hytale-ecs

To create custom components in Hytale's Entity Component System, you must define the component data structure and register it during the correct plugin lifecycle phase. This enables efficient management of entity and block attributes within the ECS architecture.

EntityTickingSystem executes game logic every tick for matching entities, while DelayedEntitySystem schedules logic execution after a specified delay. Both are System types used within Hytale's ECS to process entity data dynamically.

CommandBuffer allows safe data mutation in Hytale plugin development by queuing structural changes to entities, such as component additions or removals. This prevents race conditions during system execution and ensures data integrity.

Query filtering in the Hytale framework retrieves specific entities by matching their component signatures against defined criteria. This allows systems to process only the relevant subset of entities from the EntityStore efficiently.

Yes, you can manage block data using the Hytale Entity Component System by defining custom block components. These components integrate with the ChunkStore to handle block-specific attributes and interactions within the ECS architecture.

You should use RefChangeSystem in Hytale game logic when you need to detect and respond to changes in entity references. This system monitors Ref modifications, allowing your plugin to trigger events based on relationship updates.