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Goober at 15:18, 1 February 2024

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	Here is an excerpt from a piece written by digital_ruler about how to choose rate wisely:		Here is an excerpt from a piece written by digital_ruler about how to choose rate wisely:

	~~{{Quotation\|~~Many people with a good upload speed (512k +) have trouble hosting a good, lag-free server. Occasionally this is related to PC performance, however more frequently the issue is '''server datarate.''' The datarate is how much bandwidth the server tries to use overall. With the rate too low and a high number of players, clients can experience burst lag (usually identified by the red D/C icon blinking every second or so). Setting datarate can be tricky but here are some tips from what I've learned:		Many people with a good upload speed (512k +) have trouble hosting a good, lag-free server. Occasionally this is related to PC performance, however more frequently the issue is '''server datarate.''' The datarate is how much bandwidth the server tries to use overall. With the rate too low and a high number of players, clients can experience burst lag (usually identified by the red D/C icon blinking every second or so). Setting datarate can be tricky but here are some tips from what I've learned:

	*2-5 player server, optimal bandwidth usage: rate 20000		*2-5 player server, optimal bandwidth usage: rate 20000
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	//Remember: Set datarate from the server's console by typing rate <number>		//Remember: Set datarate from the server's console by typing rate <number>

	As you can see, I have provided two recommended options for most servers: Minimal bandwidth usage and Optimal bandwidth usage. If you run a server with minimal bandwidth usage, your players may experience poor shot registration and warping of some players. Optimal bandwidth usage is a blend of medium bandwidth usage and medium lag reduction. Running a server with a higher rate than your connection can handle will mean dropouts and severe burst lag. If your connection can take it, go for the optimal setting, as this will provide a better experience for your players and ensure return customers ;) I can run a 24-player server at rate 62500 with minimal lag on a connection with 800kb/s upload.~~\|Serverside rate selection\|digital_ruler}}~~		As you can see, I have provided two recommended options for most servers: Minimal bandwidth usage and Optimal bandwidth usage. If you run a server with minimal bandwidth usage, your players may experience poor shot registration and warping of some players. Optimal bandwidth usage is a blend of medium bandwidth usage and medium lag reduction. Running a server with a higher rate than your connection can handle will mean dropouts and severe burst lag. If your connection can take it, go for the optimal setting, as this will provide a better experience for your players and ensure return customers ;) I can run a 24-player server at rate 62500 with minimal lag on a connection with 800kb/s upload.
	Server operators should also keep in mind that if the bandwidth is available, they should go for the T1 rate preset. This applies only to those who are hosting servers on dedicated boxes with dedicated internet lines.		Server operators should also keep in mind that if the bandwidth is available, they should go for the T1 rate preset. This applies only to those who are hosting servers on dedicated boxes with dedicated internet lines.

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	''This article is regarding [[Red Faction (Game)]]''		''This article is regarding [[Red Faction (Game)\|Red Faction]]''

	There are several rate presets included with all released versions of Red Faction. All presets have corresponding value in bytes/sec. These presets can be used in place of an integer when issuing the '''"rate"''' [[console commands\|console command]].		There are several rate presets included with all released versions of Red Faction. All presets have corresponding value in bytes/sec. These presets can be used in place of an integer when issuing the '''"rate"''' [[console commands\|console command]].

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	''This article is regarding [[Red Faction]]''		''This article is regarding [[Red Faction (Game)]]''

	There are several rate presets included with all released versions of Red Faction. All presets have corresponding value in bytes/sec. These presets can be used in place of an integer when issuing the '''"rate"''' [[console commands\|console command]].		There are several rate presets included with all released versions of Red Faction. All presets have corresponding value in bytes/sec. These presets can be used in place of an integer when issuing the '''"rate"''' [[console commands\|console command]].

Digi at 03:17, 7 April 2009

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	===Arbitrary rate specification===		===Arbitrary rate specification===
	It is possible to specify datarate values from 1 byte/sec up to 1569325055 bytes/sec. It seems as if both very low and very high settings are ignored. (Ex: Setting a server's datarate to 1 will not [[lag]] out the players)		It is possible to specify datarate values from 1 byte/sec up to 1569325055 bytes/sec. It seems as if both very low and very high settings are ignored. (Ex: Setting a server's datarate to 1 will not [[lag]] out the players unless there are more than three or four.)

