Consistent lag spikes

[EclipseRises]

Recently with no changes to anybodies computers, ISP's, connection type. my friend group can not connect with each other without the game shooting to 40k+ ping every 15 seconds no matter who hosts. we are not using any mods, no one has a potato PC. The oddest part is until a week ago we could play the game never seeing a ping hit above 70. and it was really saddening because it had ruined our 66 day save we have.

Does anybody have a similar issue to us, or a possible fix that isn't internet troll?

[BodyBagger]

Here are the problems I had in Alpha 18, and the solution that seemed to work for me. With the settings listed below, the game seems to work fine!


Having problems with frame rate drops in A18

I have to say, Alpha 18 has me a bit perplexed: When previous Alphas have dropped, I haven't had any problems adjusting my video settings for smooth game play. Unfortunately, in A18 I'm having frame rate drops as low as "20." They happen suddenly, and usually when I'm in my base. Then the frame rate goes right back up again. Sometimes it's short lived, other times it fluctuates for a while. My normal frame rate is usually between 60 - 80 FPS. I have, however, experienced it as high as 150 FPS in A18. This new range (20 - 150 FPS) seems a bit odd to me.

I have three bases on my map, one in each of the following regions: South, East, and North (all in-game POIs). I am using Pregen Map 2. When I experienced a frame rate drop in my South base, I reduced the size of my tree farm (in the desert) and it seemed to fix the problem. Now I'm having the same problem in my North base (in the forest biome). So, I reduced the size of my tree farm once again. Unfortunately, it did not work this time. Perhaps there are already too many trees in the area, and my tree farm is the straw that broke the camel's back. I have about 50 trees in my farm (I've had larger farms in the past). I haven't eliminated my tree farm yet, but that's my next test.

Has anybody found a solution to the frame rate drops in A18? I would appreciate any insight since I am at a loss! I have spoken to others who are experiencing the same issue.

Here are the specs for my computer, and my game settings:

A) I have 16GB RAM (1600 MHz), SSD, i7 (4790k) @ 4 GHz, GTX 970 video card (4 GB video RAM), 2k monitor, Window 8.1.

1) I put my resolution @ 1920x1080 (even if you have a 2k monitor, 2k setting will make it lag). I also use Full Screen.

2) Vsync: Off

3) Anti-Aliasing @ yes / Texture @ half / UMA @ middle / reflection @ low & reflected shadows @ no / shadows distance @ near / water quality @ low / water particles @ 50% / view distance @ medium / LOD distance @ 50% / grass distance @ near / motion blur off / SSAD @ yes / depth of field @ no / sun shafts @ no.

4) Texture Streaming: I've tried this both on and off; I see no difference. (Use on)

5) Terrain Quality: I've tried this on both medium and high; I see no difference. (Use high)

6: Object Quality: I've tried this on both medium and high; I see no difference. (Use medium) the

Thank you, in advance, for any assistance you can provide! At

UPDATE: Well, I removed my tree farm in the forest biome and I haven't gotten any more FPS drops. So I guess the solution is to not have any tree farms, or keep them very small (maybe 20 or 30 trees)… And place the farm a fair distance from your base. I'm getting good FPS now.

[EclipseRises]

we have no actual game issues just out of nowhere with no change the connection to each other is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.

[RIP George Wendt]

This is still happening in 2021. Everything was fine, and now it just goes from fine to 20-30k ping and makes the game unplayable.

[...👑 JOST AMMAN 👑...]

Originally posted by Funky Bigery:

This is still happening in 2021. Everything was fine, and now it just goes from fine to 20-30k ping and makes the game unplayable.

Try disabling GameSpark from the game's launch menu.
Also, if the server is not EAC, disable EAC.