It seems as though my ISP has finally reached the point of ultimate fail, and I may not be able to play for a month or so. They have reached the point of exhaustion in north Texas and I have no alternative to Embarq. There is the possibility that it will be remedied sooner but it appears as though that is extremely unlikely.
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r22398418-inconsistent-dsl-speeds-in-north-texas-until-next-month
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r22384890-Connection-dies-again-
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r22398418-inconsistent-dsl-speeds-in-north-texas-until-next-month
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r22384890-Connection-dies-again-