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ok, thanx a ton ToRaK...it actually helped me out a lil...i was able to play on TV4 for a lil bit (not very long) but longer than normal...so i think its workin...but i think i'm gonna add those others ones in ur first post...what would i put since my average lag is about 500??

[ToRaK]

TV4 is the most lag happy of all the server so if you've noticed some improvement playing there chances are it's working. Try it on TV1 and see if your results are better. Is this what your asking about?

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

I don't know how playable that'll be. It should definatly lower your ping, but I don't know if the updates are too low. You be the judge. Tweaking all about finding what works best for you.

ToRaK

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On 2002-03-09 18:03, ToRaK wrote:
First off, without upgrading your connection you cannot expect to reliably get great pings to server (exp. if the server is generally lag happy). However, it is possible to get playable ping (225-350) by tweaking your config(s). The reason you need two tweak your config(s) is because that is where half-life stores the information on exactly how to connect to the server. Not all servers are the same, so you could possibly need to configs, one optimized for fast servers and one for slow servers.

You might want to consider upgrading your video card, as it can slow your game down. I would definiatly upgrade if your video is choppy. To avoid getting burnt, try to find a store with a good return policy on electronics.

Now to the tweaking of your config. Here are some settings I would look at tweaking.

cl_updaterate XX
default value: 20
suggested value: 15
This setting control how many times a server is to update your computer per second. Higher is better, but produces more lag. Chopiness isn't noticed until around 12. 15 is probably good for a 20 player game on 56k.

cl_cmdrate XX
default value: 30
suggested value: 20-25
Similar to cl_updaterate except this controls your uploading information.

rate XXXX
default value: 9999
suggested value: 3000-5000
Controls how much data is to be downloaded from server. The better your connection is the higher you would want to set this number. If set too high it'll create massive latency. For 56k users values from 3000-5000 are suggested. Be conservative.

cl_rate XXXX
Set to same value as rate. I can't remember which one is used in latest version.

cl_download_ingame X
default value: 1
suggested value: 0
Turns off sprays by setting this to 0. This prevents you from being lagged because someone paints their spray on the wall.

pushlatency
default value: ?
suggested value: -1/2 to -1 * your average ping
Must be a negative value.

Sorry if some of this information is old. I haven't done much tweaking since I got my cable modem. Those are the commands I used most often to help with my lag. BTW, just put those commands in your config.cfg and I think you'll be in business. Hope I helped.

ToRaK


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this is the one...with these commands, what would i add for them...but yeah it seems to have a lil effect

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ok ToR....need ur help...guess ur playin now or sumtin....but i'm workin on it all...and idk....this is of course he bad time to test it b/c if it prime time...and i never do good at prime times