Ping Issues (Ever since Update) - Guild Wars Forums

Killed u man · May 11, 2008, 05:34 PM // 17:34

I've been having some severe ping issues ever since last update. (10Th May)

I used to average around 100-150 ms, however now I'm always around 500-600 ms...

I'm Euro playing on Euro Disctrics. I've tried looking into WHAT could possibly how caused this (outside of GW). I've played other games, and my ping on most of them (American servers-shooters) is even BETTER then it normally is. (80-100 ms)

So in overal, my ping has improved (for most other games I've gained 50 ms), but for GW, I've lost 400 ms.
I've tried looking into my Bandwith Allocation, and I've made sure GW is highest priority.

The ONE thing that might cause this (as far as I know, outside of GW servers) is the current heatwave that has been going around in Europe.
My fan is too weak to support my Graphics card when play image heavy games (such as GW) so it overheats, ending up in some computer lagg. (Where the intire computer freeze for a few seconds every now and then)

This however wouldn't explain why I can still chat on MSN, listen music, download stuff, post on forums, run Photoshop at the same time WITHOUT any issues.

So, anyone got any clue what might have caused this? Does anyone else playing on Euro servers have been having issues?

Ty in advance

name of me · May 11, 2008, 06:19 PM // 18:19

Im having the EXACT same problems, i just thgouht my computer finally had it.

Try playing in AB, it is unplayable for me.

i would like it if somehow we could get it cleaned up

S_Serpent · May 13, 2008, 04:01 PM // 16:01

I have it since the weekend before, being the 3th birthday update.

axe · May 13, 2008, 04:10 PM // 16:10

Yeah I am having the opposite, 2 weeks ago (for a good 2 week timeframe) my lag was crazy, I was lagging out of matches and not able to re-connect etc. But then magically after the Fri. update?? I am back in business and no lagging. They fixed something for me though

EDIT: I play on American servers during 8PM EST + timeframe if that is helpful

pamelf · May 14, 2008, 04:02 AM // 04:02

i'm havin the problem lately too. Usually I'm between 300-500 (Australia...it sucks having no servers) but I've jumped to 1-1.4k now...

miskav · May 14, 2008, 11:14 AM // 11:14

Quite some guildies have complained of the same issues, and I've been suffering D/c's =/

Brother Andicus · May 14, 2008, 12:08 PM // 12:08

Same for me. My ping is going between 60ms and 900ms. Not good. Im in the UK

nbajammer · May 14, 2008, 05:57 PM // 17:57

Ive had this since the first week of April. Tried defragging the .dat, tried reinstalling, tried turning graphics all the way down - still lags, with spikes from 2,000ms anywhere up to 13,000+. Really wish they would do something about it.

deluxe · May 14, 2008, 06:44 PM // 18:44

Same thing here, cant move for about a minute sometimes, then the game continues. This has nothing to to with my own ISP, other people experiencing the same.

Massive Impulsa · May 14, 2008, 08:18 PM // 20:18

Yes - After the Annyversery Event - My lagg in most GvG's has turned waaay upp, also in regular play.. Dont know why always been nice at 50ping (Norway 1gmt), now its around 120-350 mostly in pvp arenas o.O Never been before..

Wrath of m0o · May 14, 2008, 08:24 PM // 20:24

Getting the same thing, ever since the update. Game Freezes, then disconnects. It sometimes knocks out my whole internet connection, booting me off vent. If i unplug my router and plug it back in, i can usually reconnect without loosing the map im on.
I just had a 13,000 ping, where i usually run at a 100ms ping and 60-80fps.

This is something wrong on their side, because everyone i talk to in game is having the same problems.

Ghengis Kwell · May 14, 2008, 09:06 PM // 21:06

I just got a ping of 48K do I win a prize ?

Ben-A-BoO · May 14, 2008, 09:10 PM // 21:10

Oops,
Didn't see this thread since I thought 'Lag Issues' belong in the Technicians Corner ... However there is a thread too about this phenomena

Lag Thread - Another One

Should merge them ... or at least keep only one of them alive, since it seems to be the same problem.

Jade · May 15, 2008, 01:46 AM // 01:46

Have you tried here?

Ben-A-BoO · May 15, 2008, 02:48 AM // 02:48

Yeah but it seems like it's more like This.
Sorry for posting in three threads about the lag ... should have checked riverside and Q&A first ...

buckscrib · May 15, 2008, 03:19 AM // 03:19

The lag has been killing me. I can't seem to get anything to work to fix it.

Commander Ryker · May 15, 2008, 12:50 PM // 12:50

Not a question.

