feat: implement initial lobby scene with main menu, server browser, and networking options.

scenes/lobby.gd

@@ -12,6 +12,10 @@ extends Control
 # UI References - Server Selection
 @onready var server_option = $MainMenuPanel/VBoxContainer/ServerSelectionSection/ServerOption
 @onready var server_ip_input = $MainMenuPanel/VBoxContainer/ServerSelectionSection/ServerIPInput
+@onready var lan_section = $MainMenuPanel/VBoxContainer/ServerSelectionSection/LANSection
+@onready var lan_ip_input = $MainMenuPanel/VBoxContainer/ServerSelectionSection/LANSection/LANIPInput
+@onready var lan_host_btn = $MainMenuPanel/VBoxContainer/ServerSelectionSection/LANSection/LANHostBtn
+@onready var lan_join_btn = $MainMenuPanel/VBoxContainer/ServerSelectionSection/LANSection/LANJoinBtn
 
 # Leaderboard Reference
 @onready var leaderboard_btn = $MainMenuPanel/VBoxContainer/ButtonSection/LeaderboardBtn
@@ -154,6 +158,10 @@ func _ready():
 	if server_ip_input:
 		server_ip_input.text_submitted.connect(_on_server_ip_submitted)
 		server_ip_input.focus_exited.connect(func(): _on_server_ip_submitted(server_ip_input.text))
+	if lan_host_btn:
+		lan_host_btn.pressed.connect(_on_lan_host_pressed)
+	if lan_join_btn:
+		lan_join_btn.pressed.connect(func(): _on_lan_join_pressed(lan_ip_input.text if lan_ip_input else "127.0.0.1"))
 	
 	# Connect button signals - Room List
 	refresh_btn.pressed.connect(_on_refresh_pressed)
@@ -248,18 +256,58 @@ func _load_character_textures() -> void:
 
 func _on_server_option_selected(index: int) -> void:
 	if index == 0:
-		# Localhost
+		# Nakama Localhost
 		if server_ip_input: server_ip_input.visible = false
+		if lan_section: lan_section.visible = false
 		NakamaManager.set_server("localhost")
-	else:
-		# Remote
+	elif index == 1:
+		# Nakama Remote
 		if server_ip_input: server_ip_input.visible = true
+		if lan_section: lan_section.visible = false
 		if server_ip_input: NakamaManager.set_server(server_ip_input.text)
+	else:
+		# LAN Direct
+		if server_ip_input: server_ip_input.visible = false
+		if lan_section: lan_section.visible = true
 
 func _on_server_ip_submitted(new_text: String) -> void:
 	if server_option and server_option.selected == 1:
 		NakamaManager.set_server(new_text.strip_edges())
 
+func _on_lan_host_pressed() -> void:
+	"""Host a LAN game without Nakama."""
+	var player_name = player_name_input.text.strip_edges() if player_name_input else ""
+	if player_name.is_empty():
+		player_name = "Host"
+	LobbyManager.local_player_name = player_name
+	
+	if connection_status:
+		connection_status.text = "Starting LAN server..."
+	var ok = await LobbyManager.create_room_lan()
+	if not ok:
+		if connection_status:
+			connection_status.text = "Failed to start LAN server. Check port 7777."
+
+func _on_lan_join_pressed(host_ip: String) -> void:
+	"""Join a LAN game by entering the host's IP."""
+	var ip = host_ip.strip_edges()
+	if ip.is_empty():
+		if connection_status:
+			connection_status.text = "Enter the host's IP address."
+		return
+	
+	var player_name = player_name_input.text.strip_edges() if player_name_input else ""
+	if player_name.is_empty():
+		player_name = "Player"
+	LobbyManager.local_player_name = player_name
+	
+	if connection_status:
+		connection_status.text = "Connecting to %s..." % ip
+	var ok = LobbyManager.join_room_lan(ip)
+	if not ok:
+		if connection_status:
+			connection_status.text = "Failed to connect to %s. Is host running?" % ip
+
 func _setup_game_modes() -> void:
 	if not game_mode_option: return
 	game_mode_option.clear()
@@ -680,6 +728,13 @@ func _on_room_joined(room_data: Dictionary) -> void:
 	
