Initializing non-VR controls

To initialize a non-VR player character in an existing VR project in Unity, follow these steps:

1. Create a new GameObject: In the Unity Editor, right-click in the Hierarchy panel and select "Create Empty." This will create a new empty GameObject.

2. Attach a character controller: Select the newly created GameObject, then click on the "Add Component" button in the Inspector panel. Search for "Character Controller" and add it to the GameObject. The Character Controller component will handle the player's movement and collision.

3. Add a 3D model or sprite: If you want a visual representation for your player character, you can add a 3D model or sprite. Import your desired model or sprite into Unity by dragging it into the Project panel. Then, drag and drop the model or sprite onto your player GameObject in the Scene view or Hierarchy panel.

4. Set up player controls: Create a new C# script by right-clicking in the Project panel and selecting "Create -> C# Script." Name it something like "PlayerController." Attach this script to the player GameObject by dragging and dropping it onto the GameObject or using the "Add Component" button. Open the script in your preferred code editor.

5. Write the player control logic: Inside the PlayerController script, write the code to handle player input and movement. For example, you might use the Input class to detect key presses or touch events and then move the player character accordingly. Refer to Unity's documentation for more information on handling input and controlling character movement.

6. Initialize the player's position and rotation: In the Start() method of your PlayerController script, you can set the initial position and rotation of the player character using the transform component of the GameObject. For example, you can use transform.position to set the starting position, and transform.rotation to set the initial rotation.

7. Add a raycast for UI interaction: To enable the player character to interact with UI elements such as buttons or menus, you'll need to add a raycast. Attach a new script to the player character GameObject and write code to cast a ray from the player's position in the direction they are facing. Use the Physics.Raycast method to detect if the ray hits any UI elements and perform the desired actions accordingly, such as button clicks or menu selections.

8. Test and refine: Save your script and go back to the Unity Editor. Disable the Xr Origin object to make sure that the game won't start in VR mode. Press the Play button to enter Play mode and test your player character initialization and movement. Make any necessary adjustments to the code or settings until you are satisfied with the result.

That's it! By following these steps, you can initialize a player character in Unity and have them ready for movement and interaction in your game.