why do new mmos split the usa and euro servers?

[Sirken]

Originally Posted by fishingme [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I think the split on the population could be three things. First would be latency with servers hosted elsewhere. Second, time of day players are playing. Third, server max capacity. edit: probably language barrier too

thats all very good and well. but most new mmo's populations go to shit after ~60 days anyway, and i have a hard time believing that the machines of today can't handle what EQ was doing from 99-04. and language could be an issue for sure, but theres soooo many euros that speak english.

i dont know if its right or wrong. i just know it personally drives me crazy and i dont like it [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]