Server AI, should the server handle the fighting animation and explosions?

[Virvek]

Currently the particle emitters are server side. I’m wondering if I should have it replicated to the all the clients instead. Would this be more advisable? I was reading on a post about it here:

Should I do effects on the client or server?

I’m wondering whether I should do effects such as particles on the client or server. I hear a lot of people do it on the client by firing all clients when an effect is to be played, though I’ve always done it on the server, and I much prefer it. SIDENOTE: Right now, I’m doing effects on the server. I’m not sure if this has any connection, but after being on a different tab for a reasonable amount of time while you are testing in studio (play button), effects are really laggy and delayed. Also, …

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