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class=md-nav aria-label="Context Through Game Primitives"> <ul class=md-nav__list> <li class=md-nav__item> <a href=#instanceid class=md-nav__link> <span class=md-ellipsis> InstanceId </span> </a> </li> <li class=md-nav__item> <a href=#gameobject-vs-component-targeting class=md-nav__link> <span class=md-ellipsis> GameObject vs Component Targeting </span> </a> </li> </ul> </nav> </li> <li class=md-nav__item> <a href=#observing-without-targeting class=md-nav__link> <span class=md-ellipsis> Observing Without Targeting </span> </a> <nav class=md-nav aria-label="Observing Without Targeting"> <ul class=md-nav__list> <li class=md-nav__item> <a href=#observing-all-targeted-messages class=md-nav__link> <span class=md-ellipsis> Observing All Targeted Messages </span> </a> </li> <li class=md-nav__item> <a href=#observing-all-broadcast-messages class=md-nav__link> <span class=md-ellipsis> Observing All Broadcast Messages </span> </a> </li> </ul> </nav> </li> <li class=md-nav__item> <a 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id=mental-model-how-to-think-about-dxmessaging>Mental Model: How to Think About DxMessaging<a class=headerlink href=#mental-model-how-to-think-about-dxmessaging title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h1> <p><a href=../ >← Concepts Index</a> | <a href=../message-types/ >Message Types</a> | <a href=../../getting-started/getting-started/ >Getting Started</a></p> <hr> <p>This guide explains how to think about DxMessaging from first principles. Understanding the mental model makes everything else easier.</p> <h2 id=the-core-idea>The Core Idea<a class=headerlink href=#the-core-idea title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h2> <p>DxMessaging is built around one principle: <strong>it gets out of your way</strong>.</p> <p>You have data. You need to pass it around. That's the problem.</p> <p>DxMessaging provides fast, simple primitives as building blocks. You model changes as message types with optional context, using game primitives (GameObjects, components) as that context. The library handles the plumbing.</p> <p>You don't build your game INTO the messaging system. The messaging system is opt-in and optional - a tool you reach for when it helps.</p> <h2 id=what-problem-does-this-solve>What Problem Does This Solve?<a class=headerlink href=#what-problem-does-this-solve title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h2> <p>In a typical Unity project, you face a common challenge:</p> <div class="language-text highlight"><span class=filename>Text Only</span><pre><span></span><code><span id=__span-0-1><a id=__codelineno-0-1 name=__codelineno-0-1 href=#__codelineno-0-1></a>Player takes damage
-</span><span id=__span-0-2><a id=__codelineno-0-2 name=__codelineno-0-2 href=#__codelineno-0-2></a>    ├── Health bar needs updating
-</span><span id=__span-0-3><a id=__codelineno-0-3 name=__codelineno-0-3 href=#__codelineno-0-3></a>    ├── Sound system plays damage audio
-</span><span id=__span-0-4><a id=__codelineno-0-4 name=__codelineno-0-4 href=#__codelineno-0-4></a>    ├── Camera shakes
-</span><span id=__span-0-5><a id=__codelineno-0-5 name=__codelineno-0-5 href=#__codelineno-0-5></a>    ├── Achievement system checks milestones
-</span><span id=__span-0-6><a id=__codelineno-0-6 name=__codelineno-0-6 href=#__codelineno-0-6></a>    ├── Analytics logs the event
-</span><span id=__span-0-7><a id=__codelineno-0-7 name=__codelineno-0-7 href=#__codelineno-0-7></a>    └── Tutorial system checks for tips
-</span></code></pre></div> <p>Traditional approaches require tight coupling: either the Player knows about all these systems, or they all hold references to the Player. Both paths lead to tangled dependencies.</p> <p>DxMessaging inverts this relationship. The Player broadcasts a fact - "I took 25 damage" - and interested systems subscribe to receive it. Systems come and go without the Player knowing or caring.</p> <h2 id=the-three-message-categories>The Three Message Categories<a class=headerlink href=#the-three-message-categories title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h2> <p>DxMessaging models three fundamental patterns of communication. Each maps to a real-world analogy.</p> <h3 id=untargeted-the-pa-system>Untargeted: The PA System<a class=headerlink href=#untargeted-the-pa-system title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h3> <pre class=mermaid><code>%%{init: {'theme': 'dark'}}%%
-flowchart LR
-    S[Someone] --&gt;|announces| PA[📢 PA System]
-    PA --&gt; L1[Listener A]
-    PA --&gt; L2[Listener B]
-    PA --&gt; L3[Listener C]</code></pre> <p>Untargeted messages are announcements. No specific recipient. No specific sender that matters. Everyone who cares can hear it.</p> <blockquote> <p>📝 <strong>Note: No sender identity</strong></p> <p>Unlike a real PA system, untargeted messages carry no concept of "who announced it." There is no sender identity attached - only the message content itself.</p> </blockquote> <h4 id=real-examples>Real examples<a class=headerlink href=#real-examples title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h4> <ul> <li>"The game is paused"</li> <li>"Settings changed"</li> <li>"Scene finished loading"</li> <li>"Day/night cycle switched to night"</li> </ul> <div class="language-csharp highlight"><span class=filename>C#</span><pre><span></span><code><span id=__span-1-1><a id=__codelineno-1-1 name=__codelineno-1-1 href=#__codelineno-1-1></a><span class=c1>// Define an untargeted message with attributes</span>
