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How to set your network rate in TF2
Type rate 196608 in your game console to accept more data per second and avoid choke in busy fights. The server's sv_maxrate can cap it.
rate
Sets the most data per second your game will accept from the server, in bytes.
rate <bytes> Examples
rate 196608 A common high value for a good connection.
Arguments
bytesRequired- Bytes per second.
What it does
If it is too low, you see choke on net_graph in busy fights. Most players use a high value on a decent connection. The server can cap it with sv_maxrate.
The game's own description: Max bytes/sec the host can receive data
Use it in your game
Type it in your own game console: turn on the developer console in the game's settings, then press the key under Esc. To keep it, put the line in tf/cfg/autoexec.cfg.
Your own
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