Network problem while in spec mode

NovoRei

Hello,

While in first person view on spec mode I get intense usage of upload bandwidth (possible beyond what my connection can support). Due to this or some other reason, the game chokes and my prediction frames increases. After I change view mode or spawn, the prediction starts to lower (my local client starts to catch up with the server), and normal gaming can resume when it catch up. This started to happen on the last build 275 (I recall spec was modified on 275 build)

Is this bandwidth related? Can it be mitigated? Is this something else?

Thanks.

NovoRei

net_log attached

Enter Wooza server, join spec, change to first person view mode, lagging occurs, change back to world view mode, wait to stabilize, exit.

My connection is 3G (sometimes HSPA, sometimes WCDMA) over a router.

SamusDroid

It might be because it has to get data for 40 players at the same time. It could also be related to server settings, try a few different servers and see if it still happens.

GhoulofGSG9

Might be more related to the fact that you are connected over 3G.

While investigating into network issues for 276 we found out that spark doesn't really handle packet losses as gracefully as it should.

Your log is indicating that you have issues of the same nature. So hopefully the improvements and changes that went into 276 will help you as well once the new build gets released.

Until then maybe try another server with less players/entities on it to avoid running into bandwidth issues. Also connect to a US server instead of a EU one to avoid routing related issues.

Frozen

Try not leaving the game then rejoining or whatever it is to mitigate the hive skill point loss. Should clear up after that

IronHorse

I could barely play effectively for 6 months when i was on 4g... idk how you are possibly playing on 3g.
Also, please try a server that is not using a modified executable to increase the player count beyond what is intended. (24 players or less)

NovoRei

Wooza was just an example. They had 6 players at the time. I have experienced this problem on other servers too (IBIS, DMD, etc) with varying number of players.

I would not play over 3G if I had a choice, of course.

Will wait for 276 and report back by then.

Yojimbo

mattji104 wrote: »

Try not leaving the game then rejoining or whatever it is to mitigate the hive skill point loss. Should clear up after that

ROFL!