Peer-to-peer vs. Dedicated Server

[Blitz4]

Dedicated Server or P2P?
There are advantages to both, but it can be simply boiled down to resources and ease of implementation. P2P is cheaper and easier. It’s a combination of budget and easy implementation. But it often performs worse in terms of stability and connectivity. And a dedicated server requires upkeep or payment to maintain via a provider. This cost results in a more stable network.

Our reason for bringing up this topic is due to a lack of awareness regarding the security of P2P. While it is a benefit to money and time, it reveals a swathe of security issues.

The main issue is that there is no neutral authority to verify and authenticate player action. With one or several players acting as a hybrid server/client authority, it adds a layer of complexity. A layer where hackers and cheaters can happily sit inside. In this situation, you’re relying on the goodwill of your players and, as we all know, there will always be those looking to target the gaming industry.

https://cyrextech.net/security-explained-fear-the-peer-to-peer/

[deuceyd]

this is common sense

[Blitz4]

Originally posted by Deucey D:

this is common sense

that must be a covenant that didn't make it to the final game,
because From didn't put in their games