Re: q2 3d prob

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From: Tomcat
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2000 00:39

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JJ wrote:

> having played q2 for years I experienced a 3d prob that no-one has been
> able to solve for me. I get a lag of about a sec and the phone jack icon
> flashes. I tried using 5 different isps and the prob is the same. I tried
> uninstalling q2 and reinstalling. I tried deleting the drivers and it's the
> same once re-installed. No doubt I have installed various games one of
> which caused the prob. It's a simple system I have. a p2 233 with an 8meg
> diamond voodoo 2. I use q3 with no probs of this nature.
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> TIA
> JJ

Is it possible that you haven't capped both your 'rate' and 'maxfps'?
This might tend you flood your connection until it lags then drops packets then
resumes again, hence the perceived lag and flashing PJOD.

Just a thought.

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[Tomcat]
"Rule #1 for Army Grunts: Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than
yourself."

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