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#42

He is still working on docs, and they will be coming soon.

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#43

Are there any preformance cons to using this?

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#44

No, not really. If you can find any, post them here.

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#46

I’m waiting for some docs for it lol.

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#47

Could you please slide that exquisite Font + Theme?

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#48

How would I sent a instance over a Remote from server to client?

EDIT: Figured it out, its because I was using this as a normal remote where I thought I can pass in multiple parameters, turns out I can only put in one parameters and If I want 2 it needs to be a table

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#50

Can someone help me with this issue, its really simple so basically I got a bunch of tools that have scripts running on them with Collection Service each of the tools gets a referenceBridge used in them, and sends data to the user using them (for some special effects) and the issue I’m running into it, is that ReferenceBridge:Fire() stops working for every new tool created, I am making a bridge for each player separately like this:
local BridgeShakeBow = BridgeNet.ReferenceBridge(player.Name.."ShakeBow")

My assumption is that its because I’m trying to reference a bridge with the same name again (and it only works once and thats when its created), and it somehow doesn’t allow it for some reason?

Also some more info: the client side referenceBridge and the :Connect on it gets only run once, and there is no issue with those.

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#51

I’m currently developing my game using BridgeNet2 and I’m wondering what the current problems/Limitations are. Are there any issues with the Alpha version that would make me unable to use it on a large-scale project?

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#52

It seems the dev has abandoned this, I recommend using Red: https://redblox.dev

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#53

I did not abandon it, I’m just busy with real life and a game I need to release to pay for irl things.

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#54

Oh, I presumed it was dead considering you haven’t replied to any of my messages about the docs but thanks for explaining.

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#55

I don’t like red because it’s not object oriented. The api is also a little weird, and Bridgenet just makes sense.

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#56

Well, red has docs lol, so I guess that’s something.

#57

Thanks for the cool module.
I found a potential issue. The rate limit implementation in ServerProcess.luau has an issue because it does not reset the rate counter (self._rateMap[player]) after a specific time period. As a result, the rate limit will only work until the limit is reached, and then it will be permanently blocked.

To fix it, consider resetting the rate counter using a timer or schedule, for example, every second. This way, the rate limit will work as expected, allowing the specified number of invokes per second:

function ServerBridge:Connect<T>(callback: (player: Player, object: T) -> nil)
	ServerProcess._connect(self._identifier, function(player, object)
		if self._rateLimiting then
			if self._rateMap[player] ~= nil then
				self._rateMap[player] += 1
			else
				self._rateMap[player] = 1

				-- Reset the player's count after 1 second
				task.delay(1, function()
					self._rateMap[player] = nil
				end)
			end

			if self._rateMap[player] > self._maxRate then
				if not self._overflowFunction(player) then
					return
				end
			end
		end

		-- Rest of the code remains the same
	end)
end
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#58

@bluebxrrybot

A simple tutorial:

Create a simple module script named BridgeNetRemoteEvent in ReplicatedStorage. This script makes use of BridgeNet2 library like Roblox’s RemoteEvents.

Follow these steps:

  1. Create a ModuleScript in Roblox Studio:

    • In the Explorer window, right-click on ‘ReplicatedStorage’.
    • Click ‘Insert Object’ and choose ‘ModuleScript’.
    • Rename the new ModuleScript to ‘BridgeNetRemoteEvent’.

  2. Copy the following code into the BridgeNetRemoteEvent ModuleScript:

local RunService = game:GetService("RunService")
local ReplicatedStorage = game:GetService("ReplicatedStorage")

local BridgeNet2 = require(ReplicatedStorage:WaitForChild("BridgeNet2"))

local BridgeNetRemoteEvent = {}
BridgeNetRemoteEvent.__index = BridgeNetRemoteEvent

function BridgeNetRemoteEvent.new(name)
	assert(type(name) == "string", "Name must be a string.")