 	_update_player_slots()
 	connection_status.text = "Connected to room"
+	
+	# LAN solo mode: host is auto-ready, enable Start Game immediately
+	if LobbyManager.is_lan_mode and is_host:
+		ready_btn.button_pressed = true
+		ready_btn.text = "READY ✓"
+		LobbyManager.force_solo_ready()
+		status_label.text = "LAN Solo — press Start Game when ready!"
 
 func _on_room_left() -> void:
 	_show_panel("main_menu")

scenes/lobby.tscn

@@ -100,24 +100,63 @@ theme_override_constants/separation = 10
 layout_mode = 2
 theme_override_colors/font_color = Color(0.69, 0.529, 0.357, 1)
 theme_override_font_sizes/font_size = 13
-text = "NAKAMA SERVER"
+text = "CONNECTION MODE"
 
 [node name="ServerOption" type="OptionButton" parent="MainMenuPanel/VBoxContainer/ServerSelectionSection" unique_id=748392103]
 custom_minimum_size = Vector2(0, 44)
 layout_mode = 2
 selected = 0
-item_count = 2
-popup/item_0/text = "Localhost (Testing)"
+item_count = 3
+popup/item_0/text = "Nakama - Localhost (Testing)"
 popup/item_0/id = 0
-popup/item_1/text = "Remote Server (Host IP)"
+popup/item_1/text = "Nakama - Remote Server (Host IP)"
 popup/item_1/id = 1
+popup/item_2/text = "LAN Direct (No Server)"
+popup/item_2/id = 2
 
 [node name="ServerIPInput" type="LineEdit" parent="MainMenuPanel/VBoxContainer/ServerSelectionSection" unique_id=748392104]
 visible = false
 custom_minimum_size = Vector2(0, 44)
 layout_mode = 2
 text = "127.0.0.1"
-placeholder_text = "Enter Server IP Address..."
+placeholder_text = "Enter Nakama Server IP..."
+
+[node name="LANSection" type="VBoxContainer" parent="MainMenuPanel/VBoxContainer/ServerSelectionSection" unique_id=748392110]
+visible = false
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_constants/separation = 8
+
+[node name="LANInfo" type="Label" parent="MainMenuPanel/VBoxContainer/ServerSelectionSection/LANSection" unique_id=748392111]
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_colors/font_color = Color(0.7, 0.7, 0.7, 1)
+theme_override_font_sizes/font_size = 12
+text = "Play over LAN without any server.\nFirewall may need to allow port 7777."
+autowrap_mode = 3
+
+[node name="LANHostBtn" type="Button" parent="MainMenuPanel/VBoxContainer/ServerSelectionSection/LANSection" unique_id=748392112]
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(0, 44)
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_font_sizes/font_size = 14
+text = "HOST LAN GAME"
+
+[node name="LANOrLabel" type="Label" parent="MainMenuPanel/VBoxContainer/ServerSelectionSection/LANSection" unique_id=748392113]
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_colors/font_color = Color(0.5, 0.5, 0.5, 1)
+theme_override_font_sizes/font_size = 11
+text = "── or join a friend ──"
+horizontal_alignment = 1
+
+[node name="LANIPInput" type="LineEdit" parent="MainMenuPanel/VBoxContainer/ServerSelectionSection/LANSection" unique_id=748392114]
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(0, 44)
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "127.0.0.1"
+placeholder_text = "Host IP (e.g. 192.168.1.10)"
+
+[node name="LANJoinBtn" type="Button" parent="MainMenuPanel/VBoxContainer/ServerSelectionSection/LANSection" unique_id=748392115]
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(0, 44)
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_font_sizes/font_size = 14
+text = "JOIN LAN GAME"
 
 [node name="ServerSeparator" type="HSeparator" parent="MainMenuPanel/VBoxContainer" unique_id=748392105]
 layout_mode = 2

scenes/main.gd

@@ -51,7 +51,9 @@ func _ready():
 	# NetworkPanel is visible during gameplay
 	
 	# Auto-start game if coming from lobby (already connected to match)
-	if NakamaManager.is_connected_to_nakama() and multiplayer.get_unique_id() != 0:
+	# Works for both Nakama mode and LAN direct mode (ENet).
+	var is_lan_connected = LobbyManager.is_lan_mode and multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer() and multiplayer.multiplayer_peer.get_connection_status() == MultiplayerPeer.CONNECTION_CONNECTED
+	if (NakamaManager.is_connected_to_nakama() or is_lan_connected) and multiplayer.get_unique_id() != 0:
 		print("Coming from lobby - auto-starting game...")
 		await get_tree().process_frame
 		_auto_start_from_lobby()
@@ -685,9 +687,11 @@ func _start_game():
 				wait_time += 0.2
 				
