instance, facilitating further operations or adjustments.
- Essential for maintaining an accurate and relevant list of names that reflect the game's evolving narrative or player interactions.
Usage
Applicable for:
- Adjusting the list of names to reflect changes in the game world or cultural settings.
- Removing outdated or inappropriate names from the cultural database.
- Customizing the culture's characteristics in response to player feedback or story developments.
Example of Usage
public class CultureNameRemover : MonoBehaviour {
public string nameToRemove;
public Actor.IGender genderForName;
void Start() {
// Access the current culture of the player
Culture playerCulture = IM.Player.Culture;
if (playerCulture != null && !string.IsNullOrEmpty(nameToRemove)) {
// Remove the specified name from the culture
playerCulture.RemoveName(nameToRemove, genderForName);
Debug.Log($"Removed Name: {nameToRemove} for Gender: {genderForName}");
}
}
}
Here's an example demonstrating the use of RemoveName
:
Description
- Retrieves the player's current culture using
IM.Player.Culture
. - Calls
RemoveName
to deletenameToRemove
from the culture's list for the givengenderForName
. - Logs the removal of the name for verification.
Remarks
- Ensure that the removal of names is handled sensitively, considering cultural significance and player expectations.
- This method can be instrumental in evolving the game’s cultural aspects and enhancing the player's experience.
- Think about how removing names could impact character creation and narrative consistency.