Does a higher tickrate actually help in fast paced online FPSs?
Does in CSGO specifically and other FPS in general, a higher tickrate such as 128 instead of 64 actually help or "feel better" or is it just overhyped and overshadowed by the normal networking latency? I hear a lot of people complaining when they miss their shots, that they would have hit if the tickrate was higher. Also is it true that in order take advantage of a higher tickrate, a high refreshrate monitor should be used?
Best Answer
Normal people complain, because they've heard the Pros complain.
The Pros complain because they truly notice the difference and get much more (actually not that many) shots on a 128 tick server.
Now you and me will probably never see any difference at all just because we don't have a professional's reflexes and senses. Although it happens and some shots disappear due to the tick rate it doesn't happen nearly as frequently as everyone claims.
People would complain because they don't want to admit that they aren't up to par and it was their fault they missed, not the server.
The tick rate is the amount of communications (calls) the game makes with the server per second. 128 ticks are twice as many calls than the 64, it has nothing to do with the FPS and the screen refresh rate, and MUCH more to do with your internet speed.
For instance Blizzard was rolling higher tick rate servers for Overwatch, but in the change Log it was noted that if you're on a slow internet the rate will drop so you can actually still play the game.
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Is higher server tick rate better?
Many players claim that a higher tick rate makes aiming and moving more consistent, but there isn't any way to test high tick rates in Valorant. On official, CSGO has the highest tick rate of any major esports. That lead increases significantly when third-party 128-tick servers are considered.Is higher or lower tick speed better?
Tick speed refers to the amount of time an activity takes in Minecraft, generally being applied to how quickly grass grows or leaves decay and drop saplings. Changing tick speed can change that, for better or worse. Having an extremely high tick speed can cause the game to lag, but it can be helpful, too.Why is 128 tick better?
Simply put, 128 tick servers offer double the processing time. With twice the processing time, the accuracy of your weapons will be higher meaning it's more likely that every bullet will count. The most noticeable difference between the two server tick rates is when throwing grenades.Does tick rate affect Ping?
The higher the server tick rate, the more frequently per second the client and server talk to eachother to exhange information between each other. the higher the tick the better it is.NETCODE negli FPS► Ecco Come Funziona: Lag Compensation, Ping, Superbullet, Tickrate
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