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Lua for Game Development — Chapter 16: Multiplayer, Netcode, Sync Models & Lag Compensation

Multiplayer is the hardest part of game development.
This chapter covers the exact models used by:

  • Fortnite
  • Apex Legends
  • Overwatch
  • Rocket League
  • Factorio
  • StarCraft II
  • Roblox
  • Unity Netcode / Unreal replication

You will learn the following sync models:

  1. Lockstep (deterministic strategy / SLG)
  2. Snapshot interpolation (action games)
  3. Client-side prediction & reconciliation
  4. Entity replication (position/rotation/state)
  5. Combat sync
  6. Bullet/projectile sync
  7. Lag compensation (server rewind, hit-scan)
  8. Anti-cheat considerations

Lua is excellent for netcode:

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