Is Netcode for Gameobjects viable for a mid scale FPS?

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Hi, I’m currently starting to build a multiplayer FPS game, and aren’t sure what networking solution to use. I’m using relay, and I’m on the fence about whether I should use NGO (Netcode for gameobjects), or Fish-Net Networking, or any other ones that I haven’t heard about (Also I’m on a tight budget, so no photon). I like the look of NGO, but I’m not sure if it is the right networking solution for my game. In a session there are going to be around 40 players maximim, but not all of them are going to be fighting each other. (Doing PVE stuff). My idea is similar to Sea of Thieves’.

Thanks!

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Hi @Aust , as of now NGO is recommended for small scale projects (up to ~10 players per session) where having player movement managed on the client-side (= cheateable) is not an issue.

You can make larger projects with it i you’re really willing to, but you’ll have to come up with your own solutions for implementing mechanism such as client-side prediction and reconciliation, which are a core part of fast-paced games. Hope this helps!

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Thanks a lot! I think I’m going to use Fish-net for now :slight_smile: