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Lan Multiplayer For Android Games

Discussion in 'Multiplayer' started by InteDrag, Mar 27, 2017.

  1. InteDrag

    InteDrag

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    I need help as I'm trying to implement LAN MULTIPLAYER in my game

    I have a few questions...
    1) What are the cost for these
    2) Should i use PHOTON Multiplayer

    This is really important as i think most games are successful due to multiplayer , Pls Help
     
  2. JoshGreen

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    Hello there, Unity can do what you want out of the box using its high level API.

    You'll want to learn all about the NetworkManager component (for hosting / joining games).
    https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/UNetOverview.html

    You'll also want to learn all about the NetworkDiscovery component if you want devices over a LAN network to find each other easily.
    https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/UNetDiscovery.html

    None of this will be at any additional cost. Servers are usually hosted in this situation in a Unity instance on a playing machine, so no additional cost there.

    Hope this has pointed you in the right direction!
     
  3. InteDrag

    InteDrag

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    Hey, thanks for the info
    Will definitely LOOK inside
     
  4. JoshGreen

    JoshGreen

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    No problem, InteDrag
     
  5. BNJMO

    BNJMO

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    The solution you provided works fine for PCs. However, for android systems it's a bit tricky as several manufacturers won't grand your phone the permission to listen to broadcast.
    And for some reason, even entering myself the ip address I want to connect to won't work for my phone in both directions.
    What about the other solutions you mentioned InteDrag ? Did they work?