Lag is getting worse

#9 - Nov. 4, 2013, 11:20 a.m.

We can’t make any headway on this unless you get a chance to post more information. If you are actively lagging, type ‘/ip’ into chat to get your current server’s IP address, and use the tracert command to gather more information. If you do post again, please include the server IP, the time of day you’re lagging, and the map that you’re on.

Here is how to use a trace route:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/162326

Here is a program that will actively do a trace route for you, graph it, and show packet loss:
http://www.pingplotter.com/

I can’t stress enough that just saying “I’m lagging” will not get us any closer to finding a solution. I wish there was more we could do, but we need more data.

#13 - Nov. 4, 2013, 1:30 p.m.

Red.3572:

Evan Lesh.3295:

We can’t make any headway on this unless you get a chance to post more information. If you are actively lagging, type ‘/ip’ into chat to get your current server’s IP address, and use the tracert command to gather more information. If you do post again, please include the server IP, the time of day you’re lagging, and the map that you’re on.

Here is how to use a trace route:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/162326

Here is a program that will actively do a trace route for you, graph it, and show packet loss:
http://www.pingplotter.com/

I can’t stress enough that just saying “I’m lagging” will not get us any closer to finding a solution. I wish there was more we could do, but we need more data.

Ok lagging here also…

Server address is 206.127.146.49:0

Installed the program you specified. I live in the UK. I’m apparently experiencing a consistent 10-20% Packet loss between London and Frankfurt. I occasionally lose an additional 10-20% just before the PlayNC server hop.

Not sure what else I can provide info-wise that you’d be interested in.

This kind of stuff is great! How does your ping relate to lag and packet loss? The info I’ve seen shows ping being relatively fine, but packet loss corresponds to in-game lag.

Telling us which map you’re in helps too, and whats happening in the map. For instance, are you in the middle of a scarlet invasion? Or are you in a fractal?

#14 - Nov. 4, 2013, 1:41 p.m.

Darnis.4056:

I lag every time someone uses Grenade Spam x2.. on point, we had grouch and one other guy spam nades and I would lag out every time; most of my settings are on Lowest and my fps jumps around from 60 to 120

You’re describing graphical lag likely from the overdraw caused by the grenade particle system. You could try turning on effect LOD. Poorly created particle systems always have the potential to bring down even the best of systems. Just go stand in some smoke to confirm This thread is specifically about network lag causing skill delay, rubber-banding, and disconnects.

Here’s some info from a quick google:
http://www.heroesandgenerals.com/community/13440/overdraw-an-effects-dudes-worst-enemy