How Multiplayer Games Work
Nick Maltbie Nick Maltbie
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 Published On Jan 18, 2023

Learn the fundamentals of how to make online multiplayer games.
Crash course in the fundamentals of computer networking and how to make multiplayer games.

Frameworks mentioned:
Netcode - https://docs-multiplayer.unity3d.com/...
Mirror - https://mirror-networking.com/
FishNet - https://fish-networking.gitbook.io/docs/
Photon - https://www.photonengine.com/en/PUN

Chapters:
0:00 Why I Love Multiplayer Games
0:38 Types of Multiplayer
2:51 Internet and LAN Communication
6:08 Synchronizing Game State
7:47 State Buffer for Out of Order Commands
9:24 Client-Side Prediction
11:18 Remote Procedure Call
11:45 Client Authoritative Control
13:27 Application in Untiy
14:13 My Experiences
14:52 Try Add Multiplayer to Your Next Game

#gamedev #multiplayer #computerscience

References:
[1] 3kliksphilip - Rubber banding in CS:GO - comparison -    • Rubber banding in CS:GO - comparison  
[2] Unofficial GDC Archive - Overwatch Gameplay Architecture and Netcode -    • Video  

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