James, I've noticed also that the scoreboard will show a much lower (inaccurate) ping if your UPDATE RATE (cl_updaterate) is also set incorrectly (say to 0 or 1 etc.). Try checking your: cl_updaterate ... And make sure it's at around 20 (the default). Or you might put it around 60 since you said your cl_cmdrate was 60 earlier - but I personally play with 'cl_cmdrate 40' and 'cl_updaterate 30' - which is around 10 above normal on each setting. Not really required but just personal preference.
Also, I've noticed that if I DON'T use the '-tickrate 66' setting on my server, that the ping in net_graph 3 will consistently fluctuate a decent bit higher than my actual 'scoreboard' rate (default tickrate for servers is '33'). For instance, my ping is normally around 55-60ms for my server. The net_graph ping will sometimes fluctuate up to 70-90ms without the tickrate 66 setting. The reason for this is that the scoreboard ping is showing an AVERAGE ping rate of what your ping has been over the past x seconds/minutes (I do not know what x is but I'm guessing around 30-60 seconds) - whereas the net_graph ping rate is showing REAL-TIME ping rate. I've noticed if I *DO* set my '-tickrate 66' for my server (on the server command-line when starting up .. Not console), that the ping *will* stay consistently around 55-60ms consistently on the server - unless there is actual server lag (unusual since I'm on a full dedicated T1 line). I should also mention though that I use the small 'srcdsfpsboost.exe' running in the background at all times - that allows the server to go above the default 64fps - up to 255fps (I have the fps_max server setting at 300). This seems to allow for a very smooth and responsive server in my use. Everyone comments on how much faster and fluid the server is when playing. Again though, I'm betting your problem with the 10ms or very low ping showing on the scoreboard is your cl_updaterate setting. I found this out when I saw someone with a '5' or something on the scoreboard - and after some investigating, found out their rates were set very low. (Also check your 'rate' setting - should be at least 8192 for DSL/Cable/etc.) Check it and let me know. Hope this helps. Kevin _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