~closed~

May 11, 2008, 05:34 PM // 17:34	#1
Killed u man Forge Runner Join Date: Feb 2006	Ping Issues (Ever since Update) I've been having some severe ping issues ever since last update. (10Th May) I used to average around 100-150 ms, however now I'm always around 500-600 ms... I'm Euro playing on Euro Disctrics. I've tried looking into WHAT could possibly how caused this (outside of GW). I've played other games, and my ping on most of them (American servers-shooters) is even BETTER then it normally is. (80-100 ms) So in overal, my ping has improved (for most other games I've gained 50 ms), but for GW, I've lost 400 ms. I've tried looking into my Bandwith Allocation, and I've made sure GW is highest priority. The ONE thing that might cause this (as far as I know, outside of GW servers) is the current heatwave that has been going around in Europe. My fan is too weak to support my Graphics card when play image heavy games (such as GW) so it overheats, ending up in some computer lagg. (Where the intire computer freeze for a few seconds every now and then) This however wouldn't explain why I can still chat on MSN, listen music, download stuff, post on forums, run Photoshop at the same time WITHOUT any issues. So, anyone got any clue what might have caused this? Does anyone else playing on Euro servers have been having issues? Ty in advance

May 15, 2008, 02:48 AM // 02:48	#15
Ben-A-BoO Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Europe	Yeah but it seems like it's more like This. Sorry for posting in three threads about the lag ... should have checked riverside and Q&A first ... Last edited by Ben-A-BoO; May 15, 2008 at 02:50 AM // 02:50..

May 15, 2008, 03:19 AM // 03:19	#16
buckscrib Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: COL	The lag has been killing me. I can't seem to get anything to work to fix it. Last edited by buckscrib; May 15, 2008 at 03:23 AM // 03:23..

May 11, 2008, 06:19 PM // 18:19	#2
name of me Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: GOTR Profession: A/E	Im having the EXACT same problems, i just thgouht my computer finally had it. Try playing in AB, it is unplayable for me. i would like it if somehow we could get it cleaned up

May 13, 2008, 04:01 PM // 16:01	#3
S_Serpent Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: When not at Aziure's Wizard Tower you can find my in Belgium Guild: Knigths of the Keyboard Order - KkO	I have it since the weekend before, being the 3th birthday update.

May 13, 2008, 04:10 PM // 16:10	#4
axe Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: Pwn Appetit [NJoy] Profession: W/	Yeah I am having the opposite, 2 weeks ago (for a good 2 week timeframe) my lag was crazy, I was lagging out of matches and not able to re-connect etc. But then magically after the Fri. update?? I am back in business and no lagging. They fixed something for me though EDIT: I play on American servers during 8PM EST + timeframe if that is helpful

May 14, 2008, 04:02 AM // 04:02	#5
pamelf Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Guild: Lost Templars [LoTe] Profession: Me/Mo	i'm havin the problem lately too. Usually I'm between 300-500 (Australia...it sucks having no servers) but I've jumped to 1-1.4k now...

May 14, 2008, 11:14 AM // 11:14	#6
miskav Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: None Profession: Mo/	Quite some guildies have complained of the same issues, and I've been suffering D/c's =/

May 14, 2008, 12:08 PM // 12:08	#7
Brother Andicus Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Scotland Guild: The Illuminati	Same for me. My ping is going between 60ms and 900ms. Not good. Im in the UK

May 14, 2008, 05:57 PM // 17:57	#8
nbajammer Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa Guild: Blade And Rose [BaR] Profession: Mo/	Ive had this since the first week of April. Tried defragging the .dat, tried reinstalling, tried turning graphics all the way down - still lags, with spikes from 2,000ms anywhere up to 13,000+. Really wish they would do something about it.

May 14, 2008, 06:44 PM // 18:44	#9
deluxe Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Monkeyball Z Guild: S.K.A.T. [Ban] Profession: Mo/	Same thing here, cant move for about a minute sometimes, then the game continues. This has nothing to to with my own ISP, other people experiencing the same.

May 14, 2008, 08:18 PM // 20:18	#10
Massive Impulsa Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In Viking land! (Norwaii) Guild: Beyond the Gates of Infinity [sKy] Profession: R/Mo	Yes - After the Annyversery Event - My lagg in most GvG's has turned waaay upp, also in regular play.. Dont know why always been nice at 50ping (Norway 1gmt), now its around 120-350 mostly in pvp arenas o.O Never been before..

May 14, 2008, 08:24 PM // 20:24	#11
Wrath of m0o Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston Ma. Guild: Is That Your Build[HaHa] Profession: P/W	Getting the same thing, ever since the update. Game Freezes, then disconnects. It sometimes knocks out my whole internet connection, booting me off vent. If i unplug my router and plug it back in, i can usually reconnect without loosing the map im on. I just had a 13,000 ping, where i usually run at a 100ms ping and 60-80fps. This is something wrong on their side, because everyone i talk to in game is having the same problems.

May 14, 2008, 09:06 PM // 21:06	#12
Ghengis Kwell Baby Maker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Guild: Sent Fromhell Profession: D/W	I just got a ping of 48K do I win a prize ?

May 14, 2008, 09:10 PM // 21:10	#13
Ben-A-BoO Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Europe	Oops, Didn't see this thread since I thought 'Lag Issues' belong in the Technicians Corner ... However there is a thread too about this phenomena Lag Thread - Another One Should merge them ... or at least keep only one of them alive, since it seems to be the same problem.

May 15, 2008, 01:46 AM // 01:46	#14
Jade Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada...... Eh!	Have you tried here?

May 15, 2008, 12:50 PM // 12:50	#17
Commander Ryker Site Contributor Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/	Not a question. ~closed~