	===Good practice in rate selection===		===Good practice in rate selection===

Goober at 13:56, 13 December 2008

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	==Related Pages==		==Related Pages==
	*[[RED]]		*[[RED]]
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			*[[Geomod(Engine)\|GeoMod Engine]]
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Goober at 13:45, 13 December 2008

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	As you can see, I have provided two recommended options for most servers: Minimal bandwidth usage and Optimal bandwidth usage. If you run a server with minimal bandwidth usage, your players may experience poor shot registration and warping of some players. Optimal bandwidth usage is a blend of medium bandwidth usage and medium lag reduction. Running a server with a higher rate than your connection can handle will mean dropouts and severe burst lag. If your connection can take it, go for the optimal setting, as this will provide a better experience for your players and ensure return customers ;) I can run a 24-player server at rate 62500 with minimal lag on a connection with 800kb/s upload.\|Serverside rate selection\|digital_ruler}}		As you can see, I have provided two recommended options for most servers: Minimal bandwidth usage and Optimal bandwidth usage. If you run a server with minimal bandwidth usage, your players may experience poor shot registration and warping of some players. Optimal bandwidth usage is a blend of medium bandwidth usage and medium lag reduction. Running a server with a higher rate than your connection can handle will mean dropouts and severe burst lag. If your connection can take it, go for the optimal setting, as this will provide a better experience for your players and ensure return customers ;) I can run a 24-player server at rate 62500 with minimal lag on a connection with 800kb/s upload.\|Serverside rate selection\|digital_ruler}}
	Server operators should also keep in mind that if the bandwidth is available, they should go for the T1 rate preset. This applies only to those who are hosting servers on dedicated boxes with dedicated internet lines.		Server operators should also keep in mind that if the bandwidth is available, they should go for the T1 rate preset. This applies only to those who are hosting servers on dedicated boxes with dedicated internet lines.

			==Related Pages==
			*[[RED]]
	[[Category:Red Faction]]		[[Category:Red Faction]]

Goober at 20:31, 7 October 2008

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	As you can see, I have provided two recommended options for most servers: Minimal bandwidth usage and Optimal bandwidth usage. If you run a server with minimal bandwidth usage, your players may experience poor shot registration and warping of some players. Optimal bandwidth usage is a blend of medium bandwidth usage and medium lag reduction. Running a server with a higher rate than your connection can handle will mean dropouts and severe burst lag. If your connection can take it, go for the optimal setting, as this will provide a better experience for your players and ensure return customers ;) I can run a 24-player server at rate 62500 with minimal lag on a connection with 800kb/s upload.\|Serverside rate selection\|digital_ruler}}		As you can see, I have provided two recommended options for most servers: Minimal bandwidth usage and Optimal bandwidth usage. If you run a server with minimal bandwidth usage, your players may experience poor shot registration and warping of some players. Optimal bandwidth usage is a blend of medium bandwidth usage and medium lag reduction. Running a server with a higher rate than your connection can handle will mean dropouts and severe burst lag. If your connection can take it, go for the optimal setting, as this will provide a better experience for your players and ensure return customers ;) I can run a 24-player server at rate 62500 with minimal lag on a connection with 800kb/s upload.\|Serverside rate selection\|digital_ruler}}
	Server operators should also keep in mind that if the bandwidth is available, they should go for the T1 rate preset. This applies only to those who are hosting servers on dedicated boxes with dedicated internet lines.		Server operators should also keep in mind that if the bandwidth is available, they should go for the T1 rate preset. This applies only to those who are hosting servers on dedicated boxes with dedicated internet lines.
			[[Category:Red Faction]]

Digi at 22:39, 3 September 2008

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			''This article is regarding [[Red Faction]]''

	There are several rate presets included with all released versions of Red Faction. All presets have corresponding value in bytes/sec. These presets can be used in place of an integer when issuing the '''"rate"''' [[console commands\|console command]].		There are several rate presets included with all released versions of Red Faction. All presets have corresponding value in bytes/sec. These presets can be used in place of an integer when issuing the '''"rate"''' [[console commands\|console command]].