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DM (Direct Message) Module

Diarkis DM – One-to-One Server-Relayed Messaging Module

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Overview

Diarkis DM (Direct Message) is a lightweight, server-relayed communication module designed for one-to-one message exchange between users without requiring session initialization or room membership. It enables direct packet-based communication by referencing the recipient’s unique user ID, offering a fast and simple mechanism for private messaging.

Technical Overview:

  • Direct User Addressing: Messages are sent by specifying the recipient’s user ID, eliminating the need for room discovery, matchmaking, or group registration. This enables instant, ad-hoc communication between known users.

  • Server-Relay Architecture: Unlike Diarkis P2P, which attempts direct peer connections, Diarkis DM uses a server-mediated relay path, routing messages through one or two Diarkis servers to reach the destination client. This ensures message delivery across NAT-bound and firewall-restricted networks without requiring hole punching or NAT traversal.

  • Message Routing and Path Efficiency: The relay path is dynamically determined based on user distribution within the cluster. Diarkis attempts to minimize server hops, but multi-server relaying (up to two hops) is supported to ensure reliable delivery across distributed server infrastructure.

Usage Considerations:

  • Optimized for One-to-One Communication: While technically capable of sending messages to multiple recipients, Diarkis DM is not optimized for multicast or broadcast. For use cases involving multiple users (e.g., chat rooms, game lobbies, or team coordination), Diarkis Room or Diarkis Field is recommended.

  • Latency and Frequency Constraints: Due to its server-relay design, Diarkis DM is not ideal for high-frequency, low-latency data exchange. Applications requiring real-time synchronization or rapid event exchange should consider Diarkis P2P or server-side modules that offer lower-latency characteristics.

For integration guidelines and detailed API specifications, refer to the .

Diarkis Server API Reference