To change the DataRate to 8, or not to

[Zachary]

The problem here is that I can't find the DataRate.exe file, anywhere.. I mean, my EQ plays fine on EQEmu servers and all, so I was thinking, if it even matters?

Anyways, if it improves pingtimes or what do I know, could anyone upload this file, so I could, magically, put it in my EQ dir? I'm using EQ Gold, btw.. Dunno if it's the same

I can't find the DataRate.exe

It is datarate.txt

If it doesn't exist, just create it with notepad and type 8.0 into it.

[Zachary]

I can't find the DataRate.exe

It is datarate.txt

If it doesn't exist, just create it with notepad and type 8.0 into it.

well .txt of course.. That's what I meant :p

Anyways, thx for the tip.. I'll try to do that and see what happens..

What does it do though?

[haloboycs]

I think it goes this, low number = sent small amount of data in and out to server REALLY fast (causing game looks laggy), but big number = huge amount of data sent to server slowly. (but not really big number, it may cause LD, low number also may cause LD)

uhh setting datarate to 8 is just like breath irl perfectly normal, breath.. breath..

If i dont makes sense, forget what i said, it just hard to explain.

[witch1329]

wow you just confused the hell out of me ;)

Here are the details on DataRate.txt from the everquestlive knowledge base:

Here is the solution: EverQuest: How to edit Datarate file?
Enter into the Everquest Folder(the default location is "c:\program files\everquest\" or "c:\program files\sony\everquest\") and locate the file named "Datarate.txt". Open this file and change the text to read "9.0" instead of "5.0". Save the file and try EverQuest again.

Raising the datarate will cause the game to send your computer larger data packets. Some connections will perform better with larger packet sizes. Many users have also commented that increasing packet size decreases zoning time.

If you notice that the problem is not resolved using the value of "9.0", then try using the value "3.0".

Some users tend to have packet loss on their connections for a variety of reasons. Lowering the EverQuest "Datarate" value will reduce the size of the data packets, allowing more "good" data to come across during a packet loss situation.

Do not use any values lower than "3.0" or higher than "9.0", as the results will be unpredictable, and may cause further problems.

If these recommendations do not resolve your problem please change the datarate value back to "5.0" ...


Basically higher datarate = bigger packets = better performance, unless you have packet loss (usually noisy or congested lines between your PC and the EQ servers), in which case the smaller the packets, the better chance they have of getting through to the server. Well, that is my understanding of what the Sony KB post is saying , and my day job is data networking and it makes sense to me. :)