- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: Twelve Large
First impressions are very important, and lag is a killer. However, there is no way to completely eliminate lag, it's just the nature of the beast. I'm sure the game will run smooth, considering the server has enough bandwidth to support said # of players, and it's running on a good quality backbone with little to no packetloss.
Also, this is Microsoft's big seller - It's flagship title. I'm hoping this is where the "real" support steps in, and we get our dedicated servers - Our Microsoft dedicated servers - Not my dedicated server. These may not offer the best latency in the World - up to 100ms - 150ms if you live cross country - but they'd be capable of supporting the max # of players with no problem. They could help support the community, which is VERY important.
One of the best things about SOCOM, one of the best console shooters imo, is the ability for anyone in the community to setup their own private server with their buds online, password protect that server, and set it to support any map, along with any given # of players. This ability alone built up an incredible online community for PS2 owners. Without it, the popularity of the game wouldn't be what it is today.
There's no way Live subscribers can support the entire Halo Community. Step up to the plate Microsoft, and help support us.. PLEASE!
i agree with you 100%