 		# Allow socket/peer to stabilize before blasting RPCs
-		await get_tree().create_timer(2.0).timeout
+		# Snappier delay for LAN mode
+		var delay = 0.5 if LobbyManager.is_lan_mode else 2.0
+		await get_tree().create_timer(delay).timeout
 		
-		# NOW assign random spawn positions for EVERYONE (Host, Client, Bots)
+		# NOW assign spawn positions for EVERYONE (Host, Client, Bots)
 		# This safely sends RPCs over the completed socket connection
 		_assign_random_spawn_positions()
 		
@@ -972,7 +976,8 @@ func spawn_tekton_npc():
 			# Generate a consistent ID/Name for sync (add index to ensure uniqueness)
 			var tekton_id = Time.get_ticks_msec() + spawned_count
 			_create_tekton(valid_pos, tekton_id)
-			if can_rpc():
+			# Only broadcast to clients if there are remote peers connected
+			if can_rpc() and multiplayer.get_peers().size() > 0:
 				rpc("sync_spawn_tekton", valid_pos, tekton_id)
 			
 			spawned_count += 1
@@ -980,6 +985,8 @@ func spawn_tekton_npc():
 
 @rpc("call_remote", "reliable")
 func sync_spawn_tekton(pos: Vector2i, tekton_id: int):
+	# Safety: only create if scene is fully ready
+	if not is_inside_tree(): return
 	_create_tekton(pos, tekton_id)
 
 func _create_tekton(pos: Vector2i, tekton_id: int, is_static: bool = false):
@@ -1566,6 +1573,12 @@ func request_randomize_item(grid_position: Vector2i):
 func sync_grid_item(x: int, y: int, z: int, item: int):
 	var enhanced_gridmap = $EnhancedGridMap
 	if enhanced_gridmap:
+		# FLOOR ENFORCEMENT: Visual tiles (IDs 7-20) must ALWAYS be on layer Y=1.
+		# If somehow sent to Y=0, redirect them to Y=1.
+		if item >= 7 and item <= 20 and y == 0:
+			push_warning("[Main] Tile %d was sent to floor Y=0 at (%d,0,%d). Redirecting to Y=1." % [item, x, z])
+			y = 1
+
 		# PROTECTED FLOOR CHECK: Block tiles (7-20) from being placed on walls (4) or void (-1)
 		# Note: We allow spawning on Safe Zones, Start, and Finish as it's on Layer 1.
 		if y == 1 and item >= 7 and item <= 20:
@@ -1602,7 +1615,10 @@ func sync_grid_items_batch(data: Array):
 		var y = entry.get("y", 0)
 		var z = entry.get("z", 0)
 		var item = entry.get("item", -1)
-		
+		# FLOOR ENFORCEMENT: Visual tiles (IDs 7-20) must ALWAYS be on layer Y=1.
+		if item >= 7 and item <= 20 and y == 0:
+			y = 1
+
 		# PROTECTED FLOOR CHECK
 		if y == 1 and item >= 7 and item <= 20:
 			var f0 = enhanced_gridmap.get_cell_item(Vector3i(x, 0, z))

scenes/player.gd

@@ -1186,13 +1186,15 @@ func find_valid_starting_position() -> Vector2i:
 	if is_bot:
 		return _find_random_spawn_position()
 	else:
-		# Auto-assign the first available spawn point for fixed spawning
-		for spawn_pos in spawn_locations:
-			if not is_position_occupied(spawn_pos):
-				return spawn_pos
+		# For Stop n Go, use Column 0
+		if LobbyManager.game_mode == "Stop n Go":
+			for spawn_pos in spawn_locations:
+				if not is_position_occupied(spawn_pos):
+					return spawn_pos
 		
-		# Fallback (should typically not be reached if spawn_locations > max_players)
-		return Vector2i(0, 0)
+		# For Freemode, try corners if random spawn is OFF, or just find any walkable
+		# But wait, host will assign most of the time. This is just for initial _ready.
+		return Vector2i(1, 1) # Default away from the very edge if possible
 
