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THX-1138 4EB
Deep Core Mining Inc. Caldari State
19
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Posted - 2014.11.14 18:47:35 -
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I realize this is potentially a stupid question.... I travel abroad for work (which means sitting in hotels a lot) but have never taken my EVE laptop with me. Before I huck a second laptop across the planet, I thought it was worth asking: Has anyone traveled from the US to Europe with their laptop and played EVE abroad? Are there any problems with traveling abroad that might prevent me from connecting to the game server?
Thank you.
Let us be thankful we have commerce. Buy more. Buy more now. Buy. And be happy.-á
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Noriko Mai
1620
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Posted - 2014.11.14 18:49:49 -
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If you have internets, you have EVE. With the coresponding ping of your connection. |
DaReaper
Net 7
1235
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Posted - 2014.11.14 18:51:21 -
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just need a power converter and internet
OMG Comet Mining idea!!! Comet Mining!
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THX-1138 4EB
Deep Core Mining Inc. Caldari State
19
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Posted - 2014.11.14 18:53:00 -
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Thank you.
Let us be thankful we have commerce. Buy more. Buy more now. Buy. And be happy.-á
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Chribba
Otherworld Enterprises Otherworld Empire
13241
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Posted - 2014.11.14 19:33:02 -
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There's no problems. If you want to "safe up" though, you can send a petition saying that you will be travelling for the coming XX days. That way they will know when your account suddenly gets flagged for logging on in an unusual behavior from a different country.
/c
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Vincent Athena
V.I.C.E.
2976
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Posted - 2014.11.14 19:54:49 -
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THX-1138 4EB wrote:I realize this is potentially a stupid question.... I travel abroad for work (which means sitting in hotels a lot) but have never taken my EVE laptop with me. Before I huck a second laptop across the planet, I thought it was worth asking: Has anyone traveled from the US to Europe with their laptop and played EVE abroad? Are there any problems with traveling abroad that might prevent me from connecting to the game server?
Thank you. Yes. Ive used my laptop in various Caribbean islands and Canada. Usually I am on a cruise ship and I have a long range antenna. I point it at shore and search for a free wifi signal. About half of the ports have one I can use.
The ship itself also has internet, but: It costs $0.50 a minute. It blocks Eve. (Because it has so little bandwidth with the satellite connection.) And before you say I'm addicted to eve for even trying to connect with such a high charge, know I received 120 free minutes on my last cruise. So I decided "Why not?".
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ISD LackOfFaith
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
1830
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Posted - 2014.11.14 20:02:19 -
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Chribba wrote:There's no problems. If you want to "safe up" though, you can send a petition saying that you will be travelling for the coming XX days. That way they will know when your account suddenly gets flagged for logging on in an unusual behavior from a different country.
/c What he said. It would be really unfortunate if you got auto-banned because CCP suspected your account was hacked. Since it's the same computer and the same client you're probably safe, but it probably wouldn't hurt to check with a support ticket.
ISD LackOfFaith
Captain
Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs)
Interstellar Services Department
I do not respond to Eve Mail or anything other than the forums.
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Ditero Endashi
Protomonolithic
3
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Posted - 2014.11.14 20:22:00 -
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Im a UK resident but was in Holland about 2 months ago. I did not have my own laptop with me and was logged into EVE via someone elses computer. I did not have any issues what-so-ever. And should you get your account disabled due to CCP feeling there is the potential that your account has been hacked I can see no reason why if you contacted them and were able to explain and provide proof that you are the account owner that it would be a sticking issue, When issues are relating to potential hacking I have heard that CCP is VERY fast to sort out the issues.
I know a couple of people that travel a lot between friends in a number of countries both within and outwith the Euro zone that have never taken their own computers but still been able to log in and play.
