Because they cannot fix lag with p2p connections, matchmaking should be a sbmm/regional hybrid. Simple OSPF theory could help with regional, then use your sbmm algorithm and apply it to the regional pool. Simple really! More to it, ask me for more info Deej or Cozmo. Although you should and most likely do have much better people than me there....I hope... ~[i]Network Engineer, Masters Degree, 15 years exp[/i]