Using Mirror Networking, this module allows to setup multiplayer lobbies and games with the RTS Engine.

Features

• Online and LAN multiplayer support.
• Start a multiplayer server in headless mode to setup an authoritative server.
• Multiplayer lobbies where a host has authority to pick the map, game configurations and kick other clients.
• Syncing the game state via lockstep where only inputs from the players are sent to the server, processed and then returned back to the clients in the same order leading to less bandwidth usage.
• Handle cases such as clients lagging behind in their local simulation or clients timing out.
• Option to dynamically update the lockstep duration to fit the low or high network latency of the clients in a game.
• Support for NPC factions in multiplayer games.

Installation

• Import the RTS Engine (or back up your project if you already have it imported).
• Download Mirror Networking and import it into your project.
• Add the module to your assets, download it and import it into your project.

Guide

Version 2024.0.0 (current)

Released: 01/06/2024

Full Changelog

Original:

Released: 03/01/2022

A simple RTS demo game that showcases some of the features the RTS Engine has to offer.

• Client Demo (Windows): Includes multiplayer and single player game modes for a simple RTS game where the goal of each faction is eliminate other factions in a game.
• Headless Server Demo (Windows): Starts a multiplayer lobby on port 7777 when executed.
• Headless Server Demo (Linux): Starts a multiplayer lobby on port 7777 when executed.

Module-Specific Demos:

• Advanced Building Placement Client Demo (Windows): Includes a single player game mode with a simple map where you can place walls and other buildings types on a grid.
• Fog Of War Demo (Windows): Includes a single player game mode with a simple map where you can place walls and other buildings types on a grid.
• Mobile Controls Android .apk File: Includes an .apk file that you can install on your Android phone to experience the same standalone demo game in your smartphone.