I have read many posts from many people pontificating about many solutions to slow loading times etc etc.
As for, "then buy a can of computer cleaner and spray the fans and processor, which will make it run faster", posted above by a "techie". I find myself asking the question, "where did you get your qualification and do you actualy repair anything you are presented with?" Nonsense! Stop spewing rubbish that just confuses people. Any computer, purchased in the last two years, be it a desktop or laptop system should run this game with onboard graphics, that means no graphics card, with ease! Anything bought in the last two years should also have ample RAM.
The problem with multiple player games not loading is NOT a graphics problem, or a "dirty" system problem, it is a slow internet connection problem and nothing else. I have joined and hosted games where i have had to wait up to 2mins for a player to join me in the game! Clearing your cache every day should make no difference whatsoever if you have the required broadband speed for this game. It really is as simple as that.
The bottom line is, people who dont have the required connection speed should simply NOT be allowed to play in a multi player game. WGT should be warning players with slow internet that they need to up bandwidth in order to play. Or, as suggested above, they could show connection speed of players when joining a game allowing those of us blessed with fast broadband to opt out of the game offered. If anybody has ever played "age of empires" online, you would know what i am talking about with regard to an internet speed meter pre game.
Until then, i will be pulling my hair out and smashing my poor mouse. Please deal with this WGT, it is driving us bonkers.