netplay
Competing through connections
Netplay is online multiplayer gaming, especially when connecting players through the internet for games originally designed for local play.
The term is most common in fighting game and retro gaming communities, where specialized software enables low-latency online matches: The netplay on this emulator is surprisingly smooth.
We set up netplay to run some Melee matches.
Network-connected state
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
- matchmakingArranging romantic connections
- lagPeriod of falling behind
- latencyDelay in system response
servers · lobbies · rollback · peer-to-peer · connection · ranked · casual · opponents
Pairs or stand-ins
- partnerOne who shares activity
- volleysShots taken mid-flight
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
serve · return · teamwork · strategy · mixed doubles · formation · poaching · signals
online
Network-connected state
- multiplayerInvolving multiple participants
- matchmakingArranging romantic connections
- lagPeriod of falling behind
latency · servers · lobbies · rollback · peer-to-peer · connection · ranked · casual · opponents · emulator
doubles
Pairs or stand-ins
- partnerOne who shares activity
- volleysShots taken mid-flight
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
communication · serve · return · teamwork · strategy · mixed doubles · formation · poaching · signals · switching
netplaylocal play
Drama staged nearby
split-screen · local co-op · hotseat · pass-and-play · LAN party
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