How do I avoid laggy real time multiplayer?

Thanks for that great answer.

It gives hope! I'm gonna update my code a bit and do some testing. And then come back to this post.

Yes that's what I understood: I will still need to sync 5 variables and have 6 inputs.

Does a lot of code/a lot of objects slow down the game? Does putting objects in a container save some bandwidth?

Kindly,

Roland

Without optimization it will. Better make a simple proof-of-concept game first & then work on beautifications (like shadows & amazing explosions).

Containers are always a good choice. Use them every time you can!

It really does make sense.

This is what I've updated:

I used the same basis as the multiplayer example, but added some few details:

- The player can run when the Shift key is down

- "gunnumber" is not used yet (but it is going to be to let the host know which gun the player is using)

- bulletx and -y is for hit testing as there is a recoil for guns so they don't shoot exactly where the crosshair is (note: there was lag before I made hit this hit testing)

Maybe it could be that I use the shadow caster function in combination to the multiplayer? Or that my Internet connection is bad?

Cheers

Looks nice from what I can tell.

It is not about internet connection. Unless your shadows have some meaningful impact on gameplay aside from visuals there is no reason to keep them updated for everyone. Also some devs introduce settings in their games & have there option to turn off shadows.

Thanks!!

Interestingly enough when I try my game in the same settings but with a more powerful computer I have no issues whatsoever. It seems the script is just too much for my older computer. I could actually even experience some minor issues on the real-time example.