 # highlight_available_spawn_points is no longer needed for manual selection in this mode
 func highlight_available_spawn_points():

scripts/managers/lobby_manager.gd

@@ -36,6 +36,8 @@ var current_room: Dictionary = {}
 var players_in_room: Array = [] # [{id, name, is_ready}]
 var available_rooms: Array = []
 var is_host: bool = false
+var is_lan_mode: bool = false # True when using direct ENet (no Nakama)
+const LAN_PORT: int = 7777 # Port for LAN direct connections
 var local_player_name: String = "Player"
 
 # Match duration in seconds (configurable in lobby by host)
@@ -113,8 +115,9 @@ func _update_available_areas(mode: String) -> void:
 # =============================================================================
 
 func create_room(room_name: String) -> void:
-	"""Host creates a new room with the given name."""
+	"""Host creates a new room with the given name (Nakama)."""
 	is_host = true
+	is_lan_mode = false
 	current_room = {
 		"room_name": room_name,
 		"host_name": local_player_name,
@@ -130,8 +133,9 @@ func create_room(room_name: String) -> void:
 	NakamaManager.host_game()
 
 func join_room(match_id: String) -> void:
-	"""Client joins an existing room by match ID."""
+	"""Client joins an existing room by match ID (Nakama)."""
 	is_host = false
+	is_lan_mode = false
 	
 	var success = await NakamaManager.connect_to_nakama_async()
 	if not success:
@@ -140,6 +144,66 @@ func join_room(match_id: String) -> void:
 	
 	NakamaManager.join_game(match_id)
 
+# =============================================================================
+# LAN Mode (Direct ENet, no Nakama/Docker needed)
+# =============================================================================
+
+func create_room_lan(room_name: String = "LAN Game") -> bool:
+	"""Host creates a LAN room via direct ENet. No Nakama/Docker required."""
+	is_host = true
+	is_lan_mode = true
+	
+	var peer = ENetMultiplayerPeer.new()
+	var err = peer.create_server(LAN_PORT, GameStateManager.max_players)
+	if err != OK:
+		push_error("[LAN] Failed to create ENet server on port %d: %s" % [LAN_PORT, err])
+		return false
+	
+	multiplayer.set_multiplayer_peer(peer)
+	
+	current_room = {
+		"room_name": room_name,
+		"host_name": local_player_name,
+		"max_players": GameStateManager.max_players,
+		"match_id": "LAN"
+	}
+	
+	# Add host to player list
+	var my_id = multiplayer.get_unique_id() # Will be 1
+	players_in_room.clear()
+	players_in_room.append({
+		"id": my_id,
+		"name": local_player_name,
+		"is_ready": false,
+		"character": available_characters[local_character_index]
+	})
+	
+	print("[LAN] Server created on port %d. Waiting for players..." % LAN_PORT)
+	emit_signal("room_joined", current_room)
+	return true
+
+func join_room_lan(host_ip: String) -> bool:
+	"""Client joins a LAN room by the host's IP address. No Nakama/Docker required."""
+	is_host = false
+	is_lan_mode = true
+	
+	var peer = ENetMultiplayerPeer.new()
+	var err = peer.create_client(host_ip, LAN_PORT)
+	if err != OK:
+		push_error("[LAN] Failed to connect to %s:%d: %s" % [host_ip, LAN_PORT, err])
+		return false
+	
+	multiplayer.set_multiplayer_peer(peer)
+	
+	current_room = {
+		"room_name": "LAN Game",
+		"match_id": "LAN"
+	}
+	
+	print("[LAN] Connecting to %s:%d..." % [host_ip, LAN_PORT])
+	# _on_peer_connected will fire once connected and trigger request_room_info.
+	return true
+
 func leave_room() -> void:
 	"""Leave the current room."""
 	print("[LobbyManager] Leaving room. Clearing all local state.")
@@ -147,15 +211,19 @@ func leave_room() -> void:
 	# If we are the host, notify all clients to kick them back to menu/lobby
 	if is_host and multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer() and multiplayer.is_server():
 		print("[LobbyManager] Host is leaving. Kicking all clients...")
-		# We use rpc() instead of .rpc() for compatibility with older Godot 4 versions if applicable, 
-		# but .rpc() is standard in 4.x. Let's stick to standard.
 		kick_all_clients.rpc()
 	
