Idling @ Bomb Trade

[xXKajalXx]

I wanted to ask what the reason for idling in bomb trade is? Why don't you get disconnected, when idling in there. I think it's kind of frustrating when you come online and all you see is dead people standing there. Whenever you pm somebody, you get no answer, because in fact that persons aren't there at all. Shouldn't this be removed, so that it's clear who is really aviable, and who's not?
It's dissapointing to come online, because you think there are 15 active player and in fact noone's there. I see no reason in "collecting" onlinetime, by letting your computer+graal run, while you are sleeping.

It's intransparent for people, logging on, aswell as for noobs, who never get answers from players. I think it would be better to remove this idle-type of not getting disconnected because of not moving, since it does not display the real playercount/activity. Pointless thing here imo.

What do you guys think of it (not getting disconnected at bomb trade room)? Are you for or against it?

[cbk1994]

I'm not particularly for or against idling, but just wanted to point out that in the playerlist, players who are idling are marked with an "idling" icon (assuming you and they are on v6).

[xXKajalXx]

Originally Posted by cbk1994

I'm not particularly for or against idling, but just wanted to point out that in the playerlist, players who are idling are marked with an "idling" icon (assuming you and they are on v6).

So both have to use v6, so that idling is shown in playerlist? v5 doesn't change into that mode, or did I get you wrong?

[Felix_Xenophobe]

Originally Posted by xXKajalXx

So both have to use v6, so that idling is shown in playerlist? v5 doesn't change into that mode, or did I get you wrong?

The idling icon works for me and I'm on v5. Unless I somehow stealth installed v6 but I don't think so...

edit: wait whatever i dont know which version im on. i have the idling icon whatever

[xXKajalXx]

It's not about the idling icon itself. I just see no reason why this "fake playercount" should be allowed at all. It doesn't represent the real playercount. Whenever I log on, to play or chat a bit (or whatever), I have to realize, that noone's there.
In fact it's a "10 sec checklogon" if anyone is here. That function is pointless and irritating especially to new players, who think they get no response because they're noob. It should be an active server, and not simply a chatroom, where you idle.

[Felix_Xenophobe]

Originally Posted by xXKajalXx

It's not about the idling icon itself. I just see no reason why this "fake playercount" should be allowed at all. It doesn't represent the real playercount. Whenever I log on, to play or chat a bit (or whatever), I have to realize, that noone's there.
In fact it's a "10 sec checklogon" if anyone is here. That function is pointless and irritating especially to new players, who think they get no response because they're noob. It should be an active server, and not simply a chatroom, where you idle.

I don't see how this is an issue. The idling icon is pretty clear. You log on and see a bunch of idlers? Log off if you don't like it. It takes 10 seconds of your time to log on and check the playerlist. There are bigger issues than idlers to worry about.

[cbk1994]

Originally Posted by xXKajalXx

So both have to use v6, so that idling is shown in playerlist? v5 doesn't change into that mode, or did I get you wrong?

As far as I know, both players need v6—but v6 will be mandated soon anyway.

[Nuke_for_you]

Originally Posted by cbk1994

As far as I know, both players need v6—but v6 will be mandated soon anyway.

Oh I hope not, I HATE V6

V5 for life

[cbk1994]

Originally Posted by Nuke_for_you

I HATE V6

Why?

[NicoX]

I would like to see the "no disconnect" feature gone.

[Felix_Xenophobe]

I don't see any reason for not allowing idling in bomb trade. As Chris pointed out it shows who's idling and who isn't. I like to leave GK running over night to catch PMs from people who don't usually play at the same time as me due to time zone differences.

[NicoX]

Originally Posted by Felix_Xenophobe

I don't see any reason for not allowing idling in bomb trade. As Chris pointed out it shows who's idling and who isn't. I like to leave GK running over night to catch PMs from people who don't usually play at the same time as me due to time zone differences.

You can use AIM/MSN or whatever instead though.

[Tashkin]

Originally Posted by Felix_Xenophobe

I don't see any reason for not allowing idling in bomb trade. As Chris pointed out it shows who's idling and who isn't. I like to leave GK running over night to catch PMs from people who don't usually play at the same time as me due to time zone differences.

This.

Originally Posted by NicoX

You can use AIM/MSN or whatever instead though.

Not everyone has a messenger and some people don't want one.

[xXKajalXx]

Originally Posted by Tashkin

This.



Not everyone has a messenger and some people don't want one.

We've got forums for "non active" pms. No need in staying online the whole night to get a message. That's not a good argument, since you can't answer if the person is offline, after you received the message. You need to wait for a moment, being online together again anyways to communicate.

[Tashkin]

Originally Posted by xXKajalXx

We've got forums for "non active" pms. No need in staying online the whole night to get a message. That's not a good argument, since you can't answer if the person is offline, after you received the message. You need to wait for a moment, being online together again anyways to communicate.

Players on GK hardly use the forums. Players only come to the forums to see what we post. Since they aren't required to sign up to view the post they don't even bother.