Game State Synchronization

This section covers the synchronization mechanisms used to ensure consistent game state across all clients in a networked Magic: The Gathering Commander game.

Overview

State synchronization is critical for maintaining a fair and consistent gameplay experience. Our implementation focuses on:

• Deterministic gameplay logic
• Efficient state updates
• Handling of random elements
• Resolution of inconsistencies
• Hidden information management

Components

RNG Rollback

Implementation details for synchronizing random number generation across clients, including:

• Deterministic RNG sequence generation
• Seed management
• Rollback capabilities for RNG state
• Verification mechanisms for RNG consistency

Integration

This system integrates closely with:

• State Management for overall game state
• Rollback System for handling state corrections
• Action Broadcasting for communicating state changes
• Latency Compensation for responsive gameplay despite network delays

Testing

Comprehensive testing of synchronization mechanisms is covered in the Testing section, with specific focus on:

• RNG Synchronization Tests
• Replicon RNG Tests