| Author | Solution to multi-player AFK problem |
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As the game works right now, any player can (and always seems to) go afk during multi-player matches. This unchecked ability to grief other players, and detract from their enjoyment of the game, seems to be a big problem in the current multi player game structure. I and everyone I know have a difficult time finding one multi player match where someone does not go AFK and ruin it.
The main cause of this problem is that the penalty for going AFK during a match (-2 luck for a little while) is not any kind of deterrent. Someone who wants to go AFK just to ruin other peoples enjoyment of the game doesn't care if they lose -2 luck temporarily.
Entering a multi player match should be a more formal matter than it is right now.
My suggestion is that all players should be required to pay a deposit in gold to enter any multi player match. If they go AFK and are timed out of the match, they would forfeit that deposit. But if a player remains in the battle until its natural conclusion, win or lose they get back their deposit in full. This simple measure would immediately solve a problem that is making multi player combat unplayable. Forfeit deposits could be split among the remaining players or sunk back into the game. |
My suggestion is that all players should be required to pay a deposit in gold to enter any multi player match. If they go AFK and are timed out of the match, they would forfeit that deposit. But if a player remains in the battle until its natural conclusion, win or lose they get back their deposit in full. This simple measure would immediately solve a problem that is making multi player combat unplayable. Forfeit deposits could be split among the remaining players or sunk back into the game.
The multi could just deposit 1 gold and afk the whole way so its still the same |
The multi could just deposit 1 gold and afk the whole way so its still the same
then the host can set the gold for joining the battle :)
This can be another good idea for to implement. Though I doubt the admin will take notice. |
| I don't follow your meaning Syther. My suggestion is to require people to pay a fee to enter multi player matches, which is refunded if they are still there at the end of the match. 1 gold would be ridiculous, not much more of a deterrent than -2 luck. I was thinking something more along the lines of 1,000 gold deposit per match. |
| even so multi acc would usually have 10k+ gold so 1k is not a big prob for them... but good idea |
| Or perhaps after a player AFKs their character will not be able to enroll at a job for the next 12 hours? If they AFK due to connection issues it should not affect them too much. |
