PDA

View Full Version : New Option - Auto Reconnect

[RCG]Boosted
28th September 2007, 11:08
well, disconnects happen, and before u have to browse thorugh the list again why not just have auto reconnect.
mainly this would be useful when connecting first time to the server, since u get thrown back into the connection list.

kinda like this:
Autoreconnect: yes
Max Reconnect tries: 3

why max reconnect tries?
well...who would want to get stuck in a never ending reconnect circle? :D

sure, its not really important, but could be useful imo. :)
dev
28th September 2007, 11:44
+1, I got disconnected many times, and depending on the time spent on the server, sometimes I forget the name :D
Bob Smith
28th September 2007, 11:54
Useful.
Mazz4200
28th September 2007, 12:07
Doesn't the "Connect to specific game" option take you straight to the last server you were at ??

{Edit} Although auto reconnect would be really handy
DieKolkrabe
28th September 2007, 13:17
+1 to this, it's useful. How would you prevent somebody DDoSing a server with it though/pammng the racers with 'a new guest is connecting'?
[RCG]Boosted
28th September 2007, 14:10
thats another point for the "max reconnect tries".
lets say 3 is max, then it would be ok i think.
also, the first connecting is always the slowest as it needs to load the track, download skins ect, which doesnt happen on the second connect.
Moonclaw
28th September 2007, 14:48
+1 with the exception that if the player is kicked, it would not auto reconnect.
Blackout
28th September 2007, 14:54
Doesn't the "Connect to specific game" option take you straight to the last server you were at ??

Yes it does.
duke_toaster
28th September 2007, 17:38
+1 with the exception that if the player is kicked, it would not auto reconnect.

I agree - a conditional +1 from me.

Rather related is this - http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?t=13388&highlight=resume
[RCG]Boosted
28th September 2007, 18:33
Rather related is this - http://www.lfsforum.net/showthread.php?t=31779
i dont get it...u link to this thread, inside the actual thread? lol
duke_toaster
28th September 2007, 18:42
Boosted;563343']i dont get it...u link to this thread, inside the actual thread? lol

Fixed.
Fuel Filter
30th September 2007, 16:03
+1

Mine and many other ISP's renew IP's every so often (heard this is to discourage P2P). A 15 or 20 second keep alive would work well. Very frustrating running up front and being kicked, rejoining and starting the next race at the back of the pack.