One of my fav lines during world boss is “LAAAAAG GUH!†and many blame the server.
I, and many others, do not experience this thing called.. Lag. So, here are some pointers for you to check on before you do main activities such as group, world boss, battlegrounds.. etc.
1. Refresh
2. Clear cache
3. Scrub RAM
4. Turn off any programs that do real time bug checks (antivirus, malware.. etc)
5. Dump cookies often
6. Defrag often
7. Pause Downloads
8. Close down heavy programs
9. Try different Browser (last resort)
Most people want to do everything at the same time while playing an MMO. So going through a checklist is usually a good idea. If you do not do a whole lot of downloading/uploading, then go through some of the maintenance steps. Keep in mind, even with a good connection, everything you do can slow down, not only your internet, but your computer too.
Clearing Cache
For Google Chrome, the “customize and control†button is located right under the X button of the web page. Go to “Tools†then click on “Clear Browsing Data...â€
Cookies and clear cache should be checked, if nothing else.
Hit the “Clear Browsing data†Button.. and that’s it!
For other browsers, it’s pretty much the same.. you need to find tools and cache.
Ram Scrubbing
There’s all kinds of tools out there to scrub ram, but I personally like “Advanced System Care Free/Proâ€.. it has all KINDS of tools to use and I’ve been using it for about 3 years. I don’t use antivirus or malware scanners.. just that. You can find it at cnet.com, which is a very trusted site.
Defrag
Windows has its own defrag tool that people often use, again, however.. I use “Advanced System Care Free/Pro†they have an independent defrag tool that also optimizes and does a “deep cleanâ€.. very healthy for the computer.
If you’re not familiar with defragging, here’s how to access the Window’s version.
Start > Program Files > Accessories > System Tools
Defragging once a week is advisable for the heavy user.
For Win8, the path would be:
Start Screen> type "defrag"> click on defrag
Try Different Browser
I have found that using one explorer to have trouble with doing one thing while another has trouble doing another. I am not familiar with FireFox and probably will not be, so if someone can offer insight on that area, please do so.
IE (Windows included web browser) is kind of jicky about a few things. I have found Chrome better suited for Wartune.
About the AntiVirus/Malware Programs
I know a lot of you are very skittish about shutting your real time scanners down for any reason, however, let’s think about this logically. IF you do not do other things while playing Wartune and your real time scanners have NOT caught a virus from Wartune/R2games.. then isn’t it logical that it’s not going to and therefore safe to shut it down for these periods? The choice is ultimately yours, of course, but don’t expect to be able to run a real time scanner AND any MMO at the say time and still play fluidly.
**NOTE: Please do not assume that not having an antivirus is a good way to do things.. it took me years to get to the point where I didn't need one.
**NOTE: If running off of a wireless connection, it may get a bit choppy unless you have a good service. (ty Cassey)
Vet Ambrozia
I, and many others, do not experience this thing called.. Lag. So, here are some pointers for you to check on before you do main activities such as group, world boss, battlegrounds.. etc.
1. Refresh
2. Clear cache
3. Scrub RAM
4. Turn off any programs that do real time bug checks (antivirus, malware.. etc)
5. Dump cookies often
6. Defrag often
7. Pause Downloads
8. Close down heavy programs
9. Try different Browser (last resort)
Most people want to do everything at the same time while playing an MMO. So going through a checklist is usually a good idea. If you do not do a whole lot of downloading/uploading, then go through some of the maintenance steps. Keep in mind, even with a good connection, everything you do can slow down, not only your internet, but your computer too.
Clearing Cache
For Google Chrome, the “customize and control†button is located right under the X button of the web page. Go to “Tools†then click on “Clear Browsing Data...â€
Cookies and clear cache should be checked, if nothing else.
Hit the “Clear Browsing data†Button.. and that’s it!
For other browsers, it’s pretty much the same.. you need to find tools and cache.
Ram Scrubbing
There’s all kinds of tools out there to scrub ram, but I personally like “Advanced System Care Free/Proâ€.. it has all KINDS of tools to use and I’ve been using it for about 3 years. I don’t use antivirus or malware scanners.. just that. You can find it at cnet.com, which is a very trusted site.
Defrag
Windows has its own defrag tool that people often use, again, however.. I use “Advanced System Care Free/Pro†they have an independent defrag tool that also optimizes and does a “deep cleanâ€.. very healthy for the computer.
If you’re not familiar with defragging, here’s how to access the Window’s version.
Start > Program Files > Accessories > System Tools
Defragging once a week is advisable for the heavy user.
For Win8, the path would be:
Start Screen> type "defrag"> click on defrag
Try Different Browser
I have found that using one explorer to have trouble with doing one thing while another has trouble doing another. I am not familiar with FireFox and probably will not be, so if someone can offer insight on that area, please do so.
IE (Windows included web browser) is kind of jicky about a few things. I have found Chrome better suited for Wartune.
About the AntiVirus/Malware Programs
I know a lot of you are very skittish about shutting your real time scanners down for any reason, however, let’s think about this logically. IF you do not do other things while playing Wartune and your real time scanners have NOT caught a virus from Wartune/R2games.. then isn’t it logical that it’s not going to and therefore safe to shut it down for these periods? The choice is ultimately yours, of course, but don’t expect to be able to run a real time scanner AND any MMO at the say time and still play fluidly.
**NOTE: Please do not assume that not having an antivirus is a good way to do things.. it took me years to get to the point where I didn't need one.
**NOTE: If running off of a wireless connection, it may get a bit choppy unless you have a good service. (ty Cassey)
Vet Ambrozia
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