Networking & Multiplayer
The networking system in s&box is purposefully simple and easy. Our initial aim isn't to provide a bullet proof server-authoritative networking system. Our aim is to provide a system that is really easy to use and understand.
The networking system in s&box is purposefully simple and easy. Our initial aim isn't to provide a bullet proof server-authoritative networking system. Our aim is to provide a system that is really easy to use and understand.
Overview
Here's a quick cheat sheet for the network system, to get you started.
Create a new lobby
Networking.CreateLobby( new LobbyConfig()
{
MaxPlayers = 8,
Privacy = LobbyPrivacy.Public,
Name = "My Lobby Name"
} );
List all available lobbies
list = await Networking.QueryLobbies();
Join an existing lobby
Networking.Connect( lobbyId );
Enable GameObject Networking
Destroy Networked GameObject
go.Destroy();
Instantiating a Networked GameObject
var go = PlayerPrefab.Clone( SpawnPoint.Transform.World );
go.NetworkSpawn();
RPCs
[Rpc.Broadcast]
public void OnJump()
{
Log.Info( $"{this} Has Jumped!" );
}
Referenced API
Canonical API pages mentioned in this guide.
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Global manager to hold and tick the singleton instance of NetworkSystem.
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Dictates where players will spawn when they join the game when using a NetworkHelper.
Will create a new lobby with the specified `Sandbox.Network.LobbyConfig` to customize the lobby further.
Will create a new lobby.
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