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If you lag a lot, and have a difficult time claiming because of it, here's a little tip how you can improve your ping by up to 200 MS.
The issue is something known as the "Nagle Algorithm". This algorithm was created years ago as a way of
allowing a steady stream of data to use low bandwidth. It was designed
for older dial up modems to prevent online games and other things
sending large numbers of small packets from filling up your entire
bandwidth sending "ACK Packets". What this does is automatically delay
your computer from responding to a single packet by 200ms which allows
your computer to respond to multiple packets at once using less
bandwidth. What this essentially does, is add up to 200ms to your lag.
1. Run Regedit
2. Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameter s\Interfaces\
3. It gets tricky here, there be a bunch of Folders with letters and
numbers under this Key, you need to find the one that is your network
adapter. Browse them one at a time and look for the ones with similar
settings to your network, such as if you have an IP address or a
Gateway manually set. If you are unsure, you could always just try
adding the line to all of them.
4. Add a DWORD named TcpAckFrequency This is Case Sensitive. If
it is already there, skip to step 5.
5. Set the Value of the DWORD to 1
6. Reboot your PC
This works for all MMO's.
A word of warning, however, is that certain programs and other network usages work better with it on, such as file transfering programs. I take no responsibility for anything that happens with your computer if you decide to try it.
The issue is something known as the "Nagle Algorithm". This algorithm was created years ago as a way of
allowing a steady stream of data to use low bandwidth. It was designed
for older dial up modems to prevent online games and other things
sending large numbers of small packets from filling up your entire
bandwidth sending "ACK Packets". What this does is automatically delay
your computer from responding to a single packet by 200ms which allows
your computer to respond to multiple packets at once using less
bandwidth. What this essentially does, is add up to 200ms to your lag.
1. Run Regedit
2. Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameter s\Interfaces\
3. It gets tricky here, there be a bunch of Folders with letters and
numbers under this Key, you need to find the one that is your network
adapter. Browse them one at a time and look for the ones with similar
settings to your network, such as if you have an IP address or a
Gateway manually set. If you are unsure, you could always just try
adding the line to all of them.
4. Add a DWORD named TcpAckFrequency This is Case Sensitive. If
it is already there, skip to step 5.
5. Set the Value of the DWORD to 1
6. Reboot your PC
This works for all MMO's.
A word of warning, however, is that certain programs and other network usages work better with it on, such as file transfering programs. I take no responsibility for anything that happens with your computer if you decide to try it.
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