Overwatch PNG, RTT and IND: How they affect gameplay experience

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On PC, when CtrlShiftR is pressed, PNG, RTT and IND appear. I suppose PNG stands for ping. What do RTT and IND mean, and how do they translate to gameplay experiences?

Are the numbers related like for example PNG = RTT + IND?

By that I mean to ask, what happens when:

  • PNG > RTT > IND
  • PNG > IND > RTT
  • RTT > IND > PNG
  • Etc. (Provided they obey the math relationship between them)

Is there a meaningful reflection of these numbers in terms of gameplay experiences?

I.e. which combination(s) causes gameplay experiences such as:

  • Landing a hit on the opponent in my perspective, when the opponent is already behind cover in his.
  • The opponent landing a hit on me in his perspective, when I'm already behind cover in mine.
  • Etc.

Best Answer

PNG = Ping = how long it takes you to contact the server

IND = indication = how long it takes the server to tell you stuff

RTT = round trip time = both of the above together