Default Rate Settings for HL2 and Source

[Atemer]

Hey guys, i was messing around with the update rates and crap and now my frames are skippy, does anyone know how to reset all the rates and crap back to default? thanks

 

[Chris D]

I'm not sure how to work out what the best rate for you is but the cl_cmdrate should be 30 and the cl_updaterate should be 20

Or have I got that the wrong way round? :|

 

[4est]

I'm not sure how to work out what the best rate for you is but the cl_cmdrate should be 30 and the cl_updaterate should be 20

Or have I got that the wrong way round? :|

Default is absolutely terrible for online play. If you have cable or DSL use:

cl_cmdrate "100"
cl_updaterate "45"

Many people mistakenly use a cl_updaterate of 100 but that is too high and RAISES ping.

To set your own rate do this:

Use

net_graph "1"

Then experiment to get the best settings. Watch the graph lines for the best STABLE ping.

On DSL I'm using:

cl_cmdrate "100"
cl_updaterate "45"

rate "20000"
I picked up this rate from hltoolz. Many ppl use rate "9999".

To be honest, I have forgotten what the net_graph "1" lines specifically represent. IN A PERFECT WORLD, the lines would be solid and flat without any spikes or breaks. You want to tweak your settings using net graph one. It does help.

For a starting point start up a game and use:

cl_cmdrate "100"
cl_updaterate "100"

Then change that to cl_updaterate "20". Twenty is not a realistic setting but it will let you see the difference it makes in its graph line and in your ping. Start raising the setting by increments of 10 or so points until the line is as flat/stable as it gets. THEN STOP. A lower cl_updaterate will lower your ping but you don't want to sacrifice quality for speed or vice versa.

Next do the same thing with cl_cmdrate.

Just take your time with it, it's easy to see.