Project Vector - Server

The dedicated server for Project Vector, a 2D top-down multiplayer shooter built in C++ and SFML. Handles all authoritative game state - player positions, projectiles, collision, and hit detection - broadcasting updates to connected clients each tick.

You need to run this before launching any clients.

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What It Does

• Accepts TCP/UDP connections from Project Vector clients
• Maintains authoritative game state for all connected players
• Processes client inputs and resolves collisions server-side
• Broadcasts world state updates to all clients each game tick
• Handles player join and disconnect cleanly

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Tech

• Language: C++
• Library: SFML 2.6.0 (bundled, Network module only)
• Architecture: Authoritative dedicated server
• IDE: Visual Studio (.sln included)

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Build & Run

SFML 2.6.0 is bundled in the SFML-2.6.0/ directory.

1. Open ProjectVector_Server.sln in Visual Studio
2. Ensure SFML include and lib paths point to SFML-2.6.0/
3. Build the solution (x64 / Release or Debug)
4. Edit net_config.txt to set the bind IP and port:

127.0.0.1
5000

5. Run the server — it will wait for clients to connect

Then launch one or more instances of the client with matching net_config.txt settings.

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Project Structure

main.cpp / main.h       # Server loop, connection handling, game state
net_config.txt          # Bind IP and port configuration
SFML-2.6.0/             # Bundled SFML library

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Related

• Client: Project-Vector-SFML

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License

MIT