Is there any way to replace the multiplayer spawner node with RPC calls?

[Demetrius_Dixon]

Godot Version

4.3

Question

Ok, I asked a very similar question a while back:

Do I truly need to use the multiplayer spawner/synchronizer nodes?

Godot Version 4.3 Stable Background So I’ve been learning the ins and outs of multiplayer development over the past few weeks as I’m developing a MVP. It’s challenging, but fun and fulfilling. However, I’m running into an issue with codebase structure. You see, the multiplayer synchronizer/spawner are useful nodes, but for me, they reduce codebase readability by a lot. I like my code to be structured in logical order and have a single use principle. This is so I can troubleshoot issues, remem…

HOWEVER, I have new knowledge on Godot multiplayer architecture and the experience from building my game’s netcode. Plus, I’m refactoring my netcode as well. So, I wanted to ask a similar, but more specific question.

Can you use RPC functions to do what the multiplayer spawner node does?

I very much understand the use cases for the multiplayer spawner node from my own experience and from the Godot docs.

MultiplayerSpawner

The spawner node syncs the spawning of objects/nodes and their children across all clients. For my game, it’s very useful for things like:

• Spawning/Respawning the player.
• Loading the map.
• Loading map items.
• Etc.

I’m wondering if doing the same thing via RPC calls would be viable. I could be missing something crucial. That’s why I’m asking.

Also, I managed to replace the multiplayer synchronizer node with custom RPCs and it works great. I also like RPCs better because I see exactly what happening, when it’s happening, and it keeps the code local and easy to read.

[gaboot]

It shouldn’t be too hard to replace the spawner, it’s not a super complicated node. Godot exposes Node.scene_file_path and the Node.tree_exiting signal which should allow you to recreate basically everything the spawner does.

But if the spawner is already working for you there’s no need to change it up

[Demetrius_Dixon]

The multiplayer spawner does work, but RPCs are easier to work with personally. Plus, I’m refactoring my netcode right now, making this the best time to unify everything.