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AkJon Ferguson
JC Ferguson and Son Ltd Ferguson Alliance
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Posted - 2012.03.22 00:38:00 -
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I'm sure someone's tested this. I'm just curious if it's based on drone type or if it's random or what. |
Andski
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
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Posted - 2012.03.22 00:40:00 -
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It selects the ones that use the most drone BW. "WeGÇÖre a professional Merc Alliance, like PL" ~ snot shot, 2012 |
mxzf
Shovel Bros
1046
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Posted - 2012.03.22 01:27:00 -
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In my experience it starts out by deploying the drones you specifically don't want launched, and then launches drones in the order of least to most desirable.
(in all honesty though, I haven't a clue, but it always manages to launch drones I didn't want at that moment) |
Smiling Menace
Star Nebulae Holdings Inc.
222
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Posted - 2012.03.22 01:37:00 -
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As mzxf says, the game usually launches the ones you didn't need at that moment in time.
An hour ago I was in fleet and I thought I only had EC-300's in my drone bay but I had a flight of Hobgoblin II's and a flight of EC-300's.
Hit the launch button for what was supposed to be only EC-300's and ended up with 2 EC-300's and 3 Hobgoblin II's.
Absolutely no idea how or why the game launches the drones that it does. I always have them grouped normally to avoid embarrassing moments like that. |
Tobiaz
Spacerats
42
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Posted - 2012.03.22 02:10:00 -
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The drone-Ai is so broken it even infects your ship. http://go-dl.eve-files.com/media/corp/Tobiaz/sig_complaints.gif
How about fixing image-linking on the forums, CCP? I want to see signatures! |
Starlight Kouvo
Almost Epic
1
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Posted - 2012.03.22 12:09:00 -
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You do know you can create groups in the drone window and give launch orders to a named group rather than the random selection in the Drone Bay |
Jame Jarl Retief
State War Academy Caldari State
8
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Posted - 2012.03.22 12:54:00 -
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Starlight Kouvo wrote:You do know you can create groups in the drone window and give launch orders to a named group rather than the random selection in the Drone Bay
This. Just create groups.
I just went with Overlord names - Browns, Reds, Greens, Blues, ALL! |
Fleet Warpsujarento
State Protectorate Caldari State
21
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Posted - 2012.03.22 13:04:00 -
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Using groups means extra clicks. Extra clicks take extra time. Extra time means dead ships. |
Ira Infernus
Praetorium Illegitimus The.Alliance
12
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Posted - 2012.03.22 14:03:00 -
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Fleet Warpsujarento wrote:Using groups means extra clicks. Extra clicks take extra time. Extra time means dead ships.
Doesnt mean extra clicks if you have your drone window open with the groups visible. Derp. |
Starlight Kouvo
Almost Epic
1
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Posted - 2012.03.22 14:06:00 -
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Using groups is probably 1 possibly 2 extra clicks to get the right Drones launched, worth it to get the right Drones launched compared to cursing because you have some random selection launched and then you died
Right click on the Group name and left click Launch Drones - clearly a difficult and time consuming task |
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OfBalance
Caldari State
208
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Posted - 2012.03.22 14:08:00 -
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Never fly anything with more than 25m/3 dronebay. :sun: |
Thelron
Science and Trade Institute Caldari State
19
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Posted - 2012.03.22 15:11:00 -
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Ira Infernus wrote:Fleet Warpsujarento wrote:Using groups means extra clicks. Extra clicks take extra time. Extra time means dead ships. Doesnt mean extra clicks if you have your drone window open with the groups visible. Derp.
Except when it decides to close them on you. Doesn't seem to do it as often with the in-bay section as it does with the in-space section, but it'll still find a way to screw you over.
Pretty sure when you launch from a full bay it does some calculations to pick a flight that will somewhat match the actual proportion of drones in your drone by, set that aside, and recalculate based on what is most likely to result in death (either yours or the drones). |
Liang Nuren
Parsec Flux
1111
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Posted - 2012.03.22 15:38:00 -
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I can say for sure that it has a *strong* preference for unpackaged drones, if you have some mix of packaged/unpackaged drones. As in, I've never actually seen it launch packaged drones without there being no other option.
-Liang Normally on 5:00 -> 9-10:00 Eve (Aus TZ?) Blog: http://liangnuren.wordpress.com PVP Videos: http://vimeo.com/user9887127 Twitter: http://twitter.com/LiangNuren
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Darronis Olachenko
9
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Posted - 2012.03.22 16:11:00 -
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Fleet Warpsujarento wrote:Using groups means extra clicks. Extra clicks take extra time. Extra time means dead ships.
Let's see... max of 1-2 extra seconds selecting proper group of drones in window, or 10 seconds of launching drones, finding out you've launched the wrong ones, recalling them, and relaunching. Oh, and that's not even taking into account you wouldn't be guaranteed the right ones on the second go. Which option sounds more attractive? |
Ravnik
The Phoenix Rising P R I M E
1
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Posted - 2012.03.22 16:14:00 -
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Fleet Warpsujarento wrote:Using groups means extra clicks. Extra clicks take extra time. Extra time means dead ships.
Simple answer....Click Quick!!!!! |
Liang Nuren
Parsec Flux
1111
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Posted - 2012.03.22 16:16:00 -
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The biggest problem with using drone groups is that it swaps the order of "launch drones" and "show info" in the right click menu.
