//------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Method: SetState
// Author: Neil Holmes & Andrew Greeen
// Summary: changes the current state - calls exit on the previous state and
// enter on the new state. Will not allow the current state to be reset
// returns true if the new state is set
//-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
public bool SetState(GameObjectState newState)
{
// check that we aren't trying to enter the state we are already in
if (newState == currentState) return false;
// if we have a current state, call it's exit method
if (currentState != null) currentState.Exit();
// setup the new state
newState.Enter();
// set the new state as the current state
currentState = newState;
// state set succesfully - return true
return true;
}
//------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Method: Reset
// Author: Neil Holmes & Andrew Greeen
// Summary: resets the game object state manager - clears the current state
//-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
public void Reset()
{
// clear the current state
currentState = null;
}