Internet Connection
 

Is this a decent connection to run a server from?

http://www.speedtest.net/result/121159341.png

would work ok for a small group of friends, but for a server with more then 12-15 people, no.

Actually, with 894kb/ps upload you can fit closer to 22 players on. Probably 18-20 or so comfortably. The rule is 5KB/ps per player. 894/8 = 111.75/5 = 22.35.

It won't be a bad start if you go public, but if you start getting a following you'll need to find a dedicated host to provide with more bandwidth. The more the better.

ok great thanks again guys!

This may sound silly so excuse my ignorance. Why would you initially divide it by 8? I see where you divided the Kb/ps by 5, but the 894 was initially divided by 8 and I am curious as to what this means :) Or in other words what does the 8 stand for that was divided into the 894? Curious for future knowledge, thanks!

8 bits per byte. the bandwidth was (most likely) specified in Kilobits per second and he was saying that a general rule of thumb is (most likely) 5 kiloBytes per second. thus the division.

== sfisque

Thank you. Makes perfect sence now.
/em slaps himself for not realizing this on his own....

Errors!!!
 

Hello,
I'm new to the Everquest Emu, but I have played everquest ever since Kunark came out.

I have some questions, is it normal for "an unknown error" to keep me from logging on to servers?

ANY help on fixing this problem/making my connections more reliable would be awesome.
Thanks

--Hhh

Do you use a store bought, unpatched, Titanium client?

Ahh, got it fixed.
It's due to my lame-assed wireless internet connection which has frequently been the bane of online gaming for me.
thx