Want to learn how to make your own online multiplayer adventure games?
In this course you’ll use the latest Unreal Engine 5 features and C++ to do just that.
The main game in this course is a two player co-op action adventure game, but you can apply the code and principles to whatever type of online multiplayer game you want to make.
Along with learning all about level design, you’ll also create different gameplay features like pressure plates, movable platforms and doors, and collectible keys.
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Want to learn how to make your own online multiplayer adventure games?
In this course you’ll use the latest Unreal Engine 5 features and C++ to do just that.
The main game in this course is a two player co-op action adventure game, but you can apply the code and principles to whatever type of online multiplayer game you want to make.
Along with learning all about level design, you’ll also create different gameplay features like pressure plates, movable platforms and doors, and collectible keys.
Want to learn how to make your own online multiplayer adventure games?
In this course you’ll use the latest Unreal Engine 5 features and C++ to do just that.
The main game in this course is a two player co-op action adventure game, but you can apply the code and principles to whatever type of online multiplayer game you want to make.
Along with learning all about level design, you’ll also create different gameplay features like pressure plates, movable platforms and doors, and collectible keys.
By the end of the course you’ll have a fun co-op adventure game you can play with your friend online. Plus the tools to continue to work on it and really make it your own.
Understanding online multiplayer is difficult, this course makes it simple by giving you easy to understand explanations and step by step examples.
Even if you understand the basics of multiplayer, it’s still difficult to make a multiplayer game. This course will teach you how to put your knowledge to practical use, showing you how to make a full game.
This is an intermediate course, so if you already know a bit of Unreal and have an understanding of basic coding concepts this is the course for you.
You’ll get full lifetime access for a single one-off fee. The creators are qualified and experienced with modelling and coding, so are able to explain complex concepts clearly, as well as entertain along the way.
You’ll also gain access to a course forum where you can discuss topics on a course-wide basis, or down to the individual video. Get plugged into our communities of amazing developers on Facebook (nearly 20k), in our own TA-curated Community (17k views/day), and our student chat group (10k live at any one time).
So enrol today and create your own multiplayer game.
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Learning objectives
- Learn intermediate c++ and the latest ue5 tech to make your own online multiplayer adventure games.
- Fundamentals of making online multiplayer games in unreal.
- Create online gameplay sessions.
- Program online multiplayer gameplay.
- Master the replication system (the part of unreal used to make multiplayer games).
- Use the online subsystem (which unreal uses to create online gameplay sessions).
- Use steam’s online services to connect across the internet.
- Design and program a 2 player co-op adventure game that you can play with your friend over the internet.
- We’ll also teach you about level design.
- Learn intermediate c++ and the latest ue5 tech to make your own online multiplayer adventure games.
- Fundamentals of making online multiplayer games in unreal.
- Create online gameplay sessions.
- Program online multiplayer gameplay.
- Master the replication system (the part of unreal used to make multiplayer games).
- Use the online subsystem (which unreal uses to create online gameplay sessions).
- Use steam’s online services to connect across the internet.
- Design and program a 2 player co-op adventure game that you can play with your friend over the internet.
- We’ll also teach you about level design.
Syllabus
Introduction & Setup
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Welcome message before we start the course
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Talking about Unreal version, text editor and creating a new project
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Syllabus
In this video (objectives)…
Welcome message before we start the course
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Talking about Unreal version, text editor and creating a new project
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We introduce the ways that you can get help, support and contribute to the community.
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Any time we change our project during a lecture we will commit that change to a public source control repository for students to access. In this video, we show you how to access that content.
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Talking about the topics we are going to cover in this section.
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Overview of multiplayer concepts and Unreal’s replication system.
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Learning what net modes are and testing them.
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Connecting over LAN in order to test the game with multiple computers.
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Introduction to Unreal’s replication system.
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Understanding network roles and authority in a network multiplayer game.
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Example of network roles in practice.
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Learning how to designate a variable to be replicated in C++ and Blueprint.
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Learning how to add a RepNotify function that gets called when the client receives the replicated info for a variable.
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Diving deeper into RepNotify functions by creating a new example case.
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Understanding how server RPCs work in theory and practice.
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Taking our server rpc further by spawning static mesh actors on the server.
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Validating the data sent by an RPC
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Learning how to use multicast RPCs in Unreal using C++
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Spawning particle effects on clients using a multicast rpc.
