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Gaming connectivity to SOE servers
As an avid gamer, I play an assortment of online games when I have the time and for the most part, have no issues - except when it comes to SOE (Sony) server connectivity.
Speaking with an engineer in the past from Cox, I am told it is an issue wtih Cox and Sony ISPs basically 'not getting along' in terms of connectivity.
Weill there ever be a fix in place to alleviate these types of connectivity issues?
I'm not looking for the 'we strive to maintain quality internet... ' blah blah canned response. I am actually looking forward to a true reply to the issue.
Thanks.
ChrisL
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Edyn
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Hi ChrisL!
When connecting, ping time to the servers at the character screen show a great ping time anywhere from 40-60ms. However, once in game, the latency is absolutely horrid, and pings will go from 400ms up to over 2000ms, and then just sit and bounce back and forth from 600-2000ms. So, there is a lot of 'warping' of players, vehicles, and makes it impossible to play any longer.
We switched from AT&T U-Verse, as we had limited speeds of only 3d/1u due to the age of the equipment in our neighborhood, but I could at least play PS2 with no issues whatsoever and maintain a 40-60ms ping time the entire time playing. Since having this service with Cox, the game for me has been completely unplayable. I also play other similar games online, SWTOR, FF XIV, and have had great experiences online with no issues. Our only issues are wtih any SOE online gaming.
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ChrisL
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Edyn
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I'm not, I am using PC.
PS2 = Planetside 2. Sorry for the confusion.
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