Milestone 1 - Starter Template

This template provides the foundational files to begin Milestone 1 implementation.

What's Included

• PlatformCharacter.h/.cpp - Base character class structure
• Input Action Assets - Enhanced Input configuration files
• Camera Tuning Data - Data asset for camera settings
• Character Tuning Data - Data asset for movement settings

Download Template

📁 Download Template Files

Or browse the files directly in the repository's templates/milestone-1-starter/ directory.

How to Use

1. Create a new UE C++ project named "Platformer"
2. Copy these template files to your project's Source folder
3. Follow the detailed milestone guide to implement functionality
4. Customize the tuning data assets for your game feel

File Structure

Source/Platformer/
├── PlatformCharacter.h
├── PlatformCharacter.cpp
├── TuningData/
│   ├── CharacterTuningData.h
│   ├── CharacterTuningData.cpp
│   ├── CameraTuningData.h
│   └── CameraTuningData.cpp
└── Input/
    └── InputConfig.h

Key Features

• ✅ Enhanced Input system integration
• ✅ Spring arm camera with lag settings
• ✅ Data-driven movement parameters
• ✅ Jump and sprint functionality foundation
• ✅ Configurable camera behavior

Implementation Guide

After copying the template files:

1. Follow the Detailed Guide: Milestone 1 - Step by Step
2. Implement Input Actions: Set up Enhanced Input mapping context
3. Configure Components: Wire up spring arm and camera
4. Tune Movement: Adjust character and camera settings
5. Test Functionality: Verify movement, jumping, and camera work

Next Steps

1. Test your character movement and camera
2. Proceed to Milestone 2 Template for interactions
3. Reference the Complete Project if you get stuck

Support

If you encounter issues:

• Check the Troubleshooting Guide
• Review Common Mistakes
• Ensure all Prerequisites are met

Code Preview

PlatformCharacter.h (Header Structure)

UCLASS()
class PLATFORMER_API APlatformCharacter : public ACharacter
{
    GENERATED_BODY()

public:
    APlatformCharacter();

protected:
    // Components
    UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = Camera)
    USpringArmComponent* SpringArmComponent;

    UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = Camera)
    UCameraComponent* CameraComponent;

    // Input Actions
    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = Input)
    UInputAction* MoveAction;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = Input)
    UInputAction* JumpAction;

    // ... more implementation details
};

This template provides the foundation - follow the detailed guide to complete the implementation!