LAN Gaming - Guild Wars Forums

andyb · May 20, 2005, 12:48 PM // 12:48

I have read a few reviews, and looked at many forums, no-one has mentioned LAN gaming.

Does it exist, can I use multiple PC's on my LAN to play a multiplayer game like Diablo2.???

Or do I have to endure lagginess while playing on-line.???

If I can play on a LAN, I will order the game today, if not I will have to think about it.

Andy

Davey · May 20, 2005, 12:54 PM // 12:54

This game is played over the internet all the time, so you can't use the speed from LAN.

andyb · May 20, 2005, 01:21 PM // 13:21

Will the game be laggy with 3 people all using the same broadband connection through the same router.???

Andy

JohnCoke · May 20, 2005, 01:23 PM // 13:23

No. The maps are singled out per party. So relatively minimum data traffic when your not in towns/outposts .When out of towns/outposts much of your traffic will most likely be just character movements. I've personally done 3 behind a DSL connection at 27Kbit download and 12 upload. A bit slow on downloading the files and entering towns but relatively no lag when in a mission/quest.

Beradok · May 20, 2005, 01:36 PM // 13:36

I've had 7 friends running it on my single broadband cable connection.... You'll only notice the "lag" in and around towns congested with A LOT of people... otherwise. Not a peep of lag while actually doing missions, quests, or exploring.

Enjoy the gaming goodness that is Guild Wars..... and uninstall Diablo 2.

IceD'Bear · May 20, 2005, 02:06 PM // 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyb

Will the game be laggy with 3 people all using the same broadband connection through the same router.???

You can play the game smoothly on dial-up, no need to worry

Fenix Swiftblade · May 20, 2005, 02:44 PM // 14:44

Well, I tend to get a lot of lag in missions, but thats most likely due to the campus network not being friendly to online gaming. I'll have to see how it plays when I finally get home this afternoon...

May 20, 2005, 12:48 PM // 12:48	#1
andyb Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	LAN Gaming I have read a few reviews, and looked at many forums, no-one has mentioned LAN gaming. Does it exist, can I use multiple PC's on my LAN to play a multiplayer game like Diablo2.??? Or do I have to endure lagginess while playing on-line.??? If I can play on a LAN, I will order the game today, if not I will have to think about it. Andy

May 20, 2005, 12:54 PM // 12:54	#2
Davey Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Profession: R/Mo	This game is played over the internet all the time, so you can't use the speed from LAN.

May 20, 2005, 01:21 PM // 13:21	#3
andyb Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	Will the game be laggy with 3 people all using the same broadband connection through the same router.??? Andy

May 20, 2005, 01:23 PM // 13:23	#4
JohnCoke Academy Page Join Date: May 2005	No. The maps are singled out per party. So relatively minimum data traffic when your not in towns/outposts .When out of towns/outposts much of your traffic will most likely be just character movements. I've personally done 3 behind a DSL connection at 27Kbit download and 12 upload. A bit slow on downloading the files and entering towns but relatively no lag when in a mission/quest.

May 20, 2005, 01:36 PM // 13:36	#5
Beradok Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA - East Coast Profession: N/R	I've had 7 friends running it on my single broadband cable connection.... You'll only notice the "lag" in and around towns congested with A LOT of people... otherwise. Not a peep of lag while actually doing missions, quests, or exploring. Enjoy the gaming goodness that is Guild Wars..... and uninstall Diablo 2.

May 20, 2005, 02:44 PM // 14:44	#7
Fenix Swiftblade Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Guild: Illusion of Competence Profession: R/W	Well, I tend to get a lot of lag in missions, but thats most likely due to the campus network not being friendly to online gaming. I'll have to see how it plays when I finally get home this afternoon...