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The only mode that doesn't use dedicated servers would be Online Versus so it's possible you'll have a different connection since you're connected to your opponent directly. Do you play on a wired or wireless connection? Also, you could try opening the ports for NHL. They are listed here: http://bit.ly/Open_Ports. You can get some help with this at www.portforward.com.
I play on a wired connection and have ports open all the time. I don't think it's a connection issue rather then matchmaking algorithm. It makes no sense that if I pick G it matches me with a D and if I pick D it matches me with a G
- EA_Aljo6 years ago
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I think it's more coincidence that you keep getting the same positions. Where are you located? Matchmaking is regional so it also depends on who is searching for a game at the same time you are.
- 6 years ago@EA_Aljo
Eastern Canada. Population says its usually high and search times are under 30sec. I choose G position 5 attempts in a row and get put with D every time but then I switch to D and it's the opposite. I don't get it. It woudn't be so bad if games filled out to a full 4v4 but that doesn't happen often. - EA_Aljo6 years ago
Community Manager
That's not exactly a remote location so chances are good you should get more players. Do you have a PC by chance? If so let’s find out how your connection is reaching our servers. Can you run a UO Trace and screenshot me the results? Instructions here: http://bit.ly/ConnectivityBTS. You'd need to run this on a wired connection since you play wired.
- EA_Aljo6 years ago
Community Manager
Thanks. I got your DM with the UO Trace. I don't see any issues with it. Do you also have the same problem when searching for 6s drop-ins?
- 6 years ago
- EA_Aljo6 years ago
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Is the issue with 3s happening at different times of the day or do you always play at the same time?
- 6 years ago
- EA_Aljo6 years ago
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It sounds like your issue is related to the available pool of players when you're searching. I know it's frustrating to wait 10 minutes to get the perfect lineup. The best I can advise is to play games that don't completely fill up with human-controlled players.
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