Managed DirectX® 9 Kick Start: Graphics and Game Programming

Chapter 18. Implementing Peer-to-Peer Networking Using DirectPlay

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Understanding DirectPlay Addresses

• Creating a Peer Connection

• Getting into a Session

• Using the Event Model

• Performing Actions in Our Session

• Handling Lost Sessions

• In Brief

In this chapter, we will look at the peer-to-peer networking aspects of DirectPlay, including the following:

• DirectPlay addresses

• The peer object

• The event model of DirectPlay

• Sending data to other members of your session