As Chribba & ISD said, making sure that CCP are aware of the time and that you might log on from a different country could save you some bother, in the same way as if you are going abroad you can tell your bank incase they see your card used in an ATM on another continent and see it as the account compromised. Saves a lot of bother sometimes. |
THX-1138 4EB
Deep Core Mining Inc. Caldari State
19
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Posted - 2014.11.14 21:09:50 -
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Excellent advice - I have submitted a ticket.
Let us be thankful we have commerce. Buy more. Buy more now. Buy. And be happy.-á
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Herr Wilkus
Aggressive Salvage Services LLC
1169
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Posted - 2014.11.16 09:28:57 -
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Ditero Endashi wrote: making sure that CCP are aware of the time and that you might log on from a different country could save you some bother, in the same way as if you are going abroad you can tell your bank incase they see your card used in an ATM on another continent and see it as the account compromised.
Actually, this is highly suspect advice - especially in light of the recent expose on TMC regarding CCP's handling of private information.
CCP has demonstrated a very poor judgement in the handling private information, and a complete lack of regard for the privacy of its customer base.
I would advise against providing CCP any personal information linking your account to your real-life identity.
This would include informing them of personal whereabouts during a business trip or a vacation.
Actually - I would advise you to safeguard your personal details with ANY private company - but especially with this one. |
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Arronicus
Fusion Enterprises Ltd Brothers of Tangra
1264
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Posted - 2014.11.16 10:56:49 -
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I'm overseas in Japan, from Canada, and able to use EvE on my laptop without issue, even on wireless. I've had no issue with any of my accounts getting flagged, despite not having used EvE on my laptop before. |
Captain Stupid
30plus Greater Western Co-Prosperity Sphere
163
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Posted - 2014.11.16 17:05:33 -
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Unless things have changed I fail to see any problem. I'm in the UK and last year went to New York. Took my laptop and played eve with no problems. |
Jarod Garamonde
Sardaukar Merc Guild General Tso's Alliance
2135
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Posted - 2014.11.16 17:11:18 -
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Chribba wrote:There's no problems. If you want to "safe up" though, you can send a petition saying that you will be travelling for the coming XX days. That way they will know when your account suddenly gets flagged for logging on in an unusual behavior from a different country.
/c
So, should we technically be submitting a ticket, every time we move? I had no problems going from state-to-state here in the US, and I didn't get flagged when I went to Korea without telling anyone (of course, that was back in 2008... the auto-ban might not have been a thing back then), but just to be sure, from now on, is this necessary?
That moment when you realize the crazy lady with all the cats was right...
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Chribba
Otherworld Enterprises Otherworld Empire
13251
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Posted - 2014.11.16 17:39:38 -
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Jarod Garamonde wrote:Chribba wrote:There's no problems. If you want to "safe up" though, you can send a petition saying that you will be travelling for the coming XX days. That way they will know when your account suddenly gets flagged for logging on in an unusual behavior from a different country.
/c So, should we technically be submitting a ticket, every time we move? I had no problems going from state-to-state here in the US, and I didn't get flagged when I went to Korea without telling anyone (of course, that was back in 2008... the auto-ban might not have been a thing back then), but just to be sure, from now on, is this necessary? I'm not saying you "should", I'm saying that if you know you will move (and doesn't already have a world-wide dhcp range) you may to help avoid getting flagged.
I do realized that for example I am a special case (by choice) that I have since 2005 always connected withe the same IP. So me suddenly connecting from a different IP would raise alerts. So depending on your connection/travel behavior you may do the same - and as such it doesn't hurt to send a ticket if you know there would be oddities.
(so yeah, ppl trying to figure out the names and brute-force my accounts...)
/c
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Jarod Garamonde
Sardaukar Merc Guild General Tso's Alliance
2135
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Posted - 2014.11.16 18:28:33 -
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Chribba wrote:
(so yeah, ppl trying to figure out the names and brute-force my accounts...)
/c
There is a special place in EVE Hell for anyone that screws with you.
