Now compatible with Mistlands!
This mod greatly improves multiplayer performance. If you find this mod works as advertised, please endorse it!
Default settings should be fine for most people.
Keep in mind
- Compression only works between computers with Better Networking.
- Likely incompatible with (and better than) other networking mods.
- Dedicated servers will not apply changes until restarted.
- You must use the join code or external IP when connecting to servers on the same network when using crossplay.
Features
- crossplay enabled: improves compression speed (55x faster) and compression ratio
- crossplay disabled: adds network compression
- new connection buffer (AKA "ZDO buffer", prevents data loss)
- change outgoing queue size
- change outgoing update rate
- change min/max send rates in Steamworks (AKA crossplay disabled)
- dedicated servers: ability to enable/disable crossplay through Better Networking
- compatible with Linux
- compatible with players not running the mod
Better Networking links
Educational links
Thank you
- nightshade221 (Max) for being a patron and providing a community!
- Frostsorrow for QA and community assistance!
- Tquilarius for being a patron!
- Tatsuya009, Alexander3054, Dskaggsgv, vi0lation, Ersan191, WhiteDingoX5, xdhara, ImpulsiveMind, nevcairiel, ErDu, and doubletroubleswtor for valuable feedback and troubleshooting!
- Oleg Stepanischev for ZstdSharp
- Smoothbrain for Network
If you've benefited from this mod and want to see more features implemented, please endorse it! Or if you're feeling particularly generous, donate here or on Patreon!
