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A quick google gives this; apparently from the creator. "I[t] tells how fast your computer talks with lichess server. It measures the time a message needs to m
by TheBiv 14y ago
A quick google gives this; apparently from the creator.
"I[t] tells how fast your computer talks with lichess server. It measures the time a message needs to make the round trip from your browser to lichess, then from lichess to your browser.
I'm interrested in knowing what your ping is, depending on the country/city where you live.
I live in Le Mans, France, and my ping is around 30-40ms.
What about you?"
{source} http://nn.lichess.org/forum/lichess-feedback/whats-your-ping http://nn.lichess.org/forum/lichess-feedback/whats-your-ping
- jimktrains2 14y agoI know what a ping is. Why would someone do that on a website? It just seems pointless and causes additional load on the server.
- TheBiv 14y agoMy apologies Jim, as I was not trying to insult your intelligence. I did not know the answer, but that is the answer given by the creator and it leaves a lot to be desired. His answer appears to indicate that he just did it for shits and giggles.
- lifebar 14y agoMight have something to do with the fact that you can play timed chess on that website. Time compensation due to high ping and such.... Just a guess.
- ornicar 14y agolichess.org is a game server, and supports real-time playing. The ping is a critical information when you play fast games, it helps to diagnose lagging when it happens.
- jimktrains2 14y agoAh. I thought it was just a forum/web-site. That would make sense, then.
- netrus 14y agoIf you play speed chess, latency might become a significant problem (depending on your skills/speed). edit: I wanted to comment on the parent comment. Sorry.