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Pros: 
- Understands Unity-specific patterns
- Explains code decisions
- Catches common Unity mistakes

Cons:
- Requires internet connection
- Sometimes overly verbose

Pros:
- Faster responses
- Good at debugging
- Integrates with VS Code

Cons:
- Can suggest outdated Unity patterns
- Less detailed explanations

"I'm building a [game genre] in Unity [version]. 

I need [specific system] that [exact behavior].

Context:
- Player is [character type]
- Game uses [perspective: 2D/3D]
- Art style: [pixel art/realistic/etc]

Requirements:
- [Specific constraint 1]
- [Performance consideration]
- [Integration need]

Please provide commented C# script ready for Unity MonoBehaviour."

"I'm building a 2D platformer in Unity 2023.3.

I need a player controller that handles running, jumping, and coyote time.

Context:
- Player is a pixel art character (32x32 sprites)
- Game uses Physics2D with Rigidbody2D
- 8-directional input (WASD + controller support)

Requirements:
- Jump height: exactly 3 Unity units
- Coyote time: 0.1 seconds after leaving ground
- Must work with Animator controller
- 60fps performance target

Please provide commented C# script ready for Unity MonoBehaviour."

I'm building a 2D platformer in Unity 2023.3.

I need a player controller that handles smooth movement with these exact specs:

Context:
- 2D side-scroller with Physics2D
- Pixel-perfect movement (PPU = 16)
- Controller and keyboard support

Requirements:
- Max speed: 8 units/second
- Jump force: 12 units (reaches exactly 3 units height)
- Ground detection with 0.1f tolerance
- Coyote time: 0.1 seconds
- Input buffering for responsive feel
- Animator integration for idle/run/jump states

Please provide a complete C# MonoBehaviour script with detailed comments explaining the physics math.

using UnityEngine;

public class PlayerController : MonoBehaviour
{
    [Header("Movement Settings")]
    public float moveSpeed = 8f;
    public float jumpForce = 12f;
    public float coyoteTime = 0.1f;
    
    [Header("Ground Detection")]
    public Transform groundCheck;
    public float groundCheckRadius = 0.1f;
    public LayerMask groundLayerMask;
    
    private Rigidbody2D rb;
    private Animator animator;
    private bool isGrounded;
    private float coyoteTimeCounter;
    private float horizontalInput;
    
    void Start()
    {
        rb = GetComponent<Rigidbody2D>();
        animator = GetComponent<Animator>();
    }
    
    void Update()
    {
        HandleInput();
        HandleCoyoteTime();
        UpdateAnimations();
    }
    
    void FixedUpdate()
    {
        HandleMovement();
    }
    
    private void HandleInput()
    {
        horizontalInput = Input.GetAxisRaw("Horizontal");
        
        if (Input.GetButtonDown("Jump") && (isGrounded || coyoteTimeCounter > 0f))
        {
            Jump();
        }
    }
    
    private void HandleMovement()
    {
        // Apply horizontal movement
        rb.velocity = new Vector2(horizontalInput * moveSpeed, rb.velocity.y);
        
        // Flip character sprite based on movement direction
        if (horizontalInput != 0)
        {
            transform.localScale = new Vector3(Mathf.Sign(horizontalInput), 1, 1);
        }
    }
    
    private void HandleCoyoteTime()
    {
        isGrounded = Physics2D.OverlapCircle(groundCheck.position, groundCheckRadius, groundLayerMask);
        
        if (isGrounded)
        {
            coyoteTimeCounter = coyoteTime;
        }
        else
        {
            coyoteTimeCounter -= Time.deltaTime;
        }
    }
    
    private void Jump()
    {
        rb.velocity = new Vector2(rb.velocity.x, jumpForce);
        coyoteTimeCounter = 0f;
    }
    
    private void UpdateAnimations()
    {
        animator.SetFloat("Speed", Mathf.Abs(horizontalInput));
        animator.SetBool("IsGrounded", isGrounded);
        animator.SetFloat("VerticalVelocity", rb.velocity.y);
    }
    
    // Visualize ground check in Scene view
    void OnDrawGizmosSelected()
    {
        if (groundCheck != null)
        {
            Gizmos.color = isGrounded ? Color.green : Color.red;
            Gizmos.DrawWireSphere(groundCheck.position, groundCheckRadius);
        }
    }
}

I'm building a survival game in Unity 2023.3.

