ping?

R

ray_miecz

New Member
ok sorry if this was done before but what is a persons 'ping'? im pretty sure it's the lower the better, but im not positive.... and also what difference would there be between a good ping and a bad ping (whatever's "good" and "bad")
 
The time it takes for a network packet to leave your computer, go to another one, and return (in milliseconds - correct me if I'm wrong). Lower is better. It's basically how good your internet connect is with the server. Ideally, you'd want under 100.

EDIT: damn Suave, you beat me, lol.
 
what difference would a lower/higher ping make? i have a fairly bad wireless connection in my room (usually either 'low' or 'very low').

i noticed, while playing warrock, that sometimes a character will run in place for like 3 or 4 seconds, then show up halfway across the field. Is this a connection or a memory issue?
 
its connection. and that is called lag. higher ping makes you laggy and low ping is no lag(if you do then its b/c of low FPS)
 
thats definatly lag, i have noticed the difference in ping recetly when playing the battle for middle earth 2 beta. My pc loads the maps so much quicker than a lot of others.
 
Like everyone said. Lower the better.

I usually have a ping of 30 to 60 on any servers i play. 100 to 150 Is pushing the limit, and anything over and you'll lagg to much.
 
lower is better you want to be at least under 100. but try to be between 30 and 60 for no lag at all. i am at 70 all the time cause we have a wireless connection and when 3 people are using it the internet slows down alittle bit.
 
ckfordy said:
lower is better you want to be at least under 100. but try to be between 30 and 60 for no lag at all. i am at 70 all the time cause we have a wireless connection and when 3 people are using it the internet slows down alittle bit.
Click to expand...
Im very happy if i have a ping under 100, my average ping is between 90-110ms. Anything over 150ms for me is too laggy.
 
on my wireless network i ping about 16 on most bf2 servers.... funny enough, my connection is terrible due to about 4 walls in my house, so i get lagged while the wireless card searches for the network every 5 minutes.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top