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Master Server Question

Discussion in 'Multiplayer' started by mcnikolas, Sep 26, 2009.

  1. mcnikolas

    mcnikolas

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    Hello :) ,I have a question about the Master Server.I would like to create a racing game.For example i have two Computers connected through a local network( or not a local network) ,the first computer is the host and the second is the client.Is the master server involved there? I mean , i just want to connect two computers!
    (I have downloaded the networking examples already)
     
    mcnikolas, Sep 26, 2009
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  2. bloodtiger10

    bloodtiger10

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    depends on if you list the game. The master server holds all the current games for your game. So if you are just connecting via ip then no other wise most likely.
     
    bloodtiger10, Sep 26, 2009
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  3. hogus

    hogus

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    It also depends on how you envision the game being played. If it's just going to be a bunch of buddies playing together on a local Lan then connecting to an IP without the master server is fine.

    The moment you need to do NAT punch-through to get through firewalls, or you want random people on the net to be able to play the game together you'll need a master server.
     
    hogus, Sep 28, 2009
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