Base Idle Kick

[Korny]

It's not a bug (at least I don't think). although you are typing, you are technically inactive. The reasons are as follows:

A) slot saving. There is a limited number of space on the server, and we want everyone to be able to play
B) preventative re-engagement. Basically you dock, your out. switch out or leave system for 4 hours. don't sit there for 10 minutes and hope the guy that forced you to dock is gone. (he is, but you still have to honor the 4 hour rule)

If you really want to RP in a bit of security, then position yourself to speed dock (or hire escorts to enhance the RP)... however, that is quite frowned upon if abused regularly.

Then again, I'm not cannon, nor do i represent them. these are purely my theories. Although, I commend you for being able to RP for 10 minutes while staring at the commodities dealer without wanting to shoot your eyes out due to boredom. Just... do it outside so that everyone can see your beautiful mug.

Well, the thing is that we already had the feature that using the chat removes the timer for getting kicked from the server while being docked, for the reason to roleplay on the base. Sitting outside isn't just annoying (passing by npc's, radio and what not), it's also not really safe. I've experienced the following scenario two times: I was sitting outside of a base, RP'ing with someone (the characters are in this particular base inRP). And well, suddenly there's passing by a random dude, I had both, lolwut and some random Freelancer who said he'll claim a bounty now. Anyway, they start shooting at me even if I tell them ooc via PM: "Hey guys I'm having RP here, please no pew pew", which was ignored.

FlHook had this feature that we can actually RP docked for those reasons, now it's suddenly gone. I'd still like to know what happened and if it's just accidently or totally removed.

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