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CopyCatz
gaming is not a crime The Volition Cult
77
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Posted - 2014.11.17 11:56:16 -
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Lol, giving CCP a heads up about travelling.. I've travelled from the EU to the US numerous times and have played a lot abroad, but I've never had any signs that CCP code would find that "suspicious". The only thing you get is having to type in one of your char names when logging in on the site, but that's pretty standard these days. I thought I was an Eve addict, but giving CCP your travel plans because you're afraid you can't login is too much for me even ;) I would imagine that support has more important calls to handle. |
Ruskarn Andedare
Lion Investments
605
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Posted - 2014.11.17 18:40:15 -
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CopyCatz wrote:Lol, giving CCP a heads up about travelling.. I've travelled from the EU to the US numerous times and have played a lot abroad, but I've never had any signs that CCP code would find that "suspicious". The only thing you get is having to type in one of your char names when logging in on the site, but that's pretty standard these days. I thought I was an Eve addict, but giving CCP your travel plans because you're afraid you can't login is too much for me even ;) I would imagine that support has more important calls to handle.
This is the crucial thing I've found - make sure you can spell the name of at least one of the characters on any accounts you want to use. |
War Kitten
Panda McLegion
5512
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Posted - 2014.11.17 18:47:53 -
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THX-1138 4EB wrote:I realize this is potentially a stupid question.... I travel abroad for work (which means sitting in hotels a lot) but have never taken my EVE laptop with me. Before I huck a second laptop across the planet, I thought it was worth asking: Has anyone traveled from the US to Europe with their laptop and played EVE abroad? Are there any problems with traveling abroad that might prevent me from connecting to the game server?
Thank you.
You'll need a special converter for imperial to metric internets.
I find that without a good mob to provide one for them, most people would have no mentality at all.
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ISD Ezwal
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
2709
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Posted - 2014.11.17 21:14:52 -
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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 civil!
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Rumor threads and posts which are based off no actual solid information and are designed to either troll or annoy other users will be locked and removed. These kinds of threads and posts are detrimental to the well being and spirit of the EVE Online Community, and can create undue panic among forum users, as well as adding to the workload of our moderators.
ISD Ezwal
Vice Admiral
Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs)
Interstellar Services Department
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Zappity
Stay Frosty. A Band Apart.
1565
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Posted - 2014.11.18 08:56:53 -
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Good to know about the ticket thing. I can't count how many countries I've logged in from and not had any trouble. So far...
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Mara Rinn
Cosmic Goo Convertor Cosmic Consortium
5563
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Posted - 2014.11.18 09:09:08 -
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You won't need a power converter unless you have a really dodgy power supply. What you will want though is a plug converter, which converts your US-style plug to a "European C-Type Power Interlocutor".
No, seriously, it's the "C type" plug or "Europlug".
If you go to the UK they have those ginormous three-rectangular-pin plugs that are big enough to fit entire server farms into.
Important feature to note: modern standards require the active pins on AC plugs to have insulated sleeves. This applies to Europe, UK and Australia to my knowledge. I'm not aware of any legal/official trouble that will arise from using a non-compliant plug unless something goes wrong, in which case no insurance company is going to cover you against electrocution.
Also, I prefer to use the separate solid-block adaptors that have one type of plug on one side and your "native" plug format on the other. I've used nifty tools like the Kensington all-in-one adaptor but it's bulky and has been a trip hazard in the small hotel rooms I've been able to afford to stay at.
