prefab-architecture

Choosing prefab variants versus ScriptableObject configs in Unity depends on a decision tree evaluating whether object families share structural hierarchy or primarily differ by data. This framework specifies clear criteria to select separate prefabs, variants, or data-driven configurations.

The best way to manage nested prefab overrides in Unity is applying a structured override strategy that defines rules for creating, propagating, and documenting changes. This minimizes conflicts across variants and reduces maintenance burden.

You should use separate prefabs instead of prefab variants for weapon families when objects lack a shared structural hierarchy. This framework provides decision tree guidance to determine when nesting or flattening components minimizes conflicts.

Yes, you can use this prefab architecture framework for enemies and pickups. It applies to any Unity scenario involving families of related objects where you must choose between separate prefabs, prefab variants, or ScriptableObject-driven data.

Nested prefab architecture causes override conflicts in Unity when components are nested without clear guidance. This framework specifies rules for when to nest or flatten components and defines an override strategy to prevent these conflicts.