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tcp or udp?

Saai · 2000-07-07T19:08:59

im planning to make a mmorpg ( i hate calling it that but oh well ) and ive been pondering how im going to do the network stuff. i realize i have two protocols to choose from: udp and tcp. i know what each does, a little bit about them. udp can lose/duplicate/change order of packets and can send to multiple destinations, while tcp doesnt lose/duplicate/change order of packets and requires a socket for each remote destination/connection. (or so i think ) now, what im curious is, which would be the best in a client-server situation in a game? and why? or, could i just get some info on which protocol is best used in what way? thanks, saai

Networking and Multiplayer Programming

Started by Saai July 03, 2000 10:59 PM

9 comments, last by Saai 23 years, 12 months ago

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July 07, 2000 07:08 PM

I made very good experiences with TCP, I believe this is the "way to go". Maybe lag isn''t that much of a problem when you are doing an RPG, right ? And, TCP should be easier to use...

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