Okay, so, today I really wanted to mess around and see if I could put together a multiplayer volleyball game. Nothing too fancy, just something fun that you could play with friends.
First, I spent some time browsing through websites to see what kind of games were already out there. There’s a bunch, but I wanted to make something simple and easy to get into. I found a few multiplayer games and played them, then I found that some of them are pretty fun. And I also found some information about the rules.
I found that volleyball matches are played to the best of five sets. The first four sets go up to 25 points, and you gotta win by at least two points. So like, if it’s 24-24, you need to get to 26 to win. The last set, if you even get there, only goes to 15 points.
With the basic rules down, I started thinking about how to actually build this thing. I’m not a pro developer or anything, but I’ve dabbled in game making before. I thought about using some ready-made tools, but then decided, “Nah, let’s do this from scratch.” It sounded more fun, and I figured I’d learn more that way.
Here’s what I did:
- Picked a Game Engine: I went with a popular one that I’ve used a bit before. It’s got good support and lots of tutorials online, which is perfect for me.
- Started Coding: I started with the basics, you know, getting a ball to bounce around and setting up a net. Man, the physics were a pain to get right! I wanted the ball to move realistically, but also not be super hard to control.
- Multiplayer Setup: This was the tricky part. I had to figure out how to get players on different computers to see the same game and play together. I ended up using some online tutorials to figure out networking. It took a while, and there were plenty of bugs, but eventually, I got it working. It’s so satisfying to see two players hitting the ball back and forth from different places!
- Added Some Simple Graphics: I’m no artist, so I kept the visuals basic. Stick figures for players, a simple court, and that’s about it. It’s not winning any beauty contests, but hey, it works!
It took me a few days, working on and off, but I finally got a working prototype. It’s super basic, but you can actually play a game of volleyball with someone else over the internet. There are definitely some glitches, and it’s not super polished, but it’s a start.
What’s Next
I’m thinking of adding some more features, like different moves, maybe some power-ups, and definitely better graphics. I also want to get more friends to test it out and give me feedback. It’s a fun little project, and I’m excited to see where it goes.
Anyway, that’s my little adventure in making a multiplayer volleyball game. If any of you have messed around with game development, I’d love to hear about your experiences. It’s a wild ride, but super rewarding when things start to come together!
