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Billy Hardcore
Jaded. The Natural Order
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Posted - 2014.12.16 17:38:19 -
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Polarization timer, its a simple thing really. Its not a new mechanic, its just a timer like the fatigue or the drug booster. PLZ
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Kynric
Sky Fighters
212
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Posted - 2014.12.16 18:05:27 -
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If you enable timestamps in your local channel you can see when you last switched systems. That along with arithmetic and your system clock will tell you what you need to know. |
Billy Hardcore
Jaded. The Natural Order
275
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Posted - 2014.12.16 18:13:55 -
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Kynric wrote:If you enable timestamps in your local channel you can see when you last switched systems. That along with arithmetic and your system clock will tell you what you need to know.
im very well aware of the timestamp. But why cant we have a timer? it seems like such a simple thing! Boosters have timers combat has timers, and now fatigue has timers. why is it that we cant get one for something as simple as polarization.
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HTC NecoSino
No Vacancies
125
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Posted - 2014.12.16 18:29:30 -
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Seems simple enough to add next to the session change timer. Would free up a little room on my desk, I have a 5-minute egg timer next to my monitor.. |
Ghenghis Kralj
Big Johnson's Wormhole Clown Car
37
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Posted - 2014.12.16 18:43:32 -
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The only problem I see is that the timer could cause confusion for new players ("I have a timer and I can't jump into hisec!!!"). Technically it's a timer for a specific wormhole only and not a global variable. Not sure how to handle multiple jumps/timers. Maybe you could have it based on wh proximity or something? Not sure. |
Ab'del Abu
Atlantis Ascendant
118
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Posted - 2014.12.16 18:46:44 -
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Ghenghis Kralj wrote:The only problem I see is that the timer could cause confusion for new players ("I have a timer and I can't jump into hisec!!!"). Technically it's a timer for a specific wormhole only and not a global variable. Not sure how to handle multiple jumps/timers. Maybe you could have it based on wh proximity or something? Not sure.
You could display the timer directly on the hole like a reinforced timer ... |
350125GO
Absolutely Certain
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Posted - 2014.12.16 18:46:44 -
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Ghenghis Kralj wrote:The only problem I see is that the timer could cause confusion for new players ("I have a timer and I can't jump into hisec!!!"). Technically it's a timer for a specific wormhole only and not a global variable. Not sure how to handle multiple jumps/timers. Maybe you could have it based on wh proximity or something? Not sure.
Was just discussing this issue with someone. CCP could make it an overview setting, or a halo like when an npc engages you. BOB doesn't like it when you're informed though.
You're young, you'll adjust.
I'm old, I'll get used to it.
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ArchAngael
SUPREME MATHEMATICS A Band Apart.
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Posted - 2014.12.16 18:50:03 -
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Ghenghis Kralj wrote:The only problem I see is that the timer could cause confusion for new players ("I have a timer and I can't jump into hisec!!!"). Technically it's a timer for a specific wormhole only and not a global variable. Not sure how to handle multiple jumps/timers. Maybe you could have it based on wh proximity or something? Not sure.
That's one of the issues as I understand it. You could have multiple polarization timers on multiple wormholes going, so how to represent that on-screen is a question. If not in space, next to the wormhole, or on the overview, which would be a new thing altogether afaik, then where? It could show in the upper left with a system and sig id, but I'm not sure that the sigId is synonymous with the wormhole. And in any case it would tell you which sig a wormhole is without having to scan it down, which is kinda circumventing the scan mechanic.
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Billy Hardcore
Jaded. The Natural Order
275
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Posted - 2014.12.16 19:00:18 -
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ArchAngael wrote:Ghenghis Kralj wrote:The only problem I see is that the timer could cause confusion for new players ("I have a timer and I can't jump into hisec!!!"). Technically it's a timer for a specific wormhole only and not a global variable. Not sure how to handle multiple jumps/timers. Maybe you could have it based on wh proximity or something? Not sure. That's one of the issues as I understand it. You could have multiple polarization timers on multiple wormholes going, so how to represent that on-screen is a question. If not in space, next to the wormhole, or on the overview, which would be a new thing altogether afaik, then where? It could show in the upper left with a system and sig id, but I'm not sure that the sigId is synonymous with the wormhole. And in any case it would tell you which sig a wormhole is without having to scan it down, which is kinda circumventing the scan mechanic.
The idea stated before with having the timer over the wh itsself. Like part of your scan overlay that shows you bookmarks and anoms on space.
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Andrew Jester
Origin. Black Legion.
817
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Posted - 2014.12.16 19:42:29 -
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Daimian Mercer
Deep Core Mining Inc. Caldari State
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Posted - 2014.12.16 19:48:37 -
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I like this idea...
Someone suggested I add it to Tripwire and I was shocked to hear CCP had not added a overview timer like they have for everything else.
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Alundil
Isogen 5
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Posted - 2014.12.16 20:47:16 -
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Kynric wrote:If you enable timestamps in your local channel you can see when you last switched systems. That along with arithmetic and your system clock will tell you what you need to know. This. It shouldn't be hard (tip: it isn't) to keep track of this. Yet another timer ticking down on screen somewhere will simply add to the overall visual clutter from various cycle timers for modules, depot timers, combat/aggression timers all vying for attention, many of which are locational/situational already.
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Jack Miton
Isogen 5
4005
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Posted - 2014.12.16 21:15:15 -
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this timer isnt needed. just dont be a scrub and you'll be fine. that said, im sure it will happen since it fits perfectly with the general dumbing down of eve mechanics.
