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Furny Freenote

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Join date: 16 Oct 2007

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11-03-2007 06:40

Hi, I have recently moved house and have moved from a unlimited broadband connection to a limited one and I have a few questions about exactly how big a chunk out of my monthly download limit SL will take?

I heard from many places that SL uses ALOT of download memory as basically everything needs to be downloaded as obviously the world is somethign that is created over the internet and not stored on a disc or a file on my own pc.

My download limit is 50gig per month shared between 5 people. I know theres many many varibles involved in SL bandwidth usage, such as how busy the places I go to are and how long I spend in each area. But if anyone can offer me a rough estimate it will be very helpful

So, as an example, if I was to play for lets say 3 hours once every 2 days and visted a few parcels with a common amout of avatars and objects as to be expected whilst playing SL, what would you guys recon my total download usage for a moth would be. Hehe, I know this is a bit of a weird question, but I really would like to know exactly how much SL I will be able to play without maxing out my share of the broadband and pissing off my housemates

Also, any advice you might give whilst in game to reduce my downloads? I have increased the limit of my cache as Id presume the more stuff I can get loaded into there the less I would need to download in places that I frquently attend. Am I correct in this presumtion? And would such actions as reducing graphic detail or quality have any effect on reducing downloads also?

Thank you for your time

Furny Freenote ...missing his old unlimited broadband

Lee Ponzu

What Would Steve Do?

Join date: 28 Jun 2006

Posts: 1,770

11-03-2007 13:37

I use about 100MB to 200MB per hour, sometimes more, sometimes less.

My limit is 400MB per day, and I hit it about once a week if I am not careful, or if something downloads in the background and I am not paying attention (like a software upgrade or something).

It sucks.

Kyrah Abattoir

cruelty delight

Join date: 4 Jun 2004

Posts: 2,786

11-03-2007 16:44

change isp, limited broadband is pure tievery today.

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Tegg Bode

FrootLoop Roo Overlord

Join date: 12 Jan 2007

Posts: 5,707

11-03-2007 17:11

Drop all your draw distances and graphics settings as much as possible, leave voice and sound off too.

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Second Life and Limited Broadband issues
Furny Freenote Registered User Join date: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 1	11-03-2007 06:40 Hi, I have recently moved house and have moved from a unlimited broadband connection to a limited one and I have a few questions about exactly how big a chunk out of my monthly download limit SL will take? I heard from many places that SL uses ALOT of download memory as basically everything needs to be downloaded as obviously the world is somethign that is created over the internet and not stored on a disc or a file on my own pc. My download limit is 50gig per month shared between 5 people. I know theres many many varibles involved in SL bandwidth usage, such as how busy the places I go to are and how long I spend in each area. But if anyone can offer me a rough estimate it will be very helpful So, as an example, if I was to play for lets say 3 hours once every 2 days and visted a few parcels with a common amout of avatars and objects as to be expected whilst playing SL, what would you guys recon my total download usage for a moth would be. Hehe, I know this is a bit of a weird question, but I really would like to know exactly how much SL I will be able to play without maxing out my share of the broadband and pissing off my housemates Also, any advice you might give whilst in game to reduce my downloads? I have increased the limit of my cache as Id presume the more stuff I can get loaded into there the less I would need to download in places that I frquently attend. Am I correct in this presumtion? And would such actions as reducing graphic detail or quality have any effect on reducing downloads also? Thank you for your time Furny Freenote ...missing his old unlimited broadband
Lee Ponzu What Would Steve Do? Join date: 28 Jun 2006 Posts: 1,770	11-03-2007 13:37 I use about 100MB to 200MB per hour, sometimes more, sometimes less. My limit is 400MB per day, and I hit it about once a week if I am not careful, or if something downloads in the background and I am not paying attention (like a software upgrade or something). It sucks.
Kyrah Abattoir cruelty delight Join date: 4 Jun 2004 Posts: 2,786	11-03-2007 16:44 change isp, limited broadband is pure tievery today. _____________________ tired of XStreetSL? try those! apez http://tinyurl.com/yfm9d5b metalife http://tinyurl.com/yzm3yvw metaverse exchange http://tinyurl.com/yzh7j4a slapt http://tinyurl.com/yfqah9u
Tegg Bode FrootLoop Roo Overlord Join date: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 5,707	11-03-2007 17:11 Drop all your draw distances and graphics settings as much as possible, leave voice and sound off too. _____________________ Level 38 Builder [Roo Clan] Free Waterside & Roadside Vehicle Rez Platform, Desire (88, 17, 107) Avatars & Roadside Seaview shops and vendorspace for rent, $2.00/prim/week, Desire (175,48,107)

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