Connection Permissions: CanSpawnObjects and CanRefreshObjects
The host can change permissions for a specific in s&box multiplayer. The ideal place to set these permissions is in the network event callback when a player con…
Citizen Characters - s&box Assets Documentation
Citizen Characters The Citizen is s&box's default human character model. It provides a standardized base for player characters, NPCs, and customization through …
Post Processing System
Post Processing System Add visual effects like bloom, tonemapping, and film grain with post-processing volumes. Overview Post processing in s&box uses a volume-…
Physics Triggers: Enter, Exit Events and Polling in s&box
A trigger is a collider that detects when physics objects enter or exit it without blocking movement. Useful for pickup zones, death planes, checkpoints, and ar…
Building a Networked Radio System with 3D Audio and Sync
Building a functional, interactive, and multiplayer-compatible radio system in s&box requires coordinating networked replication, local 3D audio handles, extern…
NavMesh Agent: AI Pathfinding with Crowd Avoidance
The component moves a GameObject along the NavMesh automatically with built-in crowd avoidance. Agents try to avoid bumping into each other when multiple agents…
Input System: Button Queries, AnalogMove, AnalogLook, and Escape Override
Input is accessed using the class in s&box. It provides button state queries, analog stick/mouse values, and escape key handling for game components. Button Que…
Component Methods: OnLoad, OnAwake, OnStart, OnUpdate, OnFixedUpdate Lifecycle
Component lifecycle methods you can override: OnLoad (async) Called after deserialization for loading. Loading screen stays open until all OnLoad tasks complete…
VR Development: Tracked Objects, Controllers, and Hand Input
s&box supports VR development with built-in components for headset tracking, controller input, and hand animation. Enabling VR Editor: Launch with headset conne…
Triggers: Non-Blocking Collision Detection with ITriggerListener
A trigger is a collider that detects when other physics objects enter or exit it without blocking their movement. Useful for pickup zones, death planes, checkpo…
[Sync] Attribute: SyncFlags.FromHost, SyncFlags.Interpolate, SyncFlags.Query — How Property Sync Works
[Sync] Attribute: SyncFlags and How Property Synchronization Works The attribute marks a component property for automatic network synchronization from the owner…