-</span><span id=__span-1-2><a id=__codelineno-1-2 name=__codelineno-1-2 href=#__codelineno-1-2></a><span class=na>[DxUntargetedMessage]</span>
-</span><span id=__span-1-3><a id=__codelineno-1-3 name=__codelineno-1-3 href=#__codelineno-1-3></a><span class=na>[DxAutoConstructor]</span>
-</span><span id=__span-1-4><a id=__codelineno-1-4 name=__codelineno-1-4 href=#__codelineno-1-4></a><span class=k>public</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>readonly</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>partial</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>struct</span><span class=w> </span><span class=nc>GamePaused</span>
-</span><span id=__span-1-5><a id=__codelineno-1-5 name=__codelineno-1-5 href=#__codelineno-1-5></a><span class=p>{</span>
-</span><span id=__span-1-6><a id=__codelineno-1-6 name=__codelineno-1-6 href=#__codelineno-1-6></a><span class=w>    </span><span class=k>public</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>readonly</span><span class=w> </span><span class=kt>bool</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>isPaused</span><span class=p>;</span>
-</span><span id=__span-1-7><a id=__codelineno-1-7 name=__codelineno-1-7 href=#__codelineno-1-7></a><span class=p>}</span>
-</span><span id=__span-1-8><a id=__codelineno-1-8 name=__codelineno-1-8 href=#__codelineno-1-8></a>
-</span><span id=__span-1-9><a id=__codelineno-1-9 name=__codelineno-1-9 href=#__codelineno-1-9></a><span class=c1>// Multiple fields are supported</span>
-</span><span id=__span-1-10><a id=__codelineno-1-10 name=__codelineno-1-10 href=#__codelineno-1-10></a><span class=na>[DxUntargetedMessage]</span>
-</span><span id=__span-1-11><a id=__codelineno-1-11 name=__codelineno-1-11 href=#__codelineno-1-11></a><span class=na>[DxAutoConstructor]</span>
-</span><span id=__span-1-12><a id=__codelineno-1-12 name=__codelineno-1-12 href=#__codelineno-1-12></a><span class=k>public</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>readonly</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>partial</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>struct</span><span class=w> </span><span class=nc>SettingsChanged</span>
-</span><span id=__span-1-13><a id=__codelineno-1-13 name=__codelineno-1-13 href=#__codelineno-1-13></a><span class=p>{</span>
-</span><span id=__span-1-14><a id=__codelineno-1-14 name=__codelineno-1-14 href=#__codelineno-1-14></a><span class=w>    </span><span class=k>public</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>readonly</span><span class=w> </span><span class=kt>float</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>volume</span><span class=p>;</span>
-</span><span id=__span-1-15><a id=__codelineno-1-15 name=__codelineno-1-15 href=#__codelineno-1-15></a><span class=w>    </span><span class=k>public</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>readonly</span><span class=w> </span><span class=kt>int</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>quality</span><span class=p>;</span>
-</span><span id=__span-1-16><a id=__codelineno-1-16 name=__codelineno-1-16 href=#__codelineno-1-16></a><span class=p>}</span>
-</span></code></pre></div> <p><strong>Use when:</strong> You need to announce something to whoever might care. The sender doesn't know or care who's listening.</p> <h3 id=targeted-the-addressed-letter>Targeted: The Addressed Letter<a class=headerlink href=#targeted-the-addressed-letter title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h3> <pre class=mermaid><code>%%{init: {'theme': 'dark'}}%%
-flowchart LR
-    S[Sender] --&gt;|"To: Player"| Letter[📬 Message Bus]
-    Letter --&gt; Player[Player receives]
-    Other1[Enemy A] -.-&gt;|ignores| Letter
-    Other2[Enemy B] -.-&gt;|ignores| Letter</code></pre> <p>Targeted messages are commands or directed events. They have a specific recipient. Only that recipient (and any interested observers) receives them.</p> <h4 id=real-examples_1>Real examples<a class=headerlink href=#real-examples_1 title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h4> <ul> <li>"Player, heal for 10 HP"</li> <li>"Door <a class="magiclink magiclink-github magiclink-issue" href=https://github.com/wallstop/DxMessaging/issues/7 title="GitHub Issue: wallstop/DxMessaging #7">#7</a>, open"</li> <li>"This specific enemy, take 25 damage"</li> <li>"Inventory slot 3, equip this weapon"</li> </ul> <div class="language-csharp highlight"><span class=filename>C#</span><pre><span></span><code><span id=__span-2-1><a id=__codelineno-2-1 name=__codelineno-2-1 href=#__codelineno-2-1></a><span class=c1>// Define a targeted message with attributes</span>
