Originally by: Abenham

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Perhaps instead of this implementation there could be another? Something like a computer processor percentage bar for your scanner?

Like overloading modules - if you overuse the scanner (i.e. constantly spam it for too long while say ... idk... macro mining in a belt) it renders it unuseable for a long period of time (30/40seconds maybe even a minute.... maybe you even have to dock up and repair it or have some nanite paste handy).

It could have a quick cool down period if you haven't overloaded the scanner cpu unit but a long one if you have.

This could potentially allow a scout warping around to use the scanner quickly for a while until the pilot leaves warp and has to start actually piloting his ship - clicking buttons other than the scan button - allowing it to cool down.

With this in place an active miner in a belt (who isn't macro mining and actually watching local) can use the scanner in the same way as a scout to avoid being caught. However, a macro would not be able to constantly spam the scanner without actually breaking it.

Encourages active play from both hunter and gatherer - penalizes macro players.

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Originally by: Abenham

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Edited by: Abenham on 21/08/2009 13:33:58
/Signed

I hate the delay - but am slowly adapting to it.

The most annoying thing is the damn pop-up right in the middle of the screen - if that could be replaced with the button being greyed out with a timer like that of the probe scanning mechanic then the two second delay may become bearable.

Perhaps instead of this implementation there could be another? Something like a computer processor percentage bar for your scanner?

Like overloading modules - if you overuse the scanner (i.e. constantly spam it for too long while say ... idk... macro mining in a belt) it renders it unuseable for a long period of time (30/40seconds maybe even a minute.... maybe you even have to dock up and repair it or have some nanite paste handy).

It could have a quick cool down period if you haven't overloaded the scanner cpu unit but a long one if you have.

This could potentially allow a scout warping around to use the scanner quickly for a while until the pilot leaves warp and has to start actually piloting his ship - clicking buttons other than the scan button - allowing it to cool down.

With this in place an active miner in a belt (who isn't macro mining and actually watching local) can use the scanner in the same way as a scout to avoid being caught. However, a macro would not be able to constantly spam the scanner without actually breaking it.

Encourages active play from both hunter and gatherer - penalizes macro players.

Thoughts?

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Originally by: Ira Astrum

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I think the best possible compromise between performance and gameplay here would be adjusting directional scanner time depending on the shiptype you're in.

e.g. Interceptors .2 sec delay, battleships the full 2 seconds.
This would have a positive impact on scouts, as they'd be able to find ratters with a greater degree of success, and would make solo ratting in potentially hostile space an altogether more unwise idea (as it should be anyway).

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