Project Plan - Basic Network C++ Coin Collector

Project Aim

To make a game prototype with networking focus and very basic mechanics. The aim is to better understand how the server client model works in Unreal Engine 4 and to write it in C++ instead of blueprints. The project will then be used as a base framework to further develop games with more advanced mechanics and gameplay features.

Requirements

• Must have two players.

• Must have an objective.

• Must be multiplayer.

• Must have a basic game loop.

Game mode rules

• Coin Collector - players must collect more coins and reach the target.

• Each coin awards 1 point.

• Each point is recorded and stored in the game mode/ game state.

• There are two teams - red and blue, this is assigned at the start of the match.

Actors required

• Coin.

• Player Character.

Interactions required

• Player picks up a coin when they walk over it.