Lag & FPS issue?

[shrimps]

Too bad this is only for FPS.

[Kohola_KinG]

Originally Posted by shrimps

Too bad this is only for FPS.

Well, most people don't realize that having programs/explorer etc open when playing graal actually increases your ms/lag.

So, by closing EVERYTHING and running in full screen mode it should smooth things out. Having priority set as high also helps, a lot. It'll help you run a lot smoother with this current server lag for sure.

[cbk1994]

Originally Posted by Kohola_KinG

Well, most people don't realize that having programs/explorer etc open when playing graal actually increases your ms/lag.

So, by closing EVERYTHING and running in full screen mode it should smooth things out. Having priority set as high also helps, a lot. It'll help you run a lot smoother with this current server lag for sure.

This is bunch of crap. Unless your computer is ridiculously underpowered, the decrease in network latency you think you're witnessing by closing a few explorer windows is just an example of the placebo effect.

[Kohola_KinG]

Originally Posted by cbk1994

This is bunch of crap. Unless your computer is ridiculously underpowered, the decrease in network latency you think you're witnessing by closing a few explorer windows is just an example of the placebo effect.

Not all kids have nerd super machines like yours, Chris. It doesn't decrease it by much, but it does decrease it slightly.

The other steps are the main ones to focus though to cut out the fps.

Only sharing what helped/helps me. Thanks on your insight though.

[Fulg0reSama]

Originally Posted by Kohola_KinG

Not all kids have nerd super machines like yours,

That's all good and well, but Graal isn't exactly TERA or WoW in terms of CPU usage.

A computer stock from 2005 could run Graal flawlessly.

[Kohola_KinG]

Originally Posted by Fulg0reSama

That's all good and well, but Graal isn't exactly TERA or WoW in terms of CPU usage.

A computer stock from 2005 could run Graal flawlessly.

Which in most cases it doesn't though. I am running graal on an alienware laptop on a 100mb connection and somehow still struggles without taking those steps.

Anyhoo, i wasn't mainly focused on the lag, it only helped one guy out. So i'm not exactly sure on that end, but i know the other steps makes you A LOT smoother.

[cbk1994]

Originally Posted by Kohola_KinG

Not all kids have nerd super machines like yours, Chris.

Network latency has very little to do with your computer. A "100mb" connection does not mean anything either; bandwidth != latency.

[Breezed]

Originally Posted by Kohola_KinG

Which in most cases it doesn't though. I am running graal on an alienware laptop on a 100mb connection and somehow still struggles without taking those steps.

Anyhoo, i wasn't mainly focused on the lag, it only helped one guy out. So i'm not exactly sure on that end, but i know the other steps makes you A LOT smoother.

here's your problem: laptop

they are specifically prone to dust buildup and overheating (especially since you have an alienware using what is probably an i7 and a nvidia GTX)-- you might want to open it up and clean it out. Laptops aren't built to last, they're built as disposable machines so the customer buys another one after 2-3 years.

if you really like PC gaming, I really reccomend building a rig with your own parts-- you could probably replicate a computer with the same CPU/GPU as your laptop for half the price, and it'll last for ages with proper ventilation.

anyways, what really bugs me about graal is the fact that it is capped at about 21 fps on the PC (no matter how good your pc is), yet the iphone/android version runs at 30fps solid.

[Lime_O_Matic]

Originally Posted by cbk1994

This is bunch of crap. Unless your computer is ridiculously underpowered, the decrease in network latency you think you're witnessing by closing a few explorer windows is just an example of the placebo effect.

Chris, are saying this only for IE windows or programs in general? When I ran Graal on my old computer it would lag with programs like iTunes open. I've seen success with this method, so some of the steps have to help!

[cbk1994]

Originally Posted by Lime_O_Matic

Chris, are saying this only for IE windows or programs in general? When I ran Graal on my old computer it would lag with programs like iTunes open. I've seen success with this method, so some of the steps have to help!

Latency, not client performance (FPS).