Client Authoritative Networking vs Peer-to-Peer Networking

Developers should use client authoritative networking in fast-paced multiplayer games (e meets developers should learn p2p networking when building decentralized applications, such as file-sharing systems (e. Here's our take.

Client Authoritative Networking

Nice Pick

Developers should use client authoritative networking in fast-paced multiplayer games (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: server-authoritative-networking, lag-compensation

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Peer-to-Peer Networking

Developers should learn P2P networking when building decentralized applications, such as file-sharing systems (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: distributed-systems, blockchain

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Client Authoritative Networking if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Peer-to-Peer Networking if: You prioritize g over what Client Authoritative Networking offers.

The Bottom Line

Client Authoritative Networking wins

Developers should use client authoritative networking in fast-paced multiplayer games (e