We’ve changed some of the default interface settings for servers (not for desktop versions), so now:
travel_delay = -1
explore_delay = -1
rest_delay = -1
show_travel_trail = true
The second-to-last setting (rest_delay) is a new setting that was also added so resting/healing now happens instantly (this only makes a difference in webtiles, since in console the stats area always updates).
These settings will make online play better by default for webtiles users who are being particularly affected by lag. The game is much quicker and more fun to play without waiting for autoexplore/travel/rest. Additionally this should reduce overall server load which will hopefully be significant during the tournament!
Webtiles players should also be aware that there was recently a change to the way webtiles data packets are batched, which should also result in a significant speed gain for laggy connections (much less round trips are being made overall).
See the options guide for more details on these options, and please comment here if you have any issues or questions with the new settings.
1. Comment by ghandi
23/May/2013 at 15:17
unfortunately you can’t even see where you’re going with these settings. additionaly this doesn’t even really help with the lag client-wise. for us europeans the connection to s-z or akraisicici is still terrible, nearly unplayable :(
sorry i’m crying
2. Comment by ghandi
24/May/2013 at 08:12
actually I take 50% of that back
it’s only very bad on the us servers if you also happen to have a bad pc, which I do.
saw it at a friends who has a good pc and it was working fine/fast.
3. Comment by mc
27/May/2013 at 20:58
Webtiles is playable from here again, Thanks !