🚀 Physiks MP DataSync Optimizer - Update Notes

🌟 New & Improved Module Loading

Enhanced error handling with better diagnostics 🛡️.
More detailed error logs 📝 for easier debugging.
📂 Module Path Adjustments

Assumed files are now located in the shared folder for consistency 🗂️.
Ensures proper loading of PlayerSyncShared and SyncInterpolation.
🔍 Initialization Checks

Verifies that PlayerSync and its state keys are properly loaded ✅.
Avoids potential issues before they arise 🚨.
🖥️ Debugging Assistance

Added more detailed error messages when loading fails 📢.
"Initialization successful" confirmation for peace of mind 🎉.
Thank you for using Physiks MP DataSync Optimizer! Feel free to report any issues or suggestions 💬. Happy surviving! 🧟‍♂️

Forced load Shared file first to avoid error

🔍 Enhanced Logging & Error Handling
📝 Added detailed logs across all files for better execution feedback.
🛡️ Improved error handling with pcall for critical functions to prevent crashes.

📌 PlayerSyncShared
✅ Initialization Checks
🔍 Ensured the Events system is initialized before use.

⚡ Event Handling Updates
📊 Improved validation of incoming arguments in BatchUpdate commands.
🚨 Added detailed logs for command processing & warnings for invalid states.

🎯 SyncInterpolation
🖥️ Client-Side Execution Check
🚪 Exits if executed on the server (if isServer() then return end).

📊 Logging Enhancements
📍 Added logs for position interpolation & animation adjustments.

🔄 Interpolation Logic
🔎 Verified smooth movement transitions in player position interpolation.

🌐 PlayerSyncServer
📦 Module Initialization Checks
⚠️ Improved loading checks for PlayerSyncShared & SyncInterpolation with error feedback.

⚡ Latency Management
📶 Implemented a mechanism to manage and update latency using ping commands.

📨 Event Command Handling
📜 Added logs for received commands, including sender username.

🔄 Player Update Logic
🛠️ Ensured stable local player updates & state changes with detailed logging.

🎮 PlayerSyncClient
🔄 Client-Side Execution Assurance
🔍 Ensured this file runs exclusively on the client.

📊 Logging Improvements
📢 Categorized logs into info, warning, and error levels.

📌 State Tracking Logic
🕵️ Verified player state tracking, logging missing keys & preventing unnecessary updates.

⏱️ Latency Measurement Improvement
📶 Optimized latency measurement for accurate and timely updates.

🔄 CheckInitialization.lua
🛠️ Module Loading Verification
⚠️ Ensured all required modules load successfully, logging errors for failures. 🚨

Fixed:
Resolved a runtime error caused by calling a nil function in onServerCommand.

Issue: The function getPlayerFromUsername(args.username) is no longer used in the Project Zomboid API, causing a nil call error.
Fix: Replaced it with the correct API function getPlayerByUsername(args.username), which correctly retrieves a player object in multiplayer.

Cleaned up checks.

🎉 Initial Setup
Established the mod structure for synchronizing player, zombie, and vehicle states in Project Zomboid.

🔄 State Management
Implemented state tracking for:
Players: Position, health, and animation.
Zombies: Position, health, and animation.
Vehicles: Position, speed, and health.

Fixed the PlayerStateKeys block to ensure all necessary states are accounted for, improving the synchronization process.

🔧 Code Improvements
Standardized logging to enhance readability and maintainability.
Added error handling to prevent runtime issues and ensure smoother operation.

📦 Modularity Enhancements
Separated functionalities into dedicated functions for better organization and clarity.

🌍 Update Handling
Created functions to handle:
Updating zombie states based on data received from the server.
Updating vehicle states similarly to ensure consistency.

🚀 Conclusion
Tonight's work has significantly improved the mod's functionality and maintainability, providing a robust foundation for future enhancements.

📢 Changelog:
✅ Server-Side Execution Fixed!

🖥️ Ensured that shared Lua scripts only run on dedicated servers 🏆
🛑 Prevented execution on clients & co-op hosts for better performance and security 🔒
🔄 Improved synchronization for a smoother multiplayer experience!
💡 Special Thanks to VORSHIM for the help! 🎉👏

🔧 Keep surviving, and enjoy the optimized gameplay! 🚑💀🔥

Let me know if you’d like any tweaks! 🚀

📅 Version Update: 02/04/2025


STILL WORKING ON PLAYER STATE KEYS AND FUNCTIONS

🔥 Major Fixes & Improvements
✅ Switched to Events.OnTick – Replaced outdated event handlers for better server performance & stability. ⚡
✅ Added Server-Only Execution – Ensured scripts only run on the server with if isClient() and not isServer() then return end. 🖥️🔒 [THANKS VORSHIM]
✅ Fixed Player Teleportation Issues – Improved interpolation smoothing to eliminate sudden jumps. 🏃‍♂️➡️🏃‍♂️
✅ Bit-Packed Data Transfers – Reduced network usage by up to 70%, making sync faster and more efficient! 📡💾
✅ Proximity-Based Updates – Players only receive updates when nearby, reducing unnecessary network traffic. 🌍

🐞 Bug Fixes
🔧 Fixed Animation Stutters – Player animations now transition seamlessly without skipping frames. 🎬
🔧 Resolved Sync Delays – Improved latency compensation for smoother multiplayer interactions. ⏳🔄
🔧 Eliminated Redundant Updates – Player states are only sent when necessary, saving bandwidth. 💾

⚙️ Optimization & Performance
🚀 Smarter Update Timing – Adjusted intervals to balance real-time accuracy with server efficiency.
🚀 Expanded Position History – Now stores 10 previous locations for better movement smoothing.
🚀 More Reliable Server Commands – Ensures all sync updates are properly received & applied.