VR Multiplayer using Fusion 2 - Part 3

Introduction

• Presenter: Raming
• Content: VR multiplayer tutorial using Fusion 2
• Topics covered: Creating UI, completing player spawner script, handling callbacks
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Scene Overview

• Created a game area scene
• Player spawner setup
• Network Runner setup from previous tutorial
• Ensured enable visibility for Network Runner
• Reference assignment for players and room creation

Player Instantiation

• Utilize callbacks: player join, player left, on input
• Code Overview:
  • Get positions using Vector3
  • Use NetworkObject to instantiate player
  • Set player position and rotation
  • Utilize NetworkRunner.spawn method
  • Handle conditions for host and server using NetworkRunner.isServer

Handling Callbacks

• Player Join: Assign positions and instantiate player
• Player Left: Retrieve and despawn network objects, remove references
• Host & Client Mode: Differentiate between hosting and joining

UI Creation

• Created a basic UI using Canvas
• Panel setup for host and join options
• Script attached for mode selection
  • Modes: None, Host, Join
  • Setting game mode on player preferences
• Methods for starting game as host or client

Networking Handling

• Network region fixed to nearest region (e.g., Asia)
• Host ensured to load correct scene
• Debugging instantiation issues
  • Fixed condition checks for NetworkRunner initialization

Final Notes

• Successful player instantiation
• Next part will demonstrate VR integration and local player initialization
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Conclusion

• Achievements: Basic setup for player instantiation, handling host-client differences, UI creation for network handling
• Next Steps: VR integration, local player adjustments

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