I used alt+f4 today... but I think I have a valid reason

[T8TRG8TR 17]

Please read the whole story before you comment! So here it goes:

I was switching servers with my friends because they were lagging pretty bad. We all went in the back corner of the mart in Elektro and aborted. We eventually found a server we could all join (which has been a pain since the update). My friend got in before me, and there were a couple of guys already in the mart on this server. They opened fire and my friend started shooting as well. He got away but they were still in the mart. I had a feeling I was in trouble. As my screen was fading away from the black (after the setup completed screen), I saw I already had the hourglass on my screen. They'd shot me as I spawned in (before I could move or see or do anything). So I decided to try alt+f4. It transported me to some random empty area. I aborted and got back in and respawned on the beach with all my gear.

Now IMO this was fair for me to do. I got shot before I could defend myself. I got killed later and didn't alt+f4 or anything, just died. I don't agree with people doing it but I honestly don't feel bad about this at all. Also I'm pretty sure one of the two guys in the mart where we spawned alt+f4ed after my friend killed him legitly.

EDIT: Apparently this isn't a valid reason for using alt+f4. I came on here to hear people's opinions. I really don't feel that bad about it still but I won't do it again.

Edited July 31, 2012 by T8TRG8TR

[spinager 152]

And you needed to vent.. why?

[ThatGuyCalledReptile 314]

Don't disconnect where you'll get shot as you spawn in.

The only time it's EVER ok to use Alt+f4 is if there are hackers with the thunderdome.

[Sticker704 121]

Nope sorry. By my standards that is a prime example of Alt-F4-ing.

[kentk94 194]

You're not going to get sympathy on these forums from many folks.

Honestly, you logged out in a building, not the best thing to do. Hence this is the reason I believe you are about to get a heavy stream of napalm from others.

Good luck. <zips up flame retardant suit>

[dhopisthename@hotmail.com 1]

why would you dc in a store? that sounds really dangerous

[LockeDown 144]

I just wouldn't use alt f4. You should have found somewhere other than a market in one of the hotspot cities to log out.

[slyder73 94]

Sounds like you logged out in a very poor place, bad choice on your part.

Then when you log back in the same said high traffic, high player area, you get shot and and ALT F4 out to protect yourself.

Not legit use of ALT F4 at all.

Your fault, make better log out choices.

[Addsome 14]

My question is, why did you feel the need to post this on forums?

[T8TRG8TR 17]

I just wouldn't use alt f4. You should have found somewhere other than a market in one of the hotspot cities to log out.

Yeah I realize that now. I guess my main problem was I had absolutely no chance to defend myself. I was dead before I really even spawned. We joined a low pop server (like 15 people) so I guess I figured the odds were in my favor. Won't happen again haha...

[Prion 61]

i think your situation is unfortunate, but it is your fault for logging out at a high profile place. that's just a bad idea.

[WisdomSnork 42]

i feel bad when I shoot people when they're spawning in...

but not as bad as I'd feel if they finished spawning in and shot me :]

[Buffjesus 357]

My question is, why did you feel the need to post this on forums?

so we could all laugh at the answers that enfield / winchester people give trying to say hes bad

Edited July 31, 2012 by Buffjesus

[Swineflew 480]

If you alt f4 to avoid something INGAME it's a bad reason.

[Acix 132]

I gotta say I see why you did it but I dont condone it. If the positions were turned and you spawned into the general store in elektro to see someone with their back to you, you would open up on them in a heartbeat. dont alt-f4 its fucking lame no matter the reasons (suppose hackers are the exception cause they are legit cheating as where an alt-f4ing bitch is an exploiter)

Edited July 31, 2012 by Acix

[01da 218]

Everytime you Alt+f4, i kill a kitten.

[Izziee 128]

I could have sworn I posted in this thread.

[Acix 132]

Everytime you Alt+f4, i kill a kitten.

damn that makes me wanna alt-f4 though ive never done it, damn you teasing me with kitten death damn you

Edit: before someone has a shitfit over this YES it was sarcasm... though I hate cats, that parts real : )

Edited July 31, 2012 by Acix

[01da 218]

damn that makes me wanna alt-f4 though ive never done it, damn you teasing me with kitten death damn you

Edit: before someone has a shitfit over this YES it was sarcasm... though I hate cats, that parts real : )

Oh.

[bbilbo1 149]

In this situation it's YOUR MISTAKE that YOU MADE that resulted in you alt+F4'ing. You logged off in an area that will see player traffic. It's your own fault that you were put in a bad spot.

As a rule I think back to each death as a lesson to learn. I suggest you stop trying to cheat death and ask yourself "What did I learn from this?" When you start over again, you're that much smarter for it. Avoiding death only makes you lose an important lesson. In this case, you would have learned "When I log off, I need to be in a concealed, low-traffic, or secluded area."

[Mega_Death 23]

Everytime you Alt+f4, i kill a kitten.

LOL

[rybo 171]

Don't disconnect where you'll get shot as you spawn in.

The only time it's EVER ok to use Alt+f4 is if there are hackers with the thunderdome.

Or my favorite "ARMA LOCK UP".... ie. Froze solid.

[T8TRG8TR 17]

I gotta say I see why you did it but I dont condone it. If the positions were turned and you spawned into the general store in elektro to see someone with their back to you, you would open up on them in a heartbeat. dont alt-f4 its fucking lame no matter the reasons (suppose hackers are the exception cause they are legit cheating as where an alt-f4ing bitch is an exploiter)

Yeah I would have done the same. It's not the other player's fault. I wish the game would have some way to make the situation a little more fair. Obviously me spawning out of the blue and shooting instantly wouldn't be fair. Maybe they know I'm coming but can't shoot until I can? Idk... I'll just make sure to abort in a safer spot next time.

[thewanderer 16]

server hopper gets shot at in highly trafficked building, alt f4s...

Waste of a thread

[T8TRG8TR 17]

server hopper gets shot at in highly trafficked building, alt f4s...

Waste of a thread

Yeah I'm server hopping because I was lagging? Honestly not everyone can play to all these self righteous "hardcore" players standards. If the devs had a problem with people occasionally switching servers they would put something in the game to fix it. I don't have all day to find the perfect server and it's become even harder to find servers with the new update. Especially with three other people hanging out with me.

By being an asshole and posting a worthless reply you bumped my "waste of a thread". Maybe if so many of the people in this forum weren't such dicks the discussion would be better. I thought this forum would be good but it's turned out to just be a never ending flame war between people saying the game is too hard and everyone else with worthless replies like QQ and crymore and shit like that. Then there's people bitching about KoS or alt+f4 or server hopping. I wanted to have a discussion but I've given up.

I think I'll just come on here if I run into a problem. Have fun with your pointless flame wars.