Matchmaking - Guide

1. Setup Beamable

• See Step 1 - Getting Started

2. Setup Content

• The content type related to Matchmaking is the SimGameType. It defines the parameters for the match to be created.

Note: SeeSetup Content below for more info

3. Create C# multiplayer-specific logic

• Access Local Player Information
• Create Multiplayer Session
• Handle Events
• Send Events

Note: SeeMultiplayer - Code for more info

4. Create C# game-specific logic

• Convert input to events
• Gracefully handle network latency
• Convert events into graphics and audio rendering
• Handle game logic (e.g. win/loss conditions)

1. Teams

• Name - Arbitrary name
• MaxPlayers - Maximum players allowed
• MinPlayers - Minimum players allowed

2. Numeric Rules

Match to players who have an approximate game.private.player stat value

• Property - The stat name
• Max Delta - Largest stat value difference which will allow a match
• Default - Value used if no stat value exists\

3. String Rules

Match to players who have an exact game.private.player stat value

• Property - The stat name
• Value - Required value to allow a match\

4. Leaderboard Updates

• Leaderboard - The reference to update
• Scoring Algorithm - (Advanced use cases)

5. Rewards

• Start Rank - The best rank to be rewarded
• End Rank - The worst rank to be rewarded
• Reward - The type and amount of the reward

Misc

• MaxPlayers - This is deprecated
• WaitAfterMinReachedSecs - Duration to wait if match found (with just the minimum players)
• MaxWaitDurationSecs - Duration to wait if no match found