A patch has significantly eased the difficult situation in ArcheAge, with the queue lengths shrinking to a normal level. Thus, the number one frustration factor should at least be resolved for the paying players.
A new patch was deployed to the servers last night. The crucial passage can be found at the beginning of the patch notes: They have worked on the idle check. Players stuck in character selection without moving will be kicked. Additionally, the AFK detection has been significantly tightened.
And apparently, with this change, ArcheAge has solved the Gordian knot: While just a few days ago there were several hours of waiting in the afternoon at 4 PM in front of the most popular servers, this is now the exception, and players can quickly immerse themselves in the world of ArcheAge (at least the paying players).
What it looks like this evening during peak time in ArcheAge is still unknown. However, it seems that the four-digit queues have come to an end.
New servers are supposed to arrive by Friday
Perhaps now not as urgently anticipated, but still on the way: The new EU servers for ArcheAge. They are supposed to go live by Friday at the latest, but it could happen sooner, as Trion Worlds informs. There have already been three new servers for North America since the weekend, but it is still unknown how many servers we can expect in Europe.
But in the coming days, there will likely be a rush for a front-heavy restart for some. New building areas need to be developed, new claims marked, and new scapegoats found on each server. After today’s patch, all of this should proceed a bit more smoothly.
Two problems remain at the moment: A cozy sleeping spot in the jury still likely protects against the kick and is therefore highly sought after. And some complain that the new AFK timer is quite severe. It is often heard that players are afraid to dash to the bathroom, fearing they might find themselves back at the login screen. But with the short queues, this should no longer be a major issue.
What experiences have you had? Has it improved for you, or do you notice no difference? And how do you feel about the new system as free-to-play players?
Update 21:30: ArcheAge has already opened three new EU servers on Wednesday evening. Here are the details.
