Combat logging

[Shortchen]

Hello there,

Can you tell me what "combat logging" exactly is and how long I have to wait until I can disconnect?

[Septic]

Originally posted by Shortchen:

Hello there,

Can you tell me what "combat logging" exactly is and how long I have to wait until I can disconnect?

CL is when you start a fight, run away and log, a log usually takes 20-30 secs.

[Shortchen]

Originally posted by Septic:

Originally posted by Shortchen:

Hello there,

Can you tell me what "combat logging" exactly is and how long I have to wait until I can disconnect?

CL is when you start a fight, run away and log, a log usually takes 20-30 secs.

But what happens when I killed the enemy while there was nobody else.Do I still have to wait?
And what happens when he's dead(enemy)and my game crashes?Does that count as combat logging?

[Nina]

"Combat logging" is a term used by players, it's not a mechanic the game recognizes.
If you disconnect during combat, you are "combat logging."

Regardless of when/where/how you disconnect, it takes about 30 seconds for your character to disappear. If your character is killed before it disappears, you die and have to start fresh.
This includes crashing and network errors. Your character still stays for 30 seconds.

The term comes from the DayZ Mod for ARMA 2, where disconnecting (Alt-F4) would instantly make you disappear and safely avoid getting killed. It was very frowned upon.