State of EASHL / WoC
With the removal of search settings, “queue dodging” is becoming a widespread issue. Player goalies are being forced into unfair matchups against AI, and lag in some games is completely out of contro...
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The problem with removing the goalie/room match option is precisely what OP pointed out - queue dodging.
So now teams who want to play against another goalie have to queue up and quit until they find a team that has one.
I don't think this had the intended effect on Matchmaking, with the exception of clubs who got tired of looking for a team with a goalie and capitulated. One has to wonder that's not the best way to introduce a new game to your most hardcore fanbase (early release users), but it is what it is.
The silence on this is baffling to me. If it's intentional, say so. Ditto if it's just for the early release period.
Exactly. It's weird, but par for the course here. I think we all understand that things can't be promised, but when it comes to foundational features being removed (even temporarily) with zero explanation, you're right - it just fosters speculation and stirs up negativity which is the last thing this franchise needs.
Exactly this… the logic of “if we remove x feature players will find a game quicker” doesn’t factor into play when they instead continuously leave until they find their ideal matchup..
hopefully the settings come back tomorrow.
