im wondering how many ppl with dial up r gonna complain about the new build... - Page 2 - Guild Wars Forums

Sorcha · Jan 20, 2006, 10:27 AM // 10:27

I have broadband and it still took ages to download.

Granted my 1Mb connection isn't the fastest around, but it was still only averaging a download speed of around 12kbps. At several points it even went down to 2kbps. I'm assuming that this was something to do with GW itself as all my other functions were downloading normally. I was not happy, but then it was worth the wait I suppose.

Loviatar · Jan 20, 2006, 03:07 PM // 15:07

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Originally Posted by Sorcha

I I'm assuming that this was something to do with GW itself as all my other functions were downloading normally. I was not happy, but then it was worth the wait I suppose.

it is not GW it is your ISP .

my initial dl was about 250kBYTE/sec and never dropped below 200kBYTE/sec

my dsl service uses this for testing your speed

it free and fairly accurate give it a try

if you are low enough you can legally complain for them not giving good service (your state laws may vary)

http://www.dslreports.com/speedtests...com/1086203887

fiery · Jan 20, 2006, 04:58 PM // 16:58

go cable

Unforgetable Cronos · Jan 21, 2006, 05:19 PM // 17:19

dude cable is the worst broadband connection u can get, and its extremely expensive

Kakumei · Jan 21, 2006, 06:04 PM // 18:04

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Originally Posted by Unforgetable Cronos

dude cable is the worst broadband connection u can get, and its extremely expensive

Certainly not in all areas. Cable here (North Dakota) is a paltry $30 per month for me, and for as much as I use the internet, it's well worth it.

Corth · Jan 21, 2006, 06:29 PM // 18:29

Yeah, dial-up does suck, I have it too. It's definitly possible to get the updates though. I downloaded all the updates since it first came out, SF, halloween event, new years event, and now the pvp event. It all downloaded at roughly 3kps.

The only thing that really annoys me with dial-up atm is when it decides to get lazy and stops working. Doesn't disconnect or anything... just sits there doing nothing...

I should be upgrading to wireless soon (only highspeed option where I live). I keep hearing horror stories about it though *sigh*

Tropan · Jan 21, 2006, 10:11 PM // 22:11

If you can afford to purchase guildwars...or Factions, you should be able to purchase -anything- other then dialup right? :P. Let's just say $50 a month for a highspeed connection, I live in Washington where minimum wage is
$7.63/hr (woot..go WA lol) 10hours a month will net you that..plus some snacks/drinks while you play :P. If you're under 16 and can't get a job...do oddjobs. Of course, if you get an allowance...it's even easier.

But yea, picking up 10hours a month at a job is beyond easy, in return for a great game such as GW, well worth it ^^

NeptuneShaun · Jan 23, 2006, 03:35 PM // 15:35

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Originally Posted by Andy_M

Thats not fair, not everybody can afford broadband (or convince their parents that it's a good idea).

its easy to convince parents as its the same price as dial up in some cases AND they dnt have to w8 to use the phone (this worked on my parents) giv it a try also i kno no 1 likes these but AOL have some good deals

axe · Jan 23, 2006, 04:15 PM // 16:15

I am very fortunate to be able to run GW on my laptop. I have Wireless access at numerous "Hot spots" where I DL any large updates. Then mostly I play at home where the ONLY option is dial up. I dont consider $100 a month an option for satelite internet, which I have heard doesnt necessarily work with online games.

I enjoy GW's performance on dial up ESPECIALLY after I disabled call waiting, I dont get the long "sit there do nothing" lags that some others have posted, I used to get those and I think its because of call waiting.

I am able to go through intense battles, and do the droks run and other critical tasks, where mistakes can end you, and poor performance over the wire would make it impossible.

Good Job Anet on this one, I would not be able to play this great game if it werent for your ability to make this work over 56K, then again, I would also have more freetime if it didnt work.

Nater · Jan 23, 2006, 04:19 PM // 16:19

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Originally Posted by Unforgetable Cronos

dude cable is the worst broadband connection u can get, and its extremely expensive

Are we on the same planet? It depends on where you are obviously, and who the ISP is, but around here Cable has come a long way. 5 years ago DSL would have been the only way to go for speed and latency, along with price. Since Comcast has moved in its FRIGGIN SWEEET. 6mb down/384kbps up for $30/month. $40 a month gets you 8mb/768kbps up.

For those of you still on dial-up, I feel for you. My parents still can't get cable, and the DSL service is outrageously overpriced by the local telecom.
http://www.frontieronline.com/Produc...rview.aspx?p=2

Check it out if you want, its so bad they won't even MENTION the price or bandwith at said price!

Regardless, 56K users should be grateful the high-end game companies even bother with you anymore. Before long all you'll be able to play is Texas Hold-em and corny Yahoo games.

Loviatar · Jan 23, 2006, 04:29 PM // 16:29

AXE

satellite can have up to a 1.5-2+ second ping which is huge lag.

