T5 trouble

[gehrtalert]

With half of you pointing out the ps3 connection being the problem and the other half saying it isnt, I must point out that i have an older ps3. Its a few years old and is slow compared to others. Different games are very laggy while others arent. Im guessing that my ps3 is only part of the problem.

[braithgwirod]

On the PS3 debate : We have a PC and PS4, and take turns playing on both. Whoever has PS4 still gets horrendous lag (5+ seconds more load time, hit by AOE's we didn't even get a marker for, and on the TV we're running next to each other on our Choco's but on the PC screen i'm miles behind). PS4 won't fix all your issues.

[KarstenS]

and on the TV we're running next to each other on our Choco's but on the PC screen i'm miles behind

Do that test with 2 PCs and see the not really existing difference

[Drtoxicmedica]

On the PS3 debate : We have a PC and PS4, and take turns playing on both. Whoever has PS4 still gets horrendous lag (5+ seconds more load time, hit by AOE's we didn't even get a marker for, and on the TV we're running next to each other on our Choco's but on the PC screen i'm miles behind). PS4 won't fix all your issues.

Idk what issues you have but if you're getting hit by AOE's on ps4 it's cause either your bad or your getting a lot of lag related to your connection ( I personally don't play over wifi). I have no problem dodging during Titan, Levi,turn 5 dive bombs. The only platform I feel has a valid latency issue is the ps3.

[PetiteMalFleur]

Idk what issues you have but if you're getting hit by AOE's on ps4 it's cause either your bad or your getting a lot of lag related to your connection ( I personally don't play over wifi). I have no problem dodging during Titan, Levi,turn 5 dive bombs. The only platform I feel has a valid latency issue is the ps3.

I have to agree. I can easily avoid mechanics on ps4. This sounds more like a connection issue. Ps3 has a slower frame rate refresh so it makes it slightly more challenging, although a good player can easily compensate.

One person in my static plays on ps3 and we only ever had an issue when trying to do Mario Kart method for T9 divebombs. I've successfully done this on ps4 while she would tend to lag behind the group and stack meteors.

[gehrtalert]

If PS3 really is the problem, then wouldnt everything be affected by the slow frame rate or lag? Wouldn't my heals be cast later than input? Wouldnt people die from "bad timing" more often. If i can time a Cure 3 or Medica II to heal as Titan's massive AoE(when he jumps and everyone stacks) lands.. wouldnt i need to make up for the lag in order to do so?

[gehrtalert]

If there truly is such a noticable difference in gaming platforms.. wouldnt it be so obvious that there isnt any doubt about whether or not it exists? With half of you people saying it does and half saying it doesnt... i dont see how my playstation is actually the cause of failure.

[Inflorescence]

To be clear and concise: The issue is simply not due to the PS3.

I, too, am on an old PS3, running on a wireless connection, and have had zero issues with instance latency. I've cleared T5 and Titan Ex. The -only- content in the game affected by PS3s is the Hunt, and from what I hear, it's not all rainbows on PC, either. (Loading screens also take forever >.<)

If I remember correctly, SE took steps a few patches ago to address the latency that was causing a huge gap between PC and PS3 players.

The issue -is- due to inexperience. Trust me, T5 can get chaotic. But as you start partying with the same people (it's as easy as making a LS and inviting everyone before/after the run), people start playing their roles better, which in turn makes your job as a healer easier, and makes everything start to make more sense.

Also, turn down the BGM, hahaha.

[gehrtalert]

Thanks for the new tips. Ive learned when to watch the party list and when to watch the battle for the parts i usually make it to. Ill try to run around to avoid divebombs instead of stacking with everyone and see if that helps. Ive tried to put several PFs together to get a solid group to run with but always end up in the cursed duty finder. I know ill get it eventually. Keep the tips coming!

[AldoVonAlexandros]

if you are gonna play on a ps3 get a SSD, it loads faster, i did t5 on my ps3, I even did titan ex on my ps3 with no problems