[Phase 6] Multiplayer & Network #9

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2026-09-03T14:13:51-07:00

letteka commented

2026-09-03 14:13:51 -07:00

Goal: Implement multiplayer support for competitive play.

1. Client-Server Architecture

Choose and implement networking approach:

Godot's built-in multiplayer peer connection (recommended)
Or custom network library (enet, etc.)
Design message synchronization protocol
Define authoritative server vs client prediction
Implement lag compensation for fairness

2. State Synchronization

Keep game state consistent across players:

Sync player positions and rotations
Sync projectile states (position, velocity)
Sync enemy spawn timers and behaviors
Handle desync recovery gracefully
Minimize network bandwidth usage

3. Lobby System

Create pre-game infrastructure:

Room creation with password option
Player list and kick/ban functions
Settings configuration sync
Matchmaking queue (optional)
Spectator mode for watching matches

4. Competitive Features

Implement gameplay-specific networking:

Prevent cheating (aimbot, wallhack detection basics)
Round-based or continuous match formats
Score tracking and leaderboard display
Replays recording and playback
Anti-cheat measures (server authority on critical events)

5. Performance Optimization

Ensure smooth multiplayer experience:

Object pooling for networked entities
Predictive movement smoothing
Network compression where applicable
Graceful degradation when lag occurs

Exit Criteria:

Single player and multiplayer modes both functional
Synchronized gameplay between clients
Lobby system allows room creation/joining
Basic anti-cheat measures in place

**Goal:** Implement multiplayer support for competitive play. ### 1. Client-Server Architecture Choose and implement networking approach: - Godot's built-in multiplayer peer connection (recommended) - Or custom network library (enet, etc.) - Design message synchronization protocol - Define authoritative server vs client prediction - Implement lag compensation for fairness ### 2. State Synchronization Keep game state consistent across players: - Sync player positions and rotations - Sync projectile states (position, velocity) - Sync enemy spawn timers and behaviors - Handle desync recovery gracefully - Minimize network bandwidth usage ### 3. Lobby System Create pre-game infrastructure: - Room creation with password option - Player list and kick/ban functions - Settings configuration sync - Matchmaking queue (optional) - Spectator mode for watching matches ### 4. Competitive Features Implement gameplay-specific networking: - Prevent cheating (aimbot, wallhack detection basics) - Round-based or continuous match formats - Score tracking and leaderboard display - Replays recording and playback - Anti-cheat measures (server authority on critical events) ### 5. Performance Optimization Ensure smooth multiplayer experience: - Object pooling for networked entities - Predictive movement smoothing - Network compression where applicable - Graceful degradation when lag occurs ### Exit Criteria: - Single player and multiplayer modes both functional - Synchronized gameplay between clients - Lobby system allows room creation/joining - Basic anti-cheat measures in place

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2026-09-03 14:52:26 -07:00

[AI Docs] Phase 7 Release Preparation #11

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Reference: letteka/YeetGeese#9