Storm_Chaser 0 Posted May 23, 2002 Anyone played Flashpoint with a two-way satellite connection like DirecPC? How'd it work? Good? Bad? Woo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKULLS_Viper 0 Posted May 23, 2002 I've heard satelite sucks , that is when playing games, and i have heard that when playing online thru satelite, it really gets slow or as slow as 56k.But when used just to browse, its fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Frag 0 Posted May 23, 2002 SKULLS_Viper is correct, the latency (ping, lag, whatever you want to call it) of satellite connections is much too high for enjoyable gaming where milliseconds count. I haven't used a satellite connection myself for gaming, but I'm familiar with the technology, and I have a friend who has tried it for a month. He's now on DSL and much less frustrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKULLS_Viper 0 Posted May 23, 2002 Thats because, satelites have to send data all the way to space, then the satelite in space, has to send the data back.What could also lower it even more is weather, clouds, snow etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
