Constructing Client-Server Multi-Player Asynchronous Networked Games Using a Single-Computer Model

Zimmerman, Daniel M. and Rothstein, Brian and Kaganovich, Yevgeniy and Pham, Khai (1997) Constructing Client-Server Multi-Player Asynchronous Networked Games Using a Single-Computer Model. Technical Report. California Institute of Technology. [CaltechCSTR:1997.cs-tr-97-16]

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Abstract

We examine the process of creating asynchronous networked games by applying systematic transformations to their single-computer analogues, identify the need for such transformations, and propose a simple system of rules for them. In developing these rules, our primary concerns are comparing the flow of events in single-processor and networked games and examining the restrictions and limitations resulting from speed considerations. Although this paper only discusses games, the transformation rides may apply to any networked application with asynchronous data input and exchange.

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ID Code:	167
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Deposited On:	25 April 2001
Record Number:	CaltechCSTR:1997.cs-tr-97-16
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