So here's the thing - @code65536 is almost certainly on to something with the routing being the issue, and only some nodes being affected.
One thing you can do is try connecting via VPN and see if that helps things. If it does, then post about it on this thread. More data helps zos make better decisions. They're almost certainly having to rely on a third party (that may or may not be Akamai, tbh there's not enough conclusive data about that because every single user is routed through their DDoS protection but only a subset are having problems) and that third party may not be taking action. Depending on where in the routing it is, it may even be someone they don't have a direct contract with.
So here's the thing - @code65536 is almost certainly on to something with the routing being the issue, and only some nodes being affected.
One thing you can do is try connecting via VPN and see if that helps things. If it does, then post about it on this thread. More data helps zos make better decisions. They're almost certainly having to rely on a third party (that may or may not be Akamai, tbh there's not enough conclusive data about that because every single user is routed through their DDoS protection but only a subset are having problems) and that third party may not be taking action. Depending on where in the routing it is, it may even be someone they don't have a direct contract with.
Google search Akamai ESO.
You'll get issues going back all the way to 2018.
Also agree, its the routing. We have been saying that for a long time in this thread. That is why it's not server wide and only certain regions.
haleysarahw wrote: »Anyone found nodes that work well who've opted for the VPN route?
this is even in an empty house with dummy parsing. pretty much anything that needs a rotation is unplayable
when parsing dummy freezing up:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B1FmRLM4H03_2AGTErPhnygI89vMH7Nw/view?usp=sharing
Audio lag is actually where the game seems the worst for me, which is kind of wild. I'm experiencing it even in dungeons and BGs when before it only happened during huge fights in Cyrodiil.Thanks @LadyGP ! That gif shows exactly what I am experiencing playing ESO lately. Not sure what is the issue but hope ZOS can fix it soon. I am also experiencing audio lags constantly, not sure if that is also what you are experiencing.
I've had audio lag as well but mainly in cyro.
haleysarahw wrote: »Anyone found nodes that work well who've opted for the VPN route?
This is what I've been using:
haleysarahw wrote: »Anyone found nodes that work well who've opted for the VPN route?
This is what I've been using:
How much do you pay for this VPN, if you don’t mind me asking? I’m trying to figure out whether or not it’s even worth it to try spending money for a better experience with this game.
I do find it extremely odd that these issues started up in earnest again after the most recent patch maintenance. Coincidence, or…?
shadyjane62 wrote: »haleysarahw wrote: »Anyone found nodes that work well who've opted for the VPN route?
This is what I've been using:
How much do you pay for this VPN, if you don’t mind me asking? I’m trying to figure out whether or not it’s even worth it to try spending money for a better experience with this game.
I do find it extremely odd that these issues started up in earnest again after the most recent patch maintenance. Coincidence, or…?
It is not worth the money we pay now, I am 10 years subbing and will never sub again. They would have to remake the game on a new engine to get me back.
haleysarahw wrote: »Anyone found nodes that work well who've opted for the VPN route?
This is what I've been using:
How much do you pay for this VPN, if you don’t mind me asking? I’m trying to figure out whether or not it’s even worth it to try spending money for a better experience with this game.
I do find it extremely odd that these issues started up in earnest again after the most recent patch maintenance. Coincidence, or…?
haleysarahw wrote: »Anyone found nodes that work well who've opted for the VPN route?
This is what I've been using:
How much do you pay for this VPN, if you don’t mind me asking? I’m trying to figure out whether or not it’s even worth it to try spending money for a better experience with this game.
I do find it extremely odd that these issues started up in earnest again after the most recent patch maintenance. Coincidence, or…?
So, the reason I prefer Mudfish is that it has a pay-per-traffic option, whereas virtually every other service is a monthly fee. I paid $3 for 30GB worth of traffic (the current price is $5 for 40GB), and this was back in June 2023. Over a year later, I still have 25GB remaining. So I've used up about 50 cents worth of traffic in over a year. I don't use it all the time, though; I use it only when I have connection stability issues, which works out to a few times each month, for 2-3 hours each time.
As I said, actual game traffic is very, very light (don't update the game over the VPN, obviously), and all the monthly sub services are basically rip-offs.
haleysarahw wrote: »Anyone found nodes that work well who've opted for the VPN route?
This is what I've been using:
How much do you pay for this VPN, if you don’t mind me asking? I’m trying to figure out whether or not it’s even worth it to try spending money for a better experience with this game.
I do find it extremely odd that these issues started up in earnest again after the most recent patch maintenance. Coincidence, or…?
So, the reason I prefer Mudfish is that it has a pay-per-traffic option, whereas virtually every other service is a monthly fee. Plus, it's designed specifically for gaming, so it will route the traffic for ESO and only ESO without touching my browsing, streaming, or anything else on my system.
Back in June 2023, I paid $3 for 30GB worth of traffic (their current price is $5 for 40GB). Over a year later, I still have 25GB remaining from that original purchase. So I've used up about 50 cents worth of traffic in over a year. I don't use it all the time, though; I use it only when I have connection stability issues, which works out to a few times each month, for 2-3 hours each time.
As I said, actual ESO game traffic is very, very light (don't update the game over the VPN, obviously), and all the monthly sub VPN services are basically rip-offs.
Nord VPN has this as well.