Locational Ping? - Guild Wars Forums

What Now · Sep 15, 2010, 03:35 AM // 03:35

I'm a globetrotter of sorts and I have a european Guild Wars account. I have recently settled in the United States and am hoping to start med school so I'll be here a while.

With that pointed out I was told that my average ping (150-200) would drop (50-70?) if I emailed support asking them to change my account to a local one. Basic question is I was always under the assumption the game always ran off the closest/best servers from you and am wondering if what they say about changing my account over will actually benefit me or would it just be a waste of time?

*lemming* · Sep 15, 2010, 04:10 AM // 04:10

Just switch to American districts. The only places that will actually be influenced by your account's region are guild halls and PvP instances.

*Darcy* · Sep 15, 2010, 12:24 PM // 12:24

As far as I know, you were informed correctly. You do not bounce back to somewhere in your home district before being connected to the game servers.

What Now · Sep 16, 2010, 04:26 AM // 04:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemming

Just switch to American districts. The only places that will actually be influenced by your account's region are guild halls and PvP instances.

I'm a PvPer who midlines and monks so if it will matter and effect me I may as well have it switched over.

Thanks for the info.

Sep 15, 2010, 03:35 AM // 03:35	#1
What Now Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2007	Locational Ping? I'm a globetrotter of sorts and I have a european Guild Wars account. I have recently settled in the United States and am hoping to start med school so I'll be here a while. With that pointed out I was told that my average ping (150-200) would drop (50-70?) if I emailed support asking them to change my account to a local one. Basic question is I was always under the assumption the game always ran off the closest/best servers from you and am wondering if what they say about changing my account over will actually benefit me or would it just be a waste of time?

Sep 15, 2010, 04:10 AM // 04:10	#2
lemming The Hotshot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Honolulu Guild: International District [id???]	Just switch to American districts. The only places that will actually be influenced by your account's region are guild halls and PvP instances. __________________ Interested in GvG? Want to watch some high-level PvP? Check out some streams and recordings!

Sep 15, 2010, 12:24 PM // 12:24	#3
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	As far as I know, you were informed correctly. You do not bounce back to somewhere in your home district before being connected to the game servers. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)