I need a complete inventory system with these requirements:

Context:
- Grid-based inventory (like Minecraft)
- Items have icons, names, descriptions, stack sizes
- Player can craft, drop, and use items
- Save/load inventory data

Requirements:
- 40-slot inventory (8x5 grid)
- Drag-and-drop UI functionality
- Item stacking (max 64 per stack)
- Right-click to use items
- JSON serialization for save system
- ScriptableObject-based item database

Please provide:
1. Item ScriptableObject class
2. Inventory manager script
3. UI controller for drag-and-drop
4. Example crafting recipe system

Include detailed comments and Unity best practices.

[CreateAssetMenu(fileName = "New Item", menuName = "Inventory/Item")]
public class Item : ScriptableObject
{
    [Header("Basic Info")]
    public string itemName;
    public string description;
    public Sprite icon;
    
    [Header("Properties")]
    public ItemType itemType;
    public int maxStackSize = 64;
    public bool isConsumable;
    
    [Header("Values")]
    public int sellPrice;
    public int durability = -1; // -1 means indestructible
}

public enum ItemType
{
    Tool,
    Material,
    Food,
    Weapon,
    Armor
}

This Unity script works but has issues:

[Paste the problematic code]

Problems I'm experiencing:
- [Specific issue 1: "Jump feels too floaty"]
- [Specific issue 2: "Player slides on platforms"]
- [Performance concern: "Framerate drops with 20+ enemies"]

Game context:
- [Your specific game feel requirements]
- [Target platform and performance]

Please provide optimized version with explanations of what changed and why.

This player controller works but jumping feels too floaty for a tight platformer:

[Previous player controller code]

Problems:
- Jump peak takes too long to reach
- Fall speed too slow for responsive gameplay
- Hard to make precise jumps on small platforms

I want snappy, responsive movement like Celeste or Super Meat Boy.

Please optimize for tight platformer feel with faster fall speed and more responsive air control.

private void HandleMovement()
{
    // Enhanced air control for tight platformer feel
    float airControlMultiplier = isGrounded ? 1f : 0.8f;
    rb.velocity = new Vector2(horizontalInput * moveSpeed * airControlMultiplier, rb.velocity.y);
    
    // Faster falling for responsive gameplay
    if (rb.velocity.y < 0)
    {
        rb.velocity += Vector2.up * Physics2D.gravity.y * (fallMultiplier - 1) * Time.fixedDeltaTime;
    }
    
    // Variable jump height based on button hold
    if (!Input.GetButton("Jump") && rb.velocity.y > 0)
    {
        rb.velocity = new Vector2(rb.velocity.x, rb.velocity.y * jumpCutMultiplier);
    }
}

I have these working Unity systems:

System 1: [Brief description + key public methods]
System 2: [Brief description + key public methods]
System 3: [Brief description + key public methods]

I need them to work together for this workflow:
[Describe the user experience you want]

Please provide:
1. Integration manager script
2. Event system for communication
3. Example of complete workflow
4. Error handling for edge cases

Focus on loose coupling and easy debugging.

I have these working Unity systems:

System 1: HealthSystem - tracks HP, handles damage/healing, fires OnHealthChanged event
System 2: InventorySystem - manages items, handles consumption, fires OnItemUsed event  
System 3: UIManager - updates health bar, shows inventory grid, displays notifications

I need them to work together so:
- Using health potions from inventory heals player
- Health bar updates immediately when healed
- UI shows "Health Restored" notification
- Inventory slot updates to show consumed item

Please provide integration manager and event system for clean communication between systems.