These things can range from dumping your DNS and renewing your IP, to resetting your user interface.īefore delving into any online play, double check with the developers latest patch notes and minimum operating system requirements. They target right off the bat user errors. Many Blizzard Forums are written by developers or tech agents. If you do experience lag, you’ll at least be able to rule out user error. Lag could be the result of an overcrowded server, minimized bandwidth from the host to your computer, or other company faults like bugs, maintenance, or faulty patches (nerfs).Īltogether, there really is no cure for latency, but you can take steps to maximize data flow and bandwidth on your end. The higher your latency, the worse the lag. It’s the amount of time it takes the computer, server, or host to catch up with the delay of received information. Lag then is essentially the repercussions of latency. The fewer the milliseconds it takes between user input and character reaction–the more seamless the gameplay. So in lay terms, the number of milliseconds (ms) it takes from the moment you click, for the action to reflect that on the screen.

Latency is considered, “the restricted movement of data from the transmitter to the receiver.” There IS a difference between Lag and Latency. Be the best guild member you can be, cause as few problems inside your quest group as possible, and fix your latency issues, “for the horde.” While you’ll never fix a laggy “LEROOOOOY JENKIIIIIIIIIIINS!” You can do your best to make your own connection as flawless as possible.

Supporting 4 million users all with difference upload and download speeds, and latency differentials – crazy! Supporting over 4 million players is a feat unto itself. Roughing around 4.5 million active users, Blizzard touts the most impressive server hosting in the world.Īccessing isn’t without it’s hiccups though.

World of Warcraft (WoW) is king of MMORPG (Massively multiplayer online role-playing game).

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