# of whine threads proves how many people were abusing AFK...

[Nanga]

It was difficult to judge on the forums before the AFK kick was put in, because the abusers weren't creating their own threads about it and weren't really saying anything at all (they were too busy abusing it and didn't want to draw attention to themselves).

Now that they can't abuse it anymore, they're screaming bloody murder about it, lending satisfaction to those of us who knew this problem was much bigger than everyone fully realized. It was a huge problem, and SE solved it appropriately.

Thank you!

[Zzyn]

I agree. I don't see the problem. It's not like you have to stay online to auction things like in some games. I think it was a good change. Holding a space on the server when someone else who hasn't gotten to play at all is being kept out is selfish. Now, I WAS guilty of this until the first round of capacity increases and login issues. Not for really long periods of time, but when I had to feed the kids or something and didn't want to wait another 2+ hours try to get in, yeah.. But those problem are gone now.

[Nura]

How can you abusse AFK? What do you get from that? If there is no reasion to be online and Abusse the AFK your thread is just plain useless and has no valid Point.
Can you craft while AFK? Or can you do I don't know different things like getting xp or so? IO wonder

[Zzyn]

The number of concurrent logins directly affects the decision to lock down logins for that server. How is THAT hard to understand? You are taking up a spot that another user may be in need of for purely selfish reasons. This will clear up congestion and allow other players to log in. Further, it decreases strain on the servers, as they no longer have to continually send you streams up data updating your client with information on everything gong on around your character. This further relieves stress on the server and makes a better experience for all involved. Simply log back in when you return. It's simple, basic stuff. I don't see the problem.

[Irondude]

Why could you call it abuse? Get your casual pay to play attitude out of my subscription MMO. If I want to afk for an hour between mining points I should be able to without being kicked out of my purchased subscription.

[Bluesnacks]

lol @ all the people that wanted to log in all day and then go to work like clowns, who are now making up reasons that they weren't doing that

[WhiteGarden]

This will clear up congestion and allow other players to log in. Further, it decreases strain on the servers, as they no longer have to continually send you streams up data updating your client with information on everything gong on around your character. This further relieves stress on the server and makes a better experience for all involved.

So you're saying that clearing out the characters doing nothing and replacing them with characters that are actively playing decreases stress?

lol.

Auto-logout is pointless. Server login issues are fixed.

Now instead of 7500 total players with 500+ afk we have 7500 active players and more server lag. Thanks guys, great solution.

[ryuhikari550]

I would AFK for days when they were having server issues, am I a bad person? No, survival of the fittest, what I did anyone could do. IDGAF about an AFK time because I log out when I'm not playing since it isn't difficult to get on anymore. So I don't see what everyone is bitching about. Why do you need to be logged on if you decide to watch TV learn to craft and watch tv at the same time nublets.

[Lasteran]

So you're saying that clearing out the characters doing nothing and replacing them with characters that are actively playing decreases stress?

lol.

Auto-logout is pointless. Server login issues are fixed.

Now instead of 7500 total players with 500+ afk we have 7500 active players and more server lag. Thanks guys, great solution.

Instead of 500 zombies standing at the plaza you have people spread out across the world. You have more parties looking for members and faster duty finder queues.

[Neptune]

So AFK should be a controlled substance?