Can someone tell me why everyone is upset about the logout timer?

[Kanzer]

I can't think of any other MMO that doesn't utilize some sort of bazaar feature that doesn't have an auto disconnect timer. With no such feature in the game, there is literally no reason NOT to have it. Even WoW has a 30 min timer, and I never saw anyone complaining about that in all my years of playing.

Now I'm sure people did complain, but they were simply the vast vast minority. Same is the case here. They'll be loud at first but they will die down if people just ignore them.

[Moth]

I can't think of any other MMO that doesn't utilize some sort of bazaar feature that doesn't have an auto disconnect timer. With no such feature in the game, there is literally no reason NOT to have it. Even WoW has a 30 min timer, and I never saw anyone complaining about that in all my years of playing.

Now I'm sure people did complain, but they were simply the vast vast minority. Same is the case here. They'll be loud at first but they will die down if people just ignore them.

There are many players, especially DD's, who que for dungeons for more than 30 mins quite often. Auto-timeout should be an optional feature in the system config. for people like you, but it is not for everyone.

[Pooky]

There are many players, especially DD's, who que for dungeons for more than 30 mins quite often. Auto-timeout should be an optional feature in the system config. for people like you, but it is not for everyone.

Even if you are waiting for longer than 30 mins a queue, you are still checking from time to time to see if the queue has popped aren't you? You may be alt tabbed and just waiting for the chime, but you aren't leaving the house or anything are you? The queue could pop while you are away. Is it that hard to just enter 1 movement input once every 30 minutes?

[Moth]

Even if you are waiting for longer than 30 mins a queue, you are still checking from time to time to see if the queue has popped aren't you? You may be alt tabbed and just waiting for the chime, but you aren't leaving the house or anything are you? The queue could pop while you are away. Is it that hard to just enter 1 movement input once every 30 minutes?

Was this even necessary to ask me? Of course I am not leaving the house. How ridiculous. I have a browser opened over the XIV screen so I can still see if I have been que'd. But if I forget to take a few steps around in game while I am waiting I should not be punished for it.

[Svennyblaze]

Was this even necessary to ask me? Of course I am not leaving the house. How ridiculous. I have a browser opened over the XIV screen so I can still see if I have been que'd. But if I forget to take a few steps around in game while I am waiting I should not be punished for it.

It will take you a total of 5 seconds to switch over and take one step. If you forget its your own fault. Sorry the logout effects your internet browsing.

[Moth]

It will take you a total of 5 seconds to switch over and take one step. If you forget its your own fault. Sorry the logout effects your internet browsing.

It's quite alright. It's why I believe it should be an optional feature.

[DurtiMonkeyToe]

It's quite alright. It's why I believe it should be an optional feature.

Which would defeat the purpose of even having an AFK timer.

[Nysneirdre]

IMO I think its a shame how many seem to only think of themselves and what they want over the greater good for everyone. During the whole period for early access I had a lot of trouble getting into the game. Though when the time came around when I was finished playing, I logged out of the game to allow a space for another person to log in and have some fun. It saddens me its always about number one these days.

The afk timer is a good thing for everyone.

[Pooky]

Was this even necessary to ask me? Of course I am not leaving the house. How ridiculous. I have a browser opened over the XIV screen so I can still see if I have been que'd. But if I forget to take a few steps around in game while I am waiting I should not be punished for it.

I wouldn't call it "being punished" but yes, you absolutely should be logged out if you can't be bothered to make a half second input in a MMO once every 30 minutes.

Most likely. This is just another reason why the timer should be optional.

I don't know if you are being dense or are trolling(based on your recent posting history, I can guess), but auto logout isn't a feature for people in the game to "enjoy". Making it optional makes no sense. No one is going into their options going, "Oh how great would it be if the game could just log me off automatically huh?". The timer isn't for the benefit of people in the game, its for people who can't login to the game.

If I am set at making 99 bowls of soup will i be logged while my character is auto creating?

99 Quick Synthesis takes significantly less than 30 minutes.

[Moth]

I don't know if you are being dense or are trolling(based on your recent posting history, I can guess), but auto logout isn't a feature for people in the game to "enjoy". Making it optional makes no sense. No one is going into their options going, "Oh how great would it be if the game could just log me off automatically huh?". The timer isn't for the benefit of people in the game, its for people who can't login to the game.

I am not AFK, I am still here at my computer waiting for a dungeon party. So, no. Of course, because troll= someone who has a different opinion than you? lol. The issue of the "world being full" error has been corrected. You can even create a character on once populated servers! So therefor there is no reason for the logout timer. No reason at all. AFK people don't lag others, FATEs do. The only time it should be implemented is during dungeons to stop lechers.