<!--quoteo(post=1789206:date=Jul 30 2010, 01:26 PM:name=Loey)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Loey @ Jul 30 2010, 01:26 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1789206"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->no decent wireless plans where i am. its also not worth the time and hassle to get adsl installed for 2 months and then i go overseas for almost a year<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Where do you live? Vivid Wireless 4G not available? They have an unlimited $75 plan.
<!--quoteo(post=1789211:date=Jul 30 2010, 01:30 PM:name=wazups2x)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (wazups2x @ Jul 30 2010, 01:30 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1789211"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Why in the world did you sign up for an Alpha if you have bandwidth cap? This is completely your fault, the devs shouldn't have to work around your mistake.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Thank you. Your contribution to this discussion was <b>very</b> helpful and well-thought-out.
darwin. bigpond is the only service with half decent coverage. atleast they uncap you and give you unlimited download 10pm the night before your month resets
People with capped internets are in the minority, and as has been said, it's absurd for you to think the developers are going to slow their roll just because the internet providers in your country blow chunks. Just disable automatic downloads or something.
<!--quoteo(post=1789214:date=Jul 30 2010, 03:32 PM:name=Loey)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Loey @ Jul 30 2010, 03:32 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1789214"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->darwin. bigpond is the only service with half decent coverage. atleast they uncap you and give you unlimited download 10pm the night before your month resets<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I thought Bigpond had the "does not count steam server usage" feature
I have Internode 60gb for $60AUD but steam does not count to Internode caps.
I don't see the point of this thread, I expect patches to be much greater in size when they start adding game content/models/assets etc. This is an Alpha if you didn't know.
<!--quoteo(post=1789211:date=Jul 30 2010, 07:30 AM:name=wazups2x)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (wazups2x @ Jul 30 2010, 07:30 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1789211"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Why in the world did you sign up for an Alpha if you have bandwidth cap?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Pretty much this here.
<!--quoteo(post=1789291:date=Jul 30 2010, 07:21 PM:name=Narcil)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Narcil @ Jul 30 2010, 07:21 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1789291"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I thought Bigpond had the "does not count steam server usage" feature
I have Internode 60gb for $60AUD but steam does not count to Internode caps.
I don't see the point of this thread, I expect patches to be much greater in size when they start adding game content/models/assets etc. This is an Alpha if you didn't know.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> depends if it download from a bigpond server. ive used steamwatch a few times and stuff has downloaded at all so ive had to turn it off to download.
<!--quoteo(post=1789369:date=Jul 30 2010, 01:35 PM:name=peregrinus)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (peregrinus @ Jul 30 2010, 01:35 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1789369"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Australia must be the worst country to live in if you're a gamer.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It's not -that- bad. When I was living there, I was paying $39.99 a month for ADSL2+ at 18Mbit with 50GB. I rarely went over my quota.
BUT, saying that. 50GB isn't a lot if you are constantly downloading games, movies, series, music, etc etc. Usually all the stuff that isn't legal :P
Also hardware prices are a lot better there than the UK. God damn to-be 20% VAT.
<!--quoteo(post=1789098:date=Jul 30 2010, 02:17 AM:name=k4t4l1zt)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (k4t4l1zt @ Jul 30 2010, 02:17 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1789098"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->You're complaining to the wrong people... i think its your ISP that needs your complaints<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Thread winner.
I work a 100GB for 8MB/s cap per month.
Anything more I will be restricted to 1MB/s. Needless to say, I don't care how much the game is patched at; I don't download a lot of rubbish so large patch sizes are fine.
