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Sokratesz
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Posted - 2010.03.19 21:31:00 -
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There is currently no way in-game to let others know that you have temporarily left the computer. Considering how important chat is in EVE, adding an 'AFK Button' by which others can see that you are AFK would improve chat functionality.
There would be several ways of implementing this. For example, it could be set per channel or global, or only visible to corp/alliance mates by default or customizable. The exact details are arbitrary and up to CCP to decide in all it's wisdom.
I have seen this mentioned in the past and recently have been poked about this again by friends, hence this proposal.
- Sok.
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Sokratesz
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Posted - 2010.03.19 21:33:00 -
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I find this proposal insightful, smart and think it would totally make eve a better game!
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darius mclever
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Posted - 2010.03.19 21:34:00 -
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a commonly brought up issue was spying. and related to that ... how do you address the issue how to configure "those people can see it"? |
Sokratesz
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Posted - 2010.03.19 21:46:00 -
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Originally by: darius mclever a commonly brought up issue was spying. and related to that ... how do you address the issue how to configure "those people can see it"?
How would spying be an issue if it is voluntary, eg, you can still opt to sit in space/station for hours without letting anyone know you're afk. (like it is now) |
Perrigrene
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Posted - 2010.03.19 22:40:00 -
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Originally by: Sokratesz There is currently no way in-game to let others know that you have temporarily left the computer. Considering how important chat is in EVE, adding an 'AFK Button' by which others can see that you are AFK would improve chat functionality.
There would be several ways of implementing this. For example, it could be set per channel or global, or only visible to corp/alliance mates by default or customizable. The exact details are arbitrary and up to CCP to decide in all it's wisdom.
I have seen this mentioned in the past and recently have been poked about this again by friends, hence this proposal.
- Sok.
Evelopedia Link
I'd support this if it were an option and not a requirement to make it global, otherwise...no dice. |
Jerid Verges
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Posted - 2010.03.20 01:21:00 -
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Notorious BIG
Dies Irae Veniendum Est
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Posted - 2010.03.20 08:21:00 -
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I think this was mentioned bfor somewhere on a live dev thing but a long time ago, and like it goes it gets forgotten so yes EvE needs a AFK button. |
Sokratesz
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Posted - 2010.03.20 08:30:00 -
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Originally by: Perrigrene
I'd support this if it were an option and not a requirement to make it global, otherwise...no dice.
I deliberately left the details open, and let me explain why. If we bring an idea to CCP their response will be either 'No', 'No, but..' or 'Yes, but..', followed by argumentation based on game design, game philosophy and technical limitations. It is impossible for us to completely anticipate on their answer in advance. Hence, bringing forth a proposal that is 'final', eg. that wouldn't have gotten support if it wasn't for all the fine details that have been worked out already, servers little purpose, as CCP wil always be giving their own spin on it before it makes it into the game. |
Krennel Darius
Nova Security Systems
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Posted - 2010.03.20 23:23:00 -
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_________________________________________________ If at first you don't succeed, you're not Chuck Norris |
Perastis
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Posted - 2010.03.21 14:29:00 -
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Supported.
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Sokratesz
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Posted - 2010.03.21 17:21:00 -
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Bump!
CSM Iceland meeting minutes - READ THEM :D |
Che Biko
Humanitarian Communists
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Posted - 2010.03.21 19:15:00 -
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---- "Petitions or "/signed" posts are a version of bumping and likewise are not permitted." - EVE online forum rules.
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Carniflex
StarHunt Systematic-Chaos
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Posted - 2010.03.21 19:23:00 -
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I think one should get tagged as 'AFK' after nothing happens in his client for 5 minutes. Gobally tagged I mean. Would sure take care of the afk cloakers also as you could see if the guy is moving or not.
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Malcolm Minkiahead
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Posted - 2010.03.21 23:03:00 -
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Support.
I think that there should be a similar flag for other things, like fleet comunications.
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FU22
Duty.