-</span><span id=__span-2-2><a id=__codelineno-2-2 name=__codelineno-2-2 href=#__codelineno-2-2></a><span class=na>[DxTargetedMessage]</span>
-</span><span id=__span-2-3><a id=__codelineno-2-3 name=__codelineno-2-3 href=#__codelineno-2-3></a><span class=na>[DxAutoConstructor]</span>
-</span><span id=__span-2-4><a id=__codelineno-2-4 name=__codelineno-2-4 href=#__codelineno-2-4></a><span class=k>public</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>readonly</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>partial</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>struct</span><span class=w> </span><span class=nc>Heal</span>
-</span><span id=__span-2-5><a id=__codelineno-2-5 name=__codelineno-2-5 href=#__codelineno-2-5></a><span class=p>{</span>
-</span><span id=__span-2-6><a id=__codelineno-2-6 name=__codelineno-2-6 href=#__codelineno-2-6></a><span class=w>    </span><span class=k>public</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>readonly</span><span class=w> </span><span class=kt>int</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>amount</span><span class=p>;</span>
-</span><span id=__span-2-7><a id=__codelineno-2-7 name=__codelineno-2-7 href=#__codelineno-2-7></a><span class=p>}</span>
-</span><span id=__span-2-8><a id=__codelineno-2-8 name=__codelineno-2-8 href=#__codelineno-2-8></a>
-</span><span id=__span-2-9><a id=__codelineno-2-9 name=__codelineno-2-9 href=#__codelineno-2-9></a><span class=c1>// Emit to a specific target</span>
-</span><span id=__span-2-10><a id=__codelineno-2-10 name=__codelineno-2-10 href=#__codelineno-2-10></a><span class=n>Heal</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>heal</span><span class=w> </span><span class=o>=</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>new</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>Heal</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=mi>10</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span><span id=__span-2-11><a id=__codelineno-2-11 name=__codelineno-2-11 href=#__codelineno-2-11></a><span class=n>heal</span><span class=p>.</span><span class=n>EmitGameObjectTargeted</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=n>playerGameObject</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span></code></pre></div> <p><strong>Use when:</strong> You're commanding a specific entity to do something, or notifying a specific entity about something that happened to it.</p> <h3 id=broadcast-the-radio-station>Broadcast: The Radio Station<a class=headerlink href=#broadcast-the-radio-station title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h3> <pre class=mermaid><code>%%{init: {'theme': 'dark'}}%%
-flowchart LR
-    Source[Enemy] --&gt;|"I took damage!"| Radio[📻 Message Bus]
-    Radio --&gt; L1[Damage Numbers UI]
-    Radio --&gt; L2[Achievement Tracker]
-    Radio --&gt; L3[Analytics]
-    Radio --&gt; L4[Combat Log]</code></pre> <p>Broadcast messages are facts emitted by a specific source. Unlike targeted messages, there's no intended recipient - just an origin. Anyone who wants to observe can tune in.</p> <h4 id=real-examples_2>Real examples<a class=headerlink href=#real-examples_2 title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h4> <ul> <li>"This enemy took 25 damage" (from the enemy)</li> <li>"The player picked up item X" (from the player)</li> <li>"This chest opened" (from the chest)</li> <li>"Projectile hit something" (from the projectile)</li> </ul> <div class="language-csharp highlight"><span class=filename>C#</span><pre><span></span><code><span id=__span-3-1><a id=__codelineno-3-1 name=__codelineno-3-1 href=#__codelineno-3-1></a><span class=c1>// Define a broadcast message with attributes</span>
-</span><span id=__span-3-2><a id=__codelineno-3-2 name=__codelineno-3-2 href=#__codelineno-3-2></a><span class=na>[DxBroadcastMessage]</span>
-</span><span id=__span-3-3><a id=__codelineno-3-3 name=__codelineno-3-3 href=#__codelineno-3-3></a><span class=na>[DxAutoConstructor]</span>
-</span><span id=__span-3-4><a id=__codelineno-3-4 name=__codelineno-3-4 href=#__codelineno-3-4></a><span class=k>public</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>readonly</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>partial</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>struct</span><span class=w> </span><span class=nc>TookDamage</span>
-</span><span id=__span-3-5><a id=__codelineno-3-5 name=__codelineno-3-5 href=#__codelineno-3-5></a><span class=p>{</span>
-</span><span id=__span-3-6><a id=__codelineno-3-6 name=__codelineno-3-6 href=#__codelineno-3-6></a><span class=w>    </span><span class=k>public</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>readonly</span><span class=w> </span><span class=kt>int</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>amount</span><span class=p>;</span>
-</span><span id=__span-3-7><a id=__codelineno-3-7 name=__codelineno-3-7 href=#__codelineno-3-7></a><span class=p>}</span>
-</span><span id=__span-3-8><a id=__codelineno-3-8 name=__codelineno-3-8 href=#__codelineno-3-8></a>
-</span><span id=__span-3-9><a id=__codelineno-3-9 name=__codelineno-3-9 href=#__codelineno-3-9></a><span class=c1>// Emit from a specific source</span>
