RLBot / RLBot/core

Quirk with manually started bots

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#142 4 comments 0 reactions 0 assignees View on GitHub

@VirxEC is already working on this.

Since Jun 2, 2026.

  • #163 by @VirxEC — open
bug
Dominant language
C#
Stars
19
Forks
11
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Description

When you start a match with a bot that is started manually, you must wait for ~1-3 seconds before starting that bot for core to recognize it as ready. You should be able to connect with the bot immediately after the match manager has received the FieldInfo and MatchConfiguration packets.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the match manager's handling of the FieldInfo and MatchConfiguration packets and how manually started bots become ready. Reproduce the delay, then verify that a bot can connect immediately after both packets are received; linked pull request #163 indicates work is already underway.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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