# 02-07 Feb Update ## ๐Ÿš€ Major Features We have released some features this time that are great for creating multiplayer games! ### ๐Ÿ”„ **Shared Rules Update**: * **"Shared" Property** ๐Ÿค: Rules can now be marked as "Shared". When activated, these rules apply to everyone in the same room, enhancing multiplayer interactions. * **Enhanced `on_var_change`** ๐Ÿ”„: This function has been updated to work with Shared Rules, enabling real-time variable syncing across all players. You can now set a rule โ€œWhen variableA changes, variableA should capture dataโ€. If this is a shared rule, the value of variableA will be synced with all players. ### ๐Ÿ” **Advanced Variable Comparison**: * **Variable Substitution in When Conditions** ๐Ÿ“Š: You can now use variable substitution in the "When" part of rules, allowing for dynamic comparisons. For example, set conditions like "When a > {{b}}". ### ๐ŸŽฎ **Player Count Enhancements**: * **New Variables**: Introducing two auto-generated variables for player counts: * `player_count_var` ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘: Tracks the number of players in your current game instance. * `player_count_all_var` ๐ŸŒ: Shows the total number of players in the entire game room. ### ๐Ÿ” **Improved Session Management**: * **"Remember Me" Option** โœ…: Users can now choose to be remembered after logging in, streamlining access for subsequent sessions. This feature is available for "Social" logins and other methods configured in Viewer Groups. ### ๐Ÿ“ฑ **PWA Support**: * **Install as PWA** ๐Ÿš€: GMetri experiences can now be installed as Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) on most modern browsers, offering a more app-like experience directly from your browser. ## โซ Minor Improvements * **Japanese Language Option** ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต The viewer bubble now supports Japanese fonts also * **Faster Avatar Thumbnails**โšก Default avatars selection screen now load more quickly, enhancing the user experience right from the start. * **Max Rooms Configuration** ๐Ÿ”€ Setting the maximum number of room instances to more than 1 allows for separate moderator rooms. However, setting it to 1 keeps moderators and attendees in the same space, ideal for scenarios like classroom interactions where the teacher needs moderation control. * **Resizable Deployment Slug Input** โœ๏ธ: The input box for deployment section slugs now automatically adjusts its size based on the input length, making it easier to work with longer URLs. * **Integrated Passcode in Moderator URL** ๐Ÿ”‘: The moderator URL now includes the passcode for streamlined access. You have the option to enter the passcode separately if preferred, by removing it from the URL. ## ๐Ÿž Bug Fixes * **SCORM File Extension** ๐Ÿ“ฆ: Fixed an issue where SCORM files downloaded from the deployment section were missing the .zip extension. Now, files are correctly labeled for easy identification and use. * **Collider Visibility Control** ๐Ÿšซ: The hide/show functionality now properly applies to collider elements as well, ensuring consistent visibility settings across your project. * **Rule Label Correction** ๐Ÿท๏ธ: Corrected the labels for the โ€œWhen number is betweenโ€. โ€œ< thanโ€ and โ€œ> thanโ€ now accurately reflect the intended conditions. * **Accurate Moderator Link** ๐Ÿ”—: The moderator link in the Deployment section now accurately reflects the correct URL, even when the workspace slug has an alias. * **Global Variable Protection** ๐Ÿ”’: Resolved an issue where the editor allowed unintended modifications to the default values of Global boolean variables. * **Improved URL Editing** โœ๏ธ: Enhanced the functionality of the โ€œcancelโ€ button while editing URLs in the deployment section for a smoother user experience. * **Variable Name Editing** โœ๏ธ: Made improvements in the variables section of the editor to facilitate easier renaming of variables. * **Drag-and-Drop Fixes** ๐Ÿ–ฑ๏ธ: Resolved issues with dragging functionality for Variables, Menu, and TourMode sections under Settings for more intuitive interface interaction. * **Single Player Experience Stability** ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ: Addressed and fixed several errors in Single Player Experience to ensure a smoother experience. * **Moderator Reactions** ๐Ÿ’ฌ: Fixed an issue where reactions from moderators were not being sent to moderator rooms, ensuring that all interactions are properly communicated. * **Cleaned Up Editor Scripts** ๐Ÿงน: Removed unnecessary Facebook and segment.io scripts from the editor to streamline performance and user experience. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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