 	# Important: Reset all lobby settings and player lists first
 	reset()
 	
-	# Disconnect from Nakama and reset multiplayer peer
-	NakamaManager.cleanup()
+	if is_lan_mode:
+		# LAN mode: just close the ENet peer directly
+		if multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer():
+			multiplayer.set_multiplayer_peer(null)
+		is_lan_mode = false
+	else:
+		# Nakama mode: full Nakama cleanup
+		NakamaManager.cleanup()
 		
 	# Important: Clean up game state as well to prevent ghost players
 	GameStateManager.reset()
@@ -206,7 +274,9 @@ func sync_ready_state(player_id: int, is_ready: bool) -> void:
 
 func _check_all_ready() -> void:
 	"""Check if all players are ready."""
-	if players_in_room.size() < 2:
+	# In LAN mode allow solo play - only 1 player needed
+	var min_players = 1 if is_lan_mode else 2
+	if players_in_room.size() < min_players:
 		_all_ready = false
 		return
 	
@@ -218,6 +288,17 @@ func _check_all_ready() -> void:
 	_all_ready = true
 	emit_signal("all_players_ready")
 
+func force_solo_ready() -> void:
+	"""Mark the local player as ready immediately (for solo LAN play)."""
+	if not multiplayer.has_multiplayer_peer():
+		return
+	var my_id = multiplayer.get_unique_id()
+	for player in players_in_room:
+		if player["id"] == my_id:
+			player["is_ready"] = true
+			break
+	_check_all_ready()
+
 func is_all_ready() -> bool:
 	return _all_ready
 
@@ -562,6 +643,11 @@ func _on_game_starting() -> void:
 
 func _on_match_joined(match_id: String) -> void:
 	"""Called when successfully joined a Nakama match."""
+	# LAN mode handles room setup entirely in create_room_lan() / join_room_lan().
+	# Skip this Nakama-specific handler to avoid double-adding the player.
+	if is_lan_mode:
+		return
+	
 	current_room["match_id"] = match_id
 	# Use first 8 chars of match ID as room name (matches server browser)
 	var short_id = match_id.substr(0, 8) if match_id.length() > 8 else match_id

scripts/ui/login_screen.gd

@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ var is_loading: bool = false
 # Server Selection Controls
 var server_option: OptionButton
 var server_ip_input: LineEdit
+var lan_section: VBoxContainer # LAN-specific controls
 
 func _ready() -> void:
 	_connect_signals()
@@ -203,7 +204,7 @@ func _setup_server_config_ui() -> void:
 	
 	# Server Label
 	var label = Label.new()
-	label.text = "NAKAMA SERVER"
+	label.text = "CONNECTION MODE"
 	label.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(0.69, 0.529, 0.357, 1))
 	label.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 13)
 	server_section.add_child(label)
@@ -212,8 +213,9 @@ func _setup_server_config_ui() -> void:
 	server_option = OptionButton.new()
 	server_option.name = "ServerOption"
 	server_option.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(0, 44)
-	server_option.add_item("Localhost (Testing)")
-	server_option.add_item("Remote Server (Host IP)")
+	server_option.add_item("Nakama - Localhost (Testing)")
+	server_option.add_item("Nakama - Remote Server (Host IP)")
+	server_option.add_item("LAN Direct (No Server)")
 	
 	# Set initial state based on NakamaManager
 	if NakamaManager.nakama_host == "localhost":
@@ -224,17 +226,62 @@ func _setup_server_config_ui() -> void:
 	server_option.item_selected.connect(_on_server_option_selected)
 	server_section.add_child(server_option)
 	
-	# Server IP Input
+	# Nakama Server IP Input
 	server_ip_input = LineEdit.new()
 	server_ip_input.name = "ServerIPInput"
 	server_ip_input.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(0, 44)
-	server_ip_input.placeholder_text = "Enter Server IP Address..."
+	server_ip_input.placeholder_text = "Enter Nakama Server IP..."
 	server_ip_input.text = NakamaManager.nakama_host if NakamaManager.nakama_host != "localhost" else "127.0.0.1"
 	server_ip_input.visible = server_option.selected == 1
 	server_ip_input.text_submitted.connect(_on_server_ip_submitted)
 	server_ip_input.focus_exited.connect(func(): _on_server_ip_submitted(server_ip_input.text))
 	server_section.add_child(server_ip_input)
 	
