K guys I have helped out numerouos cases of tech issues for u so lets get some feedback. For some reason when I shoot I do not get a steady stream of bullets when unloading a clip. It shoots 3 or 4 then pause then the rest pause then 2 or so. Even on lepord, aza servers who are really fast it does this to some extent. I think my shooting suffers from it. Anybody else have this going on or have any suggestions??

Tx

Bolo

This happens to me also. I can't remember where or even how often but I have noticed it before. I guess I have blamed lag.

Seems it does this everywhere on every server I have tried even my own server. Probably not lag then. I have a top notch system except for my nvidia video card. I blame nvidia for now....

For me the shooting lag is worst when I hold the mouse button down to get a burst. I went and picked up a game pad and programmed a burst button that actually sends 9 mouseclicks down the line.

I dont get a nice smooth burst but apparently my burst is better than most....i will consider programming a button or something....tx

It's most probably lag, especially when theres allot of people on one server. Nobody cares about how fast a server is, its all about connection speed. Bursts tend to create too much "data" for the server to process and send back the pictures of your bursts.

If you don't get it, go to the new Demolition Derby Server (DD) and use the purple weapon allot. You'll find that sometimes the purple weapon may shoot but you won't see the shot for a second or two

Hey Bolo,

I know exactly what your talking about. I noticed this alot on my G4 and much less now with my G5. Processor speed may have something to do with it. Of course on a laggy servey forget about it - I also have this problem. I was astounded at how much more clear my bullet stream became after I upgraded. Most noticeable with crowded games. I can see each bullet and its trajectory more clearly.

Do you notice this only in crowded games? If yes then maybe CPU lag.

-RX

Hmmm...well I have a 128mb nvidia card that I think is a problem....also I have 512mb of ddr...wanna upgrade to 1 gig. My proc is an amd 2200+ so that should be fine. For 300 bucks I can upgrade my memory and get an ati 128 video card. That should help. My shitty cable connection is to blame when everything else lags...i dont blame it for bullet lag as it does this in solo mode as well. Thanks for your suggestions people.

P.S. I dont want to program mouse clicks like many of you out there. I have enough game that I dont need to CHEAT.

I found the PERFECT mouse for this game....i should get it for my birthday coming up....hehe look out!!

B

Last edited: Friday, May 07, 2004 at 10:30:38 AM

I've always had 3-3-2 bursts with the light. I assumed that to be the norm. Possibly something to do with the animation of the tank, and the revolving of the three barrels? Perhaps the 3 shots are fired slightly quicker than the duration of the rotating barrels or something? Hence the slight pause between the shorter bursts of 3 making up the full 8 with a smaller burst of 2 at the end.

-Z-

He he, now I know wat im lacking...

Thanks regX and bolo, I may try to

OVERCLOCK my cpu, and ram to see

If I can get more speed out, if it works

U all better watch it, if not I guess I'll

Be out for a while looking for a new

Computer.

But u all have opened my eyes.

(I think overclocking is the same as up grading except cheaper)...

Just for kicks I dug into the win API and made my shots SUPER fast...started with 20 per clip and went down to the standard 8...visually I get the same spread...this tells me that memory and video card are the prime suspects....

I am getting REALLY good at shooting without seeing any bullets....

B

I may just have to up grade my whole computer, it seems that I can't OVERCLOCK my cpu, so I have to scrap that idea, im think of just forking over the money to alienware area 51 or buying a p4 2.6 giga cpu, but either way my 4 year old computer is not cutting it any more to many macs (g4-g5) out there kickin my ass...

But thanks for the insight...

I had the same problem until I got hold of 3DMark. I checked my card against other nvidia MX400's and mine sucked. (Thanks Bolo for the information) The big difference was the memory core speed. Mine was 250mhz, while every one else's was 333mhz or slightly higher. I borrowed a card with those specs and 128mb of mem and it was like driving a new medium tank. Every thing came out of the barrel on time and on line. Didn't make me a better player but at least I could tell how far off I was when I shot. Had to give the card back so for now I'm cannon fodder. Searching for a card sale right now.

Woot my area 51 is almost here...

I just recieved the screen, speakers,
and mouse.

Dam I hope I get the rest before the
new 3 on 3 challenge.

Good luck to all who are entering.