There is your entire problem. AOL is one of the worst ISPs on the planet, and would make you lag to high heaven guaranteed with SRB2's really crappy netcode. Pretty much you'll need a different ISP if you want to netplay without lagging.Flame_the_hedgehog said:i use AOL
Mystic said:There is your entire problem. AOL is one of the worst ISPs on the planet, and would make you lag to high heaven guarunteed with SRB2's really crappy netcode. Pretty much you'll need a different ISP if you want to netplay without lagging.Flame_the_hedgehog said:i use AOL
Any kind of broadband is fine. If you aren't using dial-up, you should be able to play a decent game. Whether SRB2 is screwing up and lagging ANYWAYS is a different story, but at least it won't be your connection's fault.Neo Chaotikal said:Back on-topic - what would the best connection types be for SRB2 netplay? I mean like dial-up, DSL, Cable and such.
Which brings us to another story: after unsuccesful join attempts that disrupt the game's consistency (read: lag), sometimes the effects (lag) remain after a short period of time, or sometimes until the next map change. This is vaguely known as "after-lag". Why does this happen?Mystic said:Any kind of broadband is fine. If you aren't using dial-up, you should be able to play a decent game. Whether SRB2 is screwing up and lagging ANYWAYS is a different story, but at least it won't be your connection's fault.Neo Chaotikal said:Back on-topic - what would the best connection types be for SRB2 netplay? I mean like dial-up, DSL, Cable and such.
Wait, you mean AOL Browser!? I'm not seeing that screwing up netgames...Flame_the_hedgehog said:so wait, what your saying is that i cant use AOL while im playing SRB2?
what about internet explorer?
Because SRB2's netcode is not the best on Earth, shall we say.Neo Chaotikal said:Which brings us to another story: after unsuccesful join attempts that disrupt the game's consistency (read: lag), sometimes the effects (lag) remain after a short period of time, or sometimes until the next map change. This is vaguely known as "after-lag". Why does this happen?
Using AOL's browser shouldn't make a difference at all. I assumed you meant you used AOL's horrible dialup internet service. If you're lagging still with a broadband connection, check to see what you're running that accesses the internet. If you're downloading something or running a bunch of instant messanger programs that can slow your connection down. Personally I suggest disconnecting from all non-essential internet services before playing SRB2 online.Flame_the_hedgehog said:i use a brodband connection and its called belkin
it connects to the internet automatically (i dont really need AOL)
so wait, what your saying is that i cant use AOL while im playing SRB2?
what about internet explorer?
Flame_the_hedgehog said:ok :D thank you Mystic, hope to see you online (not lagging i hope)
(please join my server. (in my sig))
Mystic said:If you're downloading something or running a bunch of instant messanger programs that can slow your connection down.
Mess... anger. Messanger. Gotta remind that one.Mystic said:I do proofread. I just always miss something stupid.
Neo Chaotikal said:Flame_the_hedgehog said:ok :D thank you Mystic, hope to see you online (not lagging i hope)
(please join my server. (in my sig))
Mystic? Playing online? Haven't heard such a great jo... actually, that's not a bad idea! I'd like to spar with you once, Mystic. Hope I have the chance, while we're both still alive. I doubt it.