s&box MountMetadata: Mount fallback rendering
MountMetadata Component API Reference MountMetadata is attached to mount-spawned props to show a graceful bounding box and hint the player which game it's from …
BulletConfiguration record struct
BulletConfiguration Record Struct Configuration for s&box bullet weapon behavior including damage, spread, and recoil. Properties Damage () - Base damage per bu…
Prefab Spawning and Cloning
Prefab Spawning and Cloning Prefabs are reusable GameObject templates that can be instantiated at runtime. Creating Prefabs Create a GameObject in the scene wit…
Terrain System
Terrain System Create expansive outdoor environments with real-time terrain editing, heightmap import, and multi-layer materials. Features Creating Terrain Add …
Binary Serialization: BlobData for Large GameResource Data Storage
When JSON files grow too large in s&box, you can store data as a binary blob using the class. This works with GameResource assets and provides custom serializat…
UIDecal Component - Render Razor UI as a Decal
A Render Component for s&box that allows you to project Razor UI onto surfaces as a Decal. Great for sticking UI onto rounded walls, curved surfaces, or any geo…
Moving a SceneObject with Transform in s&box
Use to move a SceneObject each frame in s&box. This moves the object forward at 100 units per second. Prefer over direct manipulation of the SceneObject for net…
Extensible Player Data Save Hooks for World Components
This pattern lets gameplay components plug into a player's save/load flow without putting every feature directly inside one large class. The framework has three…
Component Lifecycle: Full Callback Order — OnAwake, OnEnabled, OnStart, OnUpdate, OnFixedUpdate, OnDisabled, OnDestroy
Component Lifecycle: Full Callback Order s&box components have a well-defined lifecycle. Understanding the exact order prevents subtle bugs. Callback Order Key …
Prefabs: Reusable GameObjects with Runtime Spawning via Clone
A prefab is a GameObject that can be used in multiple places — across scenes or instantiated at runtime. Assets Prefabs are saved as PrefabFile assets. To creat…
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…
NetworkHelper: Simplified Multiplayer Setup with Player Spawning
The NetworkHelper component simplifies multiplayer setup. It handles server creation, player spawning, and object ownership. Creating a Server Set to true and a…
Component Versioning: JsonUpgrader for Breaking Property Changes in s&box
s&box Component Versioning lets you define upgraders for breaking changes like property renames or data structure changes. Upgrades are chained — if a component…
Scene Tick Order: Full Frame Pipeline — FixedUpdate, Update, PreRender, ProcessDeletes, and Stage Hooks
Scene Tick Order: The Full Frame Pipeline Understanding the exact order of operations in a scene tick is critical for writing correct game logic. Game Tick Orde…
RPC Security: How s&box Validates Incoming RPCs — Attribute Check, Permission Flags, Kick on Unauthorized
RPC Security: How s&box Validates Incoming RPCs Understanding how s&box validates incoming RPCs is important for writing secure multiplayer code. Validation Ste…
s&box BaseToggle: Toggle state base class
Abstract base class for toggle state with [Sync] support and event callbacks. Properties Methods Usage Inherit from this class for any component that needs a sy…
s&box EnvironmentShake: Camera shake component
Component that creates camera shake effects based on distance and time curves. Implements ICameraSetup to apply rotation noise during PostSetup. Properties Prop…
NavMesh Links: Custom Agent Traversal with Jump, Ladder, and Physics Examples
NavMesh Links in s&box connect disconnected navigation areas, allowing agents to jump, climb ladders, or traverse gaps. Add a NavMeshLink component to a GameObj…
s&box ScheduleBase: NPC schedule base class
Abstract base class for NPC schedules. A schedule executes a sequence of tasks with cancellation support. Properties Methods Behavior Executes tasks sequentiall…
s&box BaseNpcLayer: NPC behavior layer base
Abstract base class for NPC behavior layers. Layers provide specific services (navigation, senses, speech) for tasks to use. Properties Methods Usage Inherit fr…