Switch statements are better for several reasons. First, they create a jump table that's slightly more efficient than the if-then-else-if-then-else-if-then-else-etc.. method. Secondly, and more importantly, it's generally easier to organize a bunch of options into a switch statement than with a bunch of if-then-else blocks.
As for your damage, it kind of depends. If they are all going to be arranged by blocks of 10, you might be able to do switch (damage/10) or something. Otherwise if-then-else is probably better. Basically I go with whichever one makes for shorter code. --Palrich. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cyhawk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 5:47 PM Subject: Question on Switches > Hey all. > Ok my question involves Switch statements. > Lately, ive been writing switch statements because A) people tell me its > better, and B) it makes more sense sometimes. > > Firstly, why are switches better? > > Second.. Im re-writing my damage messages (actually a whole new fight > system, basicly the fight messages instead of Your slash DECIMATES bob! > you get "Your sword deeply cuts bob" and so on depending on how much damage > you do.) > Basicly, if say i want case 1 - 10 to do one message, without typing them > all out in each case? > > Any help is appreciated =) > > -Thri > > > -- > ROM mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.rom.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/rom
