hardgame-dev-latency-compensation

What techniques are used for latency compensation in online games?

Answer

Latency compensation keeps gameplay responsive. Common techniques: - Client-side prediction - Server reconciliation - Interpolation/extrapolation - Lag compensation (hit rewind) Each has trade-offs between fairness, responsiveness, and complexity. Always monitor desync and exploit risks.

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