The problem with global servers with labeled regional locations I see is that if you tell people they'll have less latancy by joining a server located in their region, then chances are, most new players are going to join those servers. This means that a majority of new Japanese players will join the server located in Japan, EU players will join the server located in the EU, etc. So essentially you end up with regional servers without forcing it. I understand the reasoning behind it, but its still disappointing.