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Tobiaz
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Posted - 2009.05.16 15:25:00 -
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I just got back to Eve after 3 years or so, and lots of new things to learn. I'm trying to figure out the probing, but I keep running into a problem I just can't find an answer to (tried looking through the forums, and looked at couple of tutorials but they don't mention my problem).
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It says it basically right there. All tutorials mention 2 dots when you get to 3 probes, but all I get is one, again and again. I can shrink down the ranges on it, but it just remains one dot. Getting a fourth probe out doesn't improve the signal either.
And another question on the side: does it matter if a probe is inside the scanning sphere of another one?
I feel like such a n00b
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Malarkie
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Posted - 2009.05.16 15:34:00 -
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Originally by: Tobiaz I just got back to Eve after 3 years or so, and lots of new things to learn. I'm trying to figure out the probing, but I keep running into a problem I just can't find an answer to (tried looking through the forums, and looked at couple of tutorials but they don't mention my problem).
Screenshot
It says it basically right there. All tutorials mention 2 dots when you get to 3 probes, but all I get is one, again and again. I can shrink down the ranges on it, but it just remains one dot. Getting a fourth probe out doesn't improve the signal either.
And another question on the side: does it matter if a probe is inside the scanning sphere of another one?
I feel like such a n00b
While yes there should be 2 dots...for some reason they are only displaying 1.
You'll have to guess at the location the other dot should be being displayed at.
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Sonreir
Gallente Band of Builders Inc. Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2009.05.16 15:35:00 -
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Just use four probes and you can count on only one dot. :) Also, you should have some overlap between the probes.
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Tobiaz
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Posted - 2009.05.16 15:42:00 -
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Originally by: Sonreir Just use four probes and you can count on only one dot. :) Also, you should have some overlap between the probes.
You mean overlap of the scanning spheres or the sphere of a probe actually overlapping other probes?
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Gavin DeVries
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Posted - 2009.05.16 15:44:00 -
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3 points define a plane. One possible point will be above the plane defined by your three probes, the other will be beneath it. Place your fourth probe in one of those two locales. If you want, you can fire off a fifth probe and do both sides at once. ______________________________________________________ Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? |
Nefrin Maldoes
Minmatar Outer Rim Survey and Salvage
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Posted - 2009.05.16 15:50:00 -
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Yes, there is a known bug right now about having only 1 red dot appear when there should be 2 (you can identify if there should be two by looking at the scan result readout; the tag 'xxx-111' will show up more then once on the scan results if there are multiple hits).
That being said, 4 probes is the recommended number to use, as 4 are needed (on different planes) to pinpoint a site. Adding more probes only helps in that the system will pick the 4 best placed probes to aquire a signal from.
Some people claim that they can get 100% green dots with just three, but I believe they are either talking about Cosmic Anoms (which can be scanned down 100% with just one probe) or are talking out their ass.
Also, see the offical Apocrypha Scanning Page and this nice video howto ------------------------------------------------ SAN DIMAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RULES! |
Aegis Osiris
Gallente Demonic Retribution
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Posted - 2009.05.16 16:03:00 -
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I usually use 5 or 6 probes; 4 in a box, 1 above, 1 below. Rarely have a problem. Overlap the scan ranges to improve accuracy (about 1/4 to 1/2 overlap). I like violet more then pink. |
Malarkie
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Posted - 2009.05.16 16:04:00 -
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Originally by: Nefrin Maldoes Yes, there is a known bug right now about having only 1 red dot appear when there should be 2 (you can identify if there should be two by looking at the scan result readout; the tag 'xxx-111' will show up more then once on the scan results if there are multiple hits).
That being said, 4 probes is the recommended number to use, as 4 are needed (on different planes) to pinpoint a site. Adding more probes only helps in that the system will pick the 4 best placed probes to aquire a signal from.
Some people claim that they can get 100% green dots with just three, but I believe they are either talking about Cosmic Anoms (which can be scanned down 100% with just one probe) or are talking out their ass.
Also, see the offical Apocrypha Scanning Page and this nice video howto
I've had 100% with 1 probe 2 or 3 times now.
I wasn't allowing to BM or warp to it until I dropped 3 more probes on it...but I have achieved the 100% sig with 1 single probe.
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Nefrin Maldoes
Minmatar Outer Rim Survey and Salvage
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Posted - 2009.05.16 16:16:00 -
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Originally by: Malarkie
Originally by: Nefrin Maldoes
...100% green dots with just three...
I've had 100% with 1 probe 2 or 3 times now.
I wasn't allowing to BM or warp to it until I dropped 3 more probes on it...but I have achieved the 100% sig with 1 single probe.
Green dots are the factor, making it a warpable hit. I as well have gotten 100% red dot with just 1 probe. The 100% only relates to the ID of the signature (probe is 100% sure that it is what it is). You need the green dot to warp to it or BM it, which takes 4 probes arranged on diffrent planes. ------------------------------------------------ SAN DIMAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RULES! |
Serra Polaris
Amarr Trichomes Unlimited The Circus
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Posted - 2009.05.16 16:36:00 -
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I had the same problem and spent about an hour getting 3 probes down to 0.25 AU on the dot, and in the end I only got 50% scan strength with a yellow dot. Then I took one away and it showed the ring and 100% scan strength...
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Malarkie
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Posted - 2009.05.16 17:14:00 -
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Originally by: Nefrin Maldoes
Originally by: Malarkie
Originally by: Nefrin Maldoes
...100% green dots with just three...
I've had 100% with 1 probe 2 or 3 times now.
I wasn't allowing to BM or warp to it until I dropped 3 more probes on it...but I have achieved the 100% sig with 1 single probe.
Green dots are the factor, making it a warpable hit. I as well have gotten 100% red dot with just 1 probe. The 100% only relates to the ID of the signature (probe is 100% sure that it is what it is). You need the green dot to warp to it or BM it, which takes 4 probes arranged on diffrent planes.
Yes I'm aware of that.
I was just pointing out that it was possible to achieve a 100% sig without 4 probes.
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Nefrin Maldoes
Minmatar Outer Rim Survey and Salvage
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Posted - 2009.05.16 17:23:00 -
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Originally by: Malarkie
Yes I'm aware of that.
I was just pointing out that it was possible to achieve a 100% sig without 4 probes.
Not disagreeing with you there, but it's pointless.
Signatures and ships/drones will identify the type of site or ship you are scanning once the signal strength gets up over 25% (or so).
You can't get a warp to hit without at least 4 probes out and overlaying the site to pinpoint location.
So one probe getting 100% red dot is doable (talking about non-cosmic anomalies here), but I would recommend not trying to accomplish it. ------------------------------------------------ SAN DIMAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RULES! |
Troye
Gallente Intelligent Concepts Inc People for Organised Peace
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Posted - 2009.05.16 21:55:00 -
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Originally by: Aegis Osiris I usually use 5 or 6 probes; 4 in a box, 1 above, 1 below. Rarely have a problem. Overlap the scan ranges to improve accuracy (about 1/4 to 1/2 overlap).
Is it realy nessesary to use a probe bellow and above? I use 5, 4 in a box and one at the centre to help with positioning in all the tutorials I've seen they use them all on the same vertical level aswel.
To the OP, type "EVE online scanning tutorial" into YOUTUBE and you'l get loads of helpful videos, thats how I learned. _______________________________________
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