Multiplayer support in published games (at least 4x)

[nijineko]

Description of the Feature:

• The ability for at least up to four players to join a given game session in a P2P fashion, and take (or release) control of a specific actor in the case of a real-time game.
• The ability to join a given persistent game instance, in the case of turn-based and/or non-real time game.
• The ability to communicate between joined players in real time.
• Each player hosts whichever map they are on, syncing only need occur when 2+ people are on the same map; first player on a given map is host.

Code for Implementation:
n/a

Mockups:
n/a

Why is this feature good?
This feature is great because of the following:

• One of the primary goals and functions of an RPG is multiple players playing together.
• Adventure in the same or different areas, possibility of multiple parties competing to solve the mystery, beat the boss(es), find the treasure, and win the glory.
• Builds community.

Possible issues with this feature?
Issues that might arise from this feature:

• Network syncing.
• Host versus client issues.
• Security.

 

[Andar]

@nijineko
Please edit your topic to follow the temple, including the poll with the exact question and answersa as given:
https://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/index.php?threads/editor-suggestion-template.74621/

that said, network multiplayer is a big problem for all RPG-Makers and it is extremely unlikely that this will happen...