56K Multiplayer

coyote11 · 01-30-2002, 01:21 AM

I couldn't get a good smooth game going in any of the gamespy servers, I am running a 56K modem and it lags big time...Does any of you guys run the same modem speed but still manage to get a decent lag...

Sn!peR · 01-30-2002, 01:25 AM

Hey you modem guys really need to get together and start a 56.6KLAN ...

FuBarGrn · 01-30-2002, 01:27 AM

you need to get a speed booster for your modem...just do a search for "speed boosters" and you will find a few.I used one back when I had a 56K....OR if you have Cable TV...you might consider a Cable Modem,it really isn't that expensive and you do not have to buy anything first....and they come in and Install it for you. =)

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coyote11 · 01-30-2002, 01:30 AM

Why the puck would 2015 recommend multiplayer speed requirements as 56k if you can't play crap with that connection

coyote11 · 01-30-2002, 01:35 AM

Well, I do not have the cash to subscribe for cable modem or any fast internet connection,
you'll understand what I am talking about if u're a college student

Steel · 01-30-2002, 01:39 AM

Yup 56K is bad news i'm afraid. I just about live on 64K ISDN but 128K ISDN makes a real difference. Would get cable or broadband but simply cannot buy it where I live.....

Using GameSpy also results in your connection using it's bandwidth for that AFAIK. Make sure any other progs like messenger, ICQ or whatever are also shutdown.

If you can find a server that you can connect to directly (some mates perhaps) you could see if that is better. i.e. a direct connection. I am going to do some testing on this with my pals soon, some of which have 56K access (hence the test) so i'll let u know.

I don't know where else ppl on here go other than GameSpy. I am new here. I am sure they will reply and let us know

Cheers,

Steel

Sn!peR · 01-30-2002, 01:45 AM

If you can get some of your buddies to form a LAN party, that can be enjoyable lag-free MP joyness....

Ydiss · 01-30-2002, 01:49 AM

Cyote, 2015 didn't recommend 56k, it's down as minimum requirements. That is, if you have less than a 56k modem you can't play MoH online.

56k isn't ideal but it is playable if you have a really decent machine. Bottom line is this: A faster cpu will deliver faster average pings. It won't make a huge difference but it does make a difference.

I know this 'cos I've seen two separate machines on the same connection (ISDN 64k) with the same gfx cards and same memory. The only difference was the cpu.

Mine was an AMD k6/2 350 (glad the word I used there is 'was') and my mate's was a P2 400.

His pc was much faster and he always, always had a lower ping than me by about 10-25 ping.

Plus, it doesn't matter if you have a 2 Mbit line to the net if you have a naff cpu/gfx card set-up.

You'll suffer low fps rates even though your ping is flying.

With a decent system, a local server (no more than 50 miles distance geographically), a good ISP and a 56k modem there is no reason why you can't get 130-150 ping.

That is playable.

The only reason 56k modems are crap is 'cos they are low bandwidth. You'll always lose packets even if you have a decent connection.

Cable doesn't have this issue, 'cos it's able to handle so much more data in a given moment.

First thing is to upgrade your pc, if you can. Then try some game-specific ISPs (ISPs that are designed for games players) and you should get much better pings, even with a 56k modem.

There should also be a few tweak guides popping up soon that will help you set MoH up to optimise your connection and FPS.

Good luck.

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sk8save1 · 01-30-2002, 01:50 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by coyote11:
Well, I do not have the cash to subscribe for cable modem or any fast internet connection,
you'll understand what I am talking about if u're a college student<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Where I went at university, the dorms where connected to the university's 10Mbps line. Perfect for gaming. You might want to look that up.

coyote11 · 01-30-2002, 01:50 AM

Great, let me know of the outcome

lysis · 01-30-2002, 02:18 AM

i'm on 56k an get pings around 200
i don't think you can host on 56k but i don't think this is what you were trying to do

Make sure to sort the servers by ping in gayspy or in the in game browser and choose the lowest ping server that has 7 or less players in it. 56k is not good for servers with many players at once.

My only problem is ping jumps to around 380 whenever there is close combat - this means i have to hella lead the guys i'm shooting at, but i manage

The game is playable for me on my 56k, and i even manage to do very well sometimes. However I have ordered DSL (cable was not available yet in my area) and its been a month so I should have dsl soon.

Note: you should't shoot @ enemies, you should lead them a little.

Lastly - I would try turning down the graphics settings almost all the way (resolution, texture detail, etc.) to attempt to get a high framerate - this can sometimes make a difference

coyote11 · 01-30-2002, 03:19 AM

Thanks for the replies guys, by the way, my comp is pentiumIII 800 MHZ 256 MB SDRAm and 64MB ATI RADEON, the game runs very smooth on 800X600 resolution single player, I do not have lag problem whatsoever, the texture details etc options I have on the game is high, it's a huge difference on the multiplayer
So you would recommend me putting all the game details on low and try to connect on game ping lower than 250ms(which I always do) and join servers which has 7 players or less... I'll try that.
PS:I live off campus, I do know my college do have the t2 line for all on campus residents, but not where I am living...