-</span><span id=__span-3-10><a id=__codelineno-3-10 name=__codelineno-3-10 href=#__codelineno-3-10></a><span class=n>TookDamage</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>damage</span><span class=w> </span><span class=o>=</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>new</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>TookDamage</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=mi>25</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span><span id=__span-3-11><a id=__codelineno-3-11 name=__codelineno-3-11 href=#__codelineno-3-11></a><span class=n>damage</span><span class=p>.</span><span class=n>EmitGameObjectBroadcast</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=n>thisEnemy</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span></code></pre></div> <p><strong>Use when:</strong> Something happened to an entity, and other systems might want to know about it. The entity doesn't care who's listening.</p> <h2 id=deciding-which-type-to-use>Deciding Which Type to Use<a class=headerlink href=#deciding-which-type-to-use title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h2> <pre class=mermaid><code>%%{init: {'theme': 'dark'}}%%
-flowchart TD
-    Start([I need to send a message])
-    Start --&gt; Q1{Does it matter&lt;br/&gt;WHO sent it?}
-    Q1 --&gt;|No| Q2{Does it matter&lt;br/&gt;WHO receives it?}
-    Q2 --&gt;|No| Untargeted[Use UNTARGETED&lt;br/&gt;Global announcement]
-    Q2 --&gt;|Yes| Targeted[Use TARGETED&lt;br/&gt;Directed command]
-    Q1 --&gt;|Yes| Q3{Am I commanding&lt;br/&gt;someone to act?}
-    Q3 --&gt;|Yes| Targeted
-    Q3 --&gt;|No| Broadcast[Use BROADCAST&lt;br/&gt;Observable fact]</code></pre> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Question</th> <th style="text-align: center;">Untargeted</th> <th style="text-align: center;">Targeted</th> <th style="text-align: center;">Broadcast</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Has a specific sender that matters?</td> <td style="text-align: center;">❌</td> <td style="text-align: center;">❌</td> <td style="text-align: center;">✅</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Has a specific recipient?</td> <td style="text-align: center;">❌</td> <td style="text-align: center;">✅</td> <td style="text-align: center;">❌</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Is it a command?</td> <td style="text-align: center;">❌</td> <td style="text-align: center;">✅</td> <td style="text-align: center;">❌</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Is it an observable fact?</td> <td style="text-align: center;">Maybe</td> <td style="text-align: center;">❌</td> <td style="text-align: center;">✅</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Is it a global announcement?</td> <td style="text-align: center;">✅</td> <td style="text-align: center;">❌</td> <td style="text-align: center;">❌</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id=tokens-and-lifecycle>Tokens and Lifecycle<a class=headerlink href=#tokens-and-lifecycle title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h2> <p>Registration in DxMessaging happens through tokens. A <code>MessageRegistrationToken</code> collects your registrations and ties them to a lifecycle.</p> <h3 id=the-pattern>The Pattern<a class=headerlink href=#the-pattern title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h3> <div class="language-csharp highlight"><span class=filename>C#</span><pre><span></span><code><span id=__span-4-1><a id=__codelineno-4-1 name=__codelineno-4-1 href=#__codelineno-4-1></a><span class=k>public</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>class</span><span class=w> </span><span class=nc>HealthDisplay</span><span class=w> </span><span class=p>:</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>MessageAwareComponent</span>
-</span><span id=__span-4-2><a id=__codelineno-4-2 name=__codelineno-4-2 href=#__codelineno-4-2></a><span class=p>{</span>
-</span><span id=__span-4-3><a id=__codelineno-4-3 name=__codelineno-4-3 href=#__codelineno-4-3></a><span class=w>    </span><span class=k>protected</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>override</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>void</span><span class=w> </span><span class=nf>RegisterMessageHandlers</span><span class=p>()</span>
-</span><span id=__span-4-4><a id=__codelineno-4-4 name=__codelineno-4-4 href=#__codelineno-4-4></a><span class=w>    </span><span class=p>{</span>
-</span><span id=__span-4-5><a id=__codelineno-4-5 name=__codelineno-4-5 href=#__codelineno-4-5></a><span class=w>        </span><span class=k>base</span><span class=p>.</span><span class=n>RegisterMessageHandlers</span><span class=p>();</span>
-</span><span id=__span-4-6><a id=__codelineno-4-6 name=__codelineno-4-6 href=#__codelineno-4-6></a>
-</span><span id=__span-4-7><a id=__codelineno-4-7 name=__codelineno-4-7 href=#__codelineno-4-7></a><span class=w>        </span><span class=c1>// Register handlers through the Token</span>
