VPN for Gaming

[Tio Loco]

Do I really need one? Will it affect my frame rate and am I exposing myself to hacking while gaming if I disable it.

[Lonestar]

No, no and no

[SaulGoodMan]

You don't need one but in some cases, it can correct issues for the game. I am still not sure why but others have said using a VPN helps with online.

It won't change your frame rate. That is reliant on your computer's performance, not your connection.

Hacking only happens if you are being naughty and playing games where you shouldn't be 😉

[Anteronoid]

The issues some ppl have that are fixed with a VPN is that some modem/routers from some ISP's that have harcoded port mappings and cant be managed completely by the end user. Using a VPN can bypass this problem or getting a new modem/router that's fully unlocked for end users and port managing.

[RON]

On 11/27/2019 at 5:27 AM, Anteronoid said:

The issues some ppl have that are fixed with a VPN is that some modem/routers from some ISP's that have harcoded port mappings and cant be managed completely by the end user. Using a VPN can bypass this problem or getting a new modem/router that's fully unlocked for end users and port managing.

I am going to keep this in mind, just in case. I have had some issues before with online gaming on my computer and it was down to my ISP.