Remove auto-logout feature

[Anakhu]

I'm glad they put this in, it has helped quite a bit with getting in game easier.. sure once or twice I caught wifey aggro and didn't make it back in time, but I was able to log in successfully with no problems vs hrs or maybe not even getting on that day like it was with everyone to scared to log out and lose a place not long ago.. ughh I wish to never repeat them days

[Fudien]

I play on a RP server. Part of the fun are the conversations that take place. It is nice to stay logged in and pick right up in a role after reading what has been going on. So being AFK for a few hours makes sense from that standpoint. The AFK issue arose because of SE not having enough capacity due to player demand. If people had been able to login and and not get 1017 errors this would be a non-issue. As it is, I personally feel 30 min is too short.

[Spawnie]

some of the reasons to extend the auto log out is just *super faceplams* leave it as it is no need to extend it at all... perhaps think of ways to stop those ppl cheating it by walkin in to walls etc etc etc

[Hawklaser]

Stop barking orders. I just feel i paid for the time same as anyone else. If i want to just sit there and listen to the music and read a linkshell chat or a FC chat that should be my choice. But go ahead and follow that "Enititled" train all you wish. Just a follower like the rest of the mindless pawns. I paid just like everyone else. If they want to do dungeons for an hour that is their choice. But perhaps i wish to just sit down and listen to the Final Fantasy world.

And if you are indeed doing such actions, it should not be much of a problem to tap a key about every 25m to not get logged out. I do agree 30m is a bit on the short side, due to things like LS and FC chat mainly.


However, the reason it was added was because Bob could not play due to every Tom, Dick, and Harry staying logged in when they were asleep and at work.
Can you honestly say it is a good business decision to tell some of your paying customers they can't use your product because you are afraid of slightly inconveniencing other customers?

It does need changing, but I don't see it happening until after they turn back on the digital sales and player influx slows down after that.

[DivineOracle]

I don't understand this problem, there is no bazzar in this game like FFXI why would you need to stand there doing nothing for 30 minutes and then complain about being kicked off. it takes 10-30 seconds to even log back in if the server isn't full "but this problem fixes that so you should be able to log in" and simply moving the camara an inch will reset the timer so if you are simply talking to people you won't be kicked off.

So explain to me what benefit comes from wanting to stand there for 30 minutes. if i need to afk for more then 30 minutes i log off and sit at character select screen, which takes 5 seconds to get back to.

[Vanex]

It's fine as is as long as it doesn't get shortened. 30 is enough for a decent break. Way better than not being able to get in the game at all.

However, I never lagged in this game on either of my pc's untill the big maintenance and have had SEVERE lag since that just gets progressively worse. I know lots of bots and hackers are starting to pop up now along with the ridiculous gold seller spam but I don't like these long waits just to bring a server down and clean things up.

[OrganizationXIll]

Please don't increase the time guys. It is great the way it is. If you are going to walk away for more than 30 minutes you should have to sign out anyway. Staying in for 3 hours while you hang with your friends is ridiculous. The AFK timer is a blessing and I hope they don't change it at all. I also think if macros can be disabled as far as the AFK timer goes it, would severely hinder the ludicrous amount of gil spammers.

[SirGreenDay]

Just create a macro that makes your toon jump every few minutes. Activate it then leave. It works great.

[Kirito_sinistra]

I just make my keyboard hit ~ over and over again with built in keystroke saves problem solved let the Player Statues Reign Commence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SsjMits]

I love the auto log out! Makes zones less crowded and I can log right back in to play instead of waiting forever.