Testing the Network

We recommend using the Multiplayer Player Mode package to test your game in the editor without the need to build each time. Alternatively, you can simply build and run your project. With the fast reload system, you can edit your code in real-time, and your server's state will be maintained seamlessly, allowing you to adjust values or test/debug systems without the need to rebuild your project every time.

The default transport method of NetBuff is UDP. By using the UDPNetworkTransport, you can test your game by connecting multiple clients (editors and builds) with just one click!

We recommend using Clumsy to simulate delays and packet loss between your network connections to see where your projects need more optimization/cleanup. Clumsy is a free tool that can simulate delays, packet loss, out-of-order delivery, and more:

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By using the out-of-order delivery/packet loss feature, you can check if some of your packets being sent unreliably should be changed to the reliable method and check for any issues in network state synchronization.