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Lester Knight Chaykin
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Posted - 2011.08.26 09:42:00 -
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Edited by: Lester Knight Chaykin on 26/08/2011 09:43:00
The universe of eve... aahh so far in the future, so far that we have jump drives, jump clones and all the amazing technology you can think of.
Then we got a super mega crap scanner... It shows nothing, it does not even detect basic coordinates to warp towards an object, it's simply ridiculous and with no sense at all. But all that can be accepted for gameplay sake, that's fine.
But what i really can't understand is why the range text box must be so idiot......
2147483647Km..... what the flak is that?!
Why can't we put AUs in it? tl;dr We should be able to choose between AUs and Kms and even mix them, for example: 4AU and 350000Km
Why not? What do you think?
Cheers.
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Rek Seven
Gallente Zandathorn Industries
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Posted - 2011.08.26 10:16:00 -
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I agree in part. The scan range should just be in AU and it should be a drop-down manual instead of manual input.
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Lester Knight Chaykin
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Posted - 2011.08.26 10:20:00 -
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Edited by: Lester Knight Chaykin on 26/08/2011 10:20:55
Originally by: Rek Seven I agree in part. The scan range should just be in AU and it should be a drop-down manual instead of manual input.
Fair enough Oh and i thought about the drop-down menu too, i forgot to mention it -_- That would be good.
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Robert Caldera
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Posted - 2011.08.26 10:27:00 -
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and add a fuggin shortcut key for the scan button finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lester Knight Chaykin
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Posted - 2011.08.27 11:34:00 -
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I say... keep it up! |
WaiKin Beldar
Tormentum Insomniae Raiden.
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Posted - 2011.08.28 10:09:00 -
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Edited by: WaiKin Beldar on 28/08/2011 10:10:56
I agree with the OP concerning the lack of sense for the actual scanner method and the absolute absence of love given to this subject by CCP.
I would go further on implementing this tool. In a 3D Universe where the scan range is supposed to be working we get only crap information: no coordinates to warp to ( some things on scan range should be reasonable enough for being able to warp to directly), no spatial references of any type ( any spatial display, in a more simple and quick way than scanning with probes, would be fantastic. Kind of hologram, if you like it ) and crappy control adjustments in a large Universe where distances are measured in AUs.
As the main detection system inboard for any ship on the game I¦d like to see a consistent revamp for adding dynamism to the game instead of dealing with the already accepted "pain in the arse" of using the scanner because you have nothing better at hand unless you actively probe against something/someone if you need it.
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Xynthiar
Gallente Nulli Secunda
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Posted - 2011.08.28 10:33:00 -
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The value of 2147483647 comes from it being the largest number an int32 variable can contain afaik... that being said, being able to switch to an AU measurement would be very useful. Supported.
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Sindeya Shimaya
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Posted - 2011.08.28 10:34:00 -
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Originally by: Robert Caldera and add a fuggin shortcut key for the scan button finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So you can set up an automatic macro on your Logitech keyboard? Not gonna happen.
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Robert Caldera
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Posted - 2011.08.29 10:14:00 -
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Originally by: Sindeya Shimaya
Originally by: Robert Caldera and add a fuggin shortcut key for the scan button finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So you can set up an automatic macro on your Logitech keