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    Abysmal Duck
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    Adamantoise
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    Black Mage Lv 90
    Quote Originally Posted by MilkieTea View Post
    Hiya! Someone who frequently leaves duties here, be it because the playstyle of the participating players does not agree with mine, or because I've suddenly become unable or unwilling to play at the moment, or because I've become sick, or am too tired for a particular duty, or just don't want to see Livia's face for the 6th time in a week. I also leave multiple duties a day, sometimes! (Chronic illness is a bish)

    Never have I ever been approached by a GM.

    The rules language specifically says "Leaving the *game*" or "Disconnecting." That language is important, because they do use the term "instance" in other parts of the ToS.

    Leaving an instance does not equate to leaving the game. It is encouraged to leave instances if playstyles disagree, you find yourself unable to play, etc etc. What is not encouraged, and is specifically disallowed, is leaving the game. This is because when leaving the game, you sidestep the penalties of leaving an instance. Your character remains in the instance for some time if you leave the game, and if it's in the beginning of an instance, your party members would have to wait 5 minutes in order to remove you from the party and search for someone who wishes to join. Leaving the game can be done in a myriad of ways, but the most common is using the task manager or disconnecting your internet.
    You may do this, but you may have also gotten people that didn't report. That is a big part of it here and the main piece of the OP's discussion. You can leave all day long if no one reports you.

    Again, you are taking an approach that doesn't work in the big picture. It is their discretion and no matter what you want the ToS to say, it doesn't matter. Game by definition means quite a few things.
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    Last edited by AbysmalDuck; 02-10-2022 at 03:34 AM.