User Guide for the Game Engine

This guide explains how to integrate and extend the game engine.

Integration in a New Project

1. Compile the engine as a static or dynamic library.
2. Include the engine headers in your project.
3. Initialize the Client class and start the main loop via run().

Extending the Engine

Adding a New Entity

1. Create a new class derived from Entity or use SpriteEntity.
2. Register the entity with the EntityManager via updateEntity().
3. Add the desired sprite and behavior.

Customizing the Audio System

Audio is handled by MusicHandler:

• Adjust the volume using setMusicVolume() and setEffectsVolume().
• To add a new effect, load the new resource and add a method similar to playClick().

Customizing Network Communication

The NetworkClient class can be modified to adjust network behavior.

• To add new message types, update NetworkProtocol.hpp (located in common/).
• Implement handling in the processMessages() method in Client.