entity.h

#ifndef ENTITY_H
#define ENTITY_H

/**
 * The Entity class represents all playable and non-playable characters
 */
class Entity
{
protected:
	const int maxHp;
	int damage;

public:
	/**
	 * Construct an entity
	 * @param[_maxHp] maximum amount of health possible
	 */
	Entity( int _maxHp );

	/** 
	 * Cause the entity to take damage
	 * @param[points] number of points damage to take
	 */
	void take_damage( int points );

	/**
	 * Heal the entity
	 * @param[points] number of points of healing to do
	 */
	void heal( int points );
	
	/**
	 * What is the current health of the entity
	 * @return current health in points
	 */
	int health() const;

	/**
	 * Is the entity currently alive
	 * @return true is health() > 0 else false
	 */
	bool alive() const;
};

#endif