+	# --- LAN Section ---
+	lan_section = VBoxContainer.new()
+	lan_section.name = "LANSection"
+	lan_section.add_theme_constant_override("separation", 8)
+	lan_section.visible = false
+	server_section.add_child(lan_section)
+	
+	var lan_info = Label.new()
+	lan_info.text = "Play over LAN without any server.\nFirewall may need to allow port 7777."
+	lan_info.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(0.7, 0.7, 0.7, 1))
+	lan_info.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 12)
+	lan_info.autowrap_mode = TextServer.AUTOWRAP_WORD
+	lan_section.add_child(lan_info)
+	
+	# Host LAN button
+	var lan_host_btn = Button.new()
+	lan_host_btn.name = "LANHostBtn"
+	lan_host_btn.text = "HOST LAN GAME"
+	lan_host_btn.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(0, 44)
+	lan_host_btn.pressed.connect(_on_lan_host_pressed)
+	lan_section.add_child(lan_host_btn)
+	
+	var lan_sep = Label.new()
+	lan_sep.text = "── or join a friend ──"
+	lan_sep.horizontal_alignment = HORIZONTAL_ALIGNMENT_CENTER
+	lan_sep.add_theme_color_override("font_color", Color(0.5, 0.5, 0.5, 1))
+	lan_sep.add_theme_font_size_override("font_size", 11)
+	lan_section.add_child(lan_sep)
+	
+	# LAN Host IP input
+	var lan_ip = LineEdit.new()
+	lan_ip.name = "LANIPInput"
+	lan_ip.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(0, 44)
+	lan_ip.placeholder_text = "Host IP (e.g. 192.168.1.10)"
+	lan_ip.text = "127.0.0.1"
+	lan_section.add_child(lan_ip)
+	
+	# Join LAN button
+	var lan_join_btn = Button.new()
+	lan_join_btn.name = "LANJoinBtn"
+	lan_join_btn.text = "JOIN LAN GAME"
+	lan_join_btn.custom_minimum_size = Vector2(0, 44)
+	lan_join_btn.pressed.connect(func(): _on_lan_join_pressed(lan_ip.text))
+	lan_section.add_child(lan_join_btn)
+	
 	# Add a separator after the section
 	var separator = HSeparator.new()
 	vbox.add_child(separator)
@@ -242,18 +289,55 @@ func _setup_server_config_ui() -> void:
 
 func _on_server_option_selected(index: int) -> void:
 	if index == 0:
-		# Localhost
+		# Nakama Localhost
 		server_ip_input.visible = false
+		if lan_section: lan_section.visible = false
 		NakamaManager.set_server("localhost")
-	else:
-		# Remote
+	elif index == 1:
+		# Nakama Remote
 		server_ip_input.visible = true
+		if lan_section: lan_section.visible = false
 		NakamaManager.set_server(server_ip_input.text)
+	else:
+		# LAN Direct
+		server_ip_input.visible = false
+		if lan_section: lan_section.visible = true
 
 func _on_server_ip_submitted(new_text: String) -> void:
-	if server_option.selected == 1:
+	if server_option and server_option.selected == 1:
 		NakamaManager.set_server(new_text.strip_edges())
 
+func _on_lan_host_pressed() -> void:
+	"""Host a LAN game without logging in to Nakama."""
+	var player_name = email_input.text.strip_edges()
+	if player_name.is_empty():
+		player_name = "Host"
+	LobbyManager.local_player_name = player_name
+	
+	var ok = await LobbyManager.create_room_lan()
+	if ok:
+		_go_to_lobby()
+	else:
+		_show_error("Failed to create LAN server. Check firewall for port 7777.")
+
+func _on_lan_join_pressed(host_ip: String) -> void:
+	"""Join a LAN game without logging in to Nakama."""
+	var ip = host_ip.strip_edges()
+	if ip.is_empty():
+		_show_error("Please enter the host's IP address.")
+		return
+	
+	var player_name = email_input.text.strip_edges()
+	if player_name.is_empty():
+		player_name = "Player"
+	LobbyManager.local_player_name = player_name
+	
+	var ok = LobbyManager.join_room_lan(ip)
+	if ok:
+		_go_to_lobby()
+	else:
+		_show_error("Failed to connect to %s. Is the host running?" % ip)
+
 # =============================================================================
 # Registration Handlers
 # =============================================================================