Multiple variable or one array varaible?

[wc3neverdies]

Hello. In my map there is an item that you can't buy 2 times. So i created a boolean variable that turns true when the item is bought for the first time. It works fine, but i have 10 players in the map so here is my question:

Witch option is better between create one variable for each player and create one array variable with n = number of players ?

To be more clear:

option 1
create 1 variable for each player in the game
P1itemb, P2itemb, P3itemb and so on

OR

option 2
create one array variable that contains all players
ItemB[player number]
so will be ItemB[0] = P1, ItemB[1] = P2 and so on

For better i mean, witch option dont make the game freeze for a shot time?



Thank you

 

[KILLCIDE]

Create one array variable with n number of players. It's easier, and more simple. Keep in mind that in GUI, the player number starts at 1 (Player 1 Red = 1), while JASS starts at 0 (Player 1 Red = 0).

 

[Wareditor]

Neither will make the game freeze. The array option is definitely and obviously better (Because of the possibility of using an array linked to player id : ItemB[GetPlayerId()]).

 

[wc3neverdies]

Create one array variable with n number of players. It's easier, and more simple. Keep in mind that in GUI, the player number starts at 1 (Player 1 Red = 1), while JASS starts at 0 (Player 1 Red = 0).

Neither will make the game freeze. The array option is definitely and obviously better (Because of the possibility of using an array linked to player id : ItemB[GetPlayerId()])

All right array variable it is

Thank you both

 

[Dr Super Good]

Array variable is the best as it reduces procedural coupling allow potential modifications to the code to be made more easily. You want to avoid repeating the same block of code multiple times, instead preferring to call functions (run triggers in GUI case) or use loops to achieve the same behaviour instead.