MANUAL for GMnet ENGINE and GMnet CORE

mp_syncAsChatHandler(channel)

Description

Add this object as a handler for traffic via the CHAT Interface.

This object can then send and recieve traffic on the specified channel using mp_chatGetQueue and mp_chatSend.

This is independent from mp_sync and it's mp commands. You don't have to use mp_sync.

Example

Read the tutorial about creating a chat system for more information.

Arguments

Name type description
channel string The name of the channel to assign to this object

Returns

Nothing

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Manuals / GMnet ENGINE Manual

Index

Differences between ENGINE/CORE

Tutorial

0. What is GMnet ENGINE?
1. Basic configuration
2. PLUS - Setup GMnet PUNCH
3. PLUS - Hosting a master server
4. Starting the engine
5. Setting up the basic platformer
6. The network controller
7. Adding a player
8. A second room and doors
9. Showing a list of players
10. Adding day/night
11. Creating a chat system
12. Conclusion / What's next
BONUS 1 - PLUS - ONLINE lobby
BONUS 2 - Global Sync
BONUS 3 - LAN lobby
BONUS 4 - Event Handlers for Connecting/Disconnecting
BONUS 5 - RPC

Important Concepts

Local and remote Instances
Instance scope and rooms
Players and Playerhashes
States of the engine
Variable Groups
mp_map_syncIn and mp_map_syncOut
VarGroup SyncTypes (mp_type)
Tolerance
Buffer types
CHAT API
PLUS - GMnet PUNCH
PLUS - Master Server (GMnet GATE.PUNCH)
Signed packets
The debug overlay
PLUS - GMnet GATE.TESTER

Important Functions

More

Extending the Engine / Advanced Use
How to update

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