Freezing as server changes map.

[destrukt]

I can join a server fine (wish it was as fast as cs/dod, but oh well) and the game plays perfectly, but when the servers changes maps, it goes to the loading screen as normal, and when it gets to "Sending client info" the box goes to about 50% opacity and it just stops doing anything, i than go to ctrl+alt+del to end it.

I've resorted to disconnecting when the map rotation finishes, and than just rejoining, but doing it this way is mildly annoying.

specs:
amd xp 3200+
2x512mb ddr400 geil (/w heatspreader).
geforce 6800 gt.
2x80gb sata western digital hd's.
1.5mb adsl.

.. any ideas ?

 

[Cukel]

I have exactly same problem. I tried to defrag all the .gfc-files with Contig, but no bueno. My specs: A64 3000+, 1gig RAM, 9600XT with newest catalysts, Windows XP SP2, 8/1 ADSL connection.
Edit: I forgot, my loading times also sometimes last an eternity, even when joining the first time.

 

[destrukt]

i'm going to somehow report this to steam, as it seems a fair few people are having the same issues as us.

on your pc, and even mine, the loading times should be much better than they are.

still, anyone know a fix ?