Lag Lag Lag

EA has always been "economical" with PVZ GW servers, going all the way back to PVZ I. The matchmaking system is still poor, although it has undergone slight improvements since the first game. At least now it doesn't litter your party amongst the opposing teams at the start of every single game. Annoying, unnecessary and a chore. Also, the fact that players can't join a match server in the pre-game lobby is ludicrous. The best time to join a match is before the game starts, not when it is already underway. This is not rocket science. Other shooters manage this with ease. There is no excuse for this. None. The person responsible for this design decision deserves to be sacked.

The issues with the gnome bomb servers have persisted through to the sequel. While Popcap continue to prostrate themselves before EA, nothing much will change. EA view their customers with nothing but contempt and avarice. The only way to change things is to hit EA where it hurts them the most - their wallet. Boycott their products or refuse to hand over more money to them via in-game purchases. Let them know why you are doing so...but then again EA won't listen. They don't care about us, only our money.