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LLAPI questions.

Discussion in 'Multiplayer' started by LastDude, Aug 5, 2015.

  1. LastDude

    LastDude

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    Hi. I'm looking through the LLAPI and I have some questions:

    Why does NetworkTransport.Connect() need a hostId (the first argument)?
    Do I need to call NetworkTransport.AddHost() even for a (pure) client? (Maybe this should be called CreateSocket()?!)
    Why do I have to pass the BufferSize to NetworkTransport.Receive()

    That's all I can remember for now. Thanks.
     
    LastDude, Aug 5, 2015
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  2. aabramychev

    aabramychev

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    1. From network view you need to open udp socket to be able send and receive something to/from internet, correct? Library need to know what socket it should use when you are going to send data. AddHost() - internally will open udp socket. Connect() should point to the socket which are you going to use.

    NetworkTransport.Receive() - internally have a buffer with received data, this buffer belongs to library not to you, so You need provide your buffer for data.
     
    aabramychev, Aug 6, 2015
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  3. LastDude

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    Thanks, I wasn't sure what host meant (the naming is a little weird).

    I have a couple more questions:

    How does ConnectAsNetworkHost() works and what is the correct way to use it?
    How to use this ReceiveFromHost() together with ConnectAsNetworkHost()?
    Should I use Receive() together with ReceiveFromHost()?
    What is this ReceiveRelayEventFromHost()?
     
    LastDude, Aug 6, 2015
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  4. ian_facepunch

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    I'd also like to know how ConnectAsNetworkHost() works. I'd like if possible to use the Matchmaker and relay server with LLAPI.
     
    ian_facepunch, Aug 7, 2015
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