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Multiplayer Feature "AFK FREEZE MODE" [resolved]

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This is a feature request. Feature requests can be voted up by supporters.
Current Priority: +76
Flanster
5,938 posts
Joined August 2010
Topic Starter
Flanster
#2.AFK Freeze Option
Ever had the urge of eating or do something else, but not want to leave the room?
Well, in the bottom where the buttons "Ready" and "Leave Match" are, there will be an added button "AFK Mode"
It will basically highlight your slot light blue, indicating you are going to be AFK.This will allow the room leader to start the game WITHOUT you, not needing to kick you out of the room, so you look later again for it, or ask for invite etc.
Sakura
osu! Alumni
7,979 posts
Joined March 2010
Sakura
Well idk if AFK FREEZE is a good name, however this would be a nice feature indeed, i support it.
Nitojgrem
765 posts
Joined March 2011
Nitojgrem
Oh yes, this is a good idea! It happens often that you're in a room with friends and well... have to go afk... it's always annoying to wait and such... or when someone has reached the download limit (and as you know, for non-supporters this can happen fast and often) it would be a nice "alternative".
Deif
Elite Mapper / osu!catch Paragon
3,564 posts
Joined April 2010
Deif
It's a nice idea indeed. Sometimes you have to do something quickly IRL and the impatient players start to beg the host to kick that player.

Supporting this (as long as the AFK player can be kicked as well if the slot is needed by anybody else).
Caco Roth
Caco Roth
Support :3
theowest
osu! Alumni
6,891 posts
Joined January 2009
theowest
or just write it in the chat. "brb in a minute".
Flanster
5,938 posts
Joined August 2010
Topic Starter
Flanster

theowest wrote:

or just write it in the chat. "brb in a minute".
NOOOOPE
theowest
osu! Alumni
6,891 posts
Joined January 2009
theowest

Lolicore Flandre wrote:

theowest wrote:

or just write it in the chat. "brb in a minute".
NOOOOPE
why not?
The 08 team_Bourdon
710 posts
Joined February 2010
The 08 team_Bourdon
Great Idea!! Support too! :oops:
theowest
osu! Alumni
6,891 posts
Joined January 2009
theowest
yknow, people would just want to kick people who's afk.
Deif
Elite Mapper / osu!catch Paragon
3,564 posts
Joined April 2010
Deif

theowest wrote:

yknow, people would just want to kick people who's afk.
I think that depends if you're in a multi with known ppl/friends, or in another one with beginners/random ppl.
theowest
osu! Alumni
6,891 posts
Joined January 2009
theowest

Deif wrote:

theowest wrote:

yknow, people would just want to kick people who's afk.
I think that depends if you're in a multi with known ppl/friends, or in another one with beginners/random ppl.
you can always write that you'll be back in a minute or two in the chat.
Mithos
636 posts
Joined February 2011
Mithos
People would kick you anyways. This is so you don't have to get kicked for players to start without you, with your consent.
awp
osu! Alumni
11,869 posts
Here since the beginning
awp
So basically it's a multiplayer spectator mode. 's a good idea
Aurele
Global Moderator
7,416 posts
Joined January 2011
Aurele

Deif wrote:

theowest wrote:

yknow, people would just want to kick people who's afk.
I think that depends if you're in a multi with known ppl/friends, or in another one with beginners/random ppl.

theowest wrote:

you can always write that you'll be back in a minute or two in the chat.
Even if you write that you will be back, the other players couldn't play because of you. So being in that "Afk Mode" the others could play even if you're afk.
I wish I had my votes right now.
theowest
osu! Alumni
6,891 posts
Joined January 2009
theowest
why wait 1-3 minutes to let them finish. you're suppose to play with them. This is multiplayer. There's already a feature request for spectating multiplayer games.

Everyone waits for people to download the beatmap or whatever they're doing. Passing the time with the multiplayer chat.
Nitojgrem
765 posts
Joined March 2011
Nitojgrem

theowest wrote:

why wait 1-3 minutes to let them finish. you're suppose to play with them. This is multiplayer. There's already a feature request for spectating multiplayer games.

Everyone waits for people to download the beatmap or whatever they're doing. Passing the time with the multiplayer chat.
But well, it often happends that ppl have reached the download limit and it's mostly annoying to wait then. The ppl feel "guilty" and leave (and maybe come back during the game... depends). This would be a nice extra option.
Misao
94 posts
Joined April 2010
Misao
ahhhh i have no moar votes ;_;
.. ill vote mentally ;^;/
boat
2,369 posts
Joined February 2010
boat

theowest wrote:

why wait 1-3 minutes to let them finish. you're suppose to play with them. This is multiplayer. There's already a feature request for spectating multiplayer games.

