Rejoin Grace Period

Not sure how this would work. Random disconnects are usually the result of server, client, or network issues. Rare can't really suspend your ship and make it unusable while you are away. This may just be something you'll have to deal with. I've never really had an issue with server crashes. I don't really see a problem here.

@jonaldinho said in Rejoin Grace Period:

Not sure how this would work. Random disconnects are usually the result of server, client, or network issues. Rare can't really suspend your ship and make it unusable while you are away.

Oh, they can. They question is whether they should or not, and I would say no, too. Making the ship unusable/invincible on disconnect just introduces a new exploit. But a grace period before the session is destroyed and the ship sinks should be implemented nevertheless. There are so many factors that could cause temporary connection loss and are out of Rare's and the player's control.

This may just be something you'll have to deal with. I've never really had an issue with server crashes. I don't really see a problem here.

Meaning: "It's not a problem if it only hits others."
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I think a grace period to rejoin the game would be great. I'd also love to rejoin the game after a lazybeard without being thrown into the brig when I'm playing with friends ^_^

But I fear it won't solve your problem with your loot. If you get disconnected while fighting your ship would still be there Being sunk chanses of reclaiming that would be slim.

If you're posting this you're probably prone to disconnects and I'd advise you to seek some help with your connection, either by raising a ticket and/ or consulting your ISP.

@crimsonraziel said in Rejoin Grace Period:

@jonaldinho said in Rejoin Grace Period:

Not sure how this would work. Random disconnects are usually the result of server, client, or network issues. Rare can't really suspend your ship and make it unusable while you are away.

Oh, they can. They question is whether they should or not, and I would say no, too. Making the ship unusable/invincible on disconnect just introduces a new exploit. But a grace period before the session is destroyed and the ship sinks should be implemented nevertheless. There are so many factors that could cause temporary connection loss and are out of Rare's and the player's control.

This may just be something you'll have to deal with. I've never really had an issue with server crashes. I don't really see a problem here.

Meaning: "It's not a problem if it only hits others."
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If you are in a fight and your game crashes, that is just bad luck and your loot is likely gone. The only argument I can see to this that might warrant time and effort on Rare's part is to preserve your voyage progress. Spending 2 hours on an Athena's voyage only to be kicked right before you dig up a chest of legends would be frustrating.

Should Rare spend time to maintain the OP's pride?
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@crazed-corsair +1 for grace period to get back on ship. Anything goes during the period the player is away from boat ... same as if a player lets ship sail off empty. Just shouldn't result in player losing the voyage and progress through said voyage.

This happened to me just yesterday for the first time after playing for roughly 2 months. Got network issue, copperbeard, error during game, then booted to main menu. Was nearly through mercenary voyage. Never had network issues prior and twitch stream on separate monitor didn't even hit a hiccup (given, could have been buffered enough). So it happening wasn't really on my mind at time. Server seemed empty, so suspecting something went wrong with a server merge, but no way to prove and they'd never bother confirming.

Note, this is even possible for co-op. Not impossible that more than one player will get booted off due to network issues at same time, just lower chance.