[EM] Connection lost in when Hangar *FIXED*

[Viper]

@Mods:
I posted about this problem before, after which I believe the topic was merged with another related one. I can't seem to find that topic anymore, though. So feel free to merge this one with the old topic if you can find it lol.

@Vice:
Haven't played for some time, hence my lack of feedback to your last replies on this matter (that and I can't find the topic anymore). Sorry for taking so long.

Had it again today. When in the hangar I lost my connection to the server within a few seconds after entering the hangar.
I have to note that I had a browser open with a Youtube window at that time. Although the video I was about to watch had already fully loaded, it might be relevant.

EDIT:
Not sure whether I mentioned it yet, but I have a 30Mbit down/3Mbit up connection, which often even performs better than that. I have not had problems with other servers overseas before.


~ Viper.

[Edited on 10-2-2011 by Viper]

[Edited on 10-6-2011 by Vice]

[MMaggio]

It's not that uncommon for players to lose connection when first entering the shipyard. I have had it happen to myself and I am using LAN!
I know of one case where it was only possible to do hanger business in SP.
Normally, there is no problem, at worst the connection holds after the second try.
There is some technical explanation for this, but I am not good at technical explanations. just be sure you have a good clean signal and be patient when moving around the hanger.

[DaveK]

Thanks for the info - I'll stop worrying about it - it's only occassional and only in the hangar

[Marvin]

It only happens to me when I spend too much time in the Configuration menu ... trying to decide how to configure a new ship.

[Vice]

There are several aspects related to this issue. First, connection quality and performance. When the data update rate is throttled back while in the lobby, hangar, or shipyard, missing or delayed UDP packets can result in disconnect issues. The problem can occur more often if a connection is being used for something else at the same time or if the signal quality from the client to the host is low. Another is some timing related details. What I am planning for the next update involves removing some of the 'automated' disconnect procedures currently used and instead rely on a more direct connect/disconnect system. It should help resolve this issue for some/most players.

[Edited on 10-3-2011 by Vice]

[Vice]

Ok, I was able to apply the needed changes server-side and the R1 server has been updated with the new system. So try the hangar, shipyard, and lobby again to test for any disconnect issues.

[DaveK]

I had a quick "play" this morning, swapping frames and loading and unloading cargo with no problems at all

[Viper]

Wow you're fast! I'll have a check asap, will let you know how it goes.

Thanks for the quick fix.


~ Viper.

[DaveK]

Vice appears to exist in a time stream of his own. I have seen a response to a problem in minutes!

[Marvin]

Yup. He usually gets to the problem faster than I can get to the solution.

[Sinbad]

I think he has even responded to a problem before it arose... now that's fast!

[Viper]

Been in the hangar a couple of times last night and had no problems what so ever. Had the same Youtube vid in my browser to make sure.

So thanks!


~ Viper.

[Star King]

I asked Vice for soap once and I got it!!!!!
This guy is unbelievable!:D

[Viper]

LMAO!

[Maarschalk]

I asked Vice for soap once and I got it!!!!!
This guy is unbelievable!:D

LOL.....Sar King that is the funniest thing you ever said on the forum.....:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P