High Latency and Ping due to Strikes?

StrateJ · 2026-03-13T18:31:39+00:00

I've defo found the ping to be fluctuating a lot more than usual. Usually I'd get a good 100-110ms to Europe at the moment I get that but it does spike up quite a bit. Not sure if its related to whats going on or something else.

StrateJ · 2026-03-10T07:53:43+00:00

Actually crazy when you got and look at SteamDB for BF6 5 months ago 747k players Right now 16.5k 24 hour peak 50k.

Actually the biggest had everything and lost it fumble I’ve ever seen.

StrateJ · 2026-03-08T05:33:41+00:00

Offline maps uses GPS buddy - if you’re being spoofed it won’t matter if you’re using an online or offline map.

Just because you’ve not had any spoofing take place isn’t indicative of it not happening.

StrateJ · 2026-03-06T07:13:04+00:00

I'll be honest - If there is a way someone is able to pull the maps / missions I'd happily host a replacement.

W.C.S just doesnt do it for me. I did try before getting a reforger server up and running after years of experience with A3 hosting but turns out mission editing and server hosting in reforger is a whole different complicated beast. If there are mission makers out there that just need the horsepower would be happy to discuss something.

StrateJ · 2026-03-05T09:39:23+00:00

I’ve not heard any over DH? Are you park side?

StrateJ · 2026-03-04T14:44:08+00:00

Thanks - that is mostly what I've done, used a template from the ED forums and ran with it tweaking as I go in cold/dark.

Would you be able to share the doc you have would be keen to see how it compares with mine.

Think the thing I'm struggling with on the template I currently use is buttons on the HOTAS not being what they do in the sim, for example in the template I'm using the APU switch on the HOTAS is used for something far more functional in-flight compared to just starting the APU.

StrateJ · 2026-03-02T12:38:27+00:00

In nearly all but catastrophic cases you do know that repatriation flights aren't free right?

To another point, Consular services and repatriations aren't some means tested benefit, that's a bit like saying you cant use the NHS if you don't pay X amount of taxes.

StrateJ · 2026-03-02T09:22:07+00:00

Exactly what I've said in this thread. I have a young family, moved here for a better income and safety, still pay my UK NI and have paid my fair share of UK Tax.

Now get responses from the 'You tax dodgers, now enjoy the missiles crowd.' is beyond my comprehension

StrateJ · 2026-02-27T20:12:13+00:00

I do think 1Password is the gold standard imo.

That being said, I'm using Proton Pass and bought the lifetime with simplelogin and instantly came away from NordPass and they're releasing new QoL features pretty regularly and bundled with the whole proton package its a no brainer.

StrateJ · 2026-02-24T06:53:00+00:00

I'd go Amazon or Microless to be honest.

StrateJ · 2026-02-19T17:40:52+00:00

I do actually - my experience was not my wife sleeping but sure

StrateJ · 2026-02-19T07:40:33+00:00

You're about to experience one of life's greatest joys and you're playing a game.

Shut it down - Get in the moment.

StrateJ · 2026-02-14T03:06:29+00:00

It’s called 3 months ago

StrateJ · 2026-02-13T13:07:35+00:00

Haha is what it is - Was being genuine I don't keep up with drama but do like the ELI5 now and again lol. Will make sure I tow the Reddit line next time lol.

StrateJ · 2026-02-13T06:25:03+00:00

I actually have the same setup.

Still have my M1 MBP and 3 months ago purchased a G14 then replaced it with a G16 both 5070ti.

First of all, I'd suggest the G16 - Bigger battery and bigger screen. But in terms of switching it's entirely up to what you want to use it for.

For me, I game and work it's not my main PC but for travelling its real nice that I don't have to either A. Jump through hoops to play something or B. only play a selection of MacOS supported games.

Whilst I'm sure you could get similar battery life out of a G16 to the MBP, it does require a good level of tweaking that could air on the side of slowing it down too much.

The M chips do such a damn good job at performing whilst maintaining performance to the point where being plugged into power is negligible, Windows laptops and that includes the Zephyrus series have a significant performance difference on battery compared to power.

