Hello, everyone!
Currently Overwatch uses a system to automatically select the server within a Region based on multiple parameters, however, being brazilian, this system does not do me justice nor does it allow me to fully enjoy the game. Randomly, I get matched in NA servers (for some god forsaken reason) in Ranked matches, which is absolutely unacceptable in modern standards. I’d MUCH rather wait in queue for an extra 10 minutes than to have to play a match at 140 ping creating a horrible experience to both me and my team. I understand that there is a worry that players can try to “abuse” matchmaking if given the choice to select different servers. However I have the perfect solution!
Solution: Add a checkbox option named “Prioritize Ping over Matchmaking” or something similar, which when marked, will make so that this player CAN’T be matched, no matter the circumstances, on a Higher Ping Server.
Possible Question: “What is considered a Higher Ping Server?” - Anything that is above 50 (example, however seems balanced) ping of the Lowest Ping Server avaliable to that player.
I think this option is a MUST in this game, and I honestly don’t quite understand how we got this far with the current system.