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

[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.

[Artamie]

I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned yet but what are you suppose to do after you beat all the dungeons and acquire all the best items within a month and you don't feel like you want to level crafting or gathering? Sit in town afk and show off your gear of course! This happened a lot during 1.0 and I'm sure is a hidden motivation behind at least some of the anger.

I do like seeing more players in town though even if they are afk. It makes the server feel a lot more vibrant.

[Quesse]

When I play I have a second account up on another computer.

Occasionally my kids like to come down and play (usually go fishing) on the character or play around.

Its nice to have it available for them to stop by and play.

Can't do that anymore Doesn't make any sense to me - I'm paying for the account, why can't I use it how I see fit?

[Moth]

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

Not really, people who wish to auto-time out can still enjoy it. And those who wish to stay logged in can enjoy it as well. Optional feature. The issue of the servers being full has been fixed, you can even make characters on the once full servers now. Myself and many others have tested it. It is a pointless feature.

[DurtiMonkeyToe]

When I play I have a second account up on another computer.

Occasionally my kids like to come down and play (usually go fishing) on the character or play around.

Its nice to have it available for them to stop by and play.

Can't do that anymore Doesn't make any sense to me - I'm paying for the account, why can't I use it how I see fit?

So you're kids are smart enough to play the game but not smart enough to figure out how to log back into it?

[Exmortis]

My only complaint is:

It's about FOOKING time!

Now that we don't really need it... they put it in. DERP!

[DurtiMonkeyToe]

Not really, people who wish to auto-time out can still enjoy it. And those who wish to stay logged in can enjoy it as well. Optional feature. The issue of the servers being full has been fixed, you can even make characters on the ones full servers now. Myself and many others have tested it. It is a pointless feature.

Its not a pointless feature, it keeps server stress down from people who afk for too long.