unity3d ScriptableObject ScriptableObjects are serialized in editor even in PlayMode
Example
Extra care should be taken when accessing serialized fields in a ScriptableObject instance.
If a field is marked public or serialized through SerializeField, changing its value is permanent. They do not reset when exiting playmode like MonoBehaviours do. This can be useful at times, but it can also make a mess.
Because of this it's best to make serialized fields read-only and avoid public fields altogether.
public class MyScriptableObject : ScriptableObject
{
[SerializeField]
int mySerializedValue;
public int MySerializedValue
{
get { return mySerializedValue; }
}
}
If you wish to store public values in a ScriptableObject that are reset between play sessions, consider using the following pattern.
public class MyScriptableObject : ScriptableObject
{
// Private fields are not serialized and will reset to default on reset
private int mySerializedValue;
public int MySerializedValue
{
get { return mySerializedValue; }
set { mySerializedValue = value; }
}
}
