Hi,

I have been playing this game for about a year now with 900+ hours. I really enjoy the realistic features and the details that this game has to offer.
In fact, I have introduced a couple of my friends to the game. I don't want to keep rambling on about how great the game is because the list can go on forever, although there is one major issue/bug I keep running across that could one day eventually have me lose my strong interest into the game. I am here to attempt to report an issue/bug that i continue to encounter from the game. It's a bit embarrassing after showing my friends the game every time I continue to run across the same problem. The flag pole i believe needs to be fixed or at the least definitely be looked into more. Each time I build my flag and its raised high, it never fails for items to despawn within the radius. I have tested a few items and have intentionally leave the out on the ground while in pristine condition within the radius of the flag of less than 20m. Items continue to despawn! What is the problem? Is it because the items aren't in a wooden crate, dryback,, sea chest, etc etc?
From my understanding isn't the flag supposed to prevent any items that are currently on the ground from it despawning and help expand its life time for an extra couple of days as long as they are worn or in Pristine condition? My tools and weapons that were in worn or especially in pristine condition are still despawning while my flag is raised high. Am I improperly using the flag? Does the flag need some TLC and be looked at for any bugs or need to be fixed? I would really appreciate it if this matter was attended to before the 1.17 update gets released. I will be very disappointed if this bug continues or if this matter doesn't get fixed in the 1.17 update. Please look into it. Items aren't being saved within the radius of the flag and my patience are wearing thin. I hate to be the bear of bad news but can anyone explain to me the purpose of the flag exactly or if it plans to be fixed?