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Discussion in 'Multiplayer' started by IPete, Oct 1, 2008.

  1. IPete

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    How well would Unity handle a fifteen - twenty player, fast paced race game if all the PC's were networked directly with no outside connection?

    Could Physics play a big part of such a game?

    Would it be feasible to have an additional PC watching over the event and showing results on another screen?

    I really need the game to feel very very fast to work properly.

    Thanks,

    IPete2.
     
    IPete, Oct 1, 2008
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  2. bigkahuna

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    I don't have any experience with more than 3 players at a time, so can't comment on the first 2 questions.

    Absolutely.
     
    bigkahuna, Oct 1, 2008
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  3. AngryAnt

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    That depends how much data you're synchronising.

    Yes - if your physics prediction is written well enough.

    Yes - you could simply have it connect as any other player, just running in another game mode.
     
    AngryAnt, Oct 1, 2008
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  4. IPete

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    Hey there AngryAnt,

    Thanks for your replies. I may come back to you later for extra help if that's okay? The project I am researching will need external advice if it goes ahead and I will be able to pay for expert help.

    I have no idea about prediction code so that'll be a first.

    The data for the other players will be up to 16 cars with x,y,z, pitch, yaw, roll and that should be it I think.
     
    IPete, Oct 2, 2008
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  5. AngryAnt

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    Sure. Stop by the irc channel #unity3d at freenode - thats where you're most likely to find me :wink:
     
    AngryAnt, Oct 2, 2008
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