Add pointers in gdscript

[ghost]

Describe the project you are working on

I'm working on a 2.5D game

Describe the problem or limitation you are having in your project

In my 2.5d game, I'd like to control memory without using c++ or c#, totally natively.

Describe the feature / enhancement and how it helps to overcome the problem or limitation

The addition of pointers will allow you to control memory as you wish without using other languages that require compilers, but I'd like this feature to be optional, as it is in C#.

Describe how your proposal will work, with code, pseudo-code, mock-ups, and/or diagrams

Example:

     var *ptr_a = &a
      
     print(ptr_a)

If this enhancement will not be used often, can it be worked around with a few lines of script?

No, I don't think that's possible.

Is there a reason why this should be core and not an add-on in the asset library?

Yes, perhaps using c++ language with gdextention or c#.

[dalexeev]

See also:

• Add synchronized variables / pointers without functions #2817
• Add varref function to referencing a variable in a instance #3497
• Allow programmer to pass by reference when wanted #4990

[Calinou]

Duplicate of #2817 and/or #3497.