restrict online matches to good connections

[Manjovovic]

I read that DNF percentage is a stat which reveals the standard of connection/disconnections.

Then how do you find an online match with a minimum DNF rating? Is this method for PS3 and XBOX Live?

The reason I'm asking is that some of my games run smoothly. But others are against people who's connections result in stop-start matches where its very difficult for close control as the lag hits you every few seconds resulting in a jerky match played on a boat.

[MattP27]

well the way i find good connection games, or better connections is go to "custom ranked search" adjust settings to your likings. you can change level of opponent, DNF%, and so on. so try that out and see how that goes. i never go to lobby to find game i just do head to head, CUSTOM ranked search

[daherlihy]

Define a "good connection" please..

[gcooley]

you read this dave?

http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/fifa-09-sony-playstation-3-microsoft-xbox-360/366349-online-changes-new-post.html

[daherlihy]

^ Good thread, just added my 2 cents

[Manjovovic]

Originally Posted by davidherlihy83

Define a "good connection" please..

Okay, when I say lag I mean the game suddenly gets stuck for a second or two. When I have a good connection this can occur every 15 seconds. Which means its good in that I have 15 seconds of perfect control and then two seconds of bad control. But I once had a match where the lag hit me every 4 seconds. Since you don't always have the ball, when you do get it in a second or two then you have about two seconds to control it properly and do what you want before the lag interupts your direction and control. So these are the two extremes. It's often between these extremes of good and bad connection.

[Manjovovic]

Originally Posted by MattP27

well the way i find good connection games, or better connections is go to "custom ranked search" adjust settings to your likings. you can change level of opponent, DNF%, and so on. so try that out and see how that goes. i never go to lobby to find game i just do head to head, CUSTOM ranked search

I'm on Xbox Live. I just choose ranked match and it chooses randomly. Is the Custom ranked search on PS3 only or both? I will check the next time I'm on.