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Posted - 2010.03.22 00:05:00 -
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Supported
Originally by: Millie Clode Dear santa, for christmas I would like an endless supply of noobs to march across my screen so I can pretend I'm playing duck hunt
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Amberlyn Stardreamer
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Posted - 2010.03.22 00:06:00 -
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My friends who need to know that I'm afk find out when I tell them in the chat channel.
No one else needs to know.
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Hack Harrison
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Posted - 2010.03.22 03:30:00 -
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There should also be an AFM option in case I am away from the mouse, but not the keyboard!!!
My suggestion should be for corp chat and possibly alliance only. Leaning towards corp only since alliance is delayed.
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Sokratesz
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Posted - 2010.03.22 08:06:00 -
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Originally by: Amberlyn Stardreamer My friends who need to know that I'm afk find out when I tell them in the chat channel.
No one else needs to know.
That's why I think it should be optional ;)
CSM Iceland meeting minutes - READ THEM :D |
Don Pellegrino
The Tuskers
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Posted - 2010.03.22 13:07:00 -
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Edited by: Don Pellegrino on 22/03/2010 13:07:37 It would be great to have an "AFK button" for each channel and another button to turn them all on at once.
edit:forgot to support
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Hirana Yoshida
Behavioral Affront
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Posted - 2010.03.22 13:48:00 -
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I find that logging out meets the requirement quite nicely. Save some wattage when away as a bonus.
With the whole SpaceBlobBook thing coming this summer the whole idea of being AFK becomes a moot point, so no reason for this.
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I SoStoned
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Posted - 2010.03.22 14:32:00 -
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AFK cloakers will just use a macro to prevent any sort of automatic AFK tagging... there's no way to make them obey the rules of the game, and CCP is not going to force them to.
I like the idea of an AFK flag and support it.
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Enzu777
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Posted - 2010.03.22 17:18:00 -
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Omega Flames
Last Resort Inn SYSTEM SHOCK INITIATIVE
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Posted - 2010.03.23 00:49:00 -
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Even if I call out on TS or in alliance chat that I'm afk anyone who logs in after that or a friend not in my alliance won't know I'm not there unless someone tells them. Like the voice icon that shows on your pic if you have joined a channel's voice chat, CCP could also add a small icon to show over your portrait that symbols afk. /me takes a bath after agreeing with -A-. :P ------------------------- "Forsys > WAR Forsys > HUH Forsys > WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR Harry Sunday > loot Forsys > touchT" |
Tasty Bit
UNITED STAR SYNDICATE
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Posted - 2010.03.23 13:34:00 -
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Originally by: Hirana Yoshida I find that logging out meets the requirement quite nicely. Save some wattage when away as a bonus.
With the whole SpaceBlobBook thing coming this summer the whole idea of being AFK becomes a moot point, so no reason for this.
People log out when afk? And what's coming this summer? I need to do some reading, I guess.
Supported, though. I'd even go with a an auto-afk thing where the game knows you've not touched your mouse/keyboard and sets an indicator so your friends know you're afk. Of course you can turn that off, if you prefer.
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CommmanderInChief
Comply Or Die
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Posted - 2010.03.23 13:44:00 -
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options on esc screen - turn status light blue - simples...
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Bartimeaus d'Ray
Minmatar V3SPA GROUP HOLDING V3SPA Community
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Posted - 2010.03.23 17:51:00 -
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Have player go into 'delayed mode' (just like the channel delayed mode works) after xx minutes.
Not in corp/local
As with al issues live's more complex so this is the short version. CEO V3SPA GROUP
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Maxsim Goratiev
Imperial Tau Syndicate
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Posted - 2010.03.23 18:20:00 -
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Laxyr
Chamsin Mining Inc.
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Posted - 2010.03.23 23:49:00 -
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Second
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Kazzzi
Iniquitous Technologies Deep Space Engineering
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Posted - 2010.03.26 06:28:00 -
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I support this as long as I can fly around and shoot people while I'm supposedly still 'afk' |
Siiee
Recycled Heroes Codemonkey Construction Project
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Posted - 2010.03.26 07:09:00 -
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I want this
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