Request: Boot inactive players so active players can log in

[fixitman]

I've seen a very good adaptive system in place for several MMOs in the past. Server load determined how long a character can be inactive before getting a 2 to 5 minute warning. If the character remained inactive after the warning, they get booted at the end of the warning period. Maximum load generally had a 10 to 15 minute inactive period, while low server loads allowed an hour or more. All times are given in ranges to cover the different MMO's I've seen this on.

Adding a check for 2 to 5 warnings in a row with less than 1 to 3 minutes of activity should result in a boot as well, for those who are blatantly trying to waste server space. I'm sure that implementing such a system would take some time, but I've got plenty else to do while I wait

[ouroborosninja]

Please implement this SquareEnix. All other major MMO games have this feature. This is what is causing the 1017 error. I haven't been able to log on since Saturday morning!!

What is going to happen tomorrow when there are even more players trying to log in? I don't know about the rest of you, but I have a backup game (Tales of Xillia) to go to when this game undoubtedly won't be working.

[BoskiFox]

Agree, kick inactive players before your lose more of your subscriber base. The game is worth while, but you have to allow people to access it. Patching in a "we're full good freaking luck" error codes will cripple this already questionable launch.

[Vandos_Kegdenter]

Signed! I don't understand the rationale behind allowing AFK players to stay online in the first place. This isn't EQ that requires you to leave your character online acting as a vendor overnight. There's no reason for it.

[Krumthi]

I agree start kicking inactive users out. I am not sure on what a time limit should be but it should be long enough. maybe 15-20 minutes. This would eliminate these issues. I know that there are people doing this just like everyone else knows, heck I thought about doing it this morning when I was able to log on. But I didn't because I know better. SO please PLEASE PLEASE SE. let's fix this

I would also agree that moving people to other servers would be great deal as well, I know that there are several servers that I wouldn't mind moving too as well.


Thanks

[Sacketh_Cheeseth]

Step 1. Kick AFKers
Step 2. Add more than a pitiful 100ish max player queue.
Step 3. Upgrade your equipment, god knows you made enough money off of us already.

[Shadomen]

Agreed to add this functionality @OP.

However the AFK timer should be 10-15 minutes max before you get booted.

[leonart]

why did se stop booting people off the server? they did it in beta just fine.