Frequently Asked Questions
Question
How can I force the matchmaking system to find servers with 100 ping or less?
Answer
How can I force the matchmaking system to find servers with 100 ping or less?
sv_search_max_ping 100
You can add this line to the L4D Launch Option
OR
Log onto L4D
Select Play Campaign or Play Versus
Search for lobby and cross your fingers that you get to be the Lobby Leader
Wait for players to join
Open ConsoleType in console sv_search_max_ping 100
Close Console
Start Game
**update Dec 2009**
Apparently the default search will be for servers < 150 ping