Football Game - Unity Project

A Unity football game featuring controllable players, play selection, and offensive gameplay mechanics.

🎮 Controls

Keyboard

• WASD - Move player
• Tab - Snap ball / Pass ball (context-sensitive)
• W/S - Navigate play selection menu
• Tab - Select play from menu

PS5 Controller

• Left Stick - Move player
• X Button - Snap ball / Pass ball (context-sensitive)
• Left Stick Up/Down - Navigate play selection menu
• X Button - Select play from menu

🏈 Gameplay Overview

Pre-Play Phase

1. Play Selection - Choose from available offensive plays
2. Formation Setup - Players automatically position themselves
3. Snap Count - Press Tab/X to snap the ball and start the play

Post-Play Phase

• Run Plays - Control the ball carrier after handoff
• Pass Plays - Control QB, then target receivers with directional input
• Player Switching - Switch between team players (when applicable)

📋 Available Plays

"Outside" - Run Play

• Formation: Single Back
• Concept: RB runs outside through left gap
• Key Players:
  • QB hands off to RB
  • RB runs to gap between TE and LT
  • WRs run straight downfield routes
• User Control: Automatically switches to RB after handoff

"Mesh" - Pass Play

• Formation: Single Back
• Concept: Crossing routes with mesh concept
• Key Players:
  • QB drops back to pass
  • X & Y receivers run crossing routes (mesh)
  • W & Z receivers run corner routes upfield
  • RB stays back for pass protection
• User Control: Control QB, use WASD/Left Stick to target receivers

🎯 Passing System

How to Pass

1. Select a Pass type play (like "Mesh")
2. Snap the ball with Tab/X
3. Hold WASD/Left Stick in the direction of your target receiver
4. Press Tab/X to throw the ball

Smart Features

• Automatic Leading - Ball leads moving receivers
• Distance Adjustment - Throw force adjusts based on target distance
• Best Target Selection - System finds receiver closest to your input direction
• Receiver Filtering - Only targets eligible receivers (WR, TE, RB)

🏃 Player Movement

AI-Controlled Routes

• Players automatically run their assigned routes
• User Override - Take control of any player by moving them
• Route Visualization - Yellow gizmos show planned routes (in Scene view)

Manual Control

• Smooth Movement - Responsive player movement
• Automatic Rotation - Players face their movement direction
• Ball Carrying - Ball automatically follows the current carrier

🎮 Game Flow

1. Game Start → Play selection UI appears
2. Select Play → Choose between run and pass plays
3. Pre-Play → Players position themselves in formation
4. Snap Ball → Press Tab/X to start the play
5. Execute Play →
   • Run: Control RB after handoff
   • Pass: Control QB, target receivers, throw ball
6. User Control → Take control of any player with movement input

🏆 Tips for Success

Running Plays

• Wait for the handoff to complete before taking control
• Use the angle of the route to maximize yardage
• Players will continue their routes until you take control

Passing Plays

• Study receiver routes before snapping
• Use the left stick/WASD to precisely target receivers
• The ball will automatically lead moving targets
• Corner routes (W/Z) are great for deeper passes
• Crossing routes (X/Y) are good for shorter, quick passes

General Tips

• Players stay on their routes until you provide input
• The camera follows the currently controlled player
• Debug messages in the console show system feedback
• Yellow route visualization helps plan your strategy

🔧 Formation System

Single Back Formation

• QB - Under center
• RB - Behind QB
• WR1 (X) - Split wide left
• WR2 (Y) - Split wide right
• TE1 (W) - Left side tight end
• TE2 (Z) - Right side tight end
• Linemen - Standard offensive line positions

🎯 Future Features

• Additional formations (I-Formation, Shotgun, etc.)
• More play types (Screen, Draw, etc.)
• Defensive players and AI
• Online multiplayer support
• Team switching capabilities

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Have fun playing! The game focuses on authentic football strategy with intuitive controls.