Constructive Feedback - Eliminate AFK Timer Loopholes

[ZJyn]

One of the major contributors to some of the longer queue times seems to be the individuals who are finding ways to circumvent the AFK Timer to stay logged in. This became painfully clear when I was attempting to log in early in the morning and still finding a rather long queue time, with very little turnover movement through it.

I am hoping that Square Enix can step in and find ways to patch these out. Queue times would be shorter for everyone; even those who are needing to relog back into the game after the AFK timer boots them. The more inactive players that are shuffled off the servers, the more room there is for people who are wanting to play.

Another idea that could be implemented as well are incentives for logging off after a certain amount of time has passed. That way, players will have the ability to gain a bonus for exiting after a full day of play.

My two gil.

Thank you very much for your time.

[Mysticales]

Incentive for logging off would be cool.

However speaking from the other side of the coin. "You dont pay my sub"

That being said, people like me LIKE to get to work, login remote and still be connected with our LS and FC. Other people would LIKE to cook dinner and eat without coming back disconnected with a 1500 que timer. Keep in mind, people who are "afk" waiting for the chime to get into the duty are being afk timer kicked too.. not very fair either eh?

We didnt have this issue before 4.0. So if the servers cant handle it NOW with everyone "not afk kicked" then how on earth do we expect to ever get rid of this timer in the future. So yea. Id rather stay logged in. Thanks.

[Noahlimits]

We didnt have this issue before 4.0. So if the servers cant handle it NOW with everyone "not afk kicked" then how on earth do we expect to ever get rid of this timer in the future. So yea. Id rather stay logged in. Thanks.

This actually was implemented for the first month of Heavensward too. Once servers calmed down they took it away, which is likely what will be the case now.

[Seoulstar]

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If you are at work, you are not actively in the game. If you are tricking the game to thinking you're there while you're away for hours. That's wrong, and it's selfish. Maybe the reason there is a 1.5k queue is because people are doing that. Not logging off when they should. If you're waiting for the duty to chime? Occasionally tab back in and move.

[Mysticales]

If you are at work, you are not actively in the game. If you are tricking the game to thinking you're there while you're away for hours. That's wrong, and it's selfish. Maybe the reason there is a 1.5k queue is because people are doing that. Not logging off when they should. If you're waiting for the duty to chime? Occasionally tab back in and move.

At work, I log in to chat and do a few things. Still however, not everyone likes the pressure of "omg 30 mins and im kicked again"

I mean this isnt pokemon go where we needed captcha bots. We pay for a sub and quite a high price on clients too... least those of us who have more the one family member in the house. Then to get a PS4 client AND PC client.

[Mikhaill]

Incentive for logging off would be cool.

However speaking from the other side of the coin. "You dont pay my sub"

That being said, people like me LIKE to get to work, login remote and still be connected with our LS and FC. Other people would LIKE to cook dinner and eat without coming back disconnected with a 1500 que timer. Keep in mind, people who are "afk" waiting for the chime to get into the duty are being afk timer kicked too.. not very fair either eh?
We didnt have this issue before 4.0. So if the servers cant handle it NOW with everyone "not afk kicked" then how on earth do we expect to ever get rid of this timer in the future. So yea. Id rather stay logged in. Thanks.

You have multiple devices in which you can chat with FC/LS if you want to. Get Discord or something of the like. Easy fix.
I logged on today, played 2 hours, and logged off because I had work all day now someone else got in.
I mean, you're sittin' a whole work day not doing anything on the game but talk when you have devices to do so....

PS. Both ARR/HW had AFK kickers until the tides stopped, so it'll be about a month or so then it'll be back to norm, obviously lol.

[Gyson]

There is no doubt in my mind that queue times would be drastically reduced (and in some cases/servers removed entirely) if the AFK = auto-logout solution were properly implemented. There are simply too many ways for people to get around it. What is needed is a way that eliminates *all* workarounds, not just some of them. Something akin to the server sending you a "Are you still there? Reply with randomly generated code: '3490825' to remain logged in." prompts.

[Paladinleeds]

"Are you still there? Reply with randomly generated code: '3490825' to remain logged in." prompts.

Screen readers, pull up what's on them (apparently some can even beat captchas), and then find the text and regurgitate it in. Then confirm. Sure, it'd stop most but it wouldn't stop all.

[raela]

There is no doubt in my mind that queue times would be drastically reduced (and in some cases/servers removed entirely) if the AFK = auto-logout solution were properly implemented. There are simply too many ways for people to get around it. What is needed is a way that eliminates *all* workarounds, not just some of them. Something akin to the server sending you a "Are you still there? Reply with randomly generated code: '3490825' to remain logged in." prompts.

And if you happen to miss the message or have a hard time typing it in? Too slow on the PS4 virtual keyboard or whatever. That's just adding extra irritation to people legitimately playing.