Question 1

How to set up a Warp server with MongoDB?

Accepted Answer

Install MongoDB Community Edition, enable it in the server's config file under common_config.db_enabled, and extend the schemas in the schemas/ folder for custom data. The README provides detailed steps, but ensure MongoDB runs in the background to avoid errors.

Question 2

Is Warp better than GameMaker's built-in networking?

Accepted Answer

Warp offers more advanced features like server-side physics and persistent accounts with MongoDB, but it requires a separate Node.js server. GameMaker's networking is simpler for basic peer-to-peer games, while Warp is suited for authoritative server setups with more control.

Question 3

Can Warp handle real-time multiplayer games with high player counts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Warp is designed for real-time games with server-side tick rates and entity interpolation, but performance depends on server hardware and optimization. The default tick rate is 20 TPS, which can be adjusted in the config for scalability.

Question 4

What are the system requirements for running a Warp server?

Accepted Answer

You need Node.js and npm installed, and optionally MongoDB for data persistence. The server runs on Linux or dedicated servers, and tools like PM2 are recommended for production deployment to manage the process in the background.

Question 5

Does Warp support WebSocket connections or only TCP?

Accepted Answer

Based on the README, Warp uses MessagePack for serialization and likely relies on TCP sockets via Node.js, but specific protocol details aren't mentioned. For WebSocket support, you might need to modify the networking layer or use additional libraries.

Question 6

How to contribute to Warp or report bugs?

Accepted Answer

Join the Discord for questions, check existing issues on GitHub, and submit pull requests following guidelines like editing only the TypeScript version. Feature requests should be discussed first to ensure alignment with the project's direction.

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