-</span><span id=__span-4-8><a id=__codelineno-4-8 name=__codelineno-4-8 href=#__codelineno-4-8></a><span class=w>        </span><span class=n>_</span><span class=w> </span><span class=o>=</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>Token</span><span class=p>.</span><span class=n>RegisterGameObjectBroadcast</span><span class=o>&lt;</span><span class=n>TookDamage</span><span class=o>&gt;</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=n>player</span><span class=p>,</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>OnPlayerDamaged</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span><span id=__span-4-9><a id=__codelineno-4-9 name=__codelineno-4-9 href=#__codelineno-4-9></a><span class=w>        </span><span class=n>_</span><span class=w> </span><span class=o>=</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>Token</span><span class=p>.</span><span class=n>RegisterUntargeted</span><span class=o>&lt;</span><span class=n>GamePaused</span><span class=o>&gt;</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=n>OnGamePaused</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span><span id=__span-4-10><a id=__codelineno-4-10 name=__codelineno-4-10 href=#__codelineno-4-10></a><span class=w>    </span><span class=p>}</span>
-</span><span id=__span-4-11><a id=__codelineno-4-11 name=__codelineno-4-11 href=#__codelineno-4-11></a>
-</span><span id=__span-4-12><a id=__codelineno-4-12 name=__codelineno-4-12 href=#__codelineno-4-12></a><span class=w>    </span><span class=k>private</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>void</span><span class=w> </span><span class=nf>OnPlayerDamaged</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=k>ref</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>TookDamage</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>msg</span><span class=p>)</span><span class=w> </span><span class=p>{</span><span class=w> </span><span class=cm>/* update display */</span><span class=w> </span><span class=p>}</span>
-</span><span id=__span-4-13><a id=__codelineno-4-13 name=__codelineno-4-13 href=#__codelineno-4-13></a><span class=w>    </span><span class=k>private</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>void</span><span class=w> </span><span class=nf>OnGamePaused</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=k>ref</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>GamePaused</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>msg</span><span class=p>)</span><span class=w> </span><span class=p>{</span><span class=w> </span><span class=cm>/* pause animations */</span><span class=w> </span><span class=p>}</span>
-</span><span id=__span-4-14><a id=__codelineno-4-14 name=__codelineno-4-14 href=#__codelineno-4-14></a><span class=p>}</span>
-</span></code></pre></div> <blockquote> <p>⚠️ <strong>Warning: Always call <code>base.RegisterMessageHandlers()</code></strong></p> <p>When overriding <code>RegisterMessageHandlers()</code>, always call <code>base.RegisterMessageHandlers()</code> first. This ensures that any registrations from parent classes are preserved. Forgetting this call can silently break inherited behavior.</p> </blockquote> <h3 id=what-the-token-does>What the Token Does<a class=headerlink href=#what-the-token-does title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h3> <pre class=mermaid><code>%%{init: {'theme': 'dark'}}%%
-sequenceDiagram
-    participant C as Component
-    participant T as Token
-    participant B as MessageBus
-    Note over C,B: Awake
-    C-&gt;&gt;T: Create Token
-    C-&gt;&gt;T: Register handlers
-    T--&gt;&gt;T: Stage (not active yet)
-    Note over C,B: OnEnable
-    C-&gt;&gt;T: Enable()
-    T-&gt;&gt;B: Activate registrations
-    Note over C,B: Messages flow
-    B-&gt;&gt;C: Handler called
-    Note over C,B: OnDisable
-    C-&gt;&gt;T: Disable()
-    T-&gt;&gt;B: Deactivate registrations
-    Note over C,B: OnDestroy
-    C-&gt;&gt;T: Dispose/Release
-    T-&gt;&gt;B: Remove registrations</code></pre> <p>The token:</p> <ol> <li><strong>Stages</strong> registrations when you call <code>Register*</code> methods</li> <li><strong>Activates</strong> them when you call <code>Enable()</code></li> <li><strong>Deactivates</strong> them when you call <code>Disable()</code></li> <li><strong>Cleans up</strong> when the token is disposed or the component is destroyed</li> </ol> <p>This maps directly to Unity's lifecycle: registrations activate in <code>OnEnable</code>, deactivate in <code>OnDisable</code>, and clean up in <code>OnDestroy</code>.</p> <h3 id=why-tokens-matter>Why Tokens Matter<a class=headerlink href=#why-tokens-matter title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h3> <p>Tokens prevent common event system bugs:</p> <ul> <li><strong>No forgotten unsubscribes</strong>: The token tracks everything</li> <li><strong>No null reference handlers</strong>: Disabled tokens don't receive messages</li> <li><strong>No memory leaks</strong>: Token cleanup is automatic with <code>MessageAwareComponent</code></li> <li><strong>Predictable timing</strong>: Enable/disable follows Unity's enable state</li> </ul> <h2 id=context-through-game-primitives>Context Through Game Primitives<a class=headerlink href=#context-through-game-primitives title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h2> <p>DxMessaging uses Unity's primitives (GameObjects, Components) as natural context for messages.