Alot of 56k'ers are under the impression that when they fight someone who has cable, they are getting the short end of the stick.

That is just not true...and actually, its the cable guy who is getting the shaft!

let me explain this..
If theres anything you take from this post, its that you can only receive data as quickly as its being sent to you.

A really good 56k modem with new phone line, can only receive data at about 4.5k a second, and send data at 3.5k a sec....Remember that...a cable connection can't magically transform the 3.5k a sec your sending out, into 150k a sec.

When 2 connections come together to do anything, whatever they are doing will run at the speed of the lowest connection...

So everyone with a 56k, stop thinking the cable guy has an advantage. Because truthfully. Your receiving data at 4k a sec, while the other guy is receiving data at the 3k a sec your sending out...

That is a fact!

The plain and simple truth is that if you have a 56k, it wont matter what version your running, you have the advantage against a broadband user...Because your info is being sent slower than the info your receiving.

The only advantage a cable guy has over you is that you'll never be able to play it as smoothly as he will if he's playing another broadband user.

Take this knowlege and spread it like fire to those who do not understand :biggrin:

I have cable internet. Does this mean it is pointless for me to play since I can never get a fair chance??

no that doesnt mean you should stop playing :angry:

Okay, but don't get so angry about it.

here we go
zing u may know alot about medicine but u dont understand how this game runs like i said b4 that makes no difference in this game
believe me you are wrong here

well, it doesn't matter what u'r bandwidth is... 5k/s, 150...

the average packet is WAY under 100 BYTES... :biggrin:

It that a good thing or a bad thing??

charlie under 100bytes is like 10 cents
and 1k is like 1 dollar
i would say that is a good thing

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King Tmy & Commader LordCryus . He He. i have my Kinght's to attack on the Cable Base 56k Soliders
& knight's march now !. King Tmy will be glad of the battle . He He.

cable is a far more stable connection so there is an advantage

I am confused still but i think I having cable is a good thing!!!
Oh yah JB you spelled KNIGHT wrong and how old are you???

have u seen it wheres me washboard eh eh

oi oi

Well, i went from living in Michigan and having a cable connection to living in England and not having to put up with a lousey 56k (or less) connection.

To be quite honest, i do better now with a slower connection. But don't get me wrong, i'd give anything for a decent connection. :( I hate England.. lol

cable is better

No shit? Of course cable is better! But for this game it makes a difference.