Matrixing, causing me some problems

MilitantB0B · 2003-04-26, 01:26 AM

When I heard of that they would be implementing Matrix type system, I was quite happy. Now, having played it, not so happy.

When I first started playing I was absolutely giddy about the matrix thing. I looked as my screen filled with people all fighting over ONE BASE!!! It was quite astounding. Then the problems set in. Yes the action was quite intense and quite epic, but so was lag! I have had choppier play and more crashes then ever before. I am afraid that if this idea remains in it will up the system requirements by quite a deal. Maybe they will get it fixed, maybe this problem is only affecting me, but either way, I'm not sure how much PlanetSide I am going to get out of my existing computer.

Just my $0.02. Feel free to post your own expeirences.

Venoxile · 2003-04-26, 01:32 AM

I have two questions:
1. What kind of lag? net lag? comp lag? both?

2. What's your comp/connection?

Ubernator · 2003-04-26, 01:38 AM

Hmmmm, it looks like they will have to play around with how many bases can connect to one another in order to reduce these problems.

Venoxile · 2003-04-26, 01:40 AM

Originally posted by Ubernator
Hmmmm, it looks like they will have to play around with how many bases can connect to one another in order to reduce these problems.

they can always create more bases per continent so there's generally less people attacking a base at a time.

MilitantB0B · 2003-04-26, 01:41 AM

My comp= teh crap

To be more specific:
1.2 GHz AMD xp
256 mb DDR
GeForce 2 MX200

My connection= teh cable

to be more specific:
Really, freakin, fast

Venoxile · 2003-04-26, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by MilitantB0B
My comp= teh crap

To be more specific:
1.2 GHz AMD xp
256 mb DDR
GeForce 2 MX200

My connection= teh cable

to be more specific:
Really, freakin, fast

good god, 256 mb ram, your comp is going to run like shit no matter what. Aight, next time don't complain about how bad your comp lag is when your comp is that bad. No offense, but it's not the matrixes fault, it's your cheap ass. ^^ lol.

Ubernator · 2003-04-26, 01:44 AM

they can always create more bases per continent so there's generally less people attacking a base at a time.

This is also true....

Either way, this base matrix concept might just be a hit!

BlakeB · 2003-04-26, 01:49 AM

I hope my 2400+, 512, and 440 MX run it okay. *sigh* Need to get a new video card. I'm taking donations!

MilitantB0B · 2003-04-26, 01:50 AM

Originally posted by Venoxile
good god, 256 mb ram, your comp is going to run like shit no matter what. Aight, next time don't complain about how bad your comp lag is when your comp is that bad. No offense, but it's not the matrixes fault, it's your cheap ass. ^^ lol.

Like I said in my post, this wasn't a problem for me before, and since they put in the matrix system it is. That is all I said. Besides, there was alot of other people in my squad saying the same thing. And, yeah, I know, my comp sucks. But, hey, stuff costs money, and money is one thing I seem to lack these days.

In short, most other people who have a computer that doesn't pre-date the industrial revelution (like mine

) probably won't have a problem, but those thinking that you can get in at the minimum system requirements (and I know there is alot of you

me included) are going to have to think again.

BladeRunner · 2003-04-26, 01:52 AM

It's the first of many changes.

The best way to fix the lag is to create it more often. Sucks for the players, but then, that's why it's beta isn't it? So we can endure the worst possible circumstances in order to prevent them post-release.

I love it!

MorphiasAC · 2003-04-26, 01:58 AM

So far--only about 1 1/2 hours of play--I don't really like the matrix, but I won't write it off yet. I will wait to get more used to it, and hopefully find some better squads (that may have been the problem, I'm not into the lone wolf type squads). Anyway, I wish there was actual fighting on esamir since I really liked fighting there, eh oh well

Hamma · 2003-04-26, 01:33 PM

There are some issues with the patch, nothing to do with the matrix system.

Yogi · 2003-04-26, 01:35 PM

The matrix isn't that bad.

It only ruined the entire game for me, but I suppose some like it. They can keep playing, I won't be.

Murdock · 2003-04-26, 01:46 PM

Why did it ruin the entire game for you, Yogi? You've said that in a few places now but I havent seen your reasoning yet.

Yogi · 2003-04-26, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by Yogi
The matrix isn't that bad.

It only ruined the entire game for me, but I suppose some like it. They can keep playing, I won't be.

It took away too much freedom from the game. If you're on beta I just made a post on the beta forums about what I think is a suitable compromise.