</p> <h3 id=instanceid>InstanceId<a class=headerlink href=#instanceid title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h3> <p>Every registration and emission uses an <code>InstanceId</code> - a lightweight identifier that wraps a Unity Object's instance ID. You rarely need to create these manually because extension methods handle the conversion:</p> <div class="language-csharp highlight"><span class=filename>C#</span><pre><span></span><code><span id=__span-5-1><a id=__codelineno-5-1 name=__codelineno-5-1 href=#__codelineno-5-1></a><span class=c1>// These are equivalent:</span>
-</span><span id=__span-5-2><a id=__codelineno-5-2 name=__codelineno-5-2 href=#__codelineno-5-2></a><span class=n>heal</span><span class=p>.</span><span class=n>EmitGameObjectTargeted</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=n>playerGameObject</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span><span id=__span-5-3><a id=__codelineno-5-3 name=__codelineno-5-3 href=#__codelineno-5-3></a><span class=n>heal</span><span class=p>.</span><span class=n>EmitTargeted</span><span class=p>((</span><span class=n>InstanceId</span><span class=p>)</span><span class=n>playerGameObject</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span><span id=__span-5-4><a id=__codelineno-5-4 name=__codelineno-5-4 href=#__codelineno-5-4></a>
-</span><span id=__span-5-5><a id=__codelineno-5-5 name=__codelineno-5-5 href=#__codelineno-5-5></a><span class=c1>// Registering for a specific component</span>
-</span><span id=__span-5-6><a id=__codelineno-5-6 name=__codelineno-5-6 href=#__codelineno-5-6></a><span class=n>Token</span><span class=p>.</span><span class=n>RegisterComponentTargeted</span><span class=o>&lt;</span><span class=n>Damage</span><span class=o>&gt;</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=k>this</span><span class=p>,</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>OnDamage</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span><span id=__span-5-7><a id=__codelineno-5-7 name=__codelineno-5-7 href=#__codelineno-5-7></a>
-</span><span id=__span-5-8><a id=__codelineno-5-8 name=__codelineno-5-8 href=#__codelineno-5-8></a><span class=c1>// Registering for a whole GameObject</span>
-</span><span id=__span-5-9><a id=__codelineno-5-9 name=__codelineno-5-9 href=#__codelineno-5-9></a><span class=n>Token</span><span class=p>.</span><span class=n>RegisterGameObjectTargeted</span><span class=o>&lt;</span><span class=n>Damage</span><span class=o>&gt;</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=n>gameObject</span><span class=p>,</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>OnDamage</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span></code></pre></div> <h3 id=gameobject-vs-component-targeting>GameObject vs Component Targeting<a class=headerlink href=#gameobject-vs-component-targeting title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h3> <p>You can target at two levels:</p> <p><strong>GameObject level</strong>: All components on that GameObject can respond</p> <div class="language-csharp highlight"><span class=filename>C#</span><pre><span></span><code><span id=__span-6-1><a id=__codelineno-6-1 name=__codelineno-6-1 href=#__codelineno-6-1></a><span class=c1>// Registration</span>
-</span><span id=__span-6-2><a id=__codelineno-6-2 name=__codelineno-6-2 href=#__codelineno-6-2></a><span class=n>Token</span><span class=p>.</span><span class=n>RegisterGameObjectTargeted</span><span class=o>&lt;</span><span class=n>Command</span><span class=o>&gt;</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=n>gameObject</span><span class=p>,</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>HandleCommand</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span><span id=__span-6-3><a id=__codelineno-6-3 name=__codelineno-6-3 href=#__codelineno-6-3></a>
-</span><span id=__span-6-4><a id=__codelineno-6-4 name=__codelineno-6-4 href=#__codelineno-6-4></a><span class=c1>// Emission (any component on playerGO can receive this)</span>
-</span><span id=__span-6-5><a id=__codelineno-6-5 name=__codelineno-6-5 href=#__codelineno-6-5></a><span class=n>command</span><span class=p>.</span><span class=n>EmitGameObjectTargeted</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=n>playerGO</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span></code></pre></div> <p><strong>Component level</strong>: Only that specific component responds</p> <div class="language-csharp highlight"><span class=filename>C#</span><pre><span></span><code><span id=__span-7-1><a id=__codelineno-7-1 name=__codelineno-7-1 href=#__codelineno-7-1></a><span class=c1>// Registration</span>
