Can I go afk while killing a boss?

Slivaf - Dreamweaver

What I am having difficulty swallowing is the fact that this is a built-in game feature, just auto-attacking should be fine with them, however if you are using skills to attack the boss, and are unresponsive, then yes that could definitely be considered as botting.

Though yes if there are multiple mobs around that you are 'auto-attacking'/switching too.. and are unresponsive then yes that should also be considered as botting.

Xheart - Harshlands

the real insult imho is that the game is so easy theres world bosses you can do AFK.

the real insult is that while they dont mind putting anni packs in for another month to make more money they cant fix a boss such as SH to have a ranged attack so this concern dosnt even exist.

the real insult is that it takes 6 hours to kill a single boss, not everyone is a NEET asian.

i mean lets be real here, bots are there for a reason, the game takes too much time for nothing, and to top it off, its easy, long dosnt mean hard. its annoying at most, imho you can go afk, but at your own risk of being called a botter and be banned for it anyway just like spoon said

IceJazmin - Heavens Tear

A good rule is:

"If you have to ask yourself if what you are doing is legal, there is a very good chance that it is not..... If you have to ask others, than you can be sure it will get you in trouble."

Why do I say that? Well, if you really were concerned, you would send a ticket to the GMs asking the question. The only reason to post in the forums and explain what you want to do, than ask if it is legal is so you get "coverage" for your not-so-above the board actions.

Coraline - Lost City

Slivaf - Dreamweaver wrote: »

What I am having difficulty swallowing is the fact that this is a built-in game feature, just auto-attacking should be fine with them, however if you are using skills to attack the boss, and are unresponsive, then yes that could definitely be considered as botting.

They make macros for a reason...I mean you can have it repeat so you never have to touch anything while tanking a boss. Tanks do it all the time in HH. I even have macro's for mobs. Its a game feature, you're not exploiting it or anything. There should be no problem with macros or auto attack.

Chezedude - Dreamweaver

eatwithspoons wrote: »

I think the question being asked isn't the real thing that players are wondering. The bottom line is if you are unresponsive while actively killing a monster you may be reported, the GMs will looks into it and deal with it as they see fit.

So can you go AFK while killing a boss? Maybe, but if you are caught and banned for botting "I was AFK" will not be a valid excuse.b:victory

I hope that clears things up a bit.

Thank you very much for the reply! from my understanding of what spoons said, it seems like I can go afk as long as I truly am not using any bot or exploits.

eatwithspoons

Chezedude - Dreamweaver wrote: »

Thank you very much for the reply! from my understanding of what spoons said, it seems like I can go afk as long as I truly am not using any bot or exploits.

Well, you should probably respond if someone messages you, the responsiveness is an easy way to weed out people who are truly just AFK from those who are not b:shocked

Chezedude - Dreamweaver

eatwithspoons wrote: »

Well, you should probably respond if someone messages you, the responsiveness is an easy way to weed out people who are truly just AFK from those who are not b:shocked

but by your definition of AFK, is there a time limit that I must be back to reply or can I AFK for say an hour or more?

eatwithspoons

You're splitting hairs here, I feel like the only reason that this question would be needed would be for devious purposes.

How hard is it to glance at your computer screen every few minutes? Not hard at all. Just do it

AdvanceZero - Heavens Tear

I look at my computer screen all the time. b:chuckleb:laugh

I think the discussion is at an end and thread deserves to die.

To make a quick summary. Don't do it.

Chezedude - Dreamweaver

eatwithspoons wrote: »

You're splitting hairs here, I feel like the only reason that this question would be needed would be for devious purposes.

How hard is it to glance at your computer screen every few minutes? Not hard at all. Just do it

I am usualy sitting at my computer. but it takes my pet about 15-20 hours to kill the boss from my calculations. There could be times I need to go out to get some food etc.

Xheart - Harshlands

eatwithspoons wrote: »

Well, you should probably respond if someone messages you, the responsiveness is an easy way to weed out people who are truly just AFK from those who are not b:shocked

do you know what AFK mean? cause the whole point of this thing is if he can do it while he isnt even at home, if he could reply to GMs then he wouldnt really be AFK now would he?

eatwithspoons

Xheart - Harshlands wrote: »

do you know what AFK mean? cause the whole point of this thing is if he can do it while he isnt even at home, if he could reply to GMs then he wouldnt really be AFK now would he?

If you're not at home and playing the game, I'm pretty sure you can get yourself banned.

This thread is done, I have answered your questions, so there's nothing to argue about. b:victory