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Arkenbrien

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Hello,

 

I'm a relative newcomer to the online gaming comunity, the sole reason being is that where I live I can't get a good ISP.

 

While playing Hawken, the best ping I can get is 680ms. But that doesn't stop me from playing.

 

I die a lot more than I think I should, but that doesn't stop me from playing.

 

I lose one v ones often even when I get the drop on them, but that doesn't stop me from playing.

 

I have to aim guess where the target is going to be nearly a full second ahead of my time for compensation, but that doesn't stop me from playing.

 

This game has drawn me in: hook, line, and sinker.

 

Well done. Game on.


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While playing Hawken, the best ping I can get is 680ms. But that doesn't stop me from playing.

 

You are a god. I would already kill myself at 100ms.


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I feel for you man. Wish I could give some of my internets.


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Start pumping your Rocketeer! Once locked on, the hellfires target from the Hawken server end, and track to the target through there. No guesswork necessary. You might have to caress your Seeker a bit, and forget HEAT cannon. You might get some joy from the EOC, as it's an explosive spam toy that gives pleasing, if not surprising, results on occasion.

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that's some pretty awesome scoring, for over 2/3 second of ping!!!


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Yeah, you're doing something right with that many assists.  Keep on going buddy.

 

I, too, would share my bandwidth if it were possible.


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Welcome, and I agree with you. 

 

Hawken is a gem (and really fuzzy bunnyng fun)!


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I've just started with the Rocketeer. Oh yeah, it's fun.

 

It nearly completely negates any lag guesswork. As long as I can see you, I can shoot you. ;)

 

Thanks! See you in the game. :)


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You truly are a hero for putting up with that ping. Have all my spare respects i got laying around.


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Well that's remarkable. I remember that kind of ping when I first tried to play multiplayer games on a 56K modem. Good times :sweat:

 

I think only Selenites get a worse ping than you. I'm kinda tired so maybe I missed it, but where do you live?



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I live out in the sticks in Ohio. Satelite is the very best ISP out here, besides falling back on dial hup. *shudders*

 

It's just the price you pay for being 45 minutes from any walmart.


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I've just started with the Rocketeer. Oh yeah, it's fun.

It nearly completely negates any lag guesswork. As long as I can see you, I can shoot you. ;)

Thanks! See you in the game. :)


Rocketeer is good for that ping. Worry about your positioning and let the goddamn game shoot for you.

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Ah, Satellite internet gaming.  That's an instant ping killer because there is always a 1-2 second minimum lag just to get the signal to the satellite and back to the server... and then another 1-2 seconds to get it back from the server to the satellite and then to you.

 

I don't know how you do it.


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I apologize on behalf of my namesake (satellites), but best of luck to you in your future endeavors!
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Ah, Satellite internet gaming.  That's an instant ping killer because there is always a 1-2 second minimum lag just to get the signal to the satellite and back to the server... and then another 1-2 seconds to get it back from the server to the satellite and then to you.

 

I don't know how you do it.

 

It's tough. ;)

 

For what it is, I have good satellite service. Bandwidth is good, and ping is pretty stable around 700ms. However, I would switch to DSL in a heartbeat if it were made available out here.


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You might wanna try the predator mech if you get enough credits. If you equip the primary "EOC repeater", along with the secondary "EOC predator" you can fire mines at the ground and make dmg without having to really aim, just set up traps. Works best in siege and missile assault modes.

 

 

I've had my fair share of shitty connectivity to HAWKEN servers but you pushed that to another level.

 

Props to you for enjoying the game like that.

 

If you enjoy watching streams, you can find streamers here. To me watching others play is fairly satisfying for my HAWKEN hunger.


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Maybe some of our smarter veterans can suggest mechs that are less ping dependent, I'm thinking grenadier, rocketeer, etc. 

 

I have an insano internet connection but will be building a house in the country soon and it seems silly but am worried about transitioning to dsl. 


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Maybe some of our smarter veterans can suggest mechs that are less ping dependent, I'm thinking grenadier, rocketeer, etc. 

 

I have an insano internet connection but will be building a house in the country soon and it seems silly but am worried about transitioning to dsl. 

 

I would almost kill for dsl to come out here, but I still manage. Trust me, if I can do it, you can too. ;)


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Best mechs for high ping are projectile spammy mechs like Rev GL Gren, Seeker Rocketeer, EOC Predator type stuff where you are either relying on bouncing projectiles, indirect mine damage, or letting the game aim for you. You could make a case for Bruiser if you are able to lead a hitscan weapon enough.

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It's tough. ;)

For what it is, I have good satellite service. Bandwidth is good, and ping is pretty stable around 700ms. However, I would switch to DSL in a heartbeat if it were made available out here.


How is your cell phone service? I've used my phone and tethered it to my pc and played Hawken like that without issue when my internet goes down. Ping is around the same as my fiber connection. I kinda live in the sticks too, but I'm only 20 minutes from Walmart.

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How is your cell phone service? I've used my phone and tethered it to my pc and played Hawken like that without issue when my internet goes down. Ping is around the same as my fiber connection. I kinda live in the sticks too, but I'm only 20 minutes from Walmart.

 

I actually had a dedicated verizon internet card a while back. Bandwidth was terrible, and although it has probably dramatically improved since 2008, the ping was still pretty bad. Alas, I don't have a smart phone.


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