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Australia must be the worst country to live in if you're a gamer.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Pakistan isn't all the great either ^.- Used to play with a mate from there and he kept having DC's and consistently said each time that some moron blew up his power station ^^
Alright, time to explain my position a little better. Basically, im stuck on *wait for it* o2 mobile broadband with 10gB of download per month. Been stuck on this since i moved down the country to a little ######hole of a town called thurles. So pretty much i nuked 1/4 of my bandwidth cap in 2 patches. I'm as big a fan of NS as anyone, to those asking "omg why buy alpha if you have cap priorororoitise MAN": Wanted to support UWE in their efforts to bring NS2 to fruition, and no, im not asking UWE to slow their progress on NS2 just for little old me. Jesus christ, i'm not nearly as big an egomaniac and some of you lot, who will remain nameless. And yeah dux, i love you too. kiss kiss.
As for the people laughing their heads off at the fact that, in this day and age, people have bandwidth caps: i think you just pissed off an entire continent of NS players with your ignorance.
Moving to NTL or chorus isnt an option for me, where im living, it's either o2 or nothing.
If my original post came off as a little narky, then for that i apologise, never my intention to be a complete prick, however, i'm working on limited resources here.
To be fair though, it's only selected exchanges.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I had a look and hurray, I can sign up to that. I still prefer cable though for the speed. I'm probably too far from the exchange to receive a decent rate.
From their webpage: <!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The FASTEST plan is our largest plan and gives you the lot. With a blistering download speed of up to 20Mbps you will not want to leave your PC. For only $70 a month plus line rental you get speed, features, plus no social life.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Made me laugh. :D
<!--quoteo(post=1789369:date=Jul 30 2010, 10:35 PM:name=peregrinus)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (peregrinus @ Jul 30 2010, 10:35 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1789369"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Australia must be the worst country to live in if you're a gamer.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That would be Germany. They seem to think every video gamer is mad criminal who is about to gun down 10 million people.
<!--quoteo(post=1789375:date=Jul 30 2010, 10:53 PM:name=MaLaKa)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MaLaKa @ Jul 30 2010, 10:53 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1789375"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->It's not -that- bad. When I was living there, I was paying $39.99 a month for ADSL2+ at 18Mbit with 50GB. I rarely went over my quota.
BUT, saying that. 50GB isn't a lot if you are constantly downloading games, movies, series, music, etc etc. Usually all the stuff that isn't legal :P
Also hardware prices are a lot better there than the UK. God damn to-be 20% VAT.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I thought I recognised your name. At first I glance I said MaLaKa?! The guy from Perth I used to play NS with?!! Then I saw you were in the UK, then this! I remember you saying something about going for England in the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Yessss I remember you very well M!
<!--quoteo(post=1789408:date=Jul 30 2010, 03:13 PM:name=Cordycep)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Cordycep @ Jul 30 2010, 03:13 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1789408"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I thought I recognised your name. At first I glance I said MaLaKa?! The guy from Perth I used to play NS with?!! Then I saw you were in the UK, then this! I remember you saying something about going for England in the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Yessss I remember you very well M!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
:D Yeah I snuck away from NS and about 3 years later moved to the UK, THO I dont recall saying it was about the rugby ahah.
Also for the life of me, I cannot remember who you are! :C
<!--quoteo(post=1789415:date=Jul 31 2010, 12:34 AM:name=MaLaKa)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MaLaKa @ Jul 31 2010, 12:34 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1789415"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->:D Yeah I snuck away from NS and about 3 years later moved to the UK, THO I dont recall saying it was about the rugby ahah.
Also for the life of me, I cannot remember who you are! :C<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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Where do you live? Vivid Wireless 4G not available? They have an unlimited $75 plan.
<!--quoteo(post=1789211:date=Jul 30 2010, 01:30 PM:name=wazups2x)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (wazups2x @ Jul 30 2010, 01:30 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1789211"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Why in the world did you sign up for an Alpha if you have bandwidth cap? This is completely your fault, the devs shouldn't have to work around your mistake.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Thank you. Your contribution to this discussion was <b>very</b> helpful and well-thought-out.
I thought Bigpond had the "does not count steam server usage" feature
I have Internode 60gb for $60AUD but steam does not count to Internode caps.
I don't see the point of this thread, I expect patches to be much greater in size when they start adding game content/models/assets etc. This is an Alpha if you didn't know.
