I saw @ C&C Renegade that a new patch and an updated demo were released. Hopefully this patch will terminate all the lag! Click on Read More... to see what's new and for direct download links.
Click here to download the updated demo. Click here to download the patch. Here is a list of the improvements in the newest version. Remember that you will need to update to 1.07 before playing online as the different versions are not compatible. --------------------------------------------------------------------------
LIST OF CHANGES IN THE 107 PATCH
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Found and corrected a problem creating extensive lag. We turned off the dedicated server requirement. Any player can host a game now, Renegade will simply limit the number of players to an acceptable level (ex. a 56K modem can serve up 2 players, cable modems can serve 4 to 8). Reduced the bandwidth test. Once the bandwidth test has determined an appropriate number it will present the user with a "SKIP" button which will speed up entry into a game. This is provided as a convenience, we do not recommend you use the button because your bandwidth on any given day will vary, and the more accurately the server knows your bandwidth, the better the game will play for you. Reduced time spent in the initial splash screen. The first time you see the splash screen it will stay up for 4 seconds, after that it will up for a minimal (if any) amount of time. This was done to facilitate entry into the game. Fixed a bug that was creating instability in the server. Added a version check. If you join a server that does not match your version you will receive a "Version Mismatch" dialog.
LIST OF CHANGES IN THE 107 PATCH
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Found and corrected a problem creating extensive lag. We turned off the dedicated server requirement. Any player can host a game now, Renegade will simply limit the number of players to an acceptable level (ex. a 56K modem can serve up 2 players, cable modems can serve 4 to 8). Reduced the bandwidth test. Once the bandwidth test has determined an appropriate number it will present the user with a "SKIP" button which will speed up entry into a game. This is provided as a convenience, we do not recommend you use the button because your bandwidth on any given day will vary, and the more accurately the server knows your bandwidth, the better the game will play for you. Reduced time spent in the initial splash screen. The first time you see the splash screen it will stay up for 4 seconds, after that it will up for a minimal (if any) amount of time. This was done to facilitate entry into the game. Fixed a bug that was creating instability in the server. Added a version check. If you join a server that does not match your version you will receive a "Version Mismatch" dialog.