-Liang Normally on 5:00 -> 9-10:00 Eve (Aus TZ?) Blog: http://liangnuren.wordpress.com PVP Videos: http://vimeo.com/user9887127 Twitter: http://twitter.com/LiangNuren
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Pinky Denmark
The Cursed Navy Tactical Narcotics Team
107
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Posted - 2012.03.22 17:04:00 -
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I too am mad about the client not being able to read my mind as I refuse to use every sensible tool availbable to help me... WTF are you on about??? Fille your dronebay with 1 drone type only if you want minimum hassle? |
Petrus Blackshell
Rifterlings
693
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Posted - 2012.03.22 18:38:00 -
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I suspect they're launched in whatever order they are stored in the data structure server-side, with no special effort put into having a coherent order.
Use drone groups. You can set them up beforehand, and you're good to go.
The drone UI badly needs a revamp, though. Very badly. Rifterlings - Small gang lowsec combat corp specializing in frigates and cruisers (all races, not just Rifters!). US Timezone veterans and newbies alike are welcome to join. Come chat in the "we fly rifters" in-game channel. Free fitted frigates for members! |
Ines Tegator
Towels R Us
156
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Posted - 2012.03.22 18:39:00 -
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You'd think it would be smart enough to at least pick all the same type or something. If I'm carrying 3 flights of sentries and hobs for a Domi mission boat, I'll end up with 2 wardens, a Curator, and 2 hobs or something phenomally stupid. What use could a mixture like that possibly have...
I learned to group my drones long ago. |
Jack Miton
Lapse Of Sanity Exhale.
152
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Posted - 2012.03.22 21:03:00 -
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It launched the drones you tell it to launch.... |
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God's Apples
Space Boats 'N Hoes
3
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Posted - 2012.03.22 23:27:00 -
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Ines Tegator wrote:You'd think it would be smart enough to at least pick all the same type or something. If I'm carrying 3 flights of sentries and hobs for a Domi mission boat, I'll end up with 2 wardens, a Curator, and 2 hobs or something phenomally stupid. What use could a mixture like that possibly have...
I learned to group my drones long ago.
My domi has 400m3 of drone space as well. |
Flurk Hellbron
Science and Trade Institute Caldari State
74
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Posted - 2012.03.22 23:39:00 -
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Drones? Really..........................? Use Mining drones.............. them are always the best |
Liam Mirren
338
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Posted - 2012.03.23 02:55:00 -
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Fleet Warpsujarento wrote:Using groups means extra clicks. Extra clicks take extra time. Extra time means dead ships.
Yes, it's very difficult to rclick drones and launch hoping the correct ones are used, rather than rclicking a group called "Thermal Light"...
Excellence is not a skill, it's an attitude.
My guides: http://mirren.freeforums.org |
Anya Ohaya
School of Applied Knowledge Caldari State
93
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Posted - 2012.03.23 11:05:00 -
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I just wish you could see damaged drones in the drone bay. |
Lost Greybeard
Fenrir's Dogs of War Union 0f Revolution
3
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Posted - 2012.03.24 10:43:00 -
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Jame Jarl Retief wrote:Starlight Kouvo wrote:You do know you can create groups in the drone window and give launch orders to a named group rather than the random selection in the Drone Bay This. Just create groups. I just went with Overlord names - Browns, Reds, Greens, Blues, ALL!
Maybe if you have a really short overview, I usually fully label things, like "medium (thermal) - advanced" and "heavy (kinetic) - normal". Mainly because drones actually retain their group affiliation and I use them differently in different ships.
(I only carry small drones for PvP, I find they can be safely ignored in missions and carrying multiple damage types to speed the grind is preferable.) |
lanyaie
1
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Posted - 2012.03.24 11:14:00 -
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Simple, If you don't use drones you're fine I'm so L33T I use mining drones in pvp
They are VERY effective against minmatar ships I dont post often, but when I do i'm probably trolling you |
Katalci
Creative Cookie Procuring Veto Corp
46
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Posted - 2012.03.25 19:12:00 -
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Use groups. It's exactly zero extra clicks if you keep them visible.
Instead of DRONES:
Have it be DRONES: ECM (S) ECM (M) Warrior IIs Hobgoblin IIs Einherjis Tyrfings etc. |
Nnam Pir
Nnam Fleet
7
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Posted - 2012.03.25 20:19:00 -
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I use groups for my Drones, and I've never (ever) had the drone window disappear in space. Groups definitely make it easier, and there really aren't more clicks. you can R-click the group itself to launch Drones, and use keyboard shortcuts after that. |
Celestra Doxaila
MinTek Heavy Industries MinTek Conglomerate
0
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Posted - 2012.03.28 20:36:00 -
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It launches the one with the most damage first. :)
Actually this might be true, by side effect, if I have 10 identical drones in the bay and launch, it will launch the same five as it launched last time. (you can tell because the other 5 drones will still be stacked, and the first 5 it launches are listed individually). So the drones that were already in combat once might well have been damaged. |
Barbelo Valentinian
The Scope Gallente Federation
180
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Posted - 2012.03.29 01:22:00 -
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'twould be nice to be able to assign a key to launch a group - e.g. a numpad key |
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