In game client to server controls
Scope
THis document describes the messages clients will send to the server to inform the server about inputs on their end.
The following assumptions are made:
- UDP
- Packet length up to 512 bytes total (https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1098897/what-is-the-largest-safe-udp-packet-size-on-the-internet ?)
- No need for auth, ect, players ips will be known from the server so will recognize senders like that
Packet structure
| Field | Length | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Message Type | 1 byte | Indicates the type of data of the remainder of the packet | I really hope we never get past 255 different types.... |
| Content | Up to 511 bytes | The actual data of the request |
Message Type
The following values are accepted for the Message Type field.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Basic Controls |
| 1-255 | Reserved for future use |
Content
Basic Controls
A message of this type is 1 byte long. Each bit has the following meaning:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | ↑ |
| 1 | ↓ |
| 2 | ← |
| 3 | → |
| 4 | 🇦 |
| 5 | 🇧 |
| 6 | Select |
| 7 | Start |
TODO
Soemthing to say the client is leaving the game? IDK?
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