Why These Problems Are Common in Minecraft

1. High Ping (Latency)

• Ping is the time it takes for data to travel from your device to the server and back, measured in milliseconds.
• Why it happens:
  • Long physical or network distance between you and the server.
  • Poor routing, congested or unstable network connections.
  • Background apps utilizing bandwidth.
• How it affects gameplay: Delayed actions, rubber-banding, chat delays, and sluggish responses.

2. Lag – Both Server-Side and Client-Side

a) Server-Side Lag (Low TPS)

• Occurs when the server can't process the game at the optimal 20 ticks per second.
• Common causes:
  • Too many mobs, entities, or item drops.
  • Overcomplicated setups like redstone farms or poorly optimized plugins.
  • Insufficient server hardware (CPU, RAM).
• Symptoms: Blocks revert, mobs move slowly, redstone reacts sluggishly.

b) Client-Side Lag (Low FPS)

• Arises when your computer can't render the game smoothly.
• Common causes:
  • High graphics or shader settings.
  • Weak GPU/CPU, lack of RAM.
  • Resource-heavy mods or background applications consuming system power.
• Symptoms: Stuttering, frame drops, choppy visuals, freezing during movement.

3. Long Loading Times (Chunk Load Delays)

• Happens when the game struggles to load new chunks as you explore.
• Common causes:
  • High view-distance settings.
  • Hardware limitations (slow CPU, insufficient RAM, slow storage).
  • Server generating chunks on the fly instead of using pre-generated maps.