[2019] Being downed absolutely has to change.

Currently writing this post while I'm downed waiting for a repair. Even with the party interface you still need to wait an eternity to be ressed.

We either need a countdown timer like other games do or we need a ping system to say I'm dead. Or even just able to look around.

Still havnt been ressed in the time I've written the above. Very fun.

Edit: some popular solutions to this problem.

Have an announcement of "javelin down"

Have a ping/pulse to make people aware of your state.

Text chat...

Have a timer to res (although I suspect they didn't add this for a reason. Maybe there could be a different mechanic like a one time only use self res similar to dauntless.)

Very obvious sign that point to downed teammate. Like a flashing light or a beam of light or a messagebon screen.

Basically anything added is better right now. Currently it's just mega bad. I suspect it will only get worse when players are pushing grand master content.

Edit 2: see bioware reply.

Edit 3: another big issue is the lack of menus while downed. You cannot leave the game. You can't press esc or get to any game menu at all. If someone is afk you are just stuck with no other option but to alt f4. Very very bad design.

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