FastDL: Boosting Game Server Performance with Fast Downloads
What is FastDL? FastDL (Fast Download) is a popular gaming technique, especially for games that use the Source engine, such as Team Fortress 2, Garry’s Mod, and Counter-Strike: Source. Players’ download rates are greatly increased by enabling server owners to host bespoke content on an external web server, including maps, textures, models, and audio. A…