Grapple is a versatile network protocol, intended for gaming but applicable to any scenario.
Grapple provides simple client-server networking that ensures all clients stay aware of each other. It also has passworded servers to ensure security, and it supports data transfer via TCP, UDP, or reliable UDP.
Beyond these basic features, Grapple offers some advanced capabilities that are designed to enhance performance and flexibility. For instance, you can use the software's network messaging system to push, pull, or combine messages, and you can use several methods to query users efficiently.
The user group feature makes it possible to save bandwidth by limiting network traffic to certain groups. Grapple's network load reacting data transmission and retransmission ensures that all clients receive the data they need.
With Grapple, you also get background pinging that monitors network states to prevent connectivity issues. Additionally, there's an option for server failover to ensure that logs and other data are not lost in the event of a server crash.
Finally, Grapple provides a fully functional lobby system that makes it easy to manage client connections and data transmissions. Overall, this is a great software that is both versatile and powerful.
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