Thread: I got a tech question?

Ok, last night i played like shit. The first thing i noticed is that I had a stable ping of 40, but as soon as I took a step, my choke hit like 5 and still a solid 40 ping. In a fire fight, my choke went to 15-20, but yet again a solid 40 ping. What could be handing me all this choke? I know basic computers but when it comes to the internet, thats a different subject.

Hopefully some of the more knowledgeable can help me with this.

PS. i have comcast high speed 8meg, but this still may be my problem.

Originally Posted by DarkAnus

Ok, last night i played like shit. The first thing i noticed is that I had a stable ping of 40, but as soon as I took a step, my choke hit like 5 and still a solid 40 ping. In a fire fight, my choke went to 15-20, but yet again a solid 40 ping. What could be handing me all this choke? I know basic computers but when it comes to the internet, thats a different subject.

Hopefully some of the more knowledgeable can help me with this.

PS. i have comcast high speed 8meg, but this still may be my problem.

Are you seeing any loss during fire fights, etc? Choke is basically when the server tries to send information to your client but can't for whatever reason. If you aren't experiencing packet loss or ping spikes as well then we can assume it's not your connection to the server. In your case, the server is likely trying to send more information than your client will allow. Check your rate settings; try 30000. The TTP servers are 66 tick, so for them I'd try a cl_updaterate of 66. Most important though.. make sure you have your Internet Connection set correctly through Steam. (In Steam choose File, Settings, click the Internet tab and choose "Cable/Fiber > 10M") for your connection.

Here, this will explain it better than I can: http://whisper.ausgamers.com/wiki/in...Tickrate#Choke

Good answer Rhoads, especially from someone with 12 posts.

Impressive.

Check out this thread, in the Issues, Ideas and Improvements Forum

It's better than the wiki you link

http://www.texasteamplayers.com/inde...iewtopic&t=252

Hey darkanus while we were playing last night. their were 2 people who had pings over 100 last night.

One was pure. which i understand because he is from england, so its all good. but yea i was haven the same problem with a solid 15

Nice thread
it helped me for the commands

If it makes you feel any better my comp used to crap out at 3-4 choke, now my choke shoots anywheres between 50-60 yet I feel no effects. ***shrugs***

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The Binary system at Smogg has not 1 but 10 plannets teaming with various types of primitive life. While 8 of the planets have inhospitable atmospheres to man kind, 2 to have breathable (though thin) atmospheres.

Resolution X01

1. All 10 habitated worlds of the Smogg star system are to be considered Red zones and the populace to not be disterbed.
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