I definitely noticed a big increase in the incidence of PW after sometime after the last patch. Then they seemed to subside. To me it seems like there is a problem with my computer or connection - but I can't identify it. My net status is very good (almost flat line for the most part) and I get very good framerates (59-60) solid. Sometimes I get the 'switched to TCP' message right after entering a server, and my net status will look like a sawtooth. Almost always I'll relog to try to get a better connection if that's the case.
Yesterday in particular, it seemed like everyone else's guns had 10x more potency and mine had 10x less. I relogged several times, scanned my PC for viruses and spyware- but everything is clean. This is anecdotal, but I felt like someties I could pour fire into a target and not get anything, but a head on pass snapshot from a P-51B would destroy my plane instantly and land me in the tower. After something like this happens I always check my net status it will invariably look perfect - nice flat line.
I am able to get some kills, but nothing like my typical K/D. To tell the truth it reminds me of my golf game - maybe one beautiful, great shot out of every 20. And the other 19 can range from mediocre to downright embarrassing. I gave up golf. I've flown long enough to recognize a slump, and my way of dealing with them is to take breaks or switch to different aircraft but after yesterday I'm back to suspecting its not me, its something in the game or my connection.
Has anyone devised a way to systematically test hardware and connection for problems like this? Its tough cause its intermittent.
I may have to start filming my engagements so at least I've got objective evidence - right now its just a firm suspicion that something is amiss somewhere.
