BindAction in PlayerController or PlayerCharacter

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a very simple question…
I would like to make one rts game and a bit confused where should i BindAction…
In the fps template, the gameplay key bindings is set up int the Character.cpp. But in Top Down template, the setup is made in the PlayerController.cpp.
I am wondering any difference btw them, which is better? or maybe depend on the game type?

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Hey,

the best way to bind the Input is in the SetupPlayerInputComponent Method of your ACharacter.

Example:

void AMyCharacter::SetupPlayerInputComponent(class UInputComponent* InputComponent)
{
	Super::SetupPlayerInputComponent(InputComponent);

	check(InputComponent);

	InputComponent->BindAction("Jump", IE_Pressed, this, &ACharacter::Jump);
}
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Thanks for the reply~
So what should be written in the PlayerController?..

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Let’s say you have 2 Characters and you can switch ingame between them.

A Knight and a Wizard.
Both share only ONE PlayerController.

The Knight can do a SwordAttack when SPACE is Pressed

The Wizard can do a MagicAttack when E is Pressed

So there are two different ActionBindings

Each Character binds his own Actions to his InputComponent.

Ok now we want both to be able to jump when W is Pressed.
This bindings is the same for both so we can bind this in our PlayerController because the Controller does not change in runtime.

I hope I could explain it.
My english is not the best :slight_smile:

Good Luck

Greetings

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understand! thank you so much !