# Network Mode Selection Guide

## New Features

### 1. **Network Mode Dropdown** (PC Only)

On PC builds, you'll now see a dropdown in the main menu:
- **ENet (PC/LAN)**: Traditional IP-based networking for PC players
- **WebRTC (Browser/Web)**: Web-compatible networking using room codes

The dropdown is automatically hidden on web builds (WebRTC is auto-selected).

### 2. **--webrtc Command Line Flag**

Force WebRTC mode on PC builds:

```bash
# Start as host with WebRTC
godot --path . -- --host --webrtc

# Join with WebRTC
godot --path . -- --join --webrtc --address=ABC123

# Example with room code
godot --path . -- --join --webrtc --address=XYZ789
```

## Usage Examples

### PC to PC (Same LAN) - ENet Mode

**PC 1 (Host):**
1. Select "ENet (PC/LAN)" in dropdown
2. Click "Host Game"
3. Note your IP (e.g., 192.168.1.100)

**PC 2 (Join):**
1. Select "ENet (PC/LAN)" in dropdown
2. Enter host IP in "Server Address"
3. Click "Join Game"

### PC to PC (Internet) - WebRTC Mode

**PC 1 (Host):**
1. Select "WebRTC (Browser/Web)" in dropdown
2. Click "Host Game"
3. Share the 6-character room code (e.g., "ABC123")

**PC 2 (Join):**
1. Select "WebRTC (Browser/Web)" in dropdown
2. Enter room code in "Server Address"
3. Click "Join Game"

### PC to Browser - WebRTC Mode

**PC (Host):**
1. Select "WebRTC (Browser/Web)" in dropdown
2. Click "Host Game"
3. Share room code

**Browser (Join):**
1. Enter room code (WebRTC auto-detected)
2. Click "Join Game"

### Browser to Browser - WebRTC Mode

**Browser 1 (Host):**
1. Click "Host Game"
2. Share room code

**Browser 2 (Join):**
1. Enter room code
2. Click "Join Game"

## Command Line Examples

### Test with WebRTC

```bash
# Terminal 1 - Host with WebRTC
godot --path . -- --host --webrtc

# Terminal 2 - Join with WebRTC (room code from Terminal 1)
godot --path . -- --join --webrtc --address=ABC123
```

### Test with ENet (Default)

```bash
# Terminal 1 - Host
godot --path . -- --host

# Terminal 2 - Join
godot --path . -- --join --address=127.0.0.1
```

### Test with Multiple Local Players

```bash
# Host with 2 local players using WebRTC
godot --path . -- --host --webrtc --players=2

# Join with 2 local players
godot --path . -- --join --webrtc --address=ABC123 --players=2
```

## When to Use Each Mode

### Use **ENet** When:
- Playing on same LAN (local network)
- Both players are on PC (Windows/Linux/Mac)
- You want lower latency
- You have direct network access

### Use **WebRTC** When:
- Playing over the internet (through NATs/firewalls)
- Playing with browser users
- Playing on mobile browsers
- You want easy room code sharing (no IP addresses)

## Technical Details

### ENet
- Protocol: UDP
- Connection: Direct IP:Port
- Latency: Lower (direct connection)
- NAT Traversal: Requires port forwarding
- Compatibility: PC only

### WebRTC
- Protocol: UDP/DTLS via WebRTC
- Connection: Room codes via signaling server
- Latency: Slightly higher (STUN/relay)
- NAT Traversal: Automatic (STUN/TURN)
- Compatibility: PC, Browser, Mobile

### Your Servers
- **Matchbox Signaling**: `ws://ruinborn.thefirstboss.com:3536`
- **STUN Server**: `stun:ruinborn.thefirstboss.com:3578`

## Troubleshooting

**Dropdown not visible:**
- This is normal on web builds (WebRTC auto-selected)

**Can't connect in ENet mode:**
- Check firewall (port 21212)
- Verify IP address is correct
- Try WebRTC mode instead

**Can't connect in WebRTC mode:**
- Verify room code matches exactly
- Check matchbox server is running
- Try ENet mode for LAN play

**Room code not showing:**
- Only shown in console when hosting with WebRTC
- Will be displayed in UI in future updates

## Future Improvements

- [ ] Display room code in UI (not just console)
- [ ] Copy room code to clipboard button
- [ ] Lobby browser (see active rooms)
- [ ] Remember last used network mode
- [ ] Auto-detect best mode for connection