Is there a way to optimize for smooth gaming?

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is there a way to optimize for gaming?

Windows Systems:

We FINALLY got everything working to play Borderlands 2. My partner and I only have one PC right now, so we use Nucleus COOP to play “split-screen” which locks us in LAN mode only.
Well, her friends wanted to play with us, so i got everyone set up on ZeroTier, had to do the metric trick, and was SO HAPPY when we all loaded in.

However, the game started rubberbanding and lagging so much it was almost unplayable. at first I assumed it could be our internet. They hosted because they have better internet, but even though they were both in the same house on the same router, even the one not hosting was getting some lag and that makes me assume it was the VPN. is there any settings yall use for better gaming experience?

p.s. I just realized how much unneeded information I added to this post, but i don’t feel like editing it, so thanks for reading my book!

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Without proper measurement / data nobody can help you. Like:

  • ping from your PC to 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1 or some other fast sites
  • ping from your friend’s PC ?
  • ping between you too through ZT ?

I recommend to use 9ping, which helps to see clear data, running for 5-50 minutes.

Also maybe read my answer in the other topic:

But that costs money. (Self host a 1core VPS in your own country = $5 / month)

If ZT does not work for you, you may try other VPN systems, like:
WireGuard, SoftEtherVPN, etc…