Joining multiplayer very slow...
I started playing Mass effect 3 Multiplayer three days ago. Unfortunately I have to wait a very long time to join a game... Usually it takes about 10 minutes or more! Anyone experiencing the same pro...
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So I've been checking how much time I need to find a game today.
1: 2 min
2: 9 min
3: 3 min
4: 10 min
There is no timeout, I just got that screen with "connecting" at upper left corner, and "looking for game" in the center
My ISP is Alice with 16Mbps, and I hadn't any problem with online games untill yet. Actually, when I'm in a a game I don;t have lag, just the search for a game is so long. Also, I have nothing else using my bandwidth. Will try to switch off my phone, but I don't think it can be this.
During the game I don't have any problem, also between games. Only when I search for a game. Also, when I want to go in the shop I have to wait some seconds as well, also when I start multiplayer from the main menu.
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2 questions still unanswered: (I'm also unfamiliar with Alice, which maybe be a good thing, or it could be a bad thing)
How are you connected? (WiFi -> Router -> 16 Mbps Cable Modem, 1 Gbps network card -> 1 Gbps switch -> 1 Gbps Router -> 16 Mbps DSL Modem)
Do you have the same issue when joining a friends game?
I recommend talking to an EA Game Advisor
After you know the answer to those two questions and ask about "Periodic Long Matchmaking sessions". I'm not sure I have it phrased right. Periodic, because your 2 and 3 minute ones are about expected.... 9 and 10 are outside the typical amounts.
Matchmaking is the term they use when trying to find a game in session, or join a lobby.
Also important, when talking to the EA Game Advisor, is what settings you have used, Unknown/Unknown/Gold ? And the time of the day.
I'm sure some settings and times of the day are busier than others. I have no idea when those would be, as this is a global game, and gamers themselves tend to play at all hours. But they may have those metrics, or even know typical matchmaking times...
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