Subworld System

The subworld is a mini-location inside the world, not connected directly to a mainland. Subworld can be visually represented like for example a separate island, a cave, an interior of the building, etc.

In the template, the subworld is used as a tent interior.

How to create a subworld

The easiest way to start working on the subworld is using a premade subworld prefab called [Subworld Placeholder] located in the Assets/Project Files/Game/Prefabs/Level folder.

Drag into the world scene and name accordingly.

Additionally, the prefab can be unpacked. Now subworld is ready for customization.

Locate somewhere Subworld Entrance object to be able to enter a subworld, the prefab is located in the Assets/Project Files/Game/Prefabs/Level folder. It can be inside the building (check the example in the Tent) or simply on the ground (an example is the entrance to the cave).

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Subworld Behavior - a reference to the subworld this entrance should lead to
Exit Spawn Point - a default spawn point where the player will be spawned when returns back to the mainland
Override Subworld Spawn Point - check to override the position where the player will be spawned inside the subworld
- Subworld Spawn Point Override - a new position where the player should be spawned in the subworld

Subworld structure

All subworld elements should be located inside an object with Subworld Behavior and NavMeshSurface components.

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Subworld Behavior fields:

Environment Preset Type - visual preset, more info here.
Player Spawn - position where player character will be spawned.
Helpers Rest Zone - a center of a rectangular zone, where unlocked Helpers will spawn and rest (if they exist).
Helpers Rest Zone Size - a size of a Helper Rest Zone. This zone is visible in the scene view as a red wire rectangle.
Curve Override - add Curvature Scene Override script to the main object and reference it here. Allows overriding default curve settings.

Subworld Exit - this special object has a trigger that will teleport the player from the subworld to the main world. The player will be spawned near the point that was used to enter the subworld. Subworld requires at least one, so the player can return to the mainland. Prefab is located in the Assets/Project Files/Game/Prefabs/Level folder, you can customize its appearance by replacing graphics located inside the Visuals object. You can also adjust the collider size, to increase or decrease the trigger area.

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The Subworld Exit script has only 2 variables.

Override Exit Spawn Point - check to override the position where the player will be spawned in the main world.
Exit Spawn Point Transform - a reference to the special spawn point in the main world.

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