Scene setup checklist — minimum viable scene with lighting, post-processing, and physics
Scene Setup Checklist for New Projects A quick reference for the components every new s&box scene typically needs. Minimum Viable Scene Lighting Post-Processing…
Project Structure Recommendations
Project Structure Recommendations Community guide for organizing s&box projects based on Facepunch examples and successful community projects. Recommended Folde…
Common s&box component gotchas — physics, networking, scene, and rendering pitfalls
Common s&box Component Gotchas Practical pitfalls that catch most new s&box developers. Physics Rigidbody + CharacterController on the same GO — don't do it. Th…
Sandbox: Full codebase architecture — systems, player components, weapons, tools, NPCs
Sandbox Codebase Architecture Overview The Facepunch Sandbox game is a large reference implementation. Here's a map of the major systems and how they connect. C…
Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
s&box Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them Community-compiled list of frequently encountered issues and their solutions, based on Discord support channels and …
Performance Best Practices
s&box Performance Best Practices Community guide for writing performant s&box code based on engine behavior and developer recommendations. Object Pooling Avoid …
Debugging and Profiling Tips
Debugging and Profiling Tips Community guide for debugging s&box games based on official tools and developer recommendations. Console Commands Useful built-in c…