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Orhan
Hatori Mining Services The Unforgiving.
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Posted - 2010.01.14 21:35:00 -
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Edited by: Orhan on 14/01/2010 21:37:53 There is currently a gap in CCP policy covering reimbursement for losses cause by account expiration whilst in game. Whilst the game time remaining is displayed on the character selection screen, it is "small print" and most pilots will simply click through that screen quickly, drawn straight away to the pilot selection portraits on the left.
Whilst those purchasing shorter game time blocks may be more aware of how much time they have left, those on the longer blocks can easily miss it, and thus the potential exists not just for them to lose ships in a manner not within the spirit of the game, but also those flying with them and depending on them.
My proposal involves two simple elements that can prevent such instances from occurring to the benefit of both the eve pilot community and the GMs who have to receive such petitions.
Firstly, a mechanism already exists in EVE to notify pilots of the count down to down time. I am certain that this mechanism can be easily copied and adapted to count down the last 24 hours of a pilots account time in the same manner, perhaps with in game reasoning being a concord advisory broadcast that the pilot license is about to expire. This would give visible pop up warnings at the following timings that no pilot could miss:
Less than 24 Less than 12 Less than 6 Less than 3 Less than 1 Less than 30 min Less than 15 min Less than 5 min Last 60 seconds (counted down)
Secondly, as a visual prompt on the log-in screen to draw attention to the low account time remaining, I propose a flashing red backlight glow to the main character portrait on the character selection screen should the account time remaining be less than 24 hours, or alternatively, the actual account time remaining flash red.
As well as preventing accidental losses, these steps will also enable those not on recurring subscriptions to make sure their accounts topped up just before they run out, ensuring continuity.
Orhan
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Kat'hleen
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Posted - 2010.01.14 21:48:00 -
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I happen to like this idea. It would be nice to be reminded when my times about to completly expire, as so not to loss anything. Also its just nice to be reminded to pay my bill when i need to.
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Z0D
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Posted - 2010.01.14 22:00:00 -
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I support the idea Orhan, i will bring it up.
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Sokratesz
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Posted - 2010.01.14 22:42:00 -
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Supported!
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Luciana Arcadia
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Posted - 2010.01.15 00:07:00 -
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support! This is a great idea ===
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Deslena
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Posted - 2010.01.15 01:31:00 -
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Edited by: Deslena on 15/01/2010 01:31:03 I think it is a great idea. I also think it sound simple and elegant.
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Carniflex
StarHunt Systematic-Chaos
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Posted - 2010.01.15 09:55:00 -
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Sounds good
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R Mika
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Posted - 2010.01.15 10:03:00 -
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This suggestion would improve CCP's revenue stream. Money says its in the next major patch. Nice one!
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GIGAR
Domini Umbrus DEFI4NT
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Posted - 2010.01.15 10:16:00 -
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Makes sense. Supported :)
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De'Veldrin
Special Projects Executive The Obsidian Legion
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Posted - 2010.01.15 13:33:00 -
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Seems logical. Frankly, I'm surprised they don't do it already.
Supported. --Vel
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Mister Xerox
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Posted - 2010.01.15 14:11:00 -
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Agreed, this is definitely a good function to have.
I always want to know when my bank is going to be debited again... ended up bouncing a couple of checks a few months back because I got hit for 3 6-mo renewals within a two week period.
$50 overdraft fees would've paid for the fourth account. :/ *eh* I don't shave it so thin anymore on the money market acct after that little blunder.
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Vannevar Thomas
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Posted - 2010.01.16 13:43:00 -
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Support: Useful function. Never did like the way it just boots you without warning.
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kaozzz
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Posted - 2010.01.17 23:31:00 -
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Suported, this would save a lot of hassle and losses
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Mara Rinn
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Posted - 2010.01.18 02:34:00 -
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I like this idea.
Having a flashing red light on the character selection screen to warn that the account has less than a day left until renewal is required, would remind us to either purchase the next PLEX in a hurry, or transfer funds to the credit card account. It would also be nice if the number of days remaining on the current subscription could be displayed on that screen - keep it white for more than a week remaining, yellow for less than a week, red for less than a day.
It would also be nice to have a message in the chat (same place as "local channel changed to current system") to remind us "account renewal due in less than 24 hours".
Broadcast in local: "Mara Rinn, your account is about to expire! Such behaviour is not tolerated in the Caldari State, prepare to be billed!"
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Cymru2000
Lords of Maelstrom
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Posted - 2010.01.18 11:49:00 -
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Supported, I've been hit with this a few times - would help me and my forgetfulness no end ---------- GetThePod.com Free hosting and streaming for your sexy Eve Videos |
Herschel Yamamoto
Agent-Orange
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Posted - 2010.01.19 00:27:00 -
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My alt account, which has always been paid with PLEX, gives me a 10-day countdown on the login screen to account expiry. My main account, which still has a credit card(albeit an expired one) attached to it, does not. Change how this works so that everyone sees when their subscription expires in advance, or at least so that anyone can turn on the option. That said, a downtime-like countdown in the last hour of the subscription doe make good sense.
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Spoofeydoo
Nova-Tek
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Posted - 2010.02.07 06:57:00 -
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Edited by: Spoofeydoo on 07/02/2010 07:06:49 Edited by: Spoofeydoo on 07/02/2010 07:05:58 Support
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Aynen
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Posted - 2010.02.07 10:45:00 -
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I agree, would even like to see the countdown from the very start of the subscription
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Agent Unknown
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Posted - 2010.02.07 18:28:00 -
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Supported. I've already experienced running out once and almost losing a ship during an op. Also, I now have one of those annoying sigs.
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Hirana Yoshida
Behavioral Affront
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Posted - 2010.02.07 20:53:00 -
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There is no reason to add it "in game", superflous to say the least.
Your second part makes a lot more sense. A clearly visible/distinctive entry on the login screen showing expiration date of account. Perhaps some large(ish) bold lettering beside the now diminutive bio-massing button.
Supported with caveat.
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Jonah Pod
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Posted - 2010.02.08 07:36:00 -
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I never used GTC, so I don't know the status quo. But as it seems to happen that pilots misjudge their remaining time, I support this proposal.
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Sokratesz
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Posted - 2010.02.08 19:17:00 -
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Has been raised and was accepted.
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