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Lady Spank
The Intaki Ladies Deep Space Astrogation Auxiliary
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Posted - 2014.09.08 23:47:00 -
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It is generally perceived that the launcher CCP implemented some time back is rubbish. The only improvement it really made was to the patching process. A process which only occurs intermittently leaving us with a piece of junk we have to deal with the rest of the time.
Even if you aren't as bothered about the launcher as I or others are, I am sure you are bothered about the fact that it can be attributed to many of the login issues people face. For some reason if the webserver thing the launcher relies on is down it wont let you connect to eve even if the game server is fine
Since that has just been the case today I thought I would show you how to avoid the launcher entirely. Simply create a short-cut to the following file and run the game from that.
C:\Program Files (x86)\CCP\EVE\bin\exefile.exe
I accept appreciation for this top tip in the form of fancy ships, slavers and slaver hounds.
(a¦á_a¦â) ~ It Takes a Million Years to Become Diamonds So Lets Just Burn Like Coal Until the Sky's Black ~ (a¦á_a¦â) |
Jake Warbird
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2014.09.09 02:53:00 -
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I resent the fact that you changed your sig :\ Sugar Von MurdererTits-á: Jake Warbird gets my vote for most intriguing and attractive male character in Eve.
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Lady Spank
The Intaki Ladies Deep Space Astrogation Auxiliary
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Posted - 2014.09.09 02:55:00 -
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What was it before? (a¦á_a¦â) ~ It Takes a Million Years to Become Diamonds So Lets Just Burn Like Coal Until the Sky's Black ~ (a¦á_a¦â) |
Bienator II
madmen of the skies
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Posted - 2014.09.09 04:09:00 -
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i like the launcher since i keep it always open when i play and when i disconnect (happens to me fairly often) i can just reconnect with one button press without entering any credentials again.
I am pretty sure this saved me a few ships already since sometimes every second counts when you have to reconnect. So its not a big deal to me. Even when the webserver would be DDOSed i would only notice it if i would have to restart the launcher, once its up it runs. eve style bounties (done) dust boarding parties imagine there is war and everybody cloaks - join FW |
Mr Duffo
Perimeter Defense Systems Templis CALSF
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Posted - 2014.09.09 07:46:00 -
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Yes Ive used exe file now for years and its on my windows hotbar thingy at bottom. Much faster to use than wait launcher to verify your client etc. |
J'Poll
CDG Playgrounds
4441
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Posted - 2014.09.09 08:02:00 -
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Old news is....well...old.
Personal channel: Crazy Dutch Guy
Ever wanted to PvP but can't find people to fly with. Look no further and this chat: Redemption Road |
Rain6637
Team Evil
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Posted - 2014.09.09 08:40:00 -
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exe user reporting in.
it's not just the launcher right now. it's everything. "resolving host." etc.
I can't even get imgur to load for an obligatory screencap of the launcher in offline mode (next to my client that is free to log in using the method in OP).
"everything" President of the Commissar Kate Fanclub | Rainfleet on Twitch | Twitter | Rainfleet mk.III | Imgur |
Jake Warbird
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2014.09.09 09:49:00 -
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Lady Spank wrote:What was it before? I think it was 'Get out nasty face'. Sugar Von MurdererTits-á: Jake Warbird gets my vote for most intriguing and attractive male character in Eve.
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Oggat
The Adam's Family
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Posted - 2014.09.09 09:54:00 -
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The new batch of disco isn't tied to the launcher, though the launcher takes the meltdown when everyone tries to log back in. |
Rain6637
Team Evil
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Posted - 2014.09.10 05:31:00 -
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"mass testing" President of the Commissar Kate Fanclub | Rainfleet on Twitch | Twitter | Rainfleet mk.III | Imgur |
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Steppa Musana
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2014.09.10 05:36:00 -
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They really don't think, them CCPs.
