NetForge

NetForge is a foundational framework and starter project for Godot Engine 4, designed to facilitate the creation of online LAN multiplayer games using direct, low-level TCP networking. It deliberately bypasses Godot's high-level MultiplayerAPI (MultiplayerSynchronizer, MultiplayerSpawner, RPCs) to provide developers with finer control over the network layer and data transmission.

This project serves as a learning tool and a customizable base for games requiring specific network architectures or protocols.

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Core Goals

• Low-Level TCP: Utilizes Godot's TCPServer, StreamPeerTCP, and PacketPeerStream for direct client-server communication over TCP sockets.
• Client-Server Architecture: Clear separation between client-side logic (client/) and server-side logic (server/), with shared utilities in common/.
• Command-Pattern Packet Handling: A flexible system for processing network messages. Incoming packets trigger specific handler scripts based on a registered packet type string.
• Server-Side 'Spaces': The server manages distinct game areas or "spaces" (ServerSpace) using a ServerSpaceManager. This allows for world partitioning and ensures clients only receive data relevant to their current space.
  • I mainly wanted to do this to have seperate maps, ongoing-battles, etc.
• Basic Persistence: Includes a simple SaveFileManager for handling server configuration and map state using JSON files.