-FV-Wsocks Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) The request is for a small stopwatch(or other) icon somewhere on your screen to let you know when you are being counted as afk. This is for newer players or uninformed players who haven't heard or haven't been told about the AFK penalties. This icon could have a small message under it: (Hey! You haven't been moving for the past few minutes! Get moving to start receiving rewards and energy again!) Players who don't visit the forums often shouldn't be penalized by systems that they don't even know are in place. Also, as a side benefit, this will allow players to experiement on what is or is not considered being AFK. Many players are currently crying foul that adding an AFK feature will limit the potential of frames like MESA and her peacemaker ability. Most of them don't know that if you're actually shooting things with peacemaker, you'll continue to receive rewards and energy. I've really liked the additional indicators that have been added in these past few updates. Timers to let players know what effects they're under and for how long. I hope you consider adding this to the mix.Tenno, If there are any flaws in this idea, do let me know. I'll be sure to update the OP accordingly. Thanks! Edited March 12, 2015 by wearing_socks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brahmastra Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Yes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade343 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Uniformed players? Do players wear specific uniforms to play specific Warframes now? Is it some sort of Warframe cult that requires members to wear uniforms to even log in? Anyways, just a numerical timer/indicator of being AFK would suffice. Maybe tell the new players what it is the first time, then just the indicator from then on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-FV-Wsocks Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Uniformed players? Do players wear specific uniforms to play specific Warframes now? Is it some sort of Warframe cult that requires members to wear uniforms to even log in? Anyways, just a numerical timer/indicator of being AFK would suffice. Maybe tell the new players what it is the first time, then just the indicator from then on. Uninformed* Clever ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyokaChan Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Actually any role which requires you to hang back or stay in place like Mesa's peacemaker is already avoided due to AFK system. Naturally, this also applies to sniping, but long-ranged offence has literally no place in this game right now because it's not designed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcl_Blue Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Yes, that would be good. Compared to TF2, where if you don't move for a while, the game starts telling you "If you don't move in XX seconds, you'll be moved into Spectator." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-FV-Wsocks Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Actually any role which requires you to hang back or stay in place like Mesa's peacemaker is already avoided due to AFK system. Naturally, this also applies to sniping, but long-ranged offence has literally no place in this game right now because it's not designed to. Well I hope that this icon would alleviate that issue by letting you know when you're actually being counted as AFK. That way you'll notice and start moving for just a moment before continuing your sniping! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VandalisedKiwi Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) This is genius, DE Pls read <3 ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) at least it would make everyone happy.. and it means that you guys wont have to change your broken afk system bc this pretty much compensates for it. Edited March 12, 2015 by Maxxy-Desu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(XBOX)SwagScapegoat Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 This is a great idea. If I were a fanatical console player I would be offended by the "AFK" designation (as I do not use a keyboard). "AFC" does not sound correct either (although I am a Steeler fan). I am not therefore offended...lol. Pebkac................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 There shouldnt be such energy stopping AFK mechanics in the first place. No need to fix what is FUBAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-FV-Wsocks Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 There shouldnt be such energy stopping AFK mechanics in the first place. No need to fix what is FUBAR. Well in the event that it's not changed, which I very well doubt it will be, this is something proposed in it's stead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBeastBlood Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I like this idea. I feel that a bunch of confusion could have been avoided if it was specified in the patch notes (or something) what basically does and does not count as AFK. When I read the hotfix notes, I assumed it was meant towards players who do not move at all, though this assumption could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-FV-Wsocks Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 I like this idea. I feel that a bunch of confusion could have been avoided if it was specified in the patch notes (or something) what basically does and does not count as AFK. When I read the hotfix notes, I assumed it was meant towards players who do not move at all, though this assumption could be wrong. For many abilities, staying in one place and only using them will cause you to be counted as AFK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightsmith Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I like this idea. I feel that a bunch of confusion could have been avoided if it was specified in the patch notes (or something) what basically does and does not count as AFK. When I read the hotfix notes, I assumed it was meant towards players who do not move at all, though this assumption could be wrong. Agreed, all I really knew was that egate exploit was fixed, since I never did egate I didn't really care to investigate, but if this affects others it would be nice if they explain how this new mechanic works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-FV-Wsocks Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Agreed, all I really knew was that egate exploit was fixed, since I never did egate I didn't really care to investigate, but if this affects others it would be nice if they explain how this new mechanic works. Not receiving rewards for being AFK has been in the game for quite some time now, only lack of energy acquisition is new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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