PS: Fozzie talked about this on DTP and he said it could potentially be like the engagement timer where only the longest one shows if you have several for different WHs.
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Alundil
Isogen 5
792
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Posted - 2014.12.16 21:35:36 -
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Jack Miton wrote:PS: Fozzie talked about this on DTP and he said it could potentially be like the engagement timer where only the longest one shows if you have several for different WHs.
Which would be a bit daft, imo. Hopefully those manning the DPT mic that night disabused him of that notion. Showing one timer out of many is pretty pointless. In a wh with 5+ connections (pretty normal now these days) seeing that the longest timer still has a few minutes on it doesn't help those needing to know if the polarity has expired for a different open connection. No matter what, kepeing track of what which holes have been jumped and when is still going to be important.
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Andrew Jester
Origin. Black Legion.
818
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Posted - 2014.12.16 22:12:48 -
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Jumping every WH in Thera in quick succession would make it a UI nightmare if they showed a timer for each one. It's completely useless if they don't though because then it doesn't really give any information
If thuggin' was a category I'd win a Grammy
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CivilWars
Rolled Out Black Legion.
215
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Posted - 2014.12.16 22:58:18 -
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CCP please do this, and make it like the POCO/IHUB timers that float in space no matter where you are in system.
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T0SHI KONI
Merchants Trade Consortium The Last Chancers.
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Posted - 2014.12.17 02:44:33 -
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I'm not a fan of this idea simply due to the visual clutter. When I have a weapon timer, a log off time, a drug timer, etc, one more timer on my screen is the last thing I want. My concern with a timer on the hole is server lag if each pilot in each fleet has one. I'm not sure how that would work. |
BayneNothos
United Electro-Magnetic Federation Business Alliance of Manufacturers and Miners
114
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Posted - 2014.12.17 05:50:23 -
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You'd make it like the timer on a deployable. You'd only see the timer while on grid with the WH. |
Navigation Boy
Edge of Existence
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Posted - 2014.12.17 07:45:02 -
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I'm of the personal opinion that giving people plenty of opportunity to fail is absolutely essential in every game. When you start to develop the mindset of coddling poor or inattentive players, you are also limiting their ability to excel.
Conversely, the mechanism is already there (local channel) so it would probably not really effect game difficulty, and only game transparency.
I'm torn. |
Jay Joringer
13. Enigma Project
427
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Posted - 2014.12.17 08:40:58 -
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Next people will be asking for local in wormholes.
Man up or GTFO.
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Papa Django
CosmoTeK LTD La Division Bleue
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Posted - 2014.12.17 09:43:17 -
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Billy Hardcore wrote:Polarization timer, its a simple thing really. Its not a new mechanic, its just a timer like the fatigue or the drug booster. PLZ
Horrible idea.
Knowledge give an edge to Bob fellow and it is a good thing. Stay in KSpace or die polarized if you cant make a substraction. |
Jez Amatin
Enso Corp
45
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Posted - 2014.12.17 10:07:59 -
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Can I get a timer to remind me how much time I'd have if I didn't read such terrible forums? |
Janeway84
Def Squadron Pride Before Fall
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Posted - 2014.12.17 10:22:45 -
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this is a horrible idea, it would ruin the immersion in wormholes. if they making a timer i guess they could have it next to the booster timer and not on overview. |
Tim Nering
R3d Fire
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Posted - 2014.12.17 10:32:43 -
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+1 lost a scanner 2 days ago because i was off by 10 seconds. ccp pls |
Annabelle 'Zwei' Blondina
Hidden Stash
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Posted - 2014.12.17 13:05:48 -
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Why are you asking CCP, this is the wh forums.
/Looksfordevs..............................................
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MooMooDachshundCow
Incertae Sedis
150
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Posted - 2014.12.17 15:25:56 -
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Add timestamp to your local. Wait 6m if you're worried. Done.
Polarization timer seems like something these high-tech ships might be able to handle monitoring. On the other hand it is a bit hand-holdy. I don't really care either way.
Yeah, well, it's just like my-áopinion, man.
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epicurus ataraxia
Z3R0 Return Mining Inc. Illusion of Solitude
1439
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Posted - 2014.12.17 17:23:12 -
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I like this, not an earth shattering change, just a simple quality of life improvement. Simply the right tool for the job. A little timer in the usual place for such things. Sure, egg timers, sums based on timestamps, Siri, time between honey do's, cat's demands for attention or whatever are no substitute for things being done properly. +1 supported
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Lloyd Roses
Blue-Fire
764
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Posted - 2014.12.17 18:24:51 -
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This is clearly a QoL upgrade to finally allow us to throw out the local window from our hud (currently using it only for those timestamps).
Yes please, +1 to simple info
Annabelle 'Zwei' Blondina wrote:Why are you asking CCP, this is the wh forums.
/Looksfordevs..............................................
/Givesup
CSM members tend to point devs to relevant threads. A wild Fozzie also sometimes appears commenting on the rare technical issue.
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Freddie Merrcury
Daktaklakpak.
124
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Posted - 2014.12.17 19:03:00 -
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pls god no more things on my screen
I can hardly read my spreadsheets through all the notifications and scanning icons cluttering my vision
I been kicked out of better homes than this.
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Senn Denroth
Lazerhawks
231
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Posted - 2014.12.18 05:37:35 -
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Yeah lets add some more noob friendly stuff to wormholes. |
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