-</span><span id=__span-7-2><a id=__codelineno-7-2 name=__codelineno-7-2 href=#__codelineno-7-2></a><span class=n>Token</span><span class=p>.</span><span class=n>RegisterComponentTargeted</span><span class=o>&lt;</span><span class=n>Command</span><span class=o>&gt;</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=k>this</span><span class=p>,</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>HandleCommand</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span><span id=__span-7-3><a id=__codelineno-7-3 name=__codelineno-7-3 href=#__codelineno-7-3></a>
-</span><span id=__span-7-4><a id=__codelineno-7-4 name=__codelineno-7-4 href=#__codelineno-7-4></a><span class=c1>// Emission (only this specific component instance receives this)</span>
-</span><span id=__span-7-5><a id=__codelineno-7-5 name=__codelineno-7-5 href=#__codelineno-7-5></a><span class=n>command</span><span class=p>.</span><span class=n>EmitComponentTargeted</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=n>specificComponent</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span></code></pre></div> <h2 id=observing-without-targeting>Observing Without Targeting<a class=headerlink href=#observing-without-targeting title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h2> <p>Sometimes you want to see all messages of a type, regardless of their target or source.</p> <h3 id=observing-all-targeted-messages>Observing All Targeted Messages<a class=headerlink href=#observing-all-targeted-messages title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h3> <div class="language-csharp highlight"><span class=filename>C#</span><pre><span></span><code><span id=__span-8-1><a id=__codelineno-8-1 name=__codelineno-8-1 href=#__codelineno-8-1></a><span class=c1>// See every Heal message, no matter who it&#39;s for</span>
-</span><span id=__span-8-2><a id=__codelineno-8-2 name=__codelineno-8-2 href=#__codelineno-8-2></a><span class=n>Token</span><span class=p>.</span><span class=n>RegisterTargetedWithoutTargeting</span><span class=o>&lt;</span><span class=n>Heal</span><span class=o>&gt;</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=n>OnAnyHeal</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span><span id=__span-8-3><a id=__codelineno-8-3 name=__codelineno-8-3 href=#__codelineno-8-3></a>
-</span><span id=__span-8-4><a id=__codelineno-8-4 name=__codelineno-8-4 href=#__codelineno-8-4></a><span class=k>void</span><span class=w> </span><span class=nf>OnAnyHeal</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=k>ref</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>InstanceId</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>target</span><span class=p>,</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>ref</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>Heal</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>msg</span><span class=p>)</span>
-</span><span id=__span-8-5><a id=__codelineno-8-5 name=__codelineno-8-5 href=#__codelineno-8-5></a><span class=p>{</span>
-</span><span id=__span-8-6><a id=__codelineno-8-6 name=__codelineno-8-6 href=#__codelineno-8-6></a><span class=w>    </span><span class=c1>// &#39;target&#39; tells you who was healed</span>
-</span><span id=__span-8-7><a id=__codelineno-8-7 name=__codelineno-8-7 href=#__codelineno-8-7></a><span class=w>    </span><span class=n>Debug</span><span class=p>.</span><span class=n>Log</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=s>$&quot;Someone healed {target} for {msg.amount}&quot;</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span><span id=__span-8-8><a id=__codelineno-8-8 name=__codelineno-8-8 href=#__codelineno-8-8></a><span class=p>}</span>
-</span></code></pre></div> <h3 id=observing-all-broadcast-messages>Observing All Broadcast Messages<a class=headerlink href=#observing-all-broadcast-messages title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h3> <div class="language-csharp highlight"><span class=filename>C#</span><pre><span></span><code><span id=__span-9-1><a id=__codelineno-9-1 name=__codelineno-9-1 href=#__codelineno-9-1></a><span class=c1>// See every TookDamage message, no matter who broadcast it</span>
-</span><span id=__span-9-2><a id=__codelineno-9-2 name=__codelineno-9-2 href=#__codelineno-9-2></a><span class=n>Token</span><span class=p>.</span><span class=n>RegisterBroadcastWithoutSource</span><span class=o>&lt;</span><span class=n>TookDamage</span><span class=o>&gt;</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=n>OnAnyDamage</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span><span id=__span-9-3><a id=__codelineno-9-3 name=__codelineno-9-3 href=#__codelineno-9-3></a>
-</span><span id=__span-9-4><a id=__codelineno-9-4 name=__codelineno-9-4 href=#__codelineno-9-4></a><span class=k>void</span><span class=w> </span><span class=nf>OnAnyDamage</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=k>ref</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>InstanceId</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>source</span><span class=p>,</span><span class=w> </span><span class=k>ref</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>TookDamage</span><span class=w> </span><span class=n>msg</span><span class=p>)</span>
-</span><span id=__span-9-5><a id=__codelineno-9-5 name=__codelineno-9-5 href=#__codelineno-9-5></a><span class=p>{</span>
