Reconnect after disconnect

The Reconnect after Disconnect allows players to reconnect after losing connection to the ArenaNet server. It allows reconnection within 10 minutes, allowing the player to continue where they left off.

Effects of Disconnect

 * Reconnect after Disconnect (RaD) allows reconnection due to server issues, internet problems, or computer crashes (see below).
 * RaD will not reconnect if your party exits the map from which you disconnect.
 * Ouch: Your party will not resurrect if the last survivor disconnects before triggering resurrection.

Effects at Disconnection
 * Fellow party members see the message,  has lost communication with the server.
 * Your character drops any Items it was carrying, such as Torches or the ashes from a Ritualist's Item Spell.
 * All red dots on your mini map disappear.

Effects While Disconnected
 * Your character stands completely still (as though you were away from the keyboard).
 * Your character can still be killed or healed.
 * Your character can still degen or regen and maintained enchants will continue (assuming enough Energy).
 * Your Friends List status changes to offline.

Effects After Reconnection
 * All members of your party receive the message  has restored communication with the server.
 * If a cut scene starts after you disconnect, when you reconnect, you won't be able to see it yourself. Instead, you'll see a black screen with a message letting you know that the party is watching the cutscene.
 * If you had some heroes who maintained some enchantments with you, the icons to cancel these enchantments disappear until you recast them. Also the minion counter of any heroes will disappear.
 * You do not automatically reconnect to the friends list server. (See below.)