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Old November 11, 2002, 12:58   #1
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56k dialup modems & multiplay
ok. how is it, playing with a 56k? this question is for anyone who has one, or has played against someone who uses one.

i need to know if i can start playing online now, or if i should just wait until we get the cable modem installed (approx. 1 month). i realize that it's probably POSSIBLE to play with a 56k, but if it's too annoying, slow, laggy, etc., i'd rather not bother.

looking forward to playing you all at some point!
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Old November 14, 2002, 17:36   #2
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I think no reply in 3 days says it all really. Some people with cable are complaining, so id wait till you get cable, and possibly the next PTW patch. Of course i havent tried it, but at least im replying. :-) I have 56k so i do feel aggrieved with the current situation, but no cable for me anytime soon. :-( poop
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Old November 16, 2002, 13:29   #3
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56k modem...how quaint.


I'd wait for the next patch, THEN ask about 56k modem performance.
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Old November 16, 2002, 13:49   #4
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damn our backward country that is still selling 56k modems.....
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Old November 19, 2002, 16:34   #5
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WTF? sorry for being so "quaint." that's what i'm stuck with right now. it's not like i eagerly rushed to the store last week and said excitedly, "hook me up with a 56k!!! yeah, boyeeeee!"

I JUST WANTED TO KNOW IF IT WAS EVEN WORTH IT TO TRY MP. APPARENTLY NOT.

/in a bad mood
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Old November 19, 2002, 16:48   #6
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Bella Hella, I understand your frustration and I would have to agree - with a 56K modem, you will probably have no luck with an Internet MP game. Hell, I have DSL, and it's touch-and-go with Internet Play.

I would suggest to wait for the next patch. Hopefully internet play will be addressed for 56K modem users.
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Old November 19, 2002, 22:08   #7
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Somehow I doubt even with a patch civ3 will be playable with a 56K modem.
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Old November 29, 2002, 07:40   #8
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Play with 56k is now possible with the newest patch. I played a one on one game last night with no AI, simultaneous moves. We were playing elimation on a small map. I even hosted since my opponent crashed when he tried to host. No noticable lag times. Our ping was in the low 200's.

I have a P4, 1.8GHZ, 512 Mb Ram. Opponent had cable.
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i have played against 56k oppenents and while the game is slow, it is playable. My advice, try to play now and then love life when you get fast internet.
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56k modem is a

I didn´t play any internet game on these last days - and I purchased PTW on Dec., 2nd...

Get the picture... "Please, I wanna play just a little - first time!"

And then... "Hey, man, ping too high!"..."Wanna crash us?"..."Please, go away"..."Sorry"..."Thanks".



No cable for the near future...
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All true craftsman, the only advice I have for you is to find another modem player in Brazil, if that doesnt work, have a caiparinho (sorry, the spelling is wrong ).
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All true craftsman, the only advice I have for you is to find another modem player in Brazil, if that doesnt work, have a caiparinho (sorry, the spelling is wrong ).
Perfect! A little bit of "caipirinha", just before a barbecue, whose fire was lit with my 56k modem and the PTW box...

On a serious note: thanks for the advice!
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we played with a guy on dial up, it was sloooooow
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56k modem is a

I didn´t play any internet game on these last days - and I purchased PTW on Dec., 2nd...

Get the picture... "Please, I wanna play just a little - first time!"

And then... "Hey, man, ping too high!"..."Wanna crash us?"..."Please, go away"..."Sorry"..."Thanks".



No cable for the near future...
I have DSL, and I experience the same ping problem.
Let's try to play some time.
I have played some games with 56k players and the lag is not good, but it is acceptable.
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