Everyone waits for people to download the beatmap or whatever they're doing. Passing the time with the multiplayer chat.
toiletbreaks, phonecalls, need to walk your dog, if you still live with your parents your mum might shout at you to come and help with something, emergencies or just having a break

Its a decent enough suggestion, if its useful or not is entirely subjective. In most multiplayer games you got the option of either idling or being a spectator whilst you're not playing, without having to disconnect from the server/lobby. Get that whatever is stuck up your butt out of there, you complain about people posting stupid and useless things here, yet your own complains bring nothing of value either.
ShadowSageMike
31 posts
Joined July 2011
ShadowSageMike
+2. Would love this!
Keredna
99 posts
Joined December 2009
Keredna
Totally support!

It's pretty annoying to have to find the room that you left again when the host changes the song, and they're not on your friend list. Also the room might be full by the time you want to re-enter it.

One more thing I would add to this feature is that the host should retain the authority to kick the AFK player if they wishes to.
[BlinK]
[BlinK]
+1 support.
Wishy
2,974 posts
Joined September 2010
Wishy
Support, since you can do this same thing by clicking ready and go afk.

Not necessary but good anyways.
Devochka_old
Devochka_old
Good idea for when rooms get crowded with people and you will lose your spot if you don't stay!
RusticKey
RusticKey
SUPPORT MATE
DaddyCoolVipper
342 posts
Joined July 2012
DaddyCoolVipper
Support, this is a much needed update
Cifica
29 posts
Joined June 2009
Cifica

awp wrote:

So basically it's a multiplayer spectator mode. 's a good idea
Yes! multi spec mode!
nattap_old
121 posts
Joined April 2012
nattap_old
Then if you enter Afk and can't come back for half an hour (for some reason) what will it be?
Cifica
29 posts
Joined June 2009
Cifica

nattap wrote:

Then if you enter Afk and can't come back for half an hour (for some reason) what will it be?
"Kick me if you care mode". There's nothing wrong with that is there?
haha5957
1,433 posts
Joined July 2010
haha5957
isnt this kinda already implemented ,the force start feature?
Cifica
29 posts
Joined June 2009
Cifica
I guess, but it would be nice to be able to spectate in multiplayer.
Tsukimi Luna
726 posts
Joined July 2010
Tsukimi Luna
Support~ +1
Saten
Global Moderator
3,866 posts
Joined August 2010
Saten

haha5957 wrote:

isnt this kinda already implemented ,the force start feature?
Yeah but then it would start with you included. Making you get last place, and the actual loser will be happy because he/she wasn't last lol
It may not be like that, but I hope you get my point

And I support this of course /o/
Multiplayer Spectating sounds really nice too
TheVileOne
osu! Alumni
8,431 posts
Joined March 2010
TheVileOne
This is no longer valid anymore. Multiplayer spectator is a different request.
Kuro
836 posts
Joined July 2012
Kuro
@TVO: I agree
People should really read the OP... o_o

How do you get from an AFK mode feature in multiplayer to a Multiplayer Spectator feature? :/

Anyway, I support the original request because I can't count on hand how many times I've been kicked even though I said "brb, <insert valid reason here>". It would be nice to not find yourself back in the lobby after stepping away for only a few minutes.
ieb
165 posts
Joined August 2012
ieb
Support it..
DJNightmare
882 posts
Joined February 2009
DJNightmare
Maybe when you have this mode enabled, the host starts the game, you will be in the game, and also you will be played as Auto instead. It would be a great Spectator mode if this was implemented. When you afk, and you come back, at least you will be able to see other's scores when they are playing and your "AFKing". Maybe you can replace the "skip" button to a play button where you can join the game after your done from AFKing, although your scores might be lower, or a score system will be implemented for this, maybe it would be nice if you can still join the game. That's what i think though, good luck on this feature request :3
Kunieda
818 posts
Joined March 2012
Kunieda
Supports!
VIDgamefrk9
56 posts
Joined September 2010
VIDgamefrk9
Supported! very useful, because people get mad when I host and don't start sue to something important coming up
CruzadoqL
CruzadoqL

theowest wrote:

or just write it in the chat. "brb in a minute".
^ the best solution, if others players wait for you when you're downloading the map or whatever, why simply do you write "I'll be afk for this, or that, Start the match without me" so knowing your afk reason the host can Force Start .-

I just think it is unnecessary.
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peppy
19,312 posts
Here since the beginning
peppy
This isn't necessary due to the new force start behaviour.
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