BuySomethingWillYa Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Yes, I know that you can go to Preferences and make your status invisible, but sometimes I wanna log on without my friends knowing, so I'm not being hit up when I wanna do some solo gaming. I wanna make it seem like I'm not trying to ignore them on purpose, yunno? lol. It's kinda obvious when someone logs on and then is immediately "offline". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelton Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Yes, I know that you can go to Preferences and make your status invisible, but sometimes I wanna log on without my friends knowing, so I'm not being hit up when I wanna do some solo gaming. I wanna make it seem like I'm not trying to ignore them on purpose, yunno? lol. It's kinda obvious when someone logs on and then is immediately "offline". Only way is to turn off auto sign in, then go to preferences and "appear offline". You will need to manually sign in each time, which is a hassle, but better than being pestered by your friends when you want to play solo. I really wish they'd allow you to automatically sign in whilst appearing offline, but meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuySomethingWillYa Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Only way is to turn off auto sign in, then go to preferences and "appear offline". You will need to manually sign in each time, which is a hassle, but better than being pestered by your friends when you want to play solo. I really wish they'd allow you to automatically sign in whilst appearing offline, but meh. Thanks. This method does work. The next Dashboard update should allow for an easier way for an "invisible" sign-in. You listening to me, MS? Thanks for the tip, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP TaZ Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Or just be smart about it and unplug your ethernet cable if you plan On just playing solo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidereal Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Or just be smart about it and unplug your ethernet cable if you plan On just playing solo... Y'know, I actually won't even play my 360 unless it's connected to the internet. But then, I also never really find the need to go Invisible, I tend to just ignore messages if I don't want to deal with anyone. If it gets real bad, I'll just set myself to Invisible then, and it's not a problem anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorkzilla123 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Or just be smart about it and unplug your ethernet cable if you plan On just playing solo... what if it's with another online game for instance, person a wants to play gears of war 2, but friend a, b, c and d want him to play modern warfare 2. I can see the logic in logging in invisible, as wish the 360 would do without all that hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Karma Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Y'know, I actually won't even play my 360 unless it's connected to the internet. But then, I also never really find the need to go Invisible, I tend to just ignore messages if I don't want to deal with anyone. If it gets real bad, I'll just set myself to Invisible then, and it's not a problem anymore. Same here. I like being connected and seeing my friends list. Also, earning achievements without the time stamp annoys me. >> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidereal Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Same here. I like being connected and seeing my friends list. Also, earning achievements without the time stamp annoys me. >> Exactly. Sets off my OCD like crazy. ._. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrupt. Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Hehe, I used to rush to set my status to appear offline before my profile signed in untill I figured out to just turn auto sign in off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOOKH8R Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Get better friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhOsT SLaYeR Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 i either A.) unplug Ethernet cable.... or B.)not automatic sign in and appear offline and then sign in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kairi Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Same here. I like being connected and seeing my friends list. Also, earning achievements without the time stamp annoys me. >> Same thing here! I hate playing offline now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakahashiDemon Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Same here. I like being connected and seeing my friends list. Also, earning achievements without the time stamp annoys me. >> That's true, I hate it when I unlock achievement offline, normally whenever the internet is down here, I just put on PS3 and watch a blu-ray then go online if its working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Hehe, I used to rush to set my status to appear offline before my profile signed in untill I figured out to just turn auto sign in off... That's what i do all the time =P It's turned into a sort of game for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suani Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 haha, so I'm not the only unsociable person on live that doesn't want to be hassled when playing solo or watching a film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greaves247 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 i always miss my mesages then only realise i have unread ones next time i sign in so i manage to ignore people without knowing aha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IncensedCape Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Thanks. This method does work. The next Dashboard update should allow for an easier way for an "invisible" sign-in. You listening to me, MS? Thanks for the tip, man. Actually, there is a way of 'Appearing Offline' permanently, with the option of manually appearing online. 1 - Go to xbox.com and sign in as usual 2 - Select 'My Xbox' 3 - Select 'Privacy Settings' 4 - You will now see several options. Go to 'Online Status' and select 'Blocked' 5 - Save changes Now whenever you sign into XBOX live your online status will be 'Offline' and if you want to appear online, you can just change it manually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attikus Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Does this actually work? o.O; I just tried it and when I go over to profile status it says 'online' and not 'appear offline' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsCen10ial Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I see that this is an old thread but it would be nice if the new dashboard update included something like this. I always wondered why I can't sign in offline and then manually change it to appear online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worhammer Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Y'know, I actually won't even play my 360 unless it's connected to the internet. But then, I also never really find the need to go Invisible, I tend to just ignore messages if I don't want to deal with anyone. If it gets real bad, I'll just set myself to Invisible then, and it's not a problem anymore. This. Of course, most of my friends are the type to get the hint. If I ignore a request from you, it means I'm busy. That, or I didn't see it - in which case I usually apologize later But if I have a guy on my friends list who sends me more than one invite in a 5 minute period, well, he won't be on my friend's list for long. Does this actually work? o.O; I just tried it and when I go over to profile status it says 'online' and not 'appear offline' I -think- it only applies to people not on your friend's list....of course, you could always get a LIVE buddy to help you test it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmona Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 (edited) Get better friends This...for the WIN!! I -think- it only applies to people not on your friend's list....of course, you could always get a LIVE buddy to help you test it out. when you sign in on stealth mode (appear offline) know one sees you log on. It says you are offline...but shows what you are playing as "last played" I catch my buddy doing this all the time. i msg him and he'll say he's hiding from someone else. Edited October 21, 2011 by Carmona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worhammer Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 This...for the WIN!! when you sign in on stealth mode (appear offline) know one sees you log on. It says you are offline...but shows what you are playing as "last played" I catch my buddy doing this all the time. i msg him and he'll say he's hiding from someone else. Obviously did not read the quote in the original post I quoted. They were asking if setting your online status under privacy settings to "blocked" will keep people from seeing you as online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmona Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Obviously did not read the quote in the original post I quoted. They were asking if setting your online status under privacy settings to "blocked" will keep people from seeing you as online. oh whoops...and stop dissecting everything I type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiden 514 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I just go to busy if I want to do solo online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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