BlueAngel Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Hi. I am writing this out of pure despair. Me and my friends usually host a few games a week. Since update 4 or so, this weekly routine became impossible. We tried almost all "fixes" and suggestions. Port forwarding UDP/TCP 10308 on router. Run Process Lasso program to stabilize process performance. Created Norton Security Firewall rule also for UDP/TCP 10308. Shutdown every non necessary program. Updated all Nvidia and network drivers. If I host the server, the users will experience severe rubberband lag and eventually crash to the menu. If I join another user hosting, the situation is reversed, only it EXCLUSIVELY happens to me. Only I crash all the time, randomly and all other users report their game runs smoothly and without any issues. Before you ask, no we don't run complicated scripts. This happens with any type of mission, including just one on one missions. We all live near each other and our pings are minimum (30/40 tops). I can join most major servers like 104th or Aerobatic with little issue. It's only when I try to join one of our missions that this happens. I deleted the User/DCS folder, I ran Repair, I ran Clean, I even reinstalled DCS World. We also run the same verision of 2.5 Open Beta, almost all the same modulers. No mods whatsoever, just a few paintjobs. The only variant is that the usual host has the Steam version and I run the Standalone. Other than that, we're all similar. What am I doing wrong? Why was this thing working previously and now it doesn't? Why is this so selective? The log file of one of the latest crashes is attached.dcs.log.txt "The natural function of the wing is to soar upwards and carry that which is heavy up to the place where dwells the race of gods. More than any other thing that pertains to the body it partakes of the nature of the divine." — Plato, Phaedrus.
HiJack Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 It may not be very important but I would definitely remove the "Xbox One For Windows" controller and try running DCS without that. There may be some double assigned buttons or axes that crashes your game.
Mustang Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Don't forget to set your OS pagefile to 16384-16384, this has solved alot of the problems for many https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=3548636#post3548636
BlueAngel Posted August 8, 2018 Author Posted August 8, 2018 It may not be very important but I would definitely remove the "Xbox One For Windows" controller and try running DCS without that. There may be some double assigned buttons or axes that crashes your game. I always had it, I just keep it out of lazyness to disconnect it. I will try nevertheless. Don't forget to set your OS pagefile to 16384-16384, this has solved alot of the problems for many https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.p...36#post3548636 I never had to mess with the pagefile. I will give it a go too, regardless. It's how desperate I am. "The natural function of the wing is to soar upwards and carry that which is heavy up to the place where dwells the race of gods. More than any other thing that pertains to the body it partakes of the nature of the divine." — Plato, Phaedrus.
BlueAngel Posted August 8, 2018 Author Posted August 8, 2018 Any other suggestions? c0ff? Anyone? "The natural function of the wing is to soar upwards and carry that which is heavy up to the place where dwells the race of gods. More than any other thing that pertains to the body it partakes of the nature of the divine." — Plato, Phaedrus.
BlueAngel Posted August 9, 2018 Author Posted August 9, 2018 This is supposed to be a support forum right? Where is the support? "The natural function of the wing is to soar upwards and carry that which is heavy up to the place where dwells the race of gods. More than any other thing that pertains to the body it partakes of the nature of the divine." — Plato, Phaedrus.
Johnny_Rico Posted August 9, 2018 Posted August 9, 2018 (edited) This is supposed to be a support forum right? Where is the support? There there big man, it will all be ok (sends e-hug) On a serious note If it is only you being effected by this, try getting the IP of each of your mates and try path pinging them eg in a DOS window (were xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is your mates IP) pathping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx See what sort of ping times you are getting Edited August 9, 2018 by Johnny_Rico METAR weather for DCS World missions Guide to help out new DCS MOOSE Users -> HERE Havoc Company Dedicated server info Connect IP: 94.23.215.203 SRS enabled - freqs - Main = 243, A2A = 244, A2G = 245 Please contact me HERE if you have any server feedback or METAR issues/requests
HiJack Posted August 9, 2018 Posted August 9, 2018 At this stage I normally would rename the "Saved Games\DCS" folder and start all over with a fresh folder structure. DCS will create the files it needs based on your input, don't copy any files back to the new folder from the one renamed but use text compare app to see differences.
HiJack Posted August 9, 2018 Posted August 9, 2018 Rename "Saved Games\DCS.openbeta" if that is the one used.
HiJack Posted August 9, 2018 Posted August 9, 2018 Don't even copy over mods or scripts! Just use the SIM as it is for a couple of days and see if it makes a difference. Play using default assignments.
