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“Game moves between players take a long time (latency)”

Stalling players

A player may have stepped away from the computer or may not know whose turn it is. First, send a chat message reminding that player it’s their turn to play.

If a player is stalling, most games have built-in stall timers that will force a player to make a move. For options on how to prevent a player from stalling, view the following support article.

Prevent a player from stalling

Internet delays (latency or lag)

Internet delays may also cause the game play to slow. If you encounter issues with latency, view the support articles below to learn how to reduce latency with your computer systems.

Dial-up connection (Narrowband) – Reduce delays (latency or lag) in your Internet connection

Broadband (cable, DSL, satellite) or Network connection* –Reduce delays (latency or lag) in your Internet connection

*Network connections include most work, school, and public computers and LAN (Local Area Network) connections on home systems.

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