-</span><span id=__span-9-6><a id=__codelineno-9-6 name=__codelineno-9-6 href=#__codelineno-9-6></a><span class=w>    </span><span class=c1>// &#39;source&#39; tells you who took damage</span>
-</span><span id=__span-9-7><a id=__codelineno-9-7 name=__codelineno-9-7 href=#__codelineno-9-7></a><span class=w>    </span><span class=n>Debug</span><span class=p>.</span><span class=n>Log</span><span class=p>(</span><span class=s>$&quot;{source} took {msg.amount} damage&quot;</span><span class=p>);</span>
-</span><span id=__span-9-8><a id=__codelineno-9-8 name=__codelineno-9-8 href=#__codelineno-9-8></a><span class=p>}</span>
-</span></code></pre></div> <p>These patterns are useful for:</p> <ul> <li>Analytics systems</li> <li>Combat logs</li> <li>Debug overlays</li> <li>Achievement tracking</li> <li>Network replication</li> </ul> <h2 id=the-gets-out-of-the-way-philosophy>The "Gets Out of the Way" Philosophy<a class=headerlink href=#the-gets-out-of-the-way-philosophy title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h2> <p>DxMessaging is designed to be invisible when you don't need it:</p> <ol> <li><strong>No global state pollution</strong>: Messages are just data. Define them anywhere.</li> <li><strong>No inheritance requirements</strong>: Implement an interface or add an attribute. That's it.</li> <li><strong>No framework lock-in</strong>: Your message structs are plain C#. They work outside DxMessaging.</li> <li><strong>No ceremony</strong>: Define a struct, emit it, handle it. Three steps.</li> <li><strong>Optional everywhere</strong>: Don't want to use it for something? Don't. Mix and match.</li> </ol> <p>The library provides primitives. You compose them into patterns that fit your game.</p> <h2 id=common-patterns-at-a-glance>Common Patterns at a Glance<a class=headerlink href=#common-patterns-at-a-glance title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Pattern</th> <th>Message Type</th> <th>Registration</th> <th>Emission</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Global setting change</td> <td>Untargeted</td> <td><code>RegisterUntargeted&lt;T&gt;</code></td> <td><code>msg.EmitUntargeted()</code></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Command to entity</td> <td>Targeted</td> <td><code>RegisterGameObjectTargeted&lt;T&gt;</code></td> <td><code>msg.EmitGameObjectTargeted(go)</code></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Something happened</td> <td>Broadcast</td> <td><code>RegisterGameObjectBroadcast&lt;T&gt;</code></td> <td><code>msg.EmitGameObjectBroadcast(go)</code></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Observe all of type</td> <td>Targeted</td> <td><code>RegisterTargetedWithoutTargeting&lt;T&gt;</code></td> <td>(normal emission)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Observe all sources</td> <td>Broadcast</td> <td><code>RegisterBroadcastWithoutSource&lt;T&gt;</code></td> <td>(normal emission)</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id=common-mistakes>Common Mistakes<a class=headerlink href=#common-mistakes title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h2> <p>When getting started with DxMessaging, watch out for these common pitfalls:</p> <h3 id=forgetting-to-enable-the-token>Forgetting to Enable the Token<a class=headerlink href=#forgetting-to-enable-the-token title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h3> <p>Registrations are <strong>staged</strong> when you call <code>Register*</code> methods, but they don't become active until the token is enabled. If you're using <code>MessageAwareComponent</code>, this is handled automatically. If managing tokens manually, remember to call <code>Token.Enable()</code> after registering.</p> <h3 id=targeting-component-when-you-meant-gameobject-or-vice-versa>Targeting Component When You Meant GameObject (or Vice Versa)<a class=headerlink href=#targeting-component-when-you-meant-gameobject-or-vice-versa title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h3> <p>Component-level targeting (<code>EmitComponentTargeted</code>) and GameObject-level targeting (<code>EmitGameObjectTargeted</code>) are distinct. A message emitted to a specific component won't be received by handlers registered at the GameObject level for the same object, and vice versa. Be deliberate about which level you're targeting.</p> <h3 id=forgetting-to-call-baseregistermessagehandlers>Forgetting to Call <code>base.RegisterMessageHandlers()</code><a class=headerlink href=#forgetting-to-call-baseregistermessagehandlers title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h3> <p>See the warning in <a href=#the-pattern>The Pattern</a> above. Always call the base method first when overriding <code>RegisterMessageHandlers()</code>.</p> <h3 id=not-understanding-synchronous-handler-execution>Not Understanding Synchronous Handler Execution<a class=headerlink href=#not-understanding-synchronous-handler-execution title="Anchor link to this section">&para;</a></h3> <p>Message handlers are called <strong>synchronously</strong> and <strong>immediately</strong> when a message is emitted. 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