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Actors and their owners play an important role in replication.
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RPCs that are called on the server and executed on a specific client.
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Wrapping up the section with some final advice and tips.
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Brief intro on the section learning goals.
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Introduction to the Online Subsystem in Unreal.
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Creating a new project and configuring it to use Online Subsystem Steam.
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Creating a game instance subsystem to store our multiplayer session handling code.
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Creating the main menu level and widget blueprint.
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Understanding the role of the session interface and accesing it in C++.
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Learning how to write a batch script to test our game in a more efficient way.
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Accessing MultiplayerSessionsSubsystem from the widget blueprint and calling its functions.
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Creating a session with the CreateSession function of the session interface.
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Learning how to use the session interface’s delegates so that we can do something after our session is created.
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Destroying if a session with the same name exists before trying to create a new one.
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Calling CreateServer again after we destroy the existing session, using the delegate.
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Finding sessions that are online with FindSessions function of session interface.
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Storing the ServerName in the session and getting it back from the search results.
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Wee see how to join the correct session and ClientTravel into the game world.
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Using a WidgetSwitcher to make the create server and the join server menu.
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Programming the blueprint functionality for our two new menus.
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Creating custom delegates so that we can disable the menu buttons when they are clicked and enable them if the call fails.
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Wrapping up the Online Subsystem section with some final thoughts.
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Introducing what we’re going to cover in this section.
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Installing the asset pack that we are going to use and travel to it from the main menu.
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Creating the pressure plate actor that we will use to activate moving platforms and doors.
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Creating the components for the pressure plate in the constructor.
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Creating the blueprint class for the pressure plate.
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Implementing the Tick function for the pressure plate.
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We create custom delegates in the pressure plate so that we can broadcast them when the pressure plate is activated and deactivated.
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Creating the component that moves its owner from one point to the other point.
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Working on the constructor for Transporter and creating a function to set start and end points.
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Binding functions to the pressure plate’s delegates from the transporter component so that we can keep track of how many are activated.
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Implementing the main functionality of the transporter component in the tick function.
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Creating an actor class that we can reuse to create various moving actors.
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Writing the code for the constructor of the movable actor class.
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Creating the moving platform blueprint using the movable actor class.
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Creating the moving door blueprint using the movable actor class.
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Using the transporter component to animate the pressure plate when its activated.
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A new actor class for the collectable keys we are going to place on the map.
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Detecting when the player touches the key and collection logic.
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Making the key look nicer by rotating the static mesh and adding a sound effect when its collected.
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Creating a new C++ class that’s going to have a key static mesh on top of a small pillar. When the player collects a key it will appear on this object.
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Activating the key mesh of the key holder when a player collects the associated key.
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Using the keys as trigger actors in order to activate a transporter component by collecting them.
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A new actor class that detects players and end the game with a victory.
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Creating an RPC to instruct the server and the client to show the win screen.
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Designing a widget blueprint that we are going to show when the game is won.
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Customizing the player movement in order to create better controls.
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Starting to design the level, we kick things off by making the first puzzle.
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We design and test the second puzzle of our level.
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Ending the section strong with the final puzzle of the game!
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Wrapping up the section with some final words.
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Activities
Form a study group with other students in the course
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Collaborate with peers to reinforce concepts, share knowledge, and support each other's learning.
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Identify classmates who share your interests or learning goals.
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Schedule regular study sessions.
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Discuss course materials, work on assignments together, and quiz each other.
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Provide constructive feedback and support to each other.
Seek guidance from experienced multiplayer game developers
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Connect with experienced multiplayer game developers to gain valuable insights and personalized advice.
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Attend industry events and meetups.
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Join online communities and forums.
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Reach out to developers directly through LinkedIn or email.
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Ask for guidance and feedback on your multiplayer game projects.
Read Game Programming Patterns
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Learn common design patterns used in game programming to improve your understanding of multiplayer game architectures.
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Read the book and take notes on key patterns.
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Identify which patterns are relevant to multiplayer game development.
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Apply these patterns to your own multiplayer game projects.
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Attend a multiplayer game development workshop
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Participate in a workshop to enhance your knowledge and skills in multiplayer game development.
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Find a reputable workshop that aligns with your learning goals.
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Register for the workshop and prepare for the sessions.
