How is SDL_net?

Networking and Multiplayer Programming

Started by Stompy9999 May 14, 2005 07:43 AM

3 comments, last by Brien Shrimp 18 years, 11 months ago

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May 14, 2005 07:43 AM

I just want to know how good SDL_net is, and what are it's capabilites? I've been thinking of using SDL_net for awhile, but never got around to it. Also, can anyone tell me where I could find some good SDL_net tutorials? Thanks in advance!

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basement

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May 14, 2005 10:50 AM

sdl_net is basically nothing more than a thin wrapper for platform-dependent socket stuff. meaning that it won't help you at all with your game-related tasks such as player management, opening a game session and all that.

I'd still recommend it over using plain winsock though. your code will be much more portable and easier to integrate into an existing SDL game.

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Rob Loach

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May 14, 2005 11:31 AM

Asheh is very fond of RakNet. I've haven't used either libraries....