HTH HAND
Day 0 Advice for New Players
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Ruskarn Andedare
Lion Investments
607
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Posted - 2014.11.18 09:32:26 -
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Mara Rinn wrote:You won't need a power converter unless you have a really dodgy power supply. What you will want though is a plug converter, which converts your US-style plug to a "European C-Type Power Interlocutor". No, seriously, it's the "C type" plug or "Europlug". If you go to the UK they have those ginormous three-rectangular-pin plugs that are big enough to fit entire server farms into. Important feature to note: modern standards require the active pins on AC plugs to have insulated sleeves. This applies to Europe, UK and Australia to my knowledge. I'm not aware of any legal/official trouble that will arise from using a non-compliant plug unless something goes wrong, in which case no insurance company is going to cover you against electrocution. Also, I prefer to use the separate solid-block adaptors that have one type of plug on one side and your "native" plug format on the other. I've used nifty tools like the Kensington all-in-one adaptor but it's bulky and has been a trip hazard in the small hotel rooms I've been able to afford to stay at. HTH HAND
Many hotels have limited power sockets so it's a good idea to take a power strip with you. This has the added advantage that you will then only require one plug converter.
Check your devices for acceptable voltage but most adjust automatically these days. |
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CCP Falcon
9344
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Posted - 2014.11.18 10:44:42 -
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DaReaper wrote:just need a power converter
I hear you can get those at Tosche Station...
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Deck Cadelanne
Exigent Circumstances CAStabouts
67
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Posted - 2014.11.18 11:20:04 -
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It will work.
I have travelled with laptop and played with my UK account in the US.
All I got was the "new IP address" dialogue asking me to confirm the name of one of the characters on the account when I logged in. Got the same when I got home to the UK and logged on again.
Good hunting!
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn professional."
- Hunter S. Thompson
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War Kitten
Panda McLegion
5514
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Posted - 2014.11.18 13:24:43 -
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CCP Falcon wrote:DaReaper wrote:just need a power converter I hear you can get those at Tosche Station... [img]http://rq87.flyingomelette.com/RQ/C/SW/1/luke%20skywalker%20smile.jpg[/img]
You can waste time on the forums when your chores are done.
I find that without a good mob to provide one for them, most people would have no mentality at all.
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Mathias Karsten
New Eden Regimental Navy Rebel Alliance of New Eden
6
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Posted - 2014.11.19 05:07:17 -
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EVE is a far easier game to play abroad than most games, especially since quite a few tasks we all have can be done while ship spinning in station (update on alliance matters, tidy up your market orders, scam in jita local).
Mathias Karsten
RANE Council Member, RANE Director
New Eden Regimental Navy [NERN]
Rebel Alliance of New Eden [RANE]
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Naomika Iwafumi
State War Academy Caldari State
0
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Posted - 2014.11.19 06:11:59 -
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I'm based in Singapore and have logged in from Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan with no issues. Confirming there are no issues regarding logging in from another location. |
Revman Zim
Native Freshfood Minmatar Republic
259
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Posted - 2014.11.25 18:35:12 -
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Just to echo a lot of what has been said here, I have traveled extensively with my laptop and have been able to connect every time with no issues with EVE Online. The only challenge is having the correct power adapter and local connectivity issues. Eventually, i had collected a "Go" bag for playing EVE anywhere. Plugs, wireless adapter for Bahrain, prepaid access card for Japan. Etc.
I would like to say the easiest connection I remember was in the Charles De Gaulle airport near Paris. I gamed for 8 hours straight from 10pm to 6am on a layover. No connection issues and French cuisine out of a machine. Perfect way to end my last flight home on my last deployment of my career. |
Miko Valentine
Brave Newbies Inc. Brave Collective
7
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Posted - 2014.11.27 12:29:30 -
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i was in Malden(Boston) last Month visiting my Aunt , iam from Germany and since i had no problems Playin eve why should you have Problems doin it Vice Versa US-Europe ... Europe-US ... the Launcher just wanted me to approve the EULA again as i logged in |
Arline Kley
PIE Inc. Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
434
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Posted - 2014.11.27 12:39:28 -
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Mara Rinn wrote:Dissin' UK Plugs
I'll have you know ours are some of the safest on the planet! Plus we had to wire them up ourselves until 20 years ago :v
Blessed are those that carry the Empress' Light; with it they destroy the shadows
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