500 second wait timer? Rant @ devs

[hutchthefreaker 49]

My original post had several valid reasons for hating this beside server hopping like the common folk.. Disgusting creatures really, Hippity hopping around servers, Like they were a bunch of savage bunny rabbits...

 

Not really, and thats my issue with your complaint. The first and second time you quit the server the counter is at 300 seconds, If you can't find a server after two tries maybe its better to go do something else. I quit four times in a row, and never was I presented with a wait longer than 400 seconds. How many disconnects are you having where you have to wait 500 seconds, or as others have pointed out 600 seconds? You just shouldn't be having that many disconnects that quickly through normal means. Are you crashing alot, battle eye issues or anything like that which would force you to disconnect more often?  

[TEST_SUBJECT_83 465]

If you actually paid attention to the forums and the last Dev-Blog you would have heard Dean talk about this specifically,

and that they are working on having no log out timer for those that get disconnected or join the same server.

 

But instead of educating yourself or asking someone here like an adult, you post a rant thread like a child and make yourself sound stupid for not paying attention to the info provided to us all.

 

Have some patience it's alpha!

...and do some research before you rant about something that is getting fixed.

Edited April 24, 2014 by TEST_SUBJECT_83

[Jex 1104]

what people don't get is if you have a short period of time to play once is bad enough but if a issue arises and it happens more than once you literally just ate up valuable play time.

 

it is too long. who the hell wants to sit looking at a blank black screen for 8 minutes at a time. im all for the game but some people are just too loyal in support sometimes :lol:

 

 

i once joined server game crashed , first limit started then for some reason server crashed then game crashed shortly after again. spent over 10 minutes for no real reason other than game was not stable and a silly timer is too long.

 

there are better ways of dealing with ghosters , devs need to find them.

 

Except realistically how many times do you crash? I've crashed maybe 3 times in over 100 hours of game time. Once I'm on a server I'll stick to it pretty much and if I do change, a few minutes is nothing.

 

People getting annoyed by the timer are people constantly hopping servers or are so impatient they should seek out a medical professional for advice.

 

To normal, well adjusted people, a few minutes waiting is nothing.

[zeroy 240]

With the exponential rate at which servers admins kicking players for their own benefits is going that timer is a problem. 200 seconds is plenty.

[zeroy 240]

Except realistically how many times do you crash? I've crashed maybe 3 times in over 100 hours of game time. Once I'm on a server I'll stick to it pretty much and if I do change, a few minutes is nothing.

 

Try playing with a congested (at times) DSL connection, you will see how fun the timer is.

[timedance 120]

500 seconds of our life...

 

in the meanwhile, keep watchin..

[G.Freeman 150]

If you actually paid attention to the forums..

 

But instead of educating yourself or asking someone here like an adult, you post a rant thread like a child and make yourself sound stupid for not paying attention to the info provided to us all.

Any fool has long known about this fix for joining the same server.  My complaint was toward their current fix.  So take a hike with the assumptions.

 

Edited April 24, 2014 by G.Freeman

[Jex 1104]

Try playing with a congested (at times) DSL connection, you will see how fun the timer is.

 

I don't have a congested line and even though it sucks, that's your issue, not a fault of the games right?

[zeroy 240]

I don't have a congested line and even though it sucks, that's your issue, not a fault of the games right?

 

Yes and no, it is something external to me and the game but reducing the timer would help. Devs wants to help their player base, right? :)

[GunnyITA 107]

Freeman is right!

 

If the game is lost because server crashes or i get kicked because of an idiot, I do not want to wait that time!

 

Do not warning o report this guy because i'm going to protest till starving

[EvilTigerAce 131]

1. Only give 60 seconds time-out after a kick or connection loss. (Instead of 600 seconds)

2. 300 seconds are okay if you disconnect from a server, I think 600 seconds is a bit high, especially IF YOU JOIN A SERVER AND THEN GET KICKED IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT A WARNING IN THE SERVER NAME.

Edited April 24, 2014 by EvilTigerAce

[Jex 1104]

Yes and no, it is something external to me and the game but reducing the timer would help. Devs wants to help their player base, right? :)

 

Nope not always if it's detrimental to the majority of the player base or the game mechanic which ghosting and server hopping is.

[hutchthefreaker 49]

Yes and no, it is something external to me and the game but reducing the timer would help. Devs wants to help their player base, right? :)

 

No, because its your connection that is substandard,modern games aren't built to run well on substandard/outdated equipment. That is an issue that you would need to work out with your ISP or government. This is internal to you, or rather your region. 

Its a good thing because that is where our room to improve comes from. What your wanting is the equivalent of asking that they make it work on dial up, put a new release to VHS, or make the game run well on a system with only two gigs of RAM. 

