[Vulcan]

I wouldn't know how good it is, but the best way to find out is to try it and see how your lag is after execing the config.

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[sSdD]

yeah i'm waitin to see what ToR says...he knows about this stuff...so hopefully he'll post again in a min and tell me what i need to do..o ya..and Tor..my average ping is about 500..if you need to know that

[Vulcan]

One other thing, what video mode are you running in? I believe that is part of my problem is video lag and not modem lag.

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shoot...idk...i just know i have an old comp (probably about 4 years +) and AOL (the main cause of lag:)) so this tweakin thing should help me out i hope

[ToRaK]

Things you might want to change/add:

delete fps_modem
delete fps_lan
reason: these commands are now outdated

change cl_allowupload to 1
reason: you want your sprays to be seen

add cl_rate 3000
reason: I think this helps minimize lag

Borg, the best gaming ISP used to be Mindspring (back in the day). They performed okay last time I used them December '01. Any high speed ISP will obviously be better. You asked, which ISP is best, the better question is which ISP is best in your area. You should try each ISP in your area and see which one is best if you really want to get the best gaming connection (yes, it's a lot of trouble.) If you are looking around, be sure to not only check out major ISP's (ATT, MINDSPRING/EARTHLINK, AOL) but also smaller local ones. Often they can be better. I've used Earthlink in the past and averaged pings from 250-300. Maybe some other current 56k users could help you out with your question.

ToRaK

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[ToRaK]

To see if these tweaks have helped you, go into a server with your old configuration, watch netgraph (net_graph 1 in console), load up your new tweaked settings, and see if your connection gets better. If it has, success! If it hasn't you'll probably need to change the values of those 5 or 6 origial commands I talked about in my first posts. Hope this helps.

ToRaK

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ok i just tryed it on TV 1...and as usual i got CL_FlushEntityPacket...and my lag was up to 4000 b/c that is what happens when i get CL_Flush...i will try too add/change those things..but yeah i'm probably gettin Bellsouth DSL when i get sumtin b/c my neighbor(and friend) has it and he averges between 60-150 ping...which is nice...so i'm hopefully gettin that...but any other suggestions anyone, or ToR?

[Guest]

pff i might need to find some solutions to lower my ping on cable, im pinging around 100!!! YES 100!

[ToRaK]

Sounds like your having a really terrible connection. *cough* AOL *cough*

change

cl_updaterate XX set to 12
cl_cmdrate XX set to 20
rate to 2499.00001
cl_rate to 2499.00001

This might help you George, might not. Try it and tell me if it helps you at all. My friend has Bellsouth and pings about 60-100 on TV1. You'll be happy if/when you get it.

ToRaK

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ahhh...now i can't find the commands file..idk where i put it..i forget what i saved it under and all....where is it found at??

[sSdD]

haha ok found it...and changed those things...ok now i save it...do i have to like go into console and like execute it?? or will it automatically work??

[ToRaK]

You'll have to execute it every time (in console) you start playing unless you add this parameter to your half-life shortcut: "+exec filename.cfg" (without the quotes) This will tell Half-life to run your custom config file filename (or whatever you called it) every time you begin half-life.

ToRaK

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[sSdD]

ok what is the command line?? do i just type it in the console durin game...or the console when u start up TFC?? but what is the line and i will try it...thanx for all the help ToRaK..i owe ya big

[ToRaK]

The command line refer's to the shortcut that you use to launch TFC. Right click the shortcut and go to properties. Then go to the end of the target box. This is where you can type "+exec filename.cfg". This will load it everytime, automatically.

OR

You can access it from the console. You can use either the console at the start or in game (same thing actually). All you need to do is type exec filename.cfg and your good to go.

For either way make sure your filename.cfg is in your half-lifetfc folder.

ToRaK

P.S. Awwwh shucks.

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[sSdD]

ok will try...let's all hope and pray:) haha