POI Discussions

[Evolve Staff]

Yet another hot topic of debate.

Some people are against AFK at POIs, some people are for AFK at POIs (following the rules set forth in AFK Policy)

Lets hear everyone's opinions.

 

[Rasdro]

Nothing wrong with it, if they got invite macro that's working who cares same with any other location.

 

[csr_nord]

POIs tend to have faster respawns on NPCs and more NPCs than static spawns out in the wild. Some of them are also GCW related and benefit players with GCW points, as well as are party of some quests chains.

No reason or need to allow it. Keep POIs on the list of things not allowed to AFK.

 

[RangerPhenom]

I see no issue with afk grinding at POIs as long as the rules are being followed and that the entirety of the spawns in the area are not being hoarded ie be respectful and and share spawns. This opinion is regardless of whether these toons are GCW related or not.

 

[Kratos]

Agree with Nord on this one. Came across MANDO guild AFK'ing the Imp Stronghold on Lok for GCW. Just hit an invasion, you get 5k per win and another 5k if the General is killed. Super annoying when players goto flip the galaxy GCW and cant because of one zone that is super saturated with GCW.

Also dont need to afk much of anything here, make the correct build and you can legit nuke 95% of everything, no issues.

 

[csr_nord]

I see no issue with afk grinding at POIs as long as the rules are being followed and that the entirety of the spawns in the area are not being hoarded ie be respectful and and share spawns. This opinion is regardless of whether these toons are GCW related or not.

RE:GCW

Except for the fact that there are massive rewards and buffs from GCW, which should definitely NOT be AFKable. Play the game.

 

[Doom]

Nothing wrong with it, if they got invite macro. Just comes across that were here to have fun and relax not be worried no reason to have the CSR police on the patrol.

 

[RangerPhenom]

Agree with Nord on this one. Came across MANDO guild AFK'ing the Imp Stronghold on Lok for GCW. Just hit an invasion, you get 5k per win and another 5k if the General is killed. Super annoying when players goto flip the galaxy GCW and cant because of one zone that is super saturated with GCW.

Also dont need to afk much of anything here, make the correct build and you can legit nuke 95% of everything, no issues.

In actuality MANDO was not farming gcw the toons out there were farming housing improvement collections and weapons augs enhancements it just so happens to kill this npcs you must be combatant. These characters do not PvP nor care about rank. Next time it would be appreciated if you do not openly assume someone is doing something and ask the guild/people involved directly what they are doing. Thank you

 

[Vikingmando]

RE:GCW

Except for the fact that there are massive rewards and buffs from GCW, which should definitely NOT be AFKable. Play the game.

i agree with this, as for the rest i cba if you afk at a poi as long as you have group loot on random and an invite macro running. none of that Master Looter /whisper crap they allow on legends.

 

[Reyna]

Nothing wrong with it, if they got invite macro. Just comes across that were here to have fun and relax not be worried no reason to have the CSR police on the patrol.

I agree. It's a 20 year old game. Most people still play this to have fun and enjoy the game. As long as an invite macro is going and not taking up the entire spawn I see nothing wrong with it. People will not want to feel like csr are out to patrol and police everything they are doing in game and that can cause issues for a player base. Let people enjoy the game without feeling like they need to be looking over thier shoulder all the time thinking they are doing something wrong. Credits have been nerfed anyways. Not like they getting rich.

 

[EllasDad]

After you read a lot of the subtext here, this seems like the age old gripe of some that people farming GCW while not Special Forces, is somehow illegitimate.

People farming a POI, if used with an invite macro and shared loot, isn't going to harm the server OR the economy, only the fragility of those who can't prey on others who don't enjoy PVP.

 

[csr_nord]

After you read a lot of the subtext here, this seems like the age old gripe of some that people farming GCW while not Special Forces, is somehow illegitimate.

People farming a POI, if used with an invite macro and shared loot, isn't going to harm the server OR the economy, only the fragility of those who can't prey on others who don't enjoy PVP.

There are plenty of ATK PvE activities for farming GCW. In fact, there is even MORE ATK PvE potential for GCW than there currently is for PvP. This is not a PvE vs PvP debate, and suggesting that there is when it has not even remotely been a part of the conversation is disingenuous.

 

[Cyco-OWNZ]

If the POI is not tied to a mission objective, there should be no restriction. I am fine with the rules on GCW farming AFK and the obvious DWB / krayt farming. CSRs also need to recognize a GCW grind vs a Faction Point grind (which awards nothing to GCW or leaderboards). A Faction Point grind is relatively quick 30 mins or so to go from 5000 fp in one faction to 200 fp in another. The only thing Faction Points affect in the game is switching factions for space. These are usually in the old Cries of Alderaan locations (that also do not disrupt badge hunters). Hopefully the Gestapo manifest in place lightens up.

 

[maul2023]

As long as no one is blocking you completing missions or being a troll, or as I saw with the MANDO guild, running an invite macro and keeping a tight middle formation so others could do their missions in peace, then there’s no problem.

 

[Adorkdarkfly]

I don't see an issue with afk'ing majority of the POI's or afk'ing gcw since there is very little credits to be gained. There are a few POI's that could cause issues because of what the mobs drop (Nightsister vs SMC) but that could be dealt with in an alternative manner, like setting a macro dump zone in that area. I think it should be mandatory to run an invite or join macro while you're afk'ing anything.

 

[Sage]

I agree. It's a 20 year old game. Most people still play this to have fun and enjoy the game. As long as an invite macro is going and not taking up the entire spawn I see nothing wrong with it. People will not want to feel like csr are out to patrol and police everything they are doing in game and that can cause issues for a player base. Let people enjoy the game without feeling like they need to be looking over thier shoulder all the time thinking they are doing something wrong. Credits have been nerfed anyways. Not like they getting rich.

CSR's should not have to patrol or police the server, I agree feels like you can't farm simple stuff like holo's hide or meat with out feeling like a felon. You could make the hot spots for gcw require you to be S.F. example- Imperial strong hold on Lok. that way players can still farm but run the risk of other players. an Area invite ability would be helpful to..

 

[Morgenstern]

As long as an invite macro is running and they are not taking up the whole spawn there should be no reason to get your tits in a twist.

 

[EllasDad]

CSR's should not have to patrol or police the server, I agree feels like you can't farm simple stuff like holo's hide or meat with out feeling like a felon. You could make the hot spots for gcw require you to be S.F. example- Imperial strong hold on Lok. that way players can still farm but run the risk of other players. an Area invite ability would be helpful to..

Nah, Rebel theme park goes through there. You shouldn't be forcing PVP for PVE content.

 

[must]

as long as there's some type of invite macro going I don't see the issue you can just join and then get your kills.

 

[WASTELAND]

as long as invite macro is going should not be an issue your not hurting anyone stopping anyone from completing a task