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What is AFK in MLBB: Its Causes and Punishments

AFK is a term used to describe someone who leaves the game within a certain amount of time.
MLBB Player AFK Invalid Game
Players MLBB AFK | Source: Wallet Codes

For players Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, of course you are familiar with the term AFK. Yes, it is a very annoying moment games going on, especially when it's happening ranked.

So what exactly is AFK? What is the penalty for player who did it? Let's see!

What is AFK

AFK MLBB Notifications
AFK MLBB notifications | Source: Irumira

AFK is an abbreviation of the English term, Away From Keyboards. When translated into Indonesian it means 'Away from the Keyboard'.

The true meaning of AFK is that the computer user is away from their device for a long time. The term is actually used in a chat rooms. When interacting, one of the people on chat rooms it doesn't respond at all, so it's called AFK.

Whereas AFK in Mobile Legends or online game other is player is not in an active state to control his character or the player leaves the game.

Though, mostly online game, specifically on the device mobile, requires all player to continue to actively control the character to complete the game mission to win.

That is, AFK is detrimental to teammates because it could be the main factor in defeat.

In Mobile Legends: Bang Bang or MLBB, a player who is AFK for any reason, a teammate will be notified stating that player with id name following is not active for a certain time as shown in the following image.

When the notification appears, teammates will know about it and can decide whether to continue the game or not.

If they decide not to continue the game, usually the team will press to vote 'surrender' so that the game finishes faster.

Causes of Player Mobile Legends AFK

Solo Rank Lose Streak 1 - Best Rank Push Hour
Illustration of Push Rank.

Player who left the game at the moment games going on is really annoying.

However, it is possible player it also doesn't want to leave the game.

Here are some reasons why player Mobile Legends AFK.

Poor Internet or Network Connection

Sustainability online game depend on internet connection. The more stable the network, the smoother the game will be.

Internet network factor is beyond the will player. For that, make sure you have a stable internet network again before starting the game.

Besides you enjoying it more, your teammates won't be burdened because the game runs smoothly.

Poor Teammates

In MLBB, you can play against other players player around the world. The luck factor is more or less influential.

If you're lucky, you'll get a good teammate. On the other hand, if you are unlucky, you will get teammates who are not good at playing.

This often makes players dissatisfied and finally decides to leave the game.

Game Crash

Game crashes is one of the annoying causes that makes Mobile Legends players AFK. When you're engrossed in pushing rank, sometimes the Mobile Legends application suddenly stops working. Application experience crashes and exit automatically.

Several cases occurred game crashes because the storage space is almost full or the internet network is unstable.

There is an Urgent Need

Online game players can usually spend hours in front of the screen. Urgent matters that suddenly come of course cannot be avoided and this can disrupt the course of the game.

When in that situation, player usually choose to leave the game for a moment to complete this urgent matter.

Punishment for AFK Mobile Legends Players

AFK MLBB penalty notifications
AFK MLBB penalty notifications | Source: Mobile Legends Net

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang does not justify AFK for any reason. Player detected leaving the current game games takes place, the system will automatically give a penalty.

The player will lose credit score and the most fatal is banned accounts. When credit score too low, players are prohibited from playing in Ranked mode.

Temporary banned accounts means the player cannot enter into the application using id the. Here's an example of a notification image banned accounts.

Notification of Banned AFK Cheat MLBB
AFK MLBB Banned Notifications | Source: joankode

Relax, players are not immediately punished, but given a warning first. However, if violations continue to increase, then banned it could happen.

You can learn tricks to win MLBB games when your friends are AFK here.

Also read: What Does Defeat Mean in the Mobile Legends Game

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