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Actively participate in the workshop and ask questions.
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Take notes and apply what you learn to your own projects.
Create a curated resource list of multiplayer game development tools and resources
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Organize and share valuable resources to help others in their multiplayer game development journey.
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Identify and gather relevant tools and resources.
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Create a document or website to organize the resources.
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Categorize and tag the resources for easy navigation.
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Share the resource list with the community.
Develop a simple multiplayer game prototype
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Create a small-scale multiplayer game prototype to apply your knowledge and skills in multiplayer game development.
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Design a simple multiplayer game concept.
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Implement the core gameplay mechanics in Unreal Engine.
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Set up networking and multiplayer functionality.
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Test and debug your game prototype.
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Share your prototype with others for feedback.
Contribute to open-source multiplayer game projects
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Gain practical experience and contribute to the multiplayer game development community by volunteering on open-source projects.
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Find open-source multiplayer game projects that interest you.
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Join the project community and introduce yourself.
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Identify areas where you can contribute, such as coding, documentation, or testing.
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Make code contributions or other contributions to the project.
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Collaborate with other contributors and learn from their expertise.
Record a YouTube video tutorial on a specific multiplayer game development technique
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Create a video tutorial that shares your knowledge and expertise in multiplayer game development, helping others learn and improve their skills.
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Choose a specific multiplayer game development technique that you are proficient in.
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Plan and write a script for your video tutorial.
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Record and edit your video tutorial.
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Publish your video tutorial on YouTube.
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Promote your video tutorial to reach a wider audience.
Form a study group with other students in the course
Show steps
Collaborate with peers to reinforce concepts, share knowledge, and support each other's learning.
Show steps
- Identify classmates who share your interests or learning goals.
- Schedule regular study sessions.
- Discuss course materials, work on assignments together, and quiz each other.
- Provide constructive feedback and support to each other.
Seek guidance from experienced multiplayer game developers
Show steps
Connect with experienced multiplayer game developers to gain valuable insights and personalized advice.
Show steps
- Attend industry events and meetups.
- Join online communities and forums.
- Reach out to developers directly through LinkedIn or email.
- Ask for guidance and feedback on your multiplayer game projects.
Read Game Programming Patterns
Show steps
Learn common design patterns used in game programming to improve your understanding of multiplayer game architectures.
View
Crafting Interpreters
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the book and take notes on key patterns.
- Identify which patterns are relevant to multiplayer game development.
- Apply these patterns to your own multiplayer game projects.
Attend a multiplayer game development workshop
Show steps
Participate in a workshop to enhance your knowledge and skills in multiplayer game development.
Show steps
- Find a reputable workshop that aligns with your learning goals.
- Register for the workshop and prepare for the sessions.
- Actively participate in the workshop and ask questions.
- Take notes and apply what you learn to your own projects.
Create a curated resource list of multiplayer game development tools and resources
Show steps
Organize and share valuable resources to help others in their multiplayer game development journey.
Show steps
- Identify and gather relevant tools and resources.
- Create a document or website to organize the resources.
- Categorize and tag the resources for easy navigation.
- Share the resource list with the community.
Develop a simple multiplayer game prototype
Show steps
Create a small-scale multiplayer game prototype to apply your knowledge and skills in multiplayer game development.
Show steps
- Design a simple multiplayer game concept.
- Implement the core gameplay mechanics in Unreal Engine.
- Set up networking and multiplayer functionality.
- Test and debug your game prototype.
- Share your prototype with others for feedback.
Contribute to open-source multiplayer game projects
Show steps
Gain practical experience and contribute to the multiplayer game development community by volunteering on open-source projects.
Show steps
- Find open-source multiplayer game projects that interest you.
- Join the project community and introduce yourself.
- Identify areas where you can contribute, such as coding, documentation, or testing.
- Make code contributions or other contributions to the project.
- Collaborate with other contributors and learn from their expertise.
Record a YouTube video tutorial on a specific multiplayer game development technique
Show steps
Create a video tutorial that shares your knowledge and expertise in multiplayer game development, helping others learn and improve their skills.
Show steps
- Choose a specific multiplayer game development technique that you are proficient in.
- Plan and write a script for your video tutorial.
- Record and edit your video tutorial.
- Publish your video tutorial on YouTube.
- Promote your video tutorial to reach a wider audience.
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