What is playing online like?

Fri Jan 09, 2004 1:59 pm by Geekus Maximus

I never have played any game online what is playing Freelancer online like? I have a 56k modem will I have too much lag?

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Sun Jan 11, 2004 11:25 am by cloud9

Hmmmm.... depends how reliable yr connection is...if u get the most from it it should be ok, make sure u choose a server with a really low ping, tho...if u have a SLOOOW 56k connection, either stay away from other players or save yrself the headache and keep away...i started on 56k, was ok if on my own but in a group the lag was awful, then again i had a REALLY poxy connection...if u find a ping thats lower than 100 it might not be TOO bad...trial and error, I'm afraid...MP is much better than SP in my book, it's just nice being in a universe with real people...
OH YEAH WELCOME TO THE PARTY!!!

~'Fly The Friendly'~

Edit: bl00dy spelling...

Edited by - cloud9 on 1/11/2004 11:32:37 AM

Mon Jan 12, 2004 2:53 am by Chips

I had 56k - and i was fine on most servers. However- go to the MP screen - and then click on PING tag. This will sort out servers due to their ping (low to high, if not - click again for reverse order), then pick one that looks lively without tons of lag. Ping of under 50 is excellent - but unlikely, ping around 200 is acceptable on a modem.

If you don't like the server- move on, no point staying somewhere you don't like - and i do advise you pick one with SOME poeple on it - as that IS the reason for playing in MP.

One last word of warning - pick a server that says it is 24/7 as well - nothing worse than logging on and finding your server aint there!. Check the news for rules and regs - and abide by them. Admins will ban if you break rules - and unlike the law - there is no court of appeal.

If the server has a website - check it out - it usually means that there is a community going there............which is BETTER than others - also - check websites for news about the server - in particular clans, as you might find one tolling you for access to certain systems - and when faced by an eagle with nomad loadout, and your in a freighter - well, its a little late by then!

Have fun - as MP is DEFINATLEY the best point about this game!!

Chips

p.s- DON'T CHECK OUT ANY MODS even if people tell you too - playing MP is great for MONTHS before moving onto new pastures. Its on hell of a big universe to explore

Mon Jan 12, 2004 7:22 am by *BLACK*MAGIC

chips do you know TE-2LT-DOOBY :?:

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