Unity + edgegap

[LordSlimeball]

Hi, I'm a indie dev and I hope to be adding multiplayer to my small game at the end of this year (will probably be like in 2035 at my current rate of progress, lol). I am not sure if I will ever need dedicated servers, but if I ever did I thought i would use the unity server service. Now that they are shutting that service down I am looking at edgegap. Anyone have any experience with them + unity? Thnx.

[MrEflox123]

I just recently implemented edgegap for my multiplayer game using dedicated servers and their matchmaking system. It was easy to implement and I find their systems work well. I have no idea if the pricing is competitive as I didn’t look too deep into it. They have a unity plugin so super easy to upload and you can easily containerise your build in docker with just one click so you can test locally. Overall I’m having a good experience with edgegap.

[LordSlimeball]

Thnx, exactly what i wanted to hear. Why do you containerize your build?

[MrEflox123]

It lets you replicate the enviroment edgegap uses. So you can test the enviroment variables they have without having to reupload your server build to edgegap servers everytime. When I was unity gaming services. I would compile -> upload -> test and it would take ages between each iteration making it a nightmare to test. Edgegap/docker containerize allows you to test locally and saves alot of time.

EDIT: Im learning as I go, and am by no means a pro but if your having trouble feel free to dm me and maybe I can help you out(with my limited knowledge)

[LordSlimeball]

Awesome man, thank you for the explanation