Optimizing CnCNet Gaming Experience at Cleats Bar and Grille

[Mr Ruky]

Hello CnCNet Community,

I'm encountering a unique issue that I hope some of you might help me solve. At Cleats Bar and Grille (https://www.cleatsbarandgrille.com), we've been hosting weekly game nights where patrons enjoy classic C&C games via CnCNet. It's been a great way to relive the nostalgia and enjoy good food and company.

However, we've hit a snag. When multiple customers connect to CnCNet from our Wi-Fi, we often experience connectivity issues or lags, which doesn't happen when there's just a single connection. This problem is unique to our CnCNet sessions, as our internet handles large traffic smoothly otherwise.

Has anyone else experienced similar issues in a similar setting? Any suggestions on how to optimize our network for smoother CnCNet gaming would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance for your help!

Edited January 11, 2024 by Mr Ruky
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[[CC] RaVaGe]

Why not use the LAN network option?

[Grant]

  On 1/11/2024 at 7:13 PM, Mr Ruky said:

Hello CnCNet Community,

I'm encountering a unique issue that I hope some of you might help me solve. At Cleats Bar and Grille (https://www.cleatsbarandgrille.com), we've been hosting weekly game nights where patrons enjoy classic C&C games via CnCNet. It's been a great way to relive the nostalgia and enjoy good food and company.

However, we've hit a snag. When multiple customers connect to CnCNet from our Wi-Fi, we often experience connectivity issues or lags, which doesn't happen when there's just a single connection. This problem is unique to our CnCNet sessions, as our internet handles large traffic smoothly otherwise.

Has anyone else experienced similar issues in a similar setting? Any suggestions on how to optimize our network for smoother CnCNet gaming would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance for your help!

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I'd make sure you're using a tunnel server that is close to you for one. When you create a game and select "Advanced options", look for a tunnel with a low ping, and probably an official tunnel as not all are that great.

Next I'd double check all of your PC's are correctly setup - are the renderers all correct for the different PC's? Check skirmish doesn't lag etc etc. 
Info on that here: https://forums.cncnet.org/topic/6866-frequently-asked-questions/#comment-53290