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eremos · Dec 17, 2006, 09:57 PM // 21:57

Hi,

I get very nasty stutter when using Skype to chat with fellow party members. Is there a way to lower the CPU priority on the GW client?

Or alternatively, what software do you guys recommend for voip? Renting or running a server isn't really an option.

Thanks

Linda Heartilly · Dec 17, 2006, 10:34 PM // 22:34

Task Manager, Processes tab.

If you right click on a process you can expand the option "Set Priority" in the context menu and select a new priority for that particular process.

aeroclown · Dec 18, 2006, 02:18 AM // 02:18

This will not work. Guildwars uses a system that monitors its priority. I know of no way to force a priority. Guildwars will always run at normal priority when it is the focus on the screen.

Rakeris · Dec 18, 2006, 02:58 AM // 02:58

There is a program that will force priority, or so I thought. But I saw it a while ago and don't remember the name.

But other than that, try setting skype higher...instead of GW lower. Or just get a better CPU. :p

Deleet · Dec 18, 2006, 08:47 AM // 08:47

Setting GW lower isn't a solution, the game always gets high priority, else it'll lag badly. Just use Ventrilo or Teamspeak, you can just host your own server or use a free one.

jimmy_logic · Dec 18, 2006, 12:36 PM // 12:36

Hosting a Vent or TS server cost money AFAIK. But using one doesn't

I was told by technician never ever mess with the priority thing in Windows as it can mess certain things up real bad. Not sure how bad but I never touched that part ever again.

Isileth · Dec 18, 2006, 03:07 PM // 15:07

You can host a free TS or Vent server but there is a limit to the number of slots available. I believe it is around 8 or so. Works fine if your just using it for a single group but your not going to get a guild on it

Tuor Son Of Huor · Dec 18, 2006, 03:37 PM // 15:37

How much RAM do you have? 64K???

Try setting skype to "high" priority. Not "realtime". end all unnecessary background applications (Antivirus, etc)

dronex · Dec 19, 2006, 11:12 AM // 11:12

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Or alternatively, what software do you guys recommend for voip? Renting or running a server isn't really an option.

Xfire is ok .. i use it