What causes a server to reset a player upon connection?

[neal121 5]

So I was playing in a server for awhile and suddenly had to run to the bathroom where I disconnect from the server since I don't trust walking away from my computer in this game. I return and I re-join the same server. Upon connecting the game kinda lags on connecting (black screen background saying Please Wait...") and then it respawns me in a fresh character. Whyyyyyyyyyyy?

[IkaikaKekai 1957]

You were probably killed within 30 seconds of logging off.  Your character remains in world for a little bit after you log out.

[Agilov 133]

So I was playing in a server for awhile and suddenly had to run to the bathroom where I disconnect from the server since I don't trust walking away from my computer in this game. I return and I re-join the same server. Upon connecting the game kinda lags on connecting (black screen background saying Please Wait...") and then it respawns me in a fresh character. Whyyyyyyyyyyy?

A while ago I read that this can be caused by an failed sync attempt with the central hive. The suggestion was to log out immediately and try again.

[SMoss 2101]

So far, no news on the random "reset character" issue. However, the devs have the issue in hand and will be addressing it during development.