	local self = setmetatable({}, BridgeNetRemoteEvent)

	self._bridge = BridgeNet2.ReferenceBridge(name)
	self._isServer = RunService:IsServer()

	return self
end

function BridgeNetRemoteEvent:FireServer(...)
	self._bridge:Fire({ ... })
end

function BridgeNetRemoteEvent:FireClient(player, ...)
	self._bridge:Fire(BridgeNet2.Players({ player }), { ... })
end

function BridgeNetRemoteEvent:FireClients(players, ...)
	self._bridge:Fire(BridgeNet2.Players(players), { ... })
end

function BridgeNetRemoteEvent:FireAllClients(...)
	self._bridge:Fire(BridgeNet2.AllPlayers(), { ... })
end

function BridgeNetRemoteEvent:FireClientsExcept(excludePlayers, ...)
	self._bridge:Fire(BridgeNet2.PlayersExcept(excludePlayers), { ... })
end

function BridgeNetRemoteEvent:Destroy()
	if self._bridge and self._bridge.Destroy then
		self._bridge:Destroy()
	end
end

function BridgeNetRemoteEvent:Connect(callback)
	if self._isServer then
		self._bridge:Connect(function(player, args)
			callback(player, unpack(args))
		end)
	else
		self._bridge:Connect(function(args)
			callback(unpack(args))
		end)
	end

	return self
end

return BridgeNetRemoteEvent

Remember that this script requires the BridgeNet2 library to work. Make sure it is located in ReplicatedStorage. BridgeNet2 Installation Guide

The module BridgeNetRemoteEvent provides a simple interface for network communication. With functions like FireServer, FireClient, and FireAllClients, you can send data between the server and clients easily. The Connect function allows you to listen for events and react accordingly.

A simple usage example:

  1. Make sure you have the BridgeNetRemoteEvent module script in ReplicatedStorage.

  2. Create a new Script in ServerScriptService, name it “ServerScript”, and add the following code:

local ReplicatedStorage = game:GetService("ReplicatedStorage")
local BridgeNetRemoteEvent = require(ReplicatedStorage.BridgeNetRemoteEvent)

local myEvent = BridgeNetRemoteEvent.new("MyEvent")

myEvent:Connect(function(player)
	print(player.Name .. " has clicked the button!")
	myEvent:FireClient(player, "You clicked the button!")
end)
  1. Create a new LocalScript in StarterPlayerScripts, name it “ClientScript”, and add the following code:
local Players = game:GetService("Players")
local ReplicatedStorage = game:GetService("ReplicatedStorage")
local BridgeNetRemoteEvent = require(ReplicatedStorage.BridgeNetRemoteEvent)

local player = Players.LocalPlayer
local myEvent = BridgeNetRemoteEvent.new("MyEvent")

myEvent:Connect(function(message)
	print(message)
end)

local function onButtonClicked()
	myEvent:FireServer()
end

-- Replace this with the actual code to detect a button click in your game
-- For instance, if using a GUI button, you can connect its MouseButton1Click event to onButtonClicked
onButtonClicked() -- simulate a button click

In this example, when a player clicks a button (simulated by calling onButtonClicked()), the client will fire MyEvent via FireServer(). The server listens for this event using the Connect function, prints a message, and sends a message back to the client using FireClient().

On the client side, it listens for the event with another Connect function, and upon receiving the message from the server, it prints the message.

Replace the example button click detection code with your actual in-game button logic. This can be a part of your UI or an object in the game world that players interact with.

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#59

Lifesaver, thank you so much :smile: :smile: :smile:

#60

yeah man you are a lifer saver

#61

Rate Limiting is not working as intended. (As far as I can tell)
It justs runs the overflow function when the remote has been fired a certain number of times regardless of time.

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#62

will fix, give me a bit. will be released with a few other things

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#63

How do I fix this error?

