Players that go AFK in Island Sanctuary is a Problem

[XiXiQ]

no-one should be kicked for AFK in their island sanctury. That was supposed to be the whole point of it existing. Somewhere to chill out and relax (until your 30 mins is up)

[Jojoya]

Moving the exit spawn point to the side of the building would be better. Then it wouldn't matter how many players have been kicked AFK and whether or not they're mounted. They won't be in the way.

no-one should be kicked for AFK in their island sanctury. That was supposed to be the whole point of it existing. Somewhere to chill out and relax (until your 30 mins is up)

The kick is need to free up instance server space, just as you'll get kicked from a dungeon after 10 minutes AFK if you were in it solo or with Trust/Duty Support.

Other players want their chance to be in their Sanctuary as well.

[george357]

from the time i started working on my island i have had no trouble getting to it except one time when the servers were overloaded them it just took me a little while longer to get in guess they are crying about the servers not being big enough for everyone to get in easy well they will fix it sooner or later so good luck with that.

[XiXiQ]

The kick is need to free up instance server space.

I am aware of the WHY, it still goes against what we were told was the very point of its existence. All this getting kicked stuff is getting very tiresome.

[Jojoya]

I am aware of the WHY, it still goes against what we were told was the very point of its existence. All this getting kicked stuff is getting very tiresome.

It doesn't go against the point of its existence at all. I suspect you don't understand why the developers created the content. It wasn't to give you a pretty spot to AFK in.

If you're tired of being kicked for AFK, don't AFK for 30 minutes or don't be logged in if you're going to AFK for over 30 minutes. It's hardly disruptive to your game relaxation when you're not even at your keyboard to be playing the game.

[XiXiQ]

I suspect you don't understand why the developers created the content. It wasn't to give you a pretty spot to AFK in.

Oh really? Do tell us exactly what the content was for then? Imagine doing something as selfish as laying about enjoying the scenery waiting for the next time-gate to roll around... outrageous!



I am sure if Square told some people it was a good idea to put needles in their eyes before doing certain content they'd be here praising the idea and blaming other gamers for their eyes bleeding.


Square knew how many lvl90 players there were going to be. They could have ensured there was enough resources to cover it, but they chose not to. That's not the fault of any player.

[Shibi]

I am sure if Square told some people it was a good idea to put needles in their eyes...

Before or after jumping off the cliff with their friends?

[Jojoya]

Oh really? Do tell us exactly what the content was for then? Imagine doing something as selfish as laying about enjoying the scenery waiting for the next time-gate to roll around... outrageous!

If you were actually enjoying the scenery in your Sanctuary, you wouldn't be kicked for AFK. You'd have at least minor activity that would reset the AFK status.

We're not talking 5-10 minutes after all. We're talking over 30 minutes. That's an awful long time for someone to be staring at the same spot on a monitor or TV without engaging in any activity or having their eyes start to figuratively bleed - no need for your said application of needles.

And no, they couldn't have ensured there would be enough resources for every level 90 player to be in their Sanctuary at the same time. The semi-conductor shortage is a continuing problem that didn't clear up as expected thanks to the war in Eastern Europe. It's why SE had to delay the opening of new NA worlds yet again despite believing at the start of the year that the hardware needed would be delivered in time.

It's very possible that SE will remove the AFK kick later on when activity in Island Sanctuary dies out just as they eventually remove the AFK kick from game for 30 minutes of inactivity added at the start of every expansion once the concurrent log in numbers start to drop. Until then, you'll have to learn to tap something on your keyboard, mouse or controller while you're enjoying your scenery every 25 minutes or so to avoid getting kicked.

[Illmaeran]

Oh really? Do tell us exactly what the content was for then? Imagine doing something as selfish as laying about enjoying the scenery waiting for the next time-gate to roll around... outrageous!

The space was designed to interact with or be actively doing things like gpose, chat with friends, craft, etc. It's not there to be a haven for anyone and everyone at all times.

If you're going to AFK, just port to Moraby or let it kick you, literally right next to the NPC that'll send you right back.

[LaylaTsarra]

If you're going to AFK, just port to Moraby or let it kick you, literally right next to the NPC that'll send you right back.

Can I afk in my house or garden in a ward or do i have to log or go somewhere else? I don't see a difference they'll all the same server. Can I go make a sandwich or start a pot of coffee? Just how long can I afk before people get upset? The timer is 30 minutes it's not like you can go to sleep there. That's been a pretty standard afk kick timer.

The rush is over now I don't have trouble getting into my place even on Balmung.