AoE Ability = Mini-disconnect

[Magus]

Same exact problem as posted here: http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/sh...d.php?t=321756 (http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?t=321756)

Whenever I use an AoE ability and it displays the area of effect circle on the floor I get a mini disconnect and my hero walks back to base while my display is frozen.

The amount of time for which I'm 'disconnected' (i.e. my display is frozen and my hero walks back to base) varies from nearly nothing to many seconds. The first time I display the AoE it will take a long time, the subsequent times immediately after will be the shortest delay, which is unnoticeable. If I wait a long time however it will freeze for an extended period of time, nearly 5-7 seconds. I have gotten into the habit as a result of simple spamming the ability to display the effect and simply right clicking to cancel the ability, this keeps the lag when I actually do want to use the ability to a minimum. It also occurs when I try to lift items from my inventory/stash.

For example, if I press Q on Pebbles for Stalagmites, it will show the area under my mouse after freezing my display for a good second or two at the beginning of the game. If I then do it again immediately after I regain control the area shows nearly immediately. After waiting about 10 seconds, the freezing when pressing Q is again noticeable and freezes me for enough time to send my hero back to the base.

I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling, this does not fix the problem.

Very frustrating and makes heroes like HB, Pebs, etc. much more difficult to play.

Not sure why my first thread (http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=328203) was closed, the message left was unhelpful and as far as I can tell I've followed the guidelines in the sticky thread.

[Deejay]

Do you have any mods? What's your system configuration? What OS?

[Monopoly_Guy]

I was having the same problem, 32 bit vista, no mods.

I followed the tech support wiki on how to stop hon from crashing every other game on 32 bit vista and the problem with aoe spells and moving items from my stash went away.

[Sultax]

gotta be display drivers bro

[Magus]

Do you have any mods? What's your system configuration? What OS?

No mods.

Windows 7 (64-bit Ultimate)
Intel Core2Duo E8500 @3.16 GHz
4 GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT

Going to try to find updates for my video card drivers. Will update with any progress. Good to hear another person had the same issue and resolved it, leaves me hopeful. Maybe we can get it added to an FAQ or list of problems if I can confirm how to fix it.

[Magus]

Updating to the latest drivers from NVIDIA (http://www.nvidia.com/object/win7-winvista-64bit-280.26-whql-driver.html)did not resolve the issue.

[Monopoly_Guy]

I had the latest drivers on my nividia and still had the problem.

One other solution I tried at the same time as the other fix I did was to add my hon files to the exemption list on my antivirus.

Another thing to note was this problem never occured to me during practice mode.

[Magus]

It happens to me in practice also but it doesn't build up as quickly, as in, after the initial lag using the ability again does not lag nearly as much as quickly as it does in a public game. Going to try adding hon to an exemption list for my AV.

Can you link me the guide you used to solve your issue initially?

[Evil_Andrex]

I have this but it builds up much slower.

[SmurfinBird]

This is a HoN server side issue in which the server thinks you're disconnected when you're not... the client still shows all enemies' moving and interacting with the game but your character thinks it's lost connection.
This sometimes happens seemingly randomly.

[Evil_Andrex]

This is a HoN server side issue in which the server thinks you're disconnected when you're not... the client still shows all enemies' moving and interacting with the game but your character thinks it's lost connection.
This sometimes happens seemingly randomly.

No this is definitely not it, if it were server everyone would feel it, and in this case it only happens to one person and it only happens when we try to cast an aoe spell or move an item.

I think this might have to do with something being attached to our cursors.

[Magus]

This is a real problem and it's bothersome to see no response from S2.

[Evil_Andrex]

Do you have any mods? What's your system configuration? What OS?

Answer said question and you can get some help.


Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110622-1506)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: OEM
System Model: OEM
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 930 @ 2.80GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 6144MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 6136MB RAM
Page File: 4471MB used, 7797MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 64bit Unicode

Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 460

[Magus]

Do you have any mods? What's your system configuration? What OS?

Answer said question and you can get some help.


Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110622-1506)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: OEM
System Model: OEM
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 930 @ 2.80GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 6144MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 6136MB RAM
Page File: 4471MB used, 7797MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 64bit Unicode

Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 460

If you're serious I don't even know what to say.

I guess S2 doesn't even read this forum.

[Solrak_]

I have the same problem :/
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
4gb Ram
i5
Nvidia GEFORCE Gtx260
I cant play a game without this problem happen... its getting really boring

[Holovic]

I have this same issue. Moving items from stash as well as AOE targetted abilities. All of my threads regarding this have been closed saying I'm the only one with the issue and that I need to post more evidence. Not sure what I can post but meh....

I've reinstalled and it still happens. Really wish s2 would stop dismissing this. It is a real issue that severely effects game play for those of us who have this issue.

my specs:
Win7 professional 64 bit.
AMD phenom 9950 quad 2.6
Nvidia GTX 275
4gb ram

[Audio]

This is a real problem and it's bothersome to see no response from S2.

You won't ever see a response from S2, they are a bunch of stupid good for nothing - ****- sucking; paper pushers.

HoN is broken in many ways. I have this issue sometimes too. It fixes itself and comes back randomly.

[ArtVandelay]

I've had this problem since beta on my old pc, also happens when I first right-click an item in my inventory. Have been more topics about this throughout the years but it's apparently a ***** to fix.

http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?t=227178
http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?t=112707
http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?t=296846
http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?t=263669
http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?t=101463
http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?p=14123566
http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?p=13706588
http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?p=14216987
http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?t=53585
http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?t=86373
http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/showthread.php?t=229805

A lot more topics like this

Anyways, I got a new pc and don't have the problem anymore, so there's a fix for you.

[Evil_Andrex]

Its not because our computers are old, its because of certain incompatibilities that S2 is still trying to find.

[ArtVandelay]

Just because your computer isn't old, doesn't mean a new one won't fix it :P

[Evil_Andrex]

A new card will fix it, so it seems.

[SlapDash]

Im using a GTX 460 and sometimes i get frame rate lag with Aoe abilities too.

but its very random and only occurs in some games.

[shaulon]

i am also having this glitch, to the point of unplayble freezes, i click an aoe ability, the game freezes (in which period the skill hasnt even been casted!) and then the game "rubberbands" back to normal - and my char is usually dead.

also the item bug - which causes d/c when i right-click any item.

plz plz plz solve this s2, i really enjoy HoN and i hate to give it up because of this.