AFKers and a Possible Solution

I know the AFK problem seems to be getting worse. I have yet to encounter it, but I understand why players do this, and why it's bad for the game. I know SE plans on putting in some kind of upvote positive rep system. Yet, it probably won't be enough. We need a new approach.

This isn't about being viable, this is about an idea. I'm not a coder, or a database guru, but I do understand some programming in general. (Which means absolutely nothing really.)

The idea is simple.

1. Implement a Kick Feature: Simple and effective. I doubt it will be abused, but this is all on SE and how they implement it. Once in, if you can't get them out, the AFKers win. I played SWTOR for a long time, lots of cut scenes, but players dealt with it.

2. If kicked/reported provide a player repuation system: I assume this would work a lot like Xbox Live, where you have stars or something. The more you get reported, the less likely you will be able to find a DF group. Yes, actually put low rep people at the end of the DF list so it's hard for them to use it.

3. Expand the player rep system to a FC rep system: Make the FC have a rep system as well, which reflects their members. Allow the leaders to check and see who is being a negative impact on the community. This way, every FC would police these people themselves.

I really think when a player has a bad rep, FC will shy away from them, making it harder to group. This will re-enforce good player behavior. If you have a community problem, the only answer honestly, is for the community to take action. SE give us the tools to do so.

Uhhh where have you been? There is an auto kick after 30 minutes of inactivity.

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Originally Posted by Alavastre

I know the AFK problem seems to be getting worse. I have yet to encounter it

I know there is a problem with making far to much gil. I have yet to encounter it...

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Originally Posted by surrel

Uhhh where have you been? There is an auto kick after 30 minutes of inactivity.

Pretty sure he's talking in a party setting, the afk time out of 30 minutes wouldn't help much in that situation.