2008-11-21, 03:02 PM
Hi!
I'm organizing my guild's first Zakum run, and I would like some input from experienced folks about reducing lag from ultimates and the like.
I know that some "lag" is caused by the game having to load new animations and sounds from disk, and I have read (in another thread that I can't find now) about ways to reduce lag and prevent disconnections due to flashy skills.
We do not have many high-powered characters, so I'm planning how to use all of our tools effectively in what is sure to be a long battle. In fairness to our Arch Mages, and to help us take the arms down faster, I will be hooking our AMs up with SE and HB, and encouraging them to nuke the arms with their ultimates. I do not plan to forbid the use of ultimates and summons, as many do.
So, given that, I would like to know of any tips besides these that I may have forgotten. Anything you've done or experienced to help ensure everyone has a good experience during the fight, I'd appreciate knowing!
Here's what I've picked up so far:
Anything else?
I'm organizing my guild's first Zakum run, and I would like some input from experienced folks about reducing lag from ultimates and the like.
I know that some "lag" is caused by the game having to load new animations and sounds from disk, and I have read (in another thread that I can't find now) about ways to reduce lag and prevent disconnections due to flashy skills.
We do not have many high-powered characters, so I'm planning how to use all of our tools effectively in what is sure to be a long battle. In fairness to our Arch Mages, and to help us take the arms down faster, I will be hooking our AMs up with SE and HB, and encouraging them to nuke the arms with their ultimates. I do not plan to forbid the use of ultimates and summons, as many do.
So, given that, I would like to know of any tips besides these that I may have forgotten. Anything you've done or experienced to help ensure everyone has a good experience during the fight, I'd appreciate knowing!
Here's what I've picked up so far:
- The usual - reboot/restart before the run, close all background programs (though we'll be using Ventrilo), turn graphics down.
- Turn in-game sounds off to relieve your system of having to load them.
- Take off extra pets and other Cash Shop bling.
- Everyone should use each of their skills once before we summon Zakum, so those animations will be loaded into memory already.
- Wait 10-15 seconds after summoning, before attacking.
Anything else?