What goes where?

Inspired by this Reddit post:

GameMode BP#

GameMode should govern the overall game rules and settings.

• Variables/Settings:
  • Match time
  • Game type (e.g., Deathmatch, Capture the Flag)
  • Score limits
  • Respawn settings
• Considerations: Ensure this only runs on the server to maintain authoritative control over the game rules.

GameState BP#

GameState should manage game-wide information that should be visible to all players.

• Variables/Settings:
  • Current match time
  • Global score or objectives status
  • Active players list
  • Game phase (e.g., Waiting, In Progress, Completed)
• Considerations: This should replicate relevant information to all clients to keep everyone updated on the game’s state.

PlayerState BP#

PlayerState tracks information for each player that should be visible to others.

• Variables/Settings:
  • Player score
  • Player team
  • Player status (e.g., Alive, Dead, Respawning)
  • Player’s display name
• Considerations: Ensure relevant player information is replicated so it can be displayed on leaderboards and other players’ HUDs.

PlayerController BP#

PlayerController manages input and player-specific actions that are not visible to others.

• Variables/Settings:
  • Player input handling
  • Camera controls
  • UI interactions (menus, inventory)
  • Player-specific settings (e.g., sensitivity, keybindings)
• Considerations: This is where you handle all client-side interactions that don’t need to be replicated to other clients.

Character BP#

Character manages the player’s in-game avatar and its actions that should be visible to everyone.

• Variables/Settings:
  • Health and stamina
  • Position and movement
  • Actions (e.g., attacking, jumping)
  • Animation states
• Considerations: Ensure that actions and states relevant to gameplay are replicated so other players can see what this player is doing.