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Post by dog on Mar 10, 2009 22:43:33 GMT -5
Hey Den, can you elaborate on how they actually work?
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Den
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Post by Den on Mar 11, 2009 2:29:05 GMT -5
Snaps is the rate at which the client reads "frames" from the Server. A 56K is capable of 15 to 20, Cable or DSL can handle 30 with no problem. But just like the client's default is 20, the server's sv_fps is default at 20. Many server now set server frames to 30, so setting the client's Snaps to 30 ensures the best connection from most servers to client.
maxPackets is the opposite, the client uploads packets of data to the server. The variable limits the packets sent so that slow connections can steadily play. The default is 30 (56K), increase it with an ISDN or better connection. Cable or DSL can pretty much handle the maximum (100) though experiment with the amount just in case. Too high a setting can result in packet loss if the connection cannot maintain the rate.
The higher they are, the more fluid communication is between the client and server. Though, if you still listen to the melody of:
it would be best to leave them alone.
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