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Question PUBG-like game by DOTS NetCode?

Discussion in 'NetCode for ECS' started by MetaDOS, Nov 18, 2021.

  1. MetaDOS

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    We plan to work on a PUBG-like game that would release in Q3-2022.
    • Should we use DOTS NetCode for it or pick a safer solution like Photon?
    • When will DOTS NetCode officially release?
    Thanks,
    Anh
     
    MetaDOS, Nov 18, 2021
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  2. CMarastoni

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    If you are planning to heavily rely on Entities, the answer is: yes, it is the best choice in term of usability.
    If you are planning to use gameobjects for gameplay, etc etc, then I would suggest to rely on
    NetCode For GameObject or Photon or other similar solutions. That also make it easier to integrate other related services like
    - Voice Chat with vivo
    - Relay
    - Matchmaking

    Note that the above services integration are also possible with NetCode for Entities but they may requires some more works for integrating them.

    For official release data, don't have a specific deadline yet.
     
    CMarastoni, Nov 19, 2021
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  3. optimise

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    @CMarastoni From my understanding some other services require latest version of transport package but current dots netcode still depends super old transport version which I think they will not compatible with each other and dots package can't exists together with the other service packages. Will dots netcode upgrade transport package to latest version for the next dots package releases?

    I just want to know can I still get new version of dots netcode before entering 2022?
     
    optimise, Nov 19, 2021
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  4. MetaDOS

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    So it's not safe at all even my release date will be in next Q3.
    Btw, where can I find the Netcode for Entities?
     
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    MetaDOS, Nov 19, 2021
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  5. bb8_1

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    bb8_1, Nov 19, 2021
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  6. CMarastoni

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    CMarastoni, Nov 28, 2021
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  7. Neto_Kokku

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    I would recommend using Photon Fusion. Their benchmark is actually a battle royale style game and implements actual client side prediction and reconciliation features, unlike DOTS Netcode and Netcode for GameObjects where tou need to implement those yourself.
     
    Neto_Kokku, Nov 28, 2021
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  8. CMarastoni

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    DOTS NetCode is all about client-side prediction and reconciliation. You don't have do anything custom to implement it, apart writing your gameplay logic inside the prediction. Of course special cases need some handling but that is another story.
     
    CMarastoni, Nov 29, 2021
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  9. Neto_Kokku

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    I stand corrected then, thanks.
     
    Neto_Kokku, Nov 29, 2021
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  10. optimise

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    @CMarastoni How about will latest version of Transport package supports next dots netcode package release?
     
    optimise, Nov 29, 2021
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