Beyond the issues you've mentioned, they force you into using the launcher for updates unless you want to waste several dozen extra mouse clicks doing it manually. Not only does that mean using something that is bulkier than the client itself - just to launch the client - but it also means being privvy to non-sense such as Alliance Tournament spoilers just in an attempt to play the game. Yep, I'm harking about that again. Still hate you guys. So lame. |
shimiku
Black VooDoo Asassins The Kadeshi
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Posted - 2014.09.10 09:04:00 -
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the exe file thing is old news on win7 you can just right click on the icon when the game is running and lock it to the proces bar the only thing i use launcher for is patching the rest of the time i never touch it because its wast of time and dont give me any advantages
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Moloney
Faceless Men
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Posted - 2014.09.10 11:59:00 -
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As soon as they deployed the launcher it failed and they had to notify us that the exefile.exe existed.
I have only ever used the launcher since then when there is a patch needed.
When the patch downloads, close the launcher and open shortcut to the exe.... Win. |
Mina Sebiestar
Mactabilis Simplex Cursus
730
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Posted - 2014.09.10 13:02:00 -
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Got kicked out day or so ago socket closed thing, launcher did not let me in but exe did, that's kinda lame. http://i.imgur.com/1N37t.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/KTjFEt6.jpg I dont always fly stabber but when i do...
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Lady Spank
The Intaki Ladies Deep Space Astrogation Auxiliary
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Posted - 2014.09.10 14:29:00 -
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For those saying this is old news; I'm aware of that. Consider it a timely notification for those that didn't know. (a¦á_a¦â) ~ It Takes a Million Years to Become Diamonds So Lets Just Burn Like Coal Until the Sky's Black ~ (a¦á_a¦â) |
Ramona McCandless
The McCandless Clan
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Posted - 2014.09.10 14:29:00 -
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Whatever happened to the REAL Lady Spank?
Far better posts than this drek. "Many have joined the battle, many have survived the tests and trials, but countless have fallen because they weren't the sharpest, the fastest thinking, the most devious, the most ruthless or most intelligent. -áLog in and Compete!"-á- CCP Falcon
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Ranger 1
Ranger Corp
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Posted - 2014.09.10 15:09:00 -
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Only in EVE would this even be a "thing". If you like EVE Online and War Thunder content stop by my YouTube channel.-á
Ranger 1 Presents https://www.youtube.com/user/Ranger1Presents |
Vyl Vit
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Posted - 2014.09.10 15:20:00 -
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If I ignore my launcher it behaves in very outrageous and suspicious ways. Strange notes are scribbled in lipstick on the bathroom mirrors. Crawling sandwiches are often found in the kitchen late at night. No...I appreciate what you're doing here for humanity, but there may be more to this than at first glance.
Carol Ann! Carol Ann! Anyone with any sense has already left town. |
Kaivar Lancer
Unlimited Speciality Networks
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Posted - 2014.09.10 17:05:00 -
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I <3 my exe. |
Mr Epeen
It's All About Me
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Posted - 2014.09.10 17:16:00 -
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On the one hand, it's a dumb OP that has been done to death.
But on the other, it's nice to see your sudden surge of forum posting in recent days.
I have high hopes that you will soon shake off the rust and become the old you that I miss so much.
Mr Epeen There are 86,400 seconds in a day. You just saved one of them by typing 'u' instead of 'you'.-á Congratulations, dumbass! |
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Lady Spank
The Intaki Ladies Deep Space Astrogation Auxiliary
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Posted - 2014.09.10 18:10:00 -
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Shut up and get out if you don't like it. It was posted at the time that people were having connection issues. It's a far more worthy post than a lot of the garbage here.
I don't need posting advice from some tryhard alt-posting scrubber thanks. I only block tiresome trolls and foolishly gave you the benefit of the doubt reading your post here. Clearly a mistake. Go back to being unfunny as well as unproductive elsewhere. The only thing you have ever contributed to the forums is a free bump. (a¦á_a¦â) ~ It Takes a Million Years to Become Diamonds So Lets Just Burn Like Coal Until the Sky's Black ~ (a¦á_a¦â) |
Hevymetal
Eve Defence Force Cult of War
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Posted - 2014.09.10 19:00:00 -
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only thing i use the launcher for is uppdating (now that we are forced to) other then that start the game via the .exe
The launcher BLOWS! |
Sexy Cakes
Have A Seat
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Posted - 2014.09.10 19:16:00 -
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But you get more advertising from CCP if you use the launcher. Not today spaghetti. |
KIller Wabbit
The Scope Gallente Federation
729
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Posted - 2014.09.10 21:29:00 -
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Hevymetal wrote:only thing i use the launcher for is uppdating (now that we are forced to) other then that start the game via the .exe
The launcher BLOWS!
