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SDE is recoding the server client apparently; but as it's SDE, it'll take a while...
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There is more to that. It's their poor implementation of the TCP/IP architecture along
with the OSI model that makes their servers inefficient in comparison with other Servers
that host Multiplayer games.

"The best thing that SDE could do to reduce lag is reduce the file size of the sprites"

Right !

In addition, they should bring back expert gain from AA mission.
Many players play in GB2 with AA ship LOL

The best thing that SDE could do to reduce lag is reduce the file size of the sprites, and
streamline the client. Again, would likely take a while as Angus said, but lag is rarely
server side nowadays.

I also hope they find a way to raise the cap on server players/accounts.

But that would require The gms/Sde to spend precious money so dont hold your
breath and enjoy the lag.

The lag is NOT caused by a higher population. The servers are still not nearly as busy as
they were when AZ used to fill up and the lag was never caused by server activity.
Nebraska did fill up, but its not like it took long to connect to it once TNF started
doing their jobs and kicking people from AFK/Trade rooms. Anyway I would love for SDE to
invest in some higher capacity servers.

SDE is recoding the server client apparently; but as it's SDE, it'll take a while...