Combat Logging/Server Hopping Brainstorm Thread

[BelMarduk 169]

all thats needed is a logout timer. One that starts when you hit ESC of a simple 20 seconds. You can still dc immediately (if you know you are in a 'safe' area and it wouldn't matter) or wait for the timer to completely run down (if you're not in an entirely 'safe' area but want the ability to still react if needed before the timer runs out). Either way an avatar of your char remains for the entire timer duration. Ad to that a combat timer, engage (or be engaged) and 30 seconds are added to the amount of time your avatar remains. The avatar IS you, you're just not controlling him, to be killed and looted as seen fit.

Why this do you ask? well, it keeps people from combat logging to save their ass, yet allows you to (relatively) safely logout quickly if needed. You'll can never actually log out as bullets are flying around you.

A log out sound (like the log in sound) might be something, although, really only connect/dc messages can really mitigate 'ghosting'.

Edited December 24, 2013 by BelMarduk

[atmaca (DayZ) 48]

I'd also wish there would be something to push people keep on playing on same server even when it goes night or bad weather.

Edited December 25, 2013 by atmaca

[atmaca (DayZ) 48]

Sorry for bump but there is a great thread on reddit that visualizes sleep idea. I know devs read reddit more so please thumb up that thread.

 

http://www.reddit.com/r/dayz/comments/1ujhx2/how_to_discourage_combatlogging_ghosting/

 

Also here's the video:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqE323oibqk&feature=youtu.be

 

cheers.