Repair.exe works just fine for updating (caution: this may not apply to Steam slaves)
CCP .. always first with the wrong stuff CSM .. CCP Shills with a vacation plan
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ISD Ezwal
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
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Posted - 2014.09.10 22:17:00 -
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I have removed some rule breaking posts and those quoting them. As always I let some edge cases stay. Please people, keep it on topic and above all civil!
The Rules: 4. Personal attacks are prohibited.
Commonly known as flaming, personal attacks are posts that are designed to personally berate or insult another forum user. Posts of this nature are not beneficial to the community spirit that CCP promote and as such they will not be tolerated.
ISD Ezwal Captain Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs) Interstellar Services Department |
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Gallali Egidall
Sebiestor Tribe Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2014.09.11 00:40:00 -
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Ranger 1 wrote:Only in EVE would this even be a "thing".
Not true :D.
Dungeons and Dragons Online also has a borked launch system. One solution is for people to use a 3rd party python launcher originally written for linux users who wanted to run the client through wine. A second solution is to use a 3rd party 'Preloader' launcher that preloads important files into the cache to keep the real launcher from crashing horribly. The really sad thing is that Turbine (the company behind DDO) claims they can't provide an official preloading feature in the launcher because it wouldn't work (despite it clearly working when someone not from Turbine codes it). The devs also said on the forums (since pretty much anyone who still plays the game uses either the python or preloader launcher) that they "assumed" the problem had went away and so they hadn't bothered to put any more effort into fixing it.
As much as people complain about CCP's responsiveness to bug issues, I find it worlds better than Turbine's. Stuff actually _works_ in Eve. I know there are all kinds of mechanics and meta-systems that aren't properly balanced...but at least when you turn on modules you're pretty sure your display won't lock up, or when you ask your ship to move it _will_ move. DDO is so screwed up that even climbing up ladders (which are as ubiquitous as jump gates in Eve) is a headache. DDO's bug reporting tool is broken and the standard response to bugs reported on the forums is to "bug report it".
In all seriousness, the dev responsiveness in Eve is awesome compared to the cesspools in other games.
That said, as a linux user, I've been using the exe file all this time. Eve's launcher used not to work at all, and still only intermittently works for me (but it will always patch). I have a patch icon and a play icon, it's just easier for me. |
Django Askulf
Black Rebel Death Squad
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Posted - 2014.09.11 01:46:00 -
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I havent really been in game enough lately, to have any of the disconnects. But never really had any problems with the launcher here.
There was an update to the launcher on Sisi the other day. And at the time of writing, I also havent done any research, to see if its related. |
KIller Wabbit
The Scope Gallente Federation
729
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Posted - 2014.09.11 02:44:00 -
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Django Askulf wrote:I havent really been in game enough lately, to have any of the disconnects. But never really had any problems with the launcher here.
There was an update to the launcher on Sisi the other day. And at the time of writing, I also havent done any research, to see if its related.
While the launcher has/had several issues with bugs, usability, and architecture, the latest round of troubles hasn't been in the launcher itself but with what appears to be its access to the launch server. Running EVE, or repair, directly jumps around that issue. Since the path to that server is different for everyone some customers have been fortunate to miss out on the "fun".
CCP .. always first with the wrong stuff CSM .. CCP Shills with a vacation plan
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Cameron Freerunner
Long Jump.
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Posted - 2014.09.11 02:56:00 -
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Lady Spank wrote:I accept appreciation for this top tip in the form of fancy ships, slavers and slaver hounds. So you've been my secret competition for slaver hounds all these years. |
Fleischgewehr
4S Corporation Goonswarm Federation
2
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Posted - 2014.09.11 13:05:00 -
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I also just use the Launcher to update the client, then use the exefile to launch the client(s). If you don't use the Launcher to start the client, it does not get the tokens delivered and the Nex Store does not work (at least for me). As i don't use that s*** i don't mind. My 5 cent. |
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