BorkLaser Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Playing on Oceanic server, can never find a squad for any level worth playing. Even popular levels such as Xini, no one unless it's prime time. I think they really need to make solo play a viable way of getting exp because it really fails atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix86 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 EU-West same situation, made a topic about it and a lot of ppl confirmed... Hope it is just a matchmaking problem... if there's no ppl for real it would be a big big problem!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadly-Bagel Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 With a Frost, Nyx, or any frame with decent CC you can solo the mobile defence Kappa (pretty sure it's on Sedna). Gives a reasonable amount of exp. If you've got a decent computer you can play online and more likely than not you'll get someone join you. tbh though I haven't been playing. It's all far too samey. Maybe once U9 comes out and (hopefully) revamps the interface and maybe FINALLY brings out something to do other than "go pick this up", "go shoot this" or "shoot everything". There isn't even need for teamwork unless you play defence, which requires more teamwork than the general community is capable of =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikki79 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 If I start online missions(Eu-West) it's really rare that anyone ever joins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vabla Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 The problem isn't with leveling. What's the point in leveling and grinding if there's no one to play with? Not to mention the content issues... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlanShark Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 > people are using clans instead of public matchmaking system en masse > you're in oceania :( dem cruel facts of geography... > no reason to revisit 90% of completed map nodes unless they're defences > void runs totally inaccessible via public matchmaking system game isn't dead at all, but online matchmaking is in real trouble :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 > people are using clans instead of public matchmaking system en masse > you're in oceania :( dem cruel facts of geography... > no reason to revisit 90% of completed map nodes unless they're defences > void runs totally inaccessible via public matchmaking system game isn't dead at all, but online matchmaking is in real trouble :S this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringwoodSlasher Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 (edited) another point adding to the problem is the broken hosting. not every player can join or even see every other player. Edited June 28, 2013 by SpringwoodSlasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffan Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Playing on Oceanic server, can never find a squad for any level worth playing. Even popular levels such as Xini, no one unless it's prime time. I think they really need to make solo play a viable way of getting exp because it really fails atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanMcleod Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Well problem solved. You want people to play with join a clan. You want to solo this game learn to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalenath Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 game isn't dead at all, but online matchmaking is in real trouble :S Yep. This is it in a nutshell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Frosin- Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I would prefer something like a "dungeon finder" in other game, and with alot more information e.g. Ping of host to you etc. Would go a long way in solving some of the MM problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorkLaser Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 > people are using clans instead of public matchmaking system en masse > you're in oceania :( dem cruel facts of geography... > no reason to revisit 90% of completed map nodes unless they're defences > void runs totally inaccessible via public matchmaking system game isn't dead at all, but online matchmaking is in real trouble :S Very true. This is now a looking for clan thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactamid Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 > people are using clans instead of public matchmaking system en masse > you're in oceania :( dem cruel facts of geography... > no reason to revisit 90% of completed map nodes unless they're defences > void runs totally inaccessible via public matchmaking system game isn't dead at all, but online matchmaking is in real trouble :S Indeed THIS! (Also: check you connection - StrictNAT issue is a real pain in the b**t) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottFaust Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 (edited) Recent changes to the networking portions of the game in order to combat hackers have made the connection parameters significantly more strict. You now are basically required to have both ports forwarded and not be on a strict NAT to even play most games. Furthermore: most people refuse to play with any form of lag and have set their ping limit to 100. This means that even if you do have your network set up correctly you still won't be able to find games if you generally have a high ping due to your geographical location. Add to that the fact that the vast majority of players are in clans and only play with clan-mates and the further fact that the void is still extremely popular and you get a "perfect storm" of you-can't-find-a-public-game. TL;DR: Find a clan. I heard that Broframe is recruiting again. Edited June 28, 2013 by GottFaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiia Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Well, it could be a wider issue then any of us know. I hope it is only a matchmaking issue.In this thread DE_Glen stated... We get over 100,000 people connecting to chat every day without problems; you'd be able to join them too if it weren't for your Vonage box.That figure never appeared too high to me. Maybe it is, but I honestly thought more than 100,000 people would be connecting each day worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorkLaser Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 Recent changes to the networking portions of the game in order to combat hackers have made the connection parameters significantly more strict. You now are basically required to have both ports forwarded and not be on a strict NAT to even play most games. Furthermore: most people refuse to play with any form of lag and have set their ping limit to 100. This means that even if you do have your network set up correctly you still won't be able to find games if you generally have a high ping due to your geographical location. Add to that the fact that the vast majority of players are in clans and only play with clan-mates and the further fact that the void is still extremely popular and you get a "perfect storm" of you-can't-find-a-public-game. TL;DR: Find a clan. I heard that Broframe is recruiting again. Does broframe have any oceanic players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottFaust Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Does broframe have any oceanic players? Last I checked they have over 4000 members. I would assume at least some of them are Oceanic. Furthermore: ping limits don't apply to direct invites or session joins on friends or clan-mates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azour Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I dont understand why people think this game is dead. I have trouble finding squads too but not at the point where its impossible. Online is better if you play with a clan i think but i pretty much always play solo because of lagging issues. If the game bores you put it down for a bit,dont play for a month or two and then you will see if you really like the game or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BETAOPTICS Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 This is not confirmed yet but it is likely a bug. It seems to seek out people from each ping level. 300 max ping will only find others with same setting. None of this however is officially confirmed and is now only a speculation. One other thing that makes games harder to find is clans. I'm part of a big clan and by experience, most of us do missions with clan mates rather than PUG's. I tend to go on PUG's but at a times, even I have to go with my clan members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VER1 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I am from the Oceanic region and do not play in public often. Main reason is the behavior of random people who turn this team work game into competitive PvE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minaide Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Go for US west. nobody actually go oceanic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorkLaser Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 I am from the Oceanic region and do not play in public often. Main reason is the behavior of random people who turn this team work game into competitive PvE. Yeah that sucks but every time I join an Oceanic clan it's full of noobs or mutes that never respond in clan chat -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muflon Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Clan doesn't solve anything. I'm in a 1600+ members clan and it is hard to find someone to kappa or kiste with. Find another clan? Its the same all around unless you have dedicated friends who play that content with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatpig84 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I actually get worse lag from Oceanic than US West... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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