Polymorphism
Before we get started with the game template, we're going to take a look at polymorphism. It's an important feature of object-orientated programming that we will be taking advantage of in many of the procedural systems that we will create. Therefore, it's important that you have a solid understanding of not only what it is, but also the techniques that are used to achieve it and the potential pitfalls.
Tip
If you already have a strong understanding of polymorphism, feel free to skip this section or head to https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/z165t2xk(v=vs.90) for a more in-depth discussion of the topic.
Polymorphism is the ability to access different objects through an individually implemented common interface. That's a very formal definition. So, let's break that down into the individual techniques and features that are used to achieve it. It's worth noting that while polymorphism is the standard approach in the games industry, it's still...
