Sync enter

A synchronized entry occurs when two or more players attempt to join together in what should be a randomized group, sidestepping the intended mechanics. Many players consider the practice a form a cheating because synched teams tend to be highly skilled and can overwhelm non-synched ones.

Sync enter takes place in those PvP arenas where the team members are supposed to be randomly selected: RA, AB, Dragon Arena, and Rollerbeetle Racing. Those attempting to synchronize will meet in relatively empty districts (e.g. Asia:Traditional Chinese), to increase the likelihood that the players will be assigned to the same team in the arena. Some players try to counter this by visiting those same districts, thus attempting to interrupt the desired queue. In response, synchronized teams coordinate their efforts over a voice chat program (e.g. TeamSpeak), allowing them to choose the ideal moment to press the Enter button.

PvE players can also synch entry into two cooperative missions in Factions: Vizunah Square and Unwaking Waters. Since this has no impact on anyone else's success, players consider this uncontroversial (and uninteresting).

Trivia

 * Sync and Synch are both correctly spelled variations of the verb, synchronize.
 * Cartographer candidates used to synchronize entry into the Jade Quarry (in order to explore), when it was difficult to gain entry.