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Dem0n Hunter
Apr Member 2019

Dem0n Hunter

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I know people have mixed feelings about microtransactions but hear me out. Just like gaining more bank slots require bonds to unlock. Imagine if this same concept was applied to permanently extending the logout timer by an additional 5 or 10 min up to a max of 60 min. This will be great insensitive from a business perspective and I am pretty sure a lot of players will be willing to pay to afk longer than 10 minutes. So it is a win, win situation from both sides. What do you guys think?

29-Jul-2023 21:05:23

A  Cole
Nov Member 2003

A  Cole

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I don't get it.

We now have a one click log-in - no typing required.

If we step away for longer than 10 minutes, all we have to do is click once and we're back in the game instantly.

Why did we need it extended to 10 minutes, let alone any further?

To me, the longer log out timer is a hindrance. If I were to go AFK with DXP activated, my activity would be over within 5 minutes anyway as no skilling activity lasts any longer than this, yet my DXP timer will keep decreasing until I have been automatically lobbied. This is clearly a negative effect on the player.

If you're not touching your mouse or keyboard within that timeframe, are you actually playing the game?


Massive no support from me.


~A~

30-Jul-2023 10:36:09

Dem0n Hunter
Apr Member 2019

Dem0n Hunter

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That is the beauty of having the option to buy bonds if you want to personally extend your log-out timer or not. I figured it will help them from a business perspective and give those few players an option to extend if they wish to do so. I am no technical expert, but I feel something like this would be easy to implement. I know some people are against microtransactions but no one is being forced to pay if they don't want to. For example, I have not had the need to purchase extra bank space with bonds but I am thankful for the opportunity later down the road to upgrade my bank space if i wish to do so. Maybe that will all change if i get lucky enough to get a big drop to dump money into bonds :|

30-Jul-2023 17:35:22

Dem0n Hunter
Apr Member 2019

Dem0n Hunter

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@cole, i can see how that can be a concern. Maybe there was an option in the settings for you to adjust your log-out timer? That way it gives players the flexibility to adjust their log-out timer and avoid losing out on double xp when these events occur.

30-Jul-2023 17:40:59 - Last edited on 30-Jul-2023 17:42:31 by Dem0n Hunter

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Dem0n Hunter said :
That is the beauty of having the option to buy bonds if you want to personally extend your log-out timer or not. I figured it will help them from a business perspective and give those few players an option to extend if they wish to do so. I am no technical expert, but I feel something like this would be easy to implement. I know some people are against microtransactions but no one is being forced to pay if they don't want to. For example, I have not had the need to purchase extra bank space with bonds but I am thankful for the opportunity later down the road to upgrade my bank space if i wish to do so. Maybe that will all change if i get lucky enough to get a big drop to dump money into bonds :|



A logout timer is a basic feature that's something that should always be free. Bank spaces should be made free too just like action bars.
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30-Jul-2023 21:46:15

Adarajin
Jan Member 2005

Adarajin

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A  Cole said :
I don't get it.

We now have a one click log-in - no typing required.

If we step away for longer than 10 minutes, all we have to do is click once and we're back in the game instantly.

Why did we need it extended to 10 minutes, let alone any further?

To me, the longer log out timer is a hindrance. If I were to go AFK with DXP activated, my activity would be over within 5 minutes anyway as no skilling activity lasts any longer than this, yet my DXP timer will keep decreasing until I have been automatically lobbied. This is clearly a negative effect on the player.

If you're not touching your mouse or keyboard within that timeframe, are you actually playing the game?


Massive no support from me.


~A~


Gotta agree with A Cole here.
Things may be looking down now, but I see a light at the end of the tunnel;
Do you think I should get off the tracks?

03-Aug-2023 03:55:13

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