[boreddrunkbstard]

1st off thank you for the prompt reply, i'll try to answer your questions as best i can.
when i do join a game the highest ping rate i will try (as far as the server is concerned) is 140 to 150. any higher and i wont join that server.
i have no back ground programs running, only the game.
sadly i have no idea...i will check on that and get back to you.
so are you saying that if the fire wall does affect your connection to a server that will cause lag? if so to be safe should i just disable fire walls?
my operating system is winxp.

i am having my internet company come out and take a look at where they put my dish. i feel it is too low and a large tree in my back yard could be affecting my signal. at this point and time i am just trying to eliminate all negative possiblities.
it frustrate me cause i love this game, even when i am getting my butt kicked(which is quite often) i am still having a blast. it's kinda like golf, i just need one good round and i always come back for more. eatthis: