Network Lobby Manager

The NetworkLobbyManager is a specialized type of NetworkManager that provides a multiplayer lobby before entering the main play scene of the game. It allows you to set up a network with:

• A maximum player limit
• Automatic start when all players are ready
• Option to prevent players from joining a game in progress
• Support for “Couch Multiplayer” (i.e. multiple players per client)
• Customizable ways for players to choose options while in lobby

There are two types of player objects with the NetworkLobbyManager:

LobbyPlayer Object

• One for each player
• Created when client connects, or player is added
• Persists until client disconnects
• Holds ready flag and configuration data
• Handles commands in the lobby
• should use the NetworkLobbyPlayer component

GamePlayer Object

• One for each player
• Created when game scene is started
• Destroyed when re-entering lobby
• Handles commands in the game

Properties

Details

• The lobbyPlayerPrefab slot should be filled by an object with the NetworkLobbyPlayer component on it.
• There is a GUI for the lobby manager. See the multiplayer-lobby asset package.