Using a variable to set an object array in java -

when set object array such as:

player[] player = new player[amountofplayers]; 

i use:

amountofplayers = br.read(); 

to variable amountofplayers. whenever run program type in 3 when asked set amountofplayers output says there 51 players.

though when set new player array to: new player[3]; works.

anyone know why be?

the problem read char , interpret integer. character 3 has ascii code 51.

it easier use scanner bufferedreader read input, suggested prasad.