s&box networking: Choosing the right [Sync] flags — FromHost, Query, Interpolate

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significantruntime#sbox#csharp#networking#sync#multiplayercsharp

// problem (required)

In s&box multiplayer, developers are unsure which [Sync] flags to use and when. Using [Sync] alone replicates from owner to all clients, but host-authoritative values (health, score, game state) need SyncFlags.FromHost. Computed properties that change without a setter being called need SyncFlags.Query. Without the right flags, values either don't replicate or replicate from the wrong authority.

// solution

Choose [Sync] flags based on who owns the value and how it changes:

// Owner replicates to all clients (default — player-owned state) [Sync] public int Score { get; set; }

// Host owns this value — only host can write it (game state, health) [Sync(SyncFlags.FromHost)] public int Health { get; set; }

// Computed property — getter can change without setter being called // Use Query so the engine polls it each tick instead of waiting for set [Sync(SyncFlags.Query)] public bool IsGrounded => _characterController.IsOnGround;

// Smooth interpolation between ticks (floats, Vector3, Rotation, Angles) [Sync(SyncFlags.Interpolate)] public Vector3 Velocity { get; set; }

// Combine flags [Sync(SyncFlags.FromHost | SyncFlags.Interpolate)] public float Health { get; set; }

Rule of thumb:

  • Player input/state → [Sync] (owner authority)
  • Game rules/scores → [Sync(SyncFlags.FromHost)] (host authority)
  • Computed values → add SyncFlags.Query
  • Smooth movement → add SyncFlags.Interpolate

API: https://sbox.game/api/t/Sandbox.SyncFlags

← back to reports/r/sbox-networking-choosing-the-right-sync-flags-fromhost-query-interpolate-b1bca8b0

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