New CoD4 load need suggested setting for a bit high Latency player

[ALanHim]

Hi I am new here and I need a little help. My tether  through a Cell phone so that's my connection. What setting are suggested for COD4 in general and what's the best setting for a high latency player?
 

[KaptCrunch]

How to improve latency (ping)
Modern gaming has come a long way since the release of the original Nintendo or Atari. Individual gameplay on console systems has now evolved to multiplayer systems that bring gamers together virtually from all over the world. With today's online gaming, it's more important than ever to have a strong internet connection. 

Whether you play first-person shooter (FPS) games, racing games or real-time strategy games, you need a fast internet connection to keep your gameplay seamless. If you've seen a delay between pressing a button and seeing the corresponding action in the game, then you may be experiencing latency issues. Latency refers to the average time it takes your gaming devices to send data to the corresponding server and then back to your device.

Generally, when you test your ping, an acceptable number is anywhere around 40 to 60 milliseconds (ms) or lower, while a speed of over 100 ms will usually mean a noticeable lag in gaming. Essentially, you want the latency from your gaming device to the internet server to be as close to 0 ms as possible, as this means it takes little to no time for one device to respond to another. 

Ping range    Quality of ping    Effect on gaming experience
0 - 20 ms    Great    Lag or glitches during gameplay should be minimal; high-quality visuals
20 - 50 ms    Good    Mostly smooth and responsive gaming experience
50 - 100 ms    Fair    Most common range for gamers; may experience occasional lag, depending on game and device settings
100 - 300 ms    Poor    Likely to experience many lags and delays while gaming
300 ms or more    Not playable    Extensive delays in response; a noticeable lag that will create a poor-quality gaming experience
What causes latency?
There are several different reasons why you may have latency issues while gaming, including these:

Geographical location: The physical distance between your internet router and the game server can affect latency. For example, if you're a Chicago resident, you may want to choose a server in the Chicago or surrounding area rather than, say, in New York. This will help reduce the time it takes for data to travel back and forth between you and the server.

Internet connection type: Your internet connection speed and technology can play a role in experiencing low or high latency. Both DSL and fiber internet broadband internet plans can provide fast enough speeds for virtually lag-fee online gaming.

Equipment: You may have an outdated router that delivers a slower connection. This is also common if you have many people connected to your router at one time. Upgrading to a newer router may decrease latency in gaming. 
Ways to improve latency in gaming
Don't let lags keep you from gaming. If you've been experiencing high latency that's affecting your gameplay, then try these methods to help lower latency (improve your ping) and stay in the game. 

Close out of any unnecessary programs. If you're running large applications like music or video software, then they could eat into your internet bandwidth, which can affect your gaming speeds.

Use a wired Ethernet connection. A direct connection from your router to your gaming device could provide a more reliable, faster signal for gaming. If multiple people in your home are using the WiFi, you could get a spotty connection. A wired connection may help increase speed and decrease lag.

Don't stray too far from the router. If your router is on the other side of the house and you’re using a wireless connection to get your game on, you may experience a slower connection. Consider moving closer to the router (or move the router closer to your gaming center) to improve the strength of the connection. Learn more ways to optimize your WiFi signal if a wired connection isn't an option.

Pick a game server that is close to you. For faster communication between your computer and the server, consider picking a game server that is closer to you. 
 

Now you have some ideas to improve latency in order to get a better overall gaming experience for gaming is ISP bandwidth.

[Sharpe]

/cl_maxpackets 100 - For ping. 

/cg_fov 80 - Field of view.

/com_maxfps 125 or 250

I also like /r_gamma to adjust brightness a bit more precisely between maps, rather than the slider in the settings page. 

Jester also has a few other connection related settings in this post from a few years back: https://www.xtremeidiots.com/forums/topic/89049-cod4-setup/?do=findComment&comment=929220

 

[ALanHim]

6 hours ago, KaptCrunch said:

How to improve latency (ping)
Modern gaming has come a long way since the release of the original Nintendo or Atari. Individual gameplay on console systems has now evolved to multiplayer systems that bring gamers together virtually from all over the world. With today's online gaming, it's more important than ever to have a strong internet connection. 

Whether you play first-person shooter (FPS) games, racing games or real-time strategy games, you need a fast internet connection to keep your gameplay seamless. If you've seen a delay between pressing a button and seeing the corresponding action in the game, then you may be experiencing latency issues. Latency refers to the average time it takes your gaming devices to send data to the corresponding server and then back to your device.

