How much Data is sent/reiceved - Guild Wars Forums

bob3rt · Sep 09, 2008, 02:18 PM // 14:18

this might seem like and odd Question,

but i have recently moved into student halls... and apparently u have a 8gb limit for 30days ( Friggin JOKE) so i was wondering how much data is actully sent while playing the game?

many thanks

Covah · Sep 09, 2008, 02:35 PM // 14:35

Someone asked this a while ago. It is little to nothing that is transfered other then updates. If you -image on another computer then copy the .dat file to the comp you use at school you should be okay.

Anon-e-mouse · Sep 09, 2008, 02:45 PM // 14:45

Whilst playing you will see average of 1-2k per second on average, slightly more when you zone. You might get slightly higher rates if you sit in an outpost.

Divinus Stella · Sep 09, 2008, 02:53 PM // 14:53

I think your fine just playing games, just dont go downloading games and movies, you could download some application to monitor the bandwidth you use so you dont need to worry about getting cut off.

Its better to have that 8gb limit than have slow internet because theres a couple of porn addicts living in halls that leech up 90% of the bandwidth.

gargytama · Sep 09, 2008, 03:04 PM // 15:04

A full installed GW client with the -image download reaches 3,49GB hard drive space.

Elder III · Sep 09, 2008, 03:21 PM // 15:21

I played for a couple months with a 1.5 gb limit per month and I never went over my monthly limit. if you have been to most of the areas already you won't really be consuming all that much of your limi, and even if you haven't with a 8gb limit you are fine. Just don't download movies or lots of pictures and songs. A dvd will be a minimum 700 or more mb each so that's what really hurts you when you have a limit from your ISP. :/

wetsparks · Sep 09, 2008, 05:51 PM // 17:51

guild wars runs on dial up modems, so the data transfer is nothing really.

bob3rt · Sep 10, 2008, 11:17 PM // 23:17

anyone know of a monitor for the amount you download through the internet connection?

shanaya · Sep 11, 2008, 06:42 AM // 06:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by wetsparks

guild wars runs on dial up modems, so the data transfer is nothing really.

He wasn't asking about data transfer speed. Read the post.

I monitor my useage when playing. Typically I use 20 mb/hour. To use up 8 gb a month I would have to play about 12 hours a day, every day.

gremlin · Sep 11, 2008, 02:36 PM // 14:36

You could try this my service provider gave me the link so I could check mine.

http://www.dumeter.com/

DU Meter 4.0 is a major new version of our award-winning utility. It will enable you to use your Internet connection more efficiently by providing an accurate visualization of the data which is flowing through your computer's network connection. DU Meter also includes an extensive reporting facility, a flexible notifications and events system, and more.
Keep an eye on your Internet connection: see data coming in or going out.
Protect yourself from unexpected charges or Internet service disruption.
Receive alerts about dangerous or unexpected network activity.
Easy to use - works automatically with no user input required.
Uses very little resources, fully compatible with Windows Vista and XP.

wetsparks · Sep 12, 2008, 03:07 AM // 03:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by shanaya

He wasn't asking about data transfer speed. Read the post.

I monitor my useage when playing. Typically I use 20 mb/hour. To use up 8 gb a month I would have to play about 12 hours a day, every day.

I did read his post. If Guild Wars runs on dial up modems, how much data can be transferred? The answer is not much.

Sep 09, 2008, 02:18 PM // 14:18	#1
bob3rt Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liverpool Guild: Evo Profession: E/R	How much Data is sent/reiceved this might seem like and odd Question, but i have recently moved into student halls... and apparently u have a 8gb limit for 30days ( Friggin JOKE) so i was wondering how much data is actully sent while playing the game? many thanks

Sep 09, 2008, 02:35 PM // 14:35	#2
Covah Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Catching Jellyfish With [소N트T ] Profession: Me/Rt	Someone asked this a while ago. It is little to nothing that is transfered other then updates. If you -image on another computer then copy the .dat file to the comp you use at school you should be okay.

Sep 09, 2008, 02:45 PM // 14:45	#3
Anon-e-mouse Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: @ Home Guild: League Of Friends [LOF] Profession: R/Mo	Whilst playing you will see average of 1-2k per second on average, slightly more when you zone. You might get slightly higher rates if you sit in an outpost.

Sep 09, 2008, 02:53 PM // 14:53	#4
Divinus Stella Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wales Guild: Steel Phoenix	I think your fine just playing games, just dont go downloading games and movies, you could download some application to monitor the bandwidth you use so you dont need to worry about getting cut off. Its better to have that 8gb limit than have slow internet because theres a couple of porn addicts living in halls that leech up 90% of the bandwidth.

Sep 09, 2008, 03:04 PM // 15:04	#5
gargytama Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sweden Guild: Team Of The North [EotN] Profession: W/	A full installed GW client with the -image download reaches 3,49GB hard drive space.

Sep 09, 2008, 03:21 PM // 15:21	#6
Elder III Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Guild: I Will Never Join Your Guild (NTY) Profession: R/	I played for a couple months with a 1.5 gb limit per month and I never went over my monthly limit. if you have been to most of the areas already you won't really be consuming all that much of your limi, and even if you haven't with a 8gb limit you are fine. Just don't download movies or lots of pictures and songs. A dvd will be a minimum 700 or more mb each so that's what really hurts you when you have a limit from your ISP. :/

Sep 09, 2008, 05:51 PM // 17:51	#7
wetsparks Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2006	guild wars runs on dial up modems, so the data transfer is nothing really.

Sep 10, 2008, 11:17 PM // 23:17	#8
bob3rt Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liverpool Guild: Evo Profession: E/R	anyone know of a monitor for the amount you download through the internet connection?

Sep 11, 2008, 02:36 PM // 14:36	#10
gremlin Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: GWAR Profession: Me/Mo	You could try this my service provider gave me the link so I could check mine. http://www.dumeter.com/ DU Meter 4.0 is a major new version of our award-winning utility. It will enable you to use your Internet connection more efficiently by providing an accurate visualization of the data which is flowing through your computer's network connection. DU Meter also includes an extensive reporting facility, a flexible notifications and events system, and more. Keep an eye on your Internet connection: see data coming in or going out. Protect yourself from unexpected charges or Internet service disruption. Receive alerts about dangerous or unexpected network activity. Easy to use - works automatically with no user input required. Uses very little resources, fully compatible with Windows Vista and XP.