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Discover Unreal Engine 5's networking techniques to create scalable and fully functional multiplayer game experiencesKey Features- Design a captivating multiplayer game using networking techniques from this illustrated guide- Understand how to use the Unreal Engine networking system with C++ and Blueprints- Carefully plan and develop an online experience from start to finish- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionIf you're fascinated by the immersive gaming experiences that enable multiple users to engage in collaborative or competitive gameplay, this Unreal Engine 5 game development book is for you.In this book, you'll learn the foundational principles behind multiplayer games. Starting with a sample project, you'll learn how to set up a networked system and make it work. Once the prototype of the project is functional, you'll start adding game logic, including obstacles and AI opponents, to heighten the challenges and engagement, offering a captivating experience for players. Next, you'll learn how to debug and optimize the project, before finally deploying the game build and integrating it with cloud services such as the Epic Online Services system.By the end of this book, you'll have the confidence to develop and manage multiplayer experiences using the Unreal Engine environment, taking your newfound programming skills in your upcoming projects.What you will learn- Get to grips with the basics of multiplayer game development- Understand the main elements of a networked level- Explore Unreal multiplayer features such as replication, RPCs, relevancy, and roles- Debug and optimize code for improved game performance- Deploy the game on LAN or online platforms- Use Epic Online Services to elevate the player experienceWho this book is forIf you are a game programmer, particularly an Unreal Engine developer, with little or no knowledge of video game networking systems and a passion for multiplayer games, this book will help you explore the subject in depth. Developers skilled in other game engines will find this book useful for understanding the principles of the Unreal multiplayer system, however, basic knowledge of Unreal Engine and C++ is strongly recommended.Table of Contents- Getting Started with Multiplayer Game Development- Understanding Networking Basics- Testing the Multiplayer System with a Project Prototype- Setting Up Your First Multiplayer Environment- Managing Actors in a Multiplayer Environment- Replicating Properties Over the Network- Using Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs)- Introducing AI into a Multiplayer Environment- Extending AI Behaviors- Enhancing the Player Experience- Debugging a Multiplayer Game- Managing Multiplayer Sessions- Handling Data During a Session- Deploying Multiplayer Games- Adding Epic Online Services (EOS)

Venice artisans and artists are rapidly disappearing, leaving a new generation without these proud traditional handicraft-makers.Now is the time to learn about a fascinating phenomenon-many of the artisans and artists in Venice are disappearing, taking age-old knowledge that has been passed down through centuries with them.Certain knowledge can only be learned hands-on. Some skills can't be taught in books because of the incredible abilities of these gifted people have been learned over time and through generations. These masters of their crafts use their senses and their intuition to guide them through their work, not books or modern videos.But all across Venice, these masters are disappearing, leaving behind gouging holes in our society that can't be filled by cheap, machine-produced goods. This book will teach you about the quickly vanishing woodworkers, glass blowers, guilders, textile specialists, shoemakers, and many other traditional creators that once enriched our culture and are now becoming ghosts of the past.

Poveglia-an eerie, haunting location made creepier in these incredible black and white photosThis small island located in the Venetian Lagoon, located between Venice and Lido is known for the dilapidated 17th-century asylum for the mentally ill. Tales of hauntings, ghostly moans, screams and spectres make this place known as one of the most haunted locations in the world.Complete with a plague burial ground, this site is deserted and off-limits, making images reasonably rare.Stranger yet is the local's reaction to being asked questions about this foreboding place; very few Venetians talk about the island or answer questions. Many pretend the island doesn't even exist, which only adds to the mystery, intrigue, and ultimate sadness of the location.This black and white zine will bring the sense of dread of the island directly into your living room and pique your curiosity about all the secrets buried on Poveglia.

Experience the clean, real feel of Venice in black and white!Venice has been named one of the destinations everyone should visit once in their lives. However, when the author first visited San Marco, the place was completely empty. As a child, he saw the city in black and white.His accidental discovery of Venice in a new light will change how you see this iconic city! Take a vacation to Venice as you've never seen it before! Whether you've been or not, this book will show you a whole new perspective on this romantic, beautiful, historic vacation destination!This 52 pages black and white zine makes a wonderful gift, a coffee table conversation starter, and can be enjoyed over and over again!