Generally, when you test your ping, an acceptable number is anywhere around 40 to 60 milliseconds (ms) or lower, while a speed of over 100 ms will usually mean a noticeable lag in gaming. Essentially, you want the latency from your gaming device to the internet server to be as close to 0 ms as possible, as this means it takes little to no time for one device to respond to another. 

Ping range    Quality of ping    Effect on gaming experience
0 - 20 ms    Great    Lag or glitches during gameplay should be minimal; high-quality visuals
20 - 50 ms    Good    Mostly smooth and responsive gaming experience
50 - 100 ms    Fair    Most common range for gamers; may experience occasional lag, depending on game and device settings
100 - 300 ms    Poor    Likely to experience many lags and delays while gaming
300 ms or more    Not playable    Extensive delays in response; a noticeable lag that will create a poor-quality gaming experience
What causes latency?
There are several different reasons why you may have latency issues while gaming, including these:

Geographical location: The physical distance between your internet router and the game server can affect latency. For example, if you're a Chicago resident, you may want to choose a server in the Chicago or surrounding area rather than, say, in New York. This will help reduce the time it takes for data to travel back and forth between you and the server.

Internet connection type: Your internet connection speed and technology can play a role in experiencing low or high latency. Both DSL and fiber internet broadband internet plans can provide fast enough speeds for virtually lag-fee online gaming.

Equipment: You may have an outdated router that delivers a slower connection. This is also common if you have many people connected to your router at one time. Upgrading to a newer router may decrease latency in gaming. 
Ways to improve latency in gaming
Don't let lags keep you from gaming. If you've been experiencing high latency that's affecting your gameplay, then try these methods to help lower latency (improve your ping) and stay in the game. 

Close out of any unnecessary programs. If you're running large applications like music or video software, then they could eat into your internet bandwidth, which can affect your gaming speeds.

Use a wired Ethernet connection. A direct connection from your router to your gaming device could provide a more reliable, faster signal for gaming. If multiple people in your home are using the WiFi, you could get a spotty connection. A wired connection may help increase speed and decrease lag.

Don't stray too far from the router. If your router is on the other side of the house and you’re using a wireless connection to get your game on, you may experience a slower connection. Consider moving closer to the router (or move the router closer to your gaming center) to improve the strength of the connection. Learn more ways to optimize your WiFi signal if a wired connection isn't an option.

Pick a game server that is close to you. For faster communication between your computer and the server, consider picking a game server that is closer to you. 
 

Now you have some ideas to improve latency in order to get a better overall gaming experience for gaming is ISP bandwidth.

 

2 hours ago, Sharpe said:

/cl_maxpackets 100 - For ping. 

/cg_fov 80 - Field of view.

/com_maxfps 125 or 250

I also like /r_gamma to adjust brightness a bit more precisely between maps, rather than the slider in the settings page. 

Jester also has a few other connection related settings in this post from a few years back: https://www.xtremeidiots.com/forums/topic/89049-cod4-setup/?do=findComment&comment=929220

 

I think that'll do it. Max packets and the other setting is was I was looking for. I'll apply the setting later today and test. Thank you both. 

[ALanHim]

@J3st3r
 

Snaps is the calculation of how many packets you receive from the server.

It's a latency/fps tweak that can take some of the jerky feeling out of movement. If set to high or to low it will make it feel like you have input lag 1 minute then supper smooth the next. Movement and aiming will feel quite sluggish especially on certain maps.

Default is 20. I may drop mine back to 30 because when the server gets full I do occasionally get that sluggish feeling when moving. 40 may be a hair to high.  

 

Thank you for this, I was getting that lag input. Felt like the game was a little drunk. 

[ALanHim]

@2_MANY_BEERS I switched server and it was downloading a map, I think it got stuck doing that. This happed once before and it took a long time to reset. Not sure if a way I can make this clear faster if not.. no worries. Once I get all the maps it won't be a problem. 

[ALanHim]

BTW the game plays great, almost perfect to be honest accept I suck. 

[2_MANY_BEERS]

On 7/18/2024 at 11:28 AM, ALanHim said:

Hi I am new here and I need a little help. My tether  through a Cell phone so that's my connection. What setting are suggested for COD4 in general and what's the best setting for a high latency player?
 

Sitting on a boat in a lake fishing. lol 

[ALanHim]

10 hours ago, 2_MANY_BEERS said:

Sitting on a boat in a lake fishing. lol 

I'd get the same ping in the middle of a lake. Not sure how fishing will help.