Pretty much this here.
If you are capped, prioritize things.
I have Internode 60gb for $60AUD but steam does not count to Internode caps.
I don't see the point of this thread, I expect patches to be much greater in size when they start adding game content/models/assets etc. This is an Alpha if you didn't know.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
depends if it download from a bigpond server. ive used steamwatch a few times and stuff has downloaded at all so ive had to turn it off to download.
+1, AMEN, right on, etc.
I really don't get it why we still have to point this out to some persons over and over again.Â
It's not -that- bad. When I was living there, I was paying $39.99 a month for ADSL2+ at 18Mbit with 50GB. I rarely went over my quota.
BUT, saying that. 50GB isn't a lot if you are constantly downloading games, movies, series, music, etc etc. Usually all the stuff that isn't legal :P
Also hardware prices are a lot better there than the UK. God damn to-be 20% VAT.
Thread winner.
I work a 100GB for 8MB/s cap per month.
Anything more I will be restricted to 1MB/s. Needless to say, I don't care how much the game is patched at; I don't download a lot of rubbish so large patch sizes are fine.
Pakistan isn't all the great either ^.- Used to play with a mate from there and he kept having DC's and consistently said each time that some moron blew up his power station ^^
On topic: Lets not make it a flamewar :(
;p
Epic Fail of the Thread.
As for the people laughing their heads off at the fact that, in this day and age, people have bandwidth caps: i think you just pissed off an entire continent of NS players with your ignorance.
Moving to NTL or chorus isnt an option for me, where im living, it's either o2 or nothing.
If my original post came off as a little narky, then for that i apologise, never my intention to be a complete prick, however, i'm working on limited resources here.
ADSL2+ Unlimited 24x7~
$75.00
Unlimited
To be fair though, it's only selected exchanges.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I had a look and hurray, I can sign up to that. I still prefer cable though for the speed. I'm probably too far from the exchange to receive a decent rate.
<!--quoteo(post=1789105:date=Jul 30 2010, 12:39 PM:name=Breece)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Breece @ Jul 30 2010, 12:39 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1789105"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->How about this one? <a href="http://www.onebroadband.com.au/broadband-plans/" target="_blank">http://www.onebroadband.com.au/broadband-plans/</a><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
From their webpage:
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The FASTEST plan is our largest plan and gives you the lot. With a blistering download speed of up to 20Mbps you will not want to leave your PC. For only $70 a month plus line rental you get speed, features, plus no social life.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Made me laugh. :D
<!--quoteo(post=1789369:date=Jul 30 2010, 10:35 PM:name=peregrinus)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (peregrinus @ Jul 30 2010, 10:35 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1789369"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Australia must be the worst country to live in if you're a gamer.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That would be Germany. They seem to think every video gamer is mad criminal who is about to gun down 10 million people.
<!--quoteo(post=1789375:date=Jul 30 2010, 10:53 PM:name=MaLaKa)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MaLaKa @ Jul 30 2010, 10:53 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1789375"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->It's not -that- bad. When I was living there, I was paying $39.99 a month for ADSL2+ at 18Mbit with 50GB. I rarely went over my quota.
BUT, saying that. 50GB isn't a lot if you are constantly downloading games, movies, series, music, etc etc. Usually all the stuff that isn't legal :P
Also hardware prices are a lot better there than the UK. God damn to-be 20% VAT.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I thought I recognised your name. At first I glance I said MaLaKa?! The guy from Perth I used to play NS with?!! Then I saw you were in the UK, then this! I remember you saying something about going for England in the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Yessss I remember you very well M!
This. Honestly, the biggest ISP in the US and people don't know about bandwidth caps?
:D Yeah I snuck away from NS and about 3 years later moved to the UK, THO I dont recall saying it was about the rugby ahah.
Also for the life of me, I cannot remember who you are! :C
Also for the life of me, I cannot remember who you are! :C<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
You wound me deeply MaLaKa. :(