Is Myth of Empires playing with geolocation? Players discuss the NA servers’ true location and experience with lag and connectivity.
Summary
- Players question if NA servers are truly in North America due to high pings.
- Ping normalization explained as a factor affecting connectivity.
- Players speculate server locations from China to South America.
The Ping Mystery
TherowofBoat raises the ping question, noting stable 290 pings for players on opposite coasts despite an expected lower value. Could the servers be located elsewhere, throwing off connections?
Geolocating the Servers
TuzzNation confirms NA servers’ existence but points to recent lag issues affecting gameplay. Could server traffic normalization be the cause of high pings across regions?
Server Whispers
NWCJ shares a unique perspective from SE Alaska, experiencing a consistent 52 ping using Starlink. Where exactly are the servers based?
Specialist_Ad_8705 questions if NA truly means SA as consistent high pings make the location dubious. Shouldn’t NA offer lower ping rates?