[poll] Goldrush issues

[agent86]

Hey guys,

I've been loving the new goldrush map, but I've noticed that the goldrush server is way laggy compared to any of the others we've got. It is getting to the point where I don't want to play on that server anymore, because things get to the point of unplayable. I decided to capture some netgraph data and try to see if it was a problem on my end or a problem with the server or map.

The data seems to indicate that the server is choking on the load. Even when there's not a lot of action (in one screen cap I have, there's one heavy assaulting the red stronghold, and there are maybe 6 active defenders, not a lot else going on elsewhere) the server was sending updates to my client at half the standard rate, (10.6/sec) and it was reporting a server frame rate of 3.8/second. (I believe 20 is considered the base minimum for smooth play)

To compare, I logged into the gravelpit server and captured stats under a very heavy load - lots of blue assaulting cap B. The worst it got was an update rate of 13.6/sec and a server side frame rate of 14.5. It was slightly laggy, but playable. Goldrush is frequently bad the whole round.

I decided to try some other goldrush servers, and none were as bad as eGO's. I even had some friends join me in a game and they complained about the server, and refused to come and play again later. Frequently I hear complaints about the lag among people playing that server. I've seen a couple of threads on the messageboard from eGO members about it even.

I think this is all bad news for the clan. I don't know what the correct solution is, but I thought I would bring it to everyone's attention and try to collect some meaningful data. If there's something else I can provide (I have netgraph screenshots, for example), let me know. If I'm in error with my stats, I apologize.

 

[GenesisEDIT]

Not lagging at all for me, well, sometimes, when I've just gotten pop-up'd, I usually lagg >.>. Simple retry cmd in console does the trick.
If you are using a private wireless connection, just check so none of your neighbors (-10IQ) are using your connection (Fail, if your "private" connection, which are only yours, don't have a password, anyone close enough can log on.)
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[nossr50]

Goldrush has some serious issues, and sometimes dustbowl does. I stick away from goldrush, I'm just going to avoid it until the server is fixed.

 

[Drew The Pirate]

it only gets bad on my end when the spawn doors open, and that lasts about 45-60 seconds. Then it's fine.

 

[Dieinpeace]

a simple agree from me on this. The gold rush server is lagging. the other servers i play on seem to be fine.

 

[DrunkenSailor]

The problem is the server instance is using about 95% of the cpu capacity. Plans are in the works to get a better box so that we wont have any issues anymore. As a comparison gravelpit uses around 25% since they are both on the same box. Dont worry we know since I myself have a problem with all the lag but for now we have to live with it. Once COD4 and the new DOD orange servers are up and running then we can focus on upgrading servers and shuffling them around.

Sit tight guys, trust me I want it fixed as much as all you do.