tchize a écrit : (snipped most parts out) > The mostly fixed part of map would be send to client only one time. This would includes additionnal info like blocked squares (so client can precalculate moves, and make things look softer). Changes to this part of map (which may happen from time to time) will trigger a patch event from server to client so map are against in sync. I am thinking about using a big picture for the map background/buildings/Walls(so mapmakers could design a map made of something else than squares) The thing, though, is that client mustn't know more than player should. Because all sources are available. If you send all fixed info once and for all, any hacking player will be able to see this fixed part from the beginning, thus having more info than s/he should. So they only way is to send only what the player can see, nothing more. Making client handle animations is an obvious simplification, and would even let clients disable'em if they are too heavy on their computer :) Nicolas 'Ryo' _______________________________________________ crossfire-devel mailing list crossfire-devel at lists.real-time.com https://mailman.real-time.com/mailman/listinfo/crossfire-devel