Common compensation techniques

Welcome to the most anticipated section in our journey through the realm of online multiplayer game development. In the previous sections, we unraveled the complexities of networking, synchronization, and the intricacies of dealing with unreliable packets. Now, we stand at a crucial juncture, ready to explore the fascinating world of interpolation, prediction, and extrapolation, a trio of techniques that hold the key to creating seamless and responsive online gaming experiences, or at least to get as close as we can to this Holy Grail.

Picture this – you’re in the heat of an intense multiplayer battle, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. In the world of online gaming, every second counts, and every move must be precise. But what happens when network latency rears its head, causing a slight delay in transmitting data between players? This is where interpolation, prediction, and extrapolation come to the rescue.

One of the cornerstones...