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Imthman
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posted 08-18-2003 12:39 AM     Profile for Imthman   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
So can somebody explain what "snaps" and "maxpackets" are. I believe these are cheats? and if so will punkbuster find them?

Also, I found some really cool wallpaper @fileplanet but cannot get it to fit my screen without being blurred, any ideas? I set it on stretch mode and its too stretched I guess?


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posted 08-18-2003 07:48 AM     Profile for dAm   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
It's not cheats. Just tweaks to make the game run smoother. I think the average best is 40 snaps and 100 maxpackets

/snaps 40
/cl_maxpackets 100

are the commands.

Another that will help is to set your rate to what the server rate is. Usually it's 10000 or 25000. 10000 is a good all around setting. Too much isn't always better. If you have it set to 25000 on a server that's set at 10000 your connection may seem worse.
/rate 10000

One more good one is maxfps. Set it to 125
/com_maxfps 125

Don't ask me to explain why all of this works. I could only give a vague answer. I just know it does from trial, error, and taking advice from other people.

Try centering your wallpaper instead of stretching it. If it doesn't have too large of a border around it, live with it. Other than that, find wallpaper that comes in your resolution size. ie; if you're running 1024x768, a 640x480 wall is gonna look like crap when it's stretched.

[ 08-18-2003: Message edited by: dAm ]

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Imthman
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posted 08-19-2003 12:15 AM     Profile for Imthman   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
OK, thanks for explaining a bit, but what do they all individually improve?
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posted 08-19-2003 07:34 AM     Profile for dAm   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message   Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote
rate - This setting controls packets to ensure a good connection.

snaps - determines how many updates you recieve from the server

cl_maxPackets - Puts a limit on the maximum amount of packets that can be sent to the server via the client

com_maxFPS - This command limits your maximum FPS. It will help stop the server from having lag confusion when your frame rate has a sudden rise or fall. Another important aspect of this setting is that your framerate determines how high you can jump.

For more info just search here for q3 tweaks.

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