I'm just hoping the host connection is similar to MW2 or even a bit better than Black Ops.

Black Ops wasn't perfect as host but certainly better compared to MW3.

The playlist update is specifically for a fix for hitmarker sound if you're a PS3 player & a semtex to a Juggernaut does not automatically kill the Juggernaut. (I think it's for both Assault & Support Juggernaut) for both consoles.

But thanks for the update.

I'll be curious to know if you are getting host in the game. (You're the first player to tell me that you haven't had any issues with being host)

I'm not the only one having issues as host, many of mates who get host as well have the same issues as myself.

Also (after switching to a moderate NAT), I have noticed an increase in host migrations & dashboards ever since I have not hosted any games. Not saying it's evidence of host problems BUT it is certainly fishy that it happens so often. I had one game where the host continually migrated until it went to the screen "No capable host found. (this is during the time I set my NAT type to moderate).

Yes, I have seeked advice from Maccabi over the forums & twitter and has a slight improvement on my gameplay as host YET I do get better games when I'm not host.

By improving my connection, I lowered my MTU to 1364 & set a QOS for my XBOX.

Please note that while I'm playing MW3:

- Anything that's connected to my router (laptop is switched off)

- Nothing is playing (YouTube, Streaming i.e. anything that uses up bandwidth is switched off)

- My router is approx $NZ 300 - high quality router

- XBOX 360 is connected directly to the router (no wireless adapter used)

- Ports are foward (when I was hosting) / UPNP is enabled

My connection is a 14mb down 1.05mb up and 15ms ping (approx 90% better than the rest of New Zealand)

Basically, I try to make my connection as smooth as possible for myself and the other players to have a decent match.

I'm sure the lag compensation fix won't screw up your host connection. (if you are getting host, of course).

One of the developers on the forums gave a good description to how they're addressing host issues & connection problems in the next title update. I'll copy/paste it in here:

Now moving to lag optimization in general and matchmaking for those in parties. We are constantly working to improve lag for all. As fourzerotwo has announced we have a TU in submission that focusses on host network performance that we believe will improve the situation for all and hopefully dramtically diminish occurences where those with good connections feel the need to apply latency in order to avoid pulling host and compete on a level playing field!

 

Finlly, parties complicate the search process. When you party up, the bigger the size of the party the greater the chance that not all members of the party can establish a connection to the host of available games becomes. In MW3 we made a number of improvements to the party logic. One being to ensure that you would join as a group to avoid situations where one or two members of the party were left behind in the lobby. When the search process continues past the 150ms mark, behind the scenes we are still favouring sessions with the lowest ping as we continue searching even though this is not displayed.

http://www.callofduty.com/message/106099135#106099135