An Idea from MSN...
Darth Marth
I've noticed something that MSN (IM program) does that GW could definitely benefit by implementing. If you're afk (don't press any buttons/use the mouse) for a certain amount of time on MSN (5 or so minutes), it automatically switches your status to Away, then switches it back as soon as you do something on your computer. This could be a very useful feature in Guild Wars; it would allow people to know for certain if their friends are afk, even if they forgot to switch their status manually, instead of wondering. In addition, it seems like it should be quite easy to implement. Does anyone else like this idea?
Knightsaber Sith
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Frankly it just doesn't seem at all necessary to me. In CoH/CoV a little bubble pops up over your head that says afk. If you're afk for to long it'll log you off.
Frankly it just doesn't seem at all necessary to me. In CoH/CoV a little bubble pops up over your head that says afk. If you're afk for to long it'll log you off.
broodijzer
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I forget to put it on away most of the time, then friends/guildies think I'm ignoring them. this could solve that.
I forget to put it on away most of the time, then friends/guildies think I'm ignoring them. this could solve that.
Nevin
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Originally Posted by Knightsaber Sith
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Frankly it just doesn't seem at all necessary to me. In CoH/CoV a little bubble pops up over your head that says afk. If you're afk for to long it'll log you off. |
-LiamB
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-LiamB
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Originally Posted by broodijzer
I forget to put it on away most of the time, then friends/guildies think I'm ignoring them. this could solve that. |
-LiamB
Knightsaber Sith
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Originally Posted by Nevin
Hes not asking to be logged off... Only to be AFK.
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I didn't mean that it should log you off GW, I just thought I'd mention what they did in a different game for no reason in particular.
Kool Pajamas
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I usually set myself to away but sometimes I forget and my guildies also tend to go afk quite a bit and this would help to know if they are afk or just busy with something.
I usually set myself to away but sometimes I forget and my guildies also tend to go afk quite a bit and this would help to know if they are afk or just busy with something.
bilateralrope
In my guild I find that its usually about 2 in 10 people AFKing for various reasons. This way I could tell who is AFK and therefore won't be responding to things over guild chat.
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Carl Butanananowski
Ditto to most of whats already been said.
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The truth itself
Good idea. Hurray for Microsoft. -_-
Nivryx
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if you really want it you'll do what i did and just get dual monitors and keep guild wars in an unmaximized window on one monitor and your msn (or any other IM service) up on the other screen. works wonders and saves anet from wasting more time on pointless things that you can do yourself.
if you really want it you'll do what i did and just get dual monitors and keep guild wars in an unmaximized window on one monitor and your msn (or any other IM service) up on the other screen. works wonders and saves anet from wasting more time on pointless things that you can do yourself.
The Hand Of Death
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Originally Posted by Nivryx
/not signed
if you really want it you'll do what i did and just get dual monitors and keep guild wars in an unmaximized window on one monitor and your msn (or any other IM service) up on the other screen. works wonders and saves anet from wasting more time on pointless things that you can do yourself. |
S.U.K
signed, a good idea is a good idea
Darth Marth
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Originally Posted by Nivryx
/not signed
if you really want it you'll do what i did and just get dual monitors and keep guild wars in an unmaximized window on one monitor and your msn (or any other IM service) up on the other screen. works wonders and saves anet from wasting more time on pointless things that you can do yourself. |
Rogier
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a very good idea!
a very good idea!
Reserved Egotist
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What can you argue anyway against automatic status changes?
What can you argue anyway against automatic status changes?
Eldin
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In general, Guild Wars needs a major overhaul on statuses and friend lists.
In general, Guild Wars needs a major overhaul on statuses and friend lists.
Horseman Of War
it doesnt log me off for being AFK... Ive accidentally left it on, go to sleep, wake up, go to work, get home, "youve been playing for 15 hours please take a break"
I would also like this implemented.
I would also like to be able to see where my guildies are hiding, so that instead of "online" we see "Harvest Temple" or something... Diablo II did that, so it cant be THAT hard.
/signed
I would also like this implemented.
I would also like to be able to see where my guildies are hiding, so that instead of "online" we see "Harvest Temple" or something... Diablo II did that, so it cant be THAT hard.
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KoalaMeatPie
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/bowhead Pretty much says it all.
/bowhead Pretty much says it all.
xiao1985
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happened to me several times that people thought i was ignoring them but i was just getting something to eat/drink...
happened to me several times that people thought i was ignoring them but i was just getting something to eat/drink...
Darth Marth
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Originally Posted by KoalaMeatPie
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/bowhead Pretty much says it all. |
Sereng Amaranth
bowhead only works locally
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Ian Savage
one of those ideas that would be nice, but is totally and untterly unnessecary. throw this in one of those "SF" type updates. if Anet decides to spend time fixing all the little things, this should be on that list, but even as a low priority there.
/signed, but not urgent
/signed, but not urgent
Minus Sign
/conditional signed. How much resource does MSN require to monitor your status?
yunthi
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Originally Posted by Nivryx
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if you really want it you'll do what i did and just get dual monitors and keep guild wars in an unmaximized window on one monitor and your msn (or any other IM service) up on the other screen. works wonders and saves anet from wasting more time on pointless things that you can do yourself. |
also it doesnt always work, i for one have ticked the auto away off from it since i do read alot of forums or watch anime so this makes me afk for ½ hour when im not(and most of my frriends will not contact me if im away obviously)... and i hardly wish to turn it on every time i play gw
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Zexion
Signed. I often go AFK to check forums, and not always get to set myself to afk. And I lead a guild of 70 or so members. Ie, people will whine at me, asking me why I am not answering xD
_Zexion
_Zexion