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repeat game:GetService("RunService").RenderStepped:wait() until game.Players.LocalPlayer ~= nil
local MouseAim = game.Players.LocalPlayer:GetMouse()
local ReplicatedStorage = game:GetService("ReplicatedStorage")
local BridgeNetRemoteEvent = require(ReplicatedStorage.Modules.BridgeNetRemoteEvent)
local myEvent = BridgeNetRemoteEvent.new("VFX")
myEvent:Connect(function(Type,Item,Etc)
	local Character = game.Players.LocalPlayer.Character
	
	if Type == "FlameSpark" then
		Item.Attachment.Spark:Emit(4)
		Item.Attachment.Ring:Emit(20)
		
	elseif Type == "FlameLoop" then
		task.spawn(function()
			while task.wait() do
				if Item:FindFirstChild("Stop") then
					break
				end
				if Item:FindFirstChild("A") then
					Item.A.Flame1:Emit(2)
					Item.A.Flame2:Emit(2)
					Item.A.Flame3:Emit(2)
					Item.A.Flame4:Emit(3)
					Item.Light.Enabled = true
					Item.Light.Range = 2
				end
			end
		end)
	
	elseif Type == "IceSpark" then
		if Etc:FindFirstChild("Spark") and Etc:FindFirstChild("Light") then
			Item.Attachment.Spark:Emit(20)
		Item.Attachment.Spark1:Emit(20)
		end
		
		
		game.TweenService:Create(Etc,TweenInfo.new(0.15,Enum.EasingStyle.Quad),{Transparency = 0}):Play()
		
		task.spawn(function()
			while task.wait() do
				if Etc:FindFirstChild("Stop") then
					break
				end
				if Etc:FindFirstChild("Spark") and Etc:FindFirstChild("Light") then
					Etc.Spark:Emit(2)
					Etc.Spark1:Emit(2)
					Etc.Light.Enabled = true
					Etc.Light.Range = 5
				end
			end
		end)
		
	elseif Type == "EarthAppear" then
		local raycastParams = RaycastParams.new()
		raycastParams.FilterDescendantsInstances = {Character}
		raycastParams.FilterType = Enum.RaycastFilterType.Blacklist
		
		local raycastResult = workspace:Raycast(Etc.Position, Etc.CFrame.UpVector * -1000, raycastParams)
		if raycastResult then
			Etc.Position = raycastResult.Position + Vector3.new(0,-40,0)
			Etc.Transparency = 0
			
			local Position = Instance.new("BodyPosition",Etc)
			Position.MaxForce = Vector3.new(math.huge,math.huge,math.huge)
			Position.P = 5^6
			
			Etc.Color = raycastResult.Instance.Color
			Etc.Material = raycastResult.Material
			Etc.Size = Vector3.new(math.random(2,5),math.random(2,5),math.random(2,5))
			
			Etc.Dust.Color = ColorSequence.new{ColorSequenceKeypoint.new(0,raycastResult.Instance.Color),ColorSequenceKeypoint.new(1,raycastResult.Instance.Color)}
			
			task.spawn(function()
				while task.wait() do
					if Etc:FindFirstChild("Stop") then
						break
					end
					Etc.Dust:Emit(4)
				end
			end)
			
			task.spawn(function()
				while task.wait() do
					if Etc:FindFirstChild("StopFloating") then
						Position:Destroy()
						break
					end
					if Character.Humanoid.MoveDirection == Vector3.new(0,0,0) then
						Position.Position = Character.HumanoidRootPart.Position + Character.HumanoidRootPart.CFrame.LookVector * 4
					else
						Position.Position = Character.HumanoidRootPart.Position + Character.HumanoidRootPart.CFrame.LookVector * 8
					end
 				end	
			end)
			
		end
		
	elseif Type == "EarthFire" then
		myEvent:FireServer("EarthFire",nil,Item,MouseAim.Hit.p,Item.Color)
		
		
	elseif Type == "WindSpark" then
		Item.Attachment.Spark:Emit(4)
		Item.Attachment.Spark1:Emit(20)

	elseif Type == "WindLoop" then
		task.spawn(function()
			while task.wait() do
				if Item:FindFirstChild("Stop") then
					break
				end
				if Item:FindFirstChild("A") then
				Item.A.Wind1:Emit(2)
				Item.A.Wind2:Emit(2)
				end
			end
		end)

	elseif Type == "WindFire" then
		myEvent:FireServer("WindFire",nil,Item,MouseAim.Hit.p)
		
	end
end)