BlueAngel Posted August 10, 2018 Author Posted August 10, 2018 There there big man, it will all be ok (sends e-hug) Thanks for the e-hug. This is utterly frustrating, but even more frustrating is the silence coming from those who should be making the replies and sending out solutions. I love DCS. I have no reasons to deslike Eagle Dynamics. But I am very frustrated with all this. On a serious note If it is only you being effected by this, try getting the IP of each of your mates and try path pinging them eg in a DOS window (were xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is your mates IP) pathping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx See what sort of ping times you are getting I did it a few times. They aren't an issue. I did notice that the host will always have some packet loss, about 10% over 10 queries, no biggie. At this stage I normally would rename the "Saved Games\DCS" folder and start all over with a fresh folder structure. DCS will create the files it needs based on your input, don't copy any files back to the new folder from the one renamed but use text compare app to see differences. I did this three times already. At first I would just delete the metashaders and fxo folders. Nothing seems to change to be honest. Don't even copy over mods or scripts! Just use the SIM as it is for a couple of days and see if it makes a difference. Play using default assignments. Like I said, I have no scripts or mods. Just a few skins. "The natural function of the wing is to soar upwards and carry that which is heavy up to the place where dwells the race of gods. More than any other thing that pertains to the body it partakes of the nature of the divine." — Plato, Phaedrus.
BlueAngel Posted August 14, 2018 Author Posted August 14, 2018 Been some time since I posted this. Still no specific help for my issue. Last time I contacted customer support, I talked with Andrey Fillin and Konstantin Kharin they told me to create a post on the forum. Here I am, no official help given. I wonder if only I am experiencing this. And if I am, why can't I get this solved. "The natural function of the wing is to soar upwards and carry that which is heavy up to the place where dwells the race of gods. More than any other thing that pertains to the body it partakes of the nature of the divine." — Plato, Phaedrus.
Johnny_Rico Posted August 15, 2018 Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) you should be getting zero packet loss, it is worrying you are getting any Do you use a wired connection to the router in your house or wifi ? Edited August 15, 2018 by Johnny_Rico METAR weather for DCS World missions Guide to help out new DCS MOOSE Users -> HERE Havoc Company Dedicated server info Connect IP: 94.23.215.203 SRS enabled - freqs - Main = 243, A2A = 244, A2G = 245 Please contact me HERE if you have any server feedback or METAR issues/requests
msalama Posted August 15, 2018 Posted August 15, 2018 you should be getting zero packet loss Indeed. Fix this first, then check the sim and its settings again. The DCS Mi-8MTV2. The best aviational BBW experience you could ever dream of.
BlueAngel Posted August 15, 2018 Author Posted August 15, 2018 you should be getting zero packet loss, it is worrying you are getting any Do you use a wired connection to the router in your house or wifi ? I am using a cable connection but I changed my router door as it seems I was using a maintenance door or something. Packet loss is now almost mitigated. Still getting the infamous crashes and rubberband lag, though. I going to try the following: Move DCS to yet another Harddrive. This SSD also contains other games, dunno if DCS is touchy that it can't have any other programs around it. Perform a fresh install. This will be a pain, probably lasting a whole day just to download from EDs torrent system. We'll see. After these, I'm all out of ideas. "The natural function of the wing is to soar upwards and carry that which is heavy up to the place where dwells the race of gods. More than any other thing that pertains to the body it partakes of the nature of the divine." — Plato, Phaedrus.
BlueAngel Posted August 18, 2018 Author Posted August 18, 2018 Reinstalling DCS world did nothing. After all this work, I still can't fly this simulator on multiplayer with my friends. I don't understand Eagle Dynamics silence. It's beyond me what is going on. I play several other videogames and simulators, including the much demanding X-Plane 11 on VATSIM and never EVER had these issues. Don't say to me "DCS is more demanding", because that's just a poor excuse for bad performance. If there's a fix for this, release it. If you can't figure it out, try something, open a simple server and try to host while playing with your friends. Invite me and test my DCS. Just don't hide behind this forum. It's becoming a pointless debacle coming here, speaking on my own, like a monologue. "The natural function of the wing is to soar upwards and carry that which is heavy up to the place where dwells the race of gods. More than any other thing that pertains to the body it partakes of the nature of the divine." — Plato, Phaedrus.
BlueAngel Posted August 22, 2018 Author Posted August 22, 2018 Black screens, freezes, crashes. This week it's even worse. "The natural function of the wing is to soar upwards and carry that which is heavy up to the place where dwells the race of gods. More than any other thing that pertains to the body it partakes of the nature of the divine." — Plato, Phaedrus.
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