Edited April 24, 2014 by HutchTheFreaker

[dallas 5195]

If you get insta-kicked from a server and suffers a 500 second penalty, it's your duty to use 120 seconds to report the server and the remaining 380 could be used to whisper sweat words to your girlfriend, prepare clothes for tomorrows workday, mow the lawn in your garden or paint your house.

[Jex 1104]

If you get insta-kicked from a server and suffers a 500 second penalty, it's your duty to use 120 seconds to report the server and the remaining 380 could be used to whisper sweat words to your girlfriend, prepare clothes for tomorrows workday, mow the lawn in your garden or paint your house.

 

I usually put the kettle on between server changes, I've never been insta kicked from a server though. Sometimes i'll make some food whilst I wait or read something or....

[zeroy 240]

No, because its your connection that is substandard

 

Sorry no, its not me for a start but even at that loss of session or kick for high ping can happen and does happen on the best of connections. The main problem raised by the OP is the length of that timer, not the reason why its there really - so lowering it again would help, best of both world as it were.

[Ghostflux 100]

I have no idea why they decide to slap an even longer timer than before, considering that most times I see the timer is because I get session lost from a server that can't stay stable.

 

Also if you're wondering about my connection, there's probably few places in the world with more stable and fast connections than here.

Edited April 24, 2014 by Ghostflux

[dgeesio 1034]

Except realistically how many times do you crash? I've crashed maybe 3 times in over 100 hours of game time. Once I'm on a server I'll stick to it pretty much and if I do change, a few minutes is nothing.

 

People getting annoyed by the timer are people constantly hopping servers or are so impatient they should seek out a medical professional for advice.

 

To normal, well adjusted people, a few minutes waiting is nothing.

 

it isnt a few minutes. 1 or two are fine 8 is not.

 

thing is say someone does try ghosting you if you still sat in same place you get ghosted you deserve to die.

[DaveAzoicer (DayZ) 135]

It's bullshit in a way, yeah.

For example, you should not be punished for being kicked out of a server you just joined, because the badmin and his buddies wants to have no possible enemies or friends there.

Or because of other bugs with login on to a server.

 

But there should be a timer to avoid combatlogging and serverhopping.

[Jex 1104]

it isnt a few minutes. 1 or two are fine 8 is not.

 

thing is say someone does try ghosting you if you still sat in same place you get ghosted you deserve to die.

 

No you don't! What a complete load of bollocks. Why do they deserve to die and why are you supporting ghosting?

[SwiftSilence 0]

OMG. This is ridiculous. If you are on a server for more that 1 minute and the log and goto another server, I would agree with this due to loot whores. But if you join the wrong one and leave with in 5 seconds and join your mates on another server, come on. Unneccessary penalty. Please change this soon.

[Karmaterror 982]

I got no problem with it. I usually stick to one or two servers so getting kicked never happens because I know they are safe from that. On the odd occasion that I do dc twice rapidly, the timer is a little annoying, but nothing more than that.

 

If I ever do get it I just do something around the flat for 5 mins....vacumea room or 2, move washing to dryer, throw some dishes into soak, let the dog out. There are a million and one ways to kill 5 mins, no need to sit and watch a timer.

 

Basically just find good ping, that you can maintain a stable connection to, no kick servers....bookmark them and stick there. Spend an hour or to building a list if you want loads, then (as long as your not hopping ;) ) you wont have to worry :)

 

This is coming from someone who plays through a mobile phone using its wi-fi hotspot function when in work.....never been disconnected enough to see that timer though ;)

[dgeesio 1034]

OMG. This is ridiculous. If you are on a server for more that 1 minute and the log and goto another server, I would agree with this due to loot whores. But if you join the wrong one and leave with in 5 seconds and join your mates on another server, come on. Unneccessary penalty. Please change this soon.

yep some dont like hardcore or normal light or dark . you join a server you dont like you treated as a ghoster.

 

system needs revising making better.

[Ghostflux 100]

OMG. This is ridiculous. If you are on a server for more that 1 minute and the log and goto another server, I would agree with this due to loot whores. But if you join the wrong one and leave with in 5 seconds and join your mates on another server, come on. Unneccessary penalty. Please change this soon.

 

This would be a welcome addition to the game. Good suggestion.

[Dr.Burd 107]

If you get insta-kicked from a server and suffers a 500 second penalty, it's your duty to use 120 seconds to report the server and the remaining 380 could be used to whisper sweat words to your girlfriend, prepare clothes for tomorrows workday, mow the lawn in your garden or paint your house.

 

My girlfriend doesn't like me dripping my whispering sweat onto her.

 

Is talking sweat abnormal? Mow the lawn in 5.8 minutes? What is this lawns for ants!?

 

Paint your house in 5.8 minutes? I'm not The Flash.