NATER

those are package prices with high end cable packages.

last i saw high speed alone price was high

Skuld · Jan 23, 2006, 05:10 PM // 17:10

Don't know where you live but in the UK 95%+ households can get broadband, and you can easily get BB for the same or less price than dailup.

xxSilhouette · Jan 23, 2006, 05:37 PM // 17:37

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Originally Posted by Unforgetable Cronos

i, myself, has dial up, and it took me about an hour and a half to dl the 12 mb build, then to get in the game, i have to load the map, which requires 1334 files(in augury)... so how do i fix this? cuz im not gona wait 2 days just to load a map... or is guildwars closed now till spring for the expansion pack?

i have dial-up and it took about 30 minutes all together...but i am 17 and still got a few months to live with my parents so i cant really do anything about what type of internet we have

Tachyon · Jan 23, 2006, 08:29 PM // 20:29

Yeah, here in merry old Blighty I'm on 2.2MB ADSL which is costing me ??14.49 per month. In April I'm getting upgraded to 8MB which comes at no extra charge.

Studio Ghibli · Jan 24, 2006, 01:26 AM // 01:26

My girlfriend plays on 56k dial-up. She does well enough. :d

Nater · Jan 24, 2006, 03:58 AM // 03:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loviatar

AXE

satellite can have up to a 1.5-2+ second ping which is huge lag.

NATER

those are package prices with high end cable packages.

last i saw high speed alone price was high

Ya I guess I do have Digital Silver(HBO's) + HD

Jan 20, 2006, 10:27 AM // 10:27	#21
Sorcha Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: OED Profession: E/Mo	Broadband still took ages I have broadband and it still took ages to download. Granted my 1Mb connection isn't the fastest around, but it was still only averaging a download speed of around 12kbps. At several points it even went down to 2kbps. I'm assuming that this was something to do with GW itself as all my other functions were downloading normally. I was not happy, but then it was worth the wait I suppose.

Jan 20, 2006, 04:58 PM // 16:58	#23
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	go cable

Jan 21, 2006, 05:19 PM // 17:19	#24
Unforgetable Cronos Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: W/Mo	dude cable is the worst broadband connection u can get, and its extremely expensive

Jan 21, 2006, 06:29 PM // 18:29	#26
Corth Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Sentinels of Eternal Souls Profession: N/	Yeah, dial-up does suck, I have it too. It's definitly possible to get the updates though. I downloaded all the updates since it first came out, SF, halloween event, new years event, and now the pvp event. It all downloaded at roughly 3kps. The only thing that really annoys me with dial-up atm is when it decides to get lazy and stops working. Doesn't disconnect or anything... just sits there doing nothing... I should be upgrading to wireless soon (only highspeed option where I live). I keep hearing horror stories about it though sigh

Jan 21, 2006, 10:11 PM // 22:11	#27
Tropan Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	If you can afford to purchase guildwars...or Factions, you should be able to purchase -anything- other then dialup right? :P. Let's just say $50 a month for a highspeed connection, I live in Washington where minimum wage is $7.63/hr (woot..go WA lol) 10hours a month will net you that..plus some snacks/drinks while you play :P. If you're under 16 and can't get a job...do oddjobs. Of course, if you get an allowance...it's even easier. But yea, picking up 10hours a month at a job is beyond easy, in return for a great game such as GW, well worth it ^^

Jan 23, 2006, 04:15 PM // 16:15	#29
axe Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: Pwn Appetit [NJoy] Profession: W/	I am very fortunate to be able to run GW on my laptop. I have Wireless access at numerous "Hot spots" where I DL any large updates. Then mostly I play at home where the ONLY option is dial up. I dont consider $100 a month an option for satelite internet, which I have heard doesnt necessarily work with online games. I enjoy GW's performance on dial up ESPECIALLY after I disabled call waiting, I dont get the long "sit there do nothing" lags that some others have posted, I used to get those and I think its because of call waiting. I am able to go through intense battles, and do the droks run and other critical tasks, where mistakes can end you, and poor performance over the wire would make it impossible. Good Job Anet on this one, I would not be able to play this great game if it werent for your ability to make this work over 56K, then again, I would also have more freetime if it didnt work.

Jan 23, 2006, 04:29 PM // 16:29	#31
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	AXE satellite can have up to a 1.5-2+ second ping which is huge lag. NATER those are package prices with high end cable packages. last i saw high speed alone price was high

Jan 23, 2006, 05:10 PM // 17:10	#32
Skuld Furnace Stoker Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: Thousend Tigers Apund Ur Head [Ttgr] Profession: A/	Don't know where you live but in the UK 95%+ households can get broadband, and you can easily get BB for the same or less price than dailup.

Jan 23, 2006, 08:29 PM // 20:29	#34
Tachyon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stoke, England Guild: The Godless [GOD] Profession: W/	Yeah, here in merry old Blighty I'm on 2.2MB ADSL which is costing me ??14.49 per month. In April I'm getting upgraded to 8MB which comes at no extra charge.

Jan 24, 2006, 01:26 AM // 01:26	#35
Studio Ghibli Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Gaelic Storm	My girlfriend plays on 56k dial-up. She does well enough. :d