input_handling.py

# File name: input_handling.py
# Author: Michael Chunko
# Python Version: 3.7

# This file contains the functions to handle user input

import tcod


def handle_keys(key):
    # Fetch the character pressed
    key_char = chr(key.c)

    # Movement keys
    if key.vk == tcod.KEY_RIGHT or key_char == 'd':
        return {"move": (1, 0)}
    elif key.vk == tcod.KEY_LEFT or key_char == 'a':
        return {"move": (-1, 0)}
    elif key.vk == tcod.KEY_UP or key_char == 'w':
        return {"move": (0, -1)}
    elif key.vk == tcod.KEY_DOWN or key_char == 's':
        return {"move": (0, 1)}

    # Inventory keys
    if key.vk == tcod.KEY_1:
        return {"use": 1}
    elif key.vk == tcod.KEY_2:
        return {"use": 2}
    elif key.vk == tcod.KEY_3:
        return {"use": 3}
    elif key.vk == tcod.KEY_4:
        return {"use": 4}
    elif key.vk == tcod.KEY_5:
        return {"use": 5}

    # Other keys
    if key.vk == tcod.KEY_ENTER:
        # Toggle fullscreen
        return {"fullscreen": True}
    elif key.vk == tcod.KEY_ESCAPE:
        # Exit
        return {"exit": True}
    elif key_char == 'r':
        # Reset the game
        return {"reset": True}
    elif key_char == 'g':
        # Generate a new map (preserve player stats)
        return {"regenerate": True}

    # No key pressed
    return {}