CreateChannel

[devomage]

I would really like to specify the channel id when creating a channel.  I can deal with this via channel data -- but would rather use the actual channel id.  Promise, I'll check the channel id is valid first 

Also, I do not want to automagically join the channel I just created.  What is the use of CreateChannel if you are forced to join anyways (and the params are the same).  I do not see a way to avoid this.  Previously I did this via a custom packet.  I'm diligently trying to stay away from custom packets...

It would also be great if when creating a channel you can specify the channel data!  ...rather than hunting down the channel later and dealing with static channel data.

[ArenMook]

When you specify a JoinChannel and the channel doesn't exist, you effectively create it.

There is no way to create a channel without joining it, and it would be pointless anyway as TNet 3's packets always go to a channel. You can't send them via a broadcast anymore like in TNet 2. I suggest you reconsider what you're doing. You're trying to fit a square into a shape of a circle.

P.S. Note that you can JoinChannel without leaving your current one as TNet 3 supports multiple channels. You also don't need to specify a scene to load, so you can join a channel without anything visible happening.

[devomage]

My concept is sound.  I don't want to join a "match" channel until I'm ready.  A persistent channel with nobody in it.  Perhaps it's a public "chat room".  It's there, but nobody is in the channel.  Maybe this new "zone" channel is created, but I dont want anyone to enter for 2 minutes!  I could probly think of a few more scenarios...  I should have the choice of joining the channel when it's created.

I'll try the null/empty scene.

I still like the idea of being able to deal with channel data when creating a channel.

[devomage]

1. TNManager.JoinChannel(request_id, null, true, maxplayers, null, false);

Set a ton of channel data when JoinChannel fires - then leave the channel.  Get's the job done.

Thanks!