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Thu, Jul 26 2012 10:36 PM (11 replies)
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  • PDDispatcher
    59 Posts
    Mon, Jul 16 2012 5:39 PM

    Just wondering if anyone else has had or deals with the problem of a crappy Internet connection.  I'm working off ATT and it's driving me nuts.  We has a high speed DSL at work and that makes putting and chipping alot easier.   What I'm wondering is has anyone come up with some way to compinsate for a garbage connection?  Do I increase my upper memory?   HELP !!!!!

  • bubbadork
    984 Posts
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 5:43 AM

    A large part of the game lies in loading gross amounts of data (high-quality images, etc.) over your internet connection.  If that connection does not have sufficient bandwidth or otherwise solid performance, then you're in a world of hurt.

    The swing itself, right up to the moment of impact, is strictly locally controlled.  Despite that, the game has multiple threads running.  If any of those threads is busy doing something else, particularly if one if pre-loading information from the servers, then even your swing can be affected.

    Whether or not you can improve your connection in any way is impossible to say, as you don't give any details more substantial than "it sucks."

  • dfDurbs
    1,061 Posts
    Tue, Jul 17 2012 7:50 AM

    Increasing memory won't make a difference to your connection speed. I suggest you have only the game running, making sure no other programs other than the browser is running. Also make sure you don't have any other machines tapping into your wireless connection. (preferably game pc/machine connected by cable to modem/router)

  • nilesmc
    2 Posts
    Sat, Jul 21 2012 10:25 AM

    If you are using Internet Explorer for playing you should change to Firefox with adblocker on. You should have as little else going on in the background as possible.

  • pjctas0822
    4,598 Posts
    Sat, Jul 21 2012 8:02 PM

    Im sorry PDD I think the repliers are missing your problem. I would try going over to this website HERE to ensure your computer is optimized for DSL bandwidth. I could go into a long story about that but that website should give you some relief. Windows is not optimized for bandiwdth which is why people will sometimes see a bottleneck affect.

     

    Do a test before applying the optimize program HERE then do a test after. You will see a difference.

    But if you ISP sucks you may want to go cable if it is available for you if not like another Poster said "your in a world of trouble" :(

  • alosso
    21,066 Posts
    Sun, Jul 22 2012 2:07 AM

    FWIW, I once played with a 64 kBit (!) internet connection (dial-up ISDN) without meter problems. There was only a significant loading time between shots.

  • illtrythisone
    9 Posts
    Sun, Jul 22 2012 3:04 AM

    I used to have perfect connection speed until WGT tweeked something. Now im lucky if i can play a solo game. I have my computer set up for golf and thats all it does, I get to play 1 game with 1 friend then it wont load at a respectable or even acceptable speed and I swear to god its not my internet or my computer. It shits me thankfully my friends know its not me.    loosing faith in WGT  :(

     

  • illtrythisone
    9 Posts
    Sun, Jul 22 2012 4:02 PM

    I use Google Chrome tried firefox bad idea.  Last night played solo with perfect loading then tried to play a friend wouldnt load past first tee shot then played solo straight after with perfect loading again. I can play with mates up till 3 pm australian eastern time then it goes to crap.

  • flogomatic
    65 Posts
    Thu, Jul 26 2012 1:26 AM

    i have noticed this too, played fine today before 3pm Aus WST and then after that it was loading poorly.

    is there a WGT server switch or something around these hours?

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