Multi-Cursor Manager for Godot (Demo Scene)
Multi-Cursor Manager for Godot
Overview
While creating my own split-screen co-op game in Godot, I hit a major roadblock - there was no built-in support for allowing multiple players to have control of their own cursor. Traditional Godot games are limited to a single system cursor, making it impossible for multiple players to interact with UI elements, menus, or gameplay systems simultaneously on one screen. After struggling with this limitation, I created Multi-Cursor Manager (MCM) - a Godot addon that solves this problem by allowing multiple users to control independent system cursors on a shared screen.
Perfect for local co-op games, educational applications, and collaborative experiences, MCM creates multiple independent cursors (up to 4 players) that can be controlled by different input devices (mouse, gamepads, keyboards), enabling true local multiplayer experiences with full UI interaction for each player.
🎮 Key Features
Multi-Input Support
- → Mouse Control: Traditional mouse input for Player 1
- → Gamepad Support: Full gamepad compatibility for additional players (up to 3 gamepads)
- → Customizable Input Mapping: Customizable input mapping for all devices (mouse, gamepad, keyboard)
🖱️ Independent Cursor Systems
- → Each player gets their own cursor with visual feedback
- → Independent hover states and click detection
- → Customizable cursor appearance
- → Smooth cursor movement
🎨 UI Integration
- → Full UI element support for all players
- → Button interaction for multiple cursors
- → Hover effects per cursor
- → Collision detection with interactive elements
⚙️ Developer-Friendly
- → Simple API integration
- → Complete demo included
- → Configurable slot system (up to 4 players)
- → Easy to extend and customize
🎮 Demo Features
This demo showcases the some of the potential uses of the Multi-Cursor Manager with these interactive features:
Interactive Tutorial System
- ✓ Guided tutorial with clear instructions
- ✓ Live monitoring of connected input devices
- ✓ Real-time cursor position display
- ✓ Visual indicators when hovering over interactive elements
- ✓ Monitor which buttons are being pressed
Drawing Canvas
- ✓ Draw simultaneously with multiple cursors
- ✓ Adjustable drawing tools
- ✓ Quick reset with keyboard shortcut
🎯 Use Cases
🎮 Local Multiplayer Games
Split-screen co-op games, party games with shared screens, competitive multiplayer experiences, educational games for multiple students
👥 Collaborative Applications
Interactive presentations, educational software, creative tools and drawing apps, collaborative design software
♿ Accessibility Features
Multiple control schemes for different abilities, alternative input methods, customizable interaction patterns
🔧 Technical Details
System Requirements
- ▸ Godot 4.5+ (Forward Plus renderer)
- ▸ Windows (macOS & Linux planned)
- ▸ Multiple input devices (optional but recommended)
Performance
- ▸ Optimized cursor rendering
- ▸ Efficient input handling
- ▸ Minimal performance impact
- ▸ Scalable for multiple players
Multi-Cursor Manager - Because Local Multiplayer Deserves Better
Made with Love by Fawkes
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