Project Overview

Welcome to the Multiplayer Third-Person Gameplay project!

This is a modular framework built on Unity Netcode for GameObjects. It provides a foundation for multiplayer games, structured to separate core systems from genre-specific gameplay (like Shooters or Platformers).

Folder Structure

The project uses a clean hierarchy to organize shared and specific logic:

Folder Structure

  • Core: The foundation used by all game types. Contains:
    • Input & Movement
    • Camera Systems
    • Networking
    • Health & Stamina
  • Platformer: Extends Core with jump mechanics, coins, and interactions.
  • Shooter: Extends Core with weapons, projectiles, and aiming logic.

Controls

The project uses the Unity Input System. Here are the default bindings:

Action Keyboard Description
Move W A S D Movement
Look Mouse Rotate Camera
Jump Space Jump
Sprint Shift (Hold) Run faster
Fire Left Mouse Button Primary Action
Aim Right Mouse Button Secondary Action (Shooter)
Reload R Reload Weapon
Cycle Weapon 1 - 2 Cycle through available weapons
Note

You can change the bindings in Edit > Project Settings > Input System Package.

Player Structure

The CorePlayer prefab is the heart of the project. It is a networked object composed of modular scripts that work together:

Player Structure

Key Components

  • Network Object: Synchronizes the player across all clients.
  • Core Player Manager: The "Brain". It connects Input, Movement, and Stats.
  • Core Input Handler: Captures button presses and raises GameEvents based on network ownership.
  • Core Movement: Handles physics, gravity, and velocities.
  • Core Stats Handler: Manages Health and Stamina.
  • Core Camera Controller: Controls view modes (1st/3rd Person).
  • Abilities: Modular scripts (like Jump or Dash) plugged into the CoreMovement system.
  • Addons: Modular scripts (like InteractionAddon or NameplateAddon) plugged into the CorePlayerManager system.

Scene Logic

A multiplayer scene requires specific managers to handle connections and game rules.

Scene Structure

  • SpawnPads: Points where players appear on join or respawn.
  • NetworkManager: Handles the connection transport and handles player spawning.
  • GameManager: Controls the Game Loop (rules, scoring, respawn timers).
  • Interactive Objects: (e.g., DamageArea) Objects that interact with the player's stats.

Next Steps

Ready to test? Go to Playing Sample Scenes to start running the game!