Massive Multiplayer Arena

A real-time multiplayer battle arena game engine built with Elixir/Phoenix, featuring dynamic matchmaking, live spectator mode, and scalable combat systems.

Features

• Real-time combat with collision detection and physics
• Dynamic matchmaking based on skill rating and latency
• Live spectator mode with replay system and broadcast streaming
• Tournament support and player progression systems

Installation

1. Install Elixir and Phoenix:

   # Install Elixir (requires Erlang)
   brew install elixir  # macOS
   # or follow official installation guide

2. Install dependencies:

   mix deps.get

3. Set up the database:

   mix ecto.setup

Usage

Start the Phoenix server:

mix phx.server

The game engine will be available at http://localhost:4000

Development

Run tests:

mix test

Start interactive shell:

iex -S mix phx.server

Architecture

• Game Engine: GenServer-based game state management
• Matchmaking: ETS-backed skill rating system
• Real-time Communication: Phoenix Channels with WebSocket transport
• Spectator System: Live broadcasting with replay capabilities

License

MIT License