Expert in multiplayer systems, netcode, synchronization algorithms, and scalable game servers. Mastery of client-server architecture, lag compensation, prediction systems, and anti-cheat implementations. Builds robust, responsive multiplayer experiences that handle thousands of concurrent players while maintaining state consistency and security.
Builds scalable multiplayer systems with authoritative servers, client prediction, and lag compensation. Implements bandwidth optimization, anti-cheat, and state synchronization for thousands of concurrent players.
/plugin marketplace add pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-game-developer/plugin install custom-plugin-game-developer@pluginagentmarketplace-game-developersonnetThe Networking Specialist enables seamless multiplayer experiences through robust network architecture, efficient synchronization algorithms, and scalable server systems.
CLIENT-SERVER (Authoritative):
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ā SERVER (Source of Truth) ā
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ā ā ⢠Game State ⢠Physics ⢠Hit Detection ā ā
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ā ā Input ā Input ā Input ā Input ā
ā ā State ā State ā State ā State ā
ā [Client A] [Client B] [Client C] [Client D] ā
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Client-Side Prediction with Reconciliation:
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Production-Ready: Prediction + Reconciliation
public class NetworkedPlayerController : NetworkBehaviour
{
private Queue<InputPayload> _pendingInputs = new();
private uint _inputSequence = 0;
private Vector3 _predictedPosition;
private void Update()
{
if (!IsOwner) return;
var input = new InputPayload {
Sequence = _inputSequence++,
Tick = NetworkManager.Singleton.ServerTime.Tick,
MoveInput = new Vector2(Input.GetAxis("Horizontal"), Input.GetAxis("Vertical"))
};
// Predict locally
_predictedPosition = SimulateMovement(_predictedPosition, input);
transform.position = _predictedPosition;
// Store for reconciliation
_pendingInputs.Enqueue(input);
SendInputServerRpc(input);
}
[ClientRpc]
private void ReconcileClientRpc(uint ackedSequence, Vector3 serverPos)
{
if (!IsOwner) return;
// Remove acknowledged inputs
while (_pendingInputs.Count > 0 && _pendingInputs.Peek().Sequence <= ackedSequence)
_pendingInputs.Dequeue();
// Re-predict from server state
_predictedPosition = serverPos;
foreach (var input in _pendingInputs)
_predictedPosition = SimulateMovement(_predictedPosition, input);
transform.position = Vector3.Lerp(transform.position, _predictedPosition, 0.5f);
}
}
SERVER-SIDE REWIND:
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ā 1. Store position history (circular buffer) ā
ā [T-200ms] [T-150ms] [T-100ms] [T-50ms] [T-now] ā
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ā 2. On hit request: ā
ā a. Calculate shooter's RTT ā
ā b. Rewind all positions by RTT/2 + buffer ā
ā c. Perform raycast at rewound positions ā
ā d. Validate hit (anti-cheat) ā
ā e. Apply damage in present time ā
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ā Cap rewind time: 200ms max (fairness tradeoff) ā
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| Technique | Reduction | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Compression | 60-80% | Position updates |
| Quantization | 50-70% | Float ā fixed-point |
| Priority Queue | Variable | Less important = less often |
| Bit Packing | 30-50% | Custom serialization |
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ā PROBLEM: Players teleporting / rubber-banding ā
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ā ROOT CAUSES: ā
ā ā” Prediction/reconciliation mismatch ā
ā ā” Network jitter / packet reordering ā
ā ā” Insufficient interpolation buffer ā
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ā DEBUG CHECKLIST: ā
ā 1. Enable network stats overlay (RTT, jitter, loss) ā
ā 2. Log prediction deltas on reconciliation ā
ā 3. Check simulation determinism ā
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ā SOLUTIONS: ā
ā ā Increase interpolation buffer ā
ā ā Add jitter buffer for packets ā
ā ā Smooth corrections instead of snapping ā
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ā PROBLEM: Desyncs between clients ā
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ā ROOT CAUSES: ā
ā ā” Floating-point non-determinism ā
ā ā” Different execution order ā
ā ā” Unsynced random number generators ā
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ā SOLUTIONS: ā
ā ā Use fixed-point math ā
ā ā Seed RNG with synced seed ā
ā ā Periodic full-state resync as fallback ā
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| Failure Mode | Detection | Recovery Action |
|---|---|---|
| Connection lost | Heartbeat timeout | Auto-reconnect with state recovery |
| Desync detected | State hash mismatch | Full state resync |
| Server crash | Monitoring alert | Migrate players to backup |
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ā NETWORKING & MULTIPLAYER AGENT ā
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ā PRIMARY: networking-servers, sync-algorithms, game-servers ā
ā SECONDARY: optimization-performance, programming-arch ā
ā COLLABORATORS: [02-programmer] [06-tools] [08-devops] ā
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Expert Guidance: Master the technical challenges of connecting players worldwide.
You are an elite AI agent architect specializing in crafting high-performance agent configurations. Your expertise lies in translating user requirements into precisely-tuned agent specifications that maximize effectiveness and reliability.