LethalNetworkAPI

This mod is an API meant for mod developers.

Usage

See the GitHub Wiki for information on how to use this API in your mod.

Acknowledgements

Thank you @Lordfirespeed for helping set up the GitHub Actions, and continually being my rubber ducky!

Thank you @giosuel for helping me test the v3 major release of this API!

Thank you @Dreadrith for helping test and reform this API in the preview/release-candidate stage!

Changelog

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog, and this project adheres to Semantic Versioning.

[Unreleased]

[v3.2.1]

Added

• Support for LobbyCompatibility; this will ensure that the server and clients are using the same version of this API.

Fixed

• Fixed IsConnected not working properly.

[v3.2.0]

Changed

• Improved error messages.
• Changed internal backend to be more optimal and only use Networking and Serialization when necessary.

Fixed

• Fixed SendOtherClients not sending to the server.
• Fixed LNetworkUtils.AllConnectedClients not including the server.

[v3.1.1]

Fixed

• Fixed Shutdown error for UnnamedMessageHandler.
• Fixed LNetworkVariable update error when the variable has not yet been created on the client.

[v3.1.0]

Added

• Added LNetworkVariable - replaces LethalNetworkVariable.
  • Added LNetworkVariableWritePerms enum to control the write permissions of the variable.
  • Added UpdateOwner method to update the owner of the variable.
  • Added Dispose method to dispose of the variable.

Fixed

• Fixed clients not sending events/messages/variable updates to other clients.

[v3.0.3]

Fixed

• NGO ConnectedClients should only be accessed on the server error.

[v3.0.2]

Fixed

• Some built-in types not serializing properly.
• NGO InvalidOperationException during disconnecting if a LethalNetworkVariable is used.

[v3.0.1]

Fixed

• InvalidOperationException: Invalid binary data stream error.

[v3.0.0]

Added

• LNetworkMessage
  • Simplifies sending/receiving messages between the server and clients by using a single class instead of multiple classes
  • Replaces LethalServerMessage and LethalClientMessage
• LNetworkEvent
  • Simplifies sending/receiving events between the server and clients by using a single class instead of multiple classes
  • Replaces LethalServerEvent and LethalClientEvent
• Added LNetworkUtils

Changed

• Reworked the entire API
  • Now uses Unity's new CustomMessagingManager to send messages
  • This allows for vanilla compatibility, though it is not recommended
  • Added LNetworkMessage
  • Added LNetworkEvent

Deprecated

• The LethalClientMessage and LethalServerMessage classes
  • Use LNetworkMessage instead
• The LethalClientEvent and LethalServerEvent classes
  • Use LNetworkEvent instead
• The LethalNetworkVariable class
  • Currently, there is no replacement for this class. If you need to use it immediately, this class still will work but will receive no updates

[v2.1.7]

Added

• ClearSubscriptions method for messages & events

[v2.1.7]

Changed

• Added warning when using incorrect build - only for devs

Fixed

• Incompatibility with latest (preview) LLL versions

[v2.1.6]

Changed

• Reverted Serialization Changes from v2.1.5

Fixed

• Network Variable ownership ignored when joining a lobby
• Null Variables breaking loading into a server

[v2.1.5]

Changed

• Serialization of NetworkObjects/Behaviours
  • Should now support collections

Fixed

• Error when setting a Network Variable's value before joining a lobby.

[v2.1.4]

Added

• NuGet Package Tags

Fixed

• Actually fixed issues with re-hosting.

[v2.1.3]

Changed

• Increased Harmony Patch priority

[v2.1.2]

Changed

• Minor internal refactoring.
• Better error messages.

[v2.1.1]

Fixed

• Issue with Network Variables causing error when re-hosting

[v2.1.0]

Added

• Ability to create network messages and events with a method to run instead of having to subscribe separately.

Changed

• Minor internal refactoring.

Fixed

• Issue with networking Network Variables

[v2.0.2]

Added

• Stack-traces to identifier errors.

[v2.0.1]

Fixed

• Extensions were not accessible.
• Identifiers were not mod-specific.

[v2.0.0]

Added

• Ability to create Network Variables specific to a Network Object.
• [PublicNetworkVariable] Attribute

Changed

• Network Variables
  • Ownership
    • By default, the server is now the owner.
    • Using the [PublicNetworkVariable] Attribute, you can allow any client to modify the variable.
    • Client-owned variables can only be made by creating one specific to a Network Object.
      • A great choice is PlayerControllerB
• Internal Refactoring

Removed

• LethalNetworkVariable.SetOwnership()
  • Removed in favor of the newly reworked Network Variable ownership system.
• [LethalNetworkProtected] Attribute
  • Removed in favor of the newly reworked Network Variable ownership system.

Fixed

• Errors when re-hosting a server

[v1.1.3]

Changed

• Updated NuGet Package License

[v1.1.2]

Changed

• Updated Changelog

[v1.1.1]

Changed

• Internal GitHub Workflow Shenanigans

[v1.1.0]

Changed

• Backend NetworkHandler Rework
  • May not be compatible with v1.0.0

[v1.0.0]

Added

• Network Messages
• Network Events
• Network Variables
• Network Utils/Extensions