Anyone else getting a 2-5 second lag spike?

from Demigod Forums

When I am hosting and playing against computers I get a 2-5 second lag spike frequently. It is so annoying I have to exit the game.

 

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System Information
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Time of this report: 4/7/2009, 17:50:18
       Machine name: PROJECT-C5ED31E
   Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.080814-1236)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
       System Model: 122-CK-NF68
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DirectX Debug Levels
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DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce 8600 GT
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  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0011.8250 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
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      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
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      Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D

 

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Reply #3 from Demigod Forums Top

The game freezes for a moment several times, lets just hope this doesn't make it live.

This kind of anoying freezing and game slow response to commands came after the first versions of beta 3, i still believe its a beta thing.

Reply #4 from Demigod Forums Top

I've been getting this as well. Occassionally the lag spikes will actually last for up to a minute or more. However, I suspect these are exceptional cases related to my ISP periodically cutting out, or something.

Reply #5 from Demigod Forums Top

Happens to me a bit. There is always those 2 second freezes that happen mid-game. I think when everyone has graphics at lowest settings this doesnt happen.

Reply #6 from Demigod Forums Top

i dont think it has to do with graphic settings, sim speed is allways above 5 in crucible, why should the game freeze, often.

I know ppl with sim speed 9 and game still freezes often, playing just agains AI, odd no?

I'm sure everyone must have this breaks during game, dont understand why so few complaint, or why there isn't a post from GPG os Stardock on this.

Will it be like this on release or not? Its quite anoying.

Reply #7 from Demigod Forums Top

I'm having this problem too.  It doesn't happen every single match, but it does happen many matches.

Reply #8 from Demigod Forums Top

This is a known issue in the beta related to some periodic server polling stuff.

Reply #9 from Demigod Forums Top

Quoting kryo, reply 8
This is a known issue in the beta related to some periodic server polling stuff.
End of kryo's quote

 

Good to ear, just hope you can get it to go away before release. Its anoying.

 

And thanks for some coment on these, just putted my hopes up.

 

Reply #10 from Demigod Forums Top

Yes, even at low settings the game still freezes . It must be because of the ISP. I have portable broadband which is terrible for games, but it shouldn't really matter when I am hosting.  I think stardock has to change the way they hook people together. The way they are set up makes it only beneficial to those who have a very fast internet connection.  I guess I am in the monority of people who have crap internet speed.  FML. |-O |-O |-O |-O |-O |-O |-O |-O |-O |-O |-O |-O |-O |-O |-O

Reply #11 from Demigod Forums Top

My game was freezing for 5-10 seconds during the match... After it happened frequently, I found out that it actually happens every time about 10 seconds before the background music changes tracks.  Weird stuff.