JBELL
01-01-2003, 11:36 PM
MechAssault
Q: Does this game allow me to play with other folks on Xbox Live when someone in the game has router issues?
A: No. You will most likely not get all the way into a game. But if you are able to connect to the host, you will get into a lobby right before the game. Once the game starts, you will see people who magically disappear because they are not able to connect with others in the game.
Other things to watch out for in MechAssault:
* When using Xbox Live Matchmaking or Friends list, you get a message that says, "No response from host." It could be that the host is no longer available or there's a router situation. Look for a consistent pattern.
* When you enter the lobby, you do not see and can't talk to all of the players.
Here's a tip. When using OptiMatch, MechAssault will look for sessions that match up best with your connection. So wait a bit, let OptiMatch weed out the bad connections, and then jump in. That takes care of your connection with the host and whoever was in the lobby at the time. Once you're in the lobby, make sure you can talk to and see everyone. If everyone can see and talk to each other, you're golden.
Q: Does this game allow me to play with other folks on Xbox Live when someone in the game has router issues?
A: No. You will most likely not get all the way into a game. But if you are able to connect to the host, you will get into a lobby right before the game. Once the game starts, you will see people who magically disappear because they are not able to connect with others in the game.
Other things to watch out for in MechAssault:
* When using Xbox Live Matchmaking or Friends list, you get a message that says, "No response from host." It could be that the host is no longer available or there's a router situation. Look for a consistent pattern.
* When you enter the lobby, you do not see and can't talk to all of the players.
Here's a tip. When using OptiMatch, MechAssault will look for sessions that match up best with your connection. So wait a bit, let OptiMatch weed out the bad connections, and then jump in. That takes care of your connection with the host and whoever was in the lobby at the time. Once you're in the lobby, make sure you can talk to and see everyone. If everyone can see and talk to each other, you're golden.