FIX SERVERS!!!

[agile wing]

playing on 35-50ms server and everyone is getting 1000+ ping its not me its the server everyone its lagging no one can cllose/open

doors and im having to rejoin mid fights becuase its so laggy and the only way to fix it temperately is to relog

[gilded cave]

i keep getting kicked as soon as i load in

[dense goblet]

Ping has nothing to do with server performance; that number is the quality of the internet connection, traffic to and from the server, and/or congestion on your network, i.e., multiple users using the same connection.

[viral pelican]

Its not though it happened last wipe every once in a while the server lags everyone’s ping goes up super high and it just lags for like 5 mins

i think it’s when the pop is high

bc the server im on was 85-100 and it was lagging now its 77 and its not now

[dense goblet]

What is ping?
What does ping mean? In online video gaming, ping refers to the time taken for data to travel from your computer to a server (or another player’s computer) and then back to your computer. That measurement is known as latency, sometimes also called lag, between the computer and its server. Ping is measured in milliseconds (ms).

Ping helps players understand how fast their computer is communicating with a gaming server or another online player. A ping test can help a player know whether they will experience dips in responsiveness during gameplay. The terms ‘low ping’ or ‘high ping’ are used in the context of ping speed. In general, low ping is preferable, particularly for games where timing and positioning are important. Players with a high ping will experience delays, which could affect the game’s outcome. Many online games display your ping time as well as the ping of other players or servers.

The term ping goes back to World War II when it was used to refer to the signal that submarines would send to measure their distance to other vessels in the ocean.

Why is my ping so high?
There are various reasons why your ping might be high. These include:
· What kind of router are you using, how up-to-date it is, where it is placed, and whether the firmware is up-to-date.
· What kind of computer are you using, whether it has been optimised for gaming, whether it is up-to-date, or needs to be cleaned?
·  Caches on your modem or router.
·  Whether applications and programs are running in the background of your device.
·  Whether automatic updates are taking place during your gameplay.
·  The number of devices connected to your router which are in active use
·  Your game’s settings and how they have been optimised.

How to reduce ping?
If you want to know how to improve ping to optimise your gaming experience, here are some steps you can take:
·  Close programs or processes that occur in the background. Some of these applications can take up memory or initiate processes that need to access the internet, slowing down your gameplay.
·  Turn off updates. Schedule updates for when you aren’t using your computer. Updates that occur while you are playing a game can compete for bandwidth or try to download files at inconvenient times.
·  Check whether anyone else in your household is using a bandwidth-intensive service, such as downloading large files. The more devices you have connected and actively using your internet connection, the higher ping you will experience.
·  Check the wires between your router and the wall box. Make sure they are all fully plugged in – cable connections can become loose over time, which means they might need to be tightened.
·  Consider moving your device nearer your router or connecting your computer or console directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. Wireless connections suffer packet loss from encryption technologies and servicing multiple devices at once. You can obtain a stronger and faster connection by using an Ethernet cable.
·  Clear your router’s cache. A full internet cache can slow down our devices. Carry out a hard reset on your router to clear cookies entirely and give your device a fresh start.
·  Place your router in an open space. Walls and objects can obstruct our wireless internet connections. Review whether your router is in a clear and open space and whether it is set up correctly.
· Update your router’s firmware. Devices can slow down when software or security updates are necessary, and the same applies to routers, so make sure your router’s firmware is up to date. 
·  Turn your router off and turn it back on again. Unplug the power cable from your router and wait for a minute before plugging it back in again. If your setup comprises a separate router and modem, make sure you turn both off and not just the router.
·  Consider buying a new router. If you are using the default router supplied by your internet service provider, you may not be making the most of your connection. Upgrading to a better router might help you get improved connection speeds and improve your Wi-Fi coverage, too.
· Consider a higher-bandwidth internet plan. Contact your internet service provider if you have followed the above steps and are still dissatisfied with your ping. Your ISP will usually be able to detect and fix any potential issues remotely and should improve speeds. If there are no faults with your connection, it could be time to consider switching to another provider. A higher-bandwidth internet plan can be the best thing you can do to improve your overall gaming performance.
 
Whichever game you are into, these adjustments will reduce ping and help to make games run faster.

[gentle hearth]

Damn bro wrote a whole ass book 😆

[agile wing]

its not us dawg 😭 everyone on the servers ping sky rocketing has nothing to do with individuals wifi or anything like that its definitely something server side causing the issue especially because its not just on one server.