Simple Network Controls

Purpose

This example demonstrates how to set up a network environment with controllable characters using the RIDE API and Photon asset package.

How to Use

Connect/Create Lobby

1. Enter a Nickname or use default
2. Click Connect
3. Click Create Room to instance your own lobby
4. Alternatively, click Join on a lobby under Available Rooms
5. Player will spawn immediately in scenario

Exit/Disconnect

1. Exit the room at any time by clicking Leave Room to return to the network lobby listing
2. Alternatively, click Disconnect to sever the network lobby connection
3. Press Escape key to return to the Level Select menu

Input Controls – PC 

This scene is compatible with standard PC keyboard and mouse input. 

Keyboard & Mouse

General Controls

• F11 toggles off/on debug/system menus
• Step to the next menu be either clicking the middle title bar or arrows (<>) at the top
• System statistics appear in subsequent menus
• ~ key toggles the console tool

Player Controls

• Press WS keys to move forward/back
• Press AD keys to motion strafe left/right
• Press Q to cycle character color
• Press Spacebar to spawn emote/floating text
• Move cursor to rotate camera

Single PC Host / Client Test Method 

• Go to File > Build Settings option.

• Make sure SimpleNetworkExample scene is included in the Scenes in Build listing.

• Click on Build and Run to build an executable.
• Launch standalone build.
• Play SimpleNetworkExample scene.
• Create a room as instructed above.
• Play the same scene from the Unity editor while keeping the standalone instance open.
• Join the room created from the standalone instance.
• Manipulate the character to observe how scenes from the standalone and editor appear synchronized.

Scene Location & Name

Assets/Ride/Examples/Network/SimpleControls/SimpleNetworkExample.unity

Setup Requirements 

The SimpleControls scene utilizes a cross-section of capabilities through scripts and prefabs:

• RideSystems
• Photon
• SimpleNetworkExample.cs
• SimpleNetworkCharacter.cs
• SimpleNetworkCamera.cs
• DebugConsole
• NetworkControllableCube