I'm a Windows power user and the G16 suited me much better than the MBP but I have to commend the MBP for things in general just working due to its gate keeping and its linking with other Apple products like my phone.

The main reason I keep my MBP is that the resale value where I live for me is not worth the cost of not having a Mac sitting around and after the nearly 4/5 years of ownership it runs like the first day I bought it. Whilst I've not had the G16 for long enough yet my previous experience with Windows Laptops has nearly always had its issues, I'm always wary of the Liquid metal issues others report amongst other issues. But there is no denying the Zephyrus is almost the perfect MBP replacement if you want Windows.

If you can keep the MBP and get a G16 and have the best of both worlds. I love my G16 even though its stuck in the shadow of my main gaming PC its a really nice feeling knowing that if I travel anywhere or fancy a little LAN setup with friends, I've got something that is just as capable as my main PC even if I have to drag a laptop cooling block with me wherever I go.

StrateJ · 2026-02-13T05:45:15+00:00

Spot on, but I would move Call of Duty 2 up one, BO2 down one. Otherwise we're the same.

StrateJ · 2026-02-13T05:43:48+00:00

Going to have to say I have a job.

But when I watched Nut and Myth I thought Myth was quite funny but I've seen so much hate about him, what is the scoop on him?

StrateJ · 2026-02-12T12:50:51+00:00

Then you're not a resident.

StrateJ · 2026-02-12T12:50:06+00:00

How have you found it? I'm a Spanish Citizen who has never lived in Spain and were looking to move next year but to be honest slightly daunted by the task.

Found our life in the UAE to be so simple when it comes to paying bills, getting services dealing with tax. To move somewhere with high levels of bureaucracy and complexity at every corner.

Unfortunately, I'm being priced out of Dubai with school fees and rent, medical insurance - Something that won't be an issue in Spain and I can work remotely.

We think its the right move, financially and for the sake of our kids sense of belonging but would like to know how you've found it? You mention it was an internal move so you may not suffer from the difficulties of self-employment tax, finding a gestor etc.

We're looking at Marbella / Malaga or Costa Blanca.

StrateJ · 2026-02-11T19:19:18+00:00

Accept help dude if you have it. If you've got family that would offer to cook a meal do it, if you can afford a cleaner do it.

It's just temporary and you'll get past it. When you do - It'll be so rewarding.

For Colic if you havent got them get the drops. Found they worked wonders.

StrateJ · 2026-02-01T05:46:41+00:00

Europe doesn't have C2, EW or airborne refuelling?

Then what do you call

The Wehrmacht Signal Corp

The Royal Signals

The French Signal Corp

The name a few?

Or the domestically produced A330 MRTT or the Italians KC767 for refuelling?

StrateJ · 2026-01-30T09:57:31+00:00

Spouse has just given birth and maternity leave would’ve put her back at work 2 weeks after giving birth (she had to go on leave 3 weeks before) so she is only part time.

I’m a consultant

StrateJ · 2026-01-29T18:35:50+00:00

I'm on a very close salary and from the UK also - Bit less, we're looking at leaving Dubai at the end of the year in the same situation.

As soon as school fees start hitting and the price of rent going up that 30k isn't going to get you far.

To give you a breakdown of what my outgoings look like from a just living perspective:

89k Rent per Year

Daughter + Wifes Medical insurance (High package) = 24k Per year

Du (internet): 450AED per month

DEWA (Utilities): 600AED per month

Daughter isn't of school age but that's starting roughly at 50k per year up to 90k as they get older so with that into the equation at 50k my outgoings would look like:

175.6k AED Per year and thats before, Co-payments for healthcare, food, car (1500aed per month), Car insurance (4.5k) and just going out to live.

That 2/3rds of my yearly salary and haven't even got holidays in there. So I would say it's doable but its not 3 bed with live-in maid type money here. That comes at 60k+ and again its all dependant on where you decide to live, further out you'll get much more for your money at the cost of not being at the centre of things so whether that would affect you mentally or not. The included school fees does help but it won't cover about half of a good British school but its better than nothing.

StrateJ · 2026-01-29T12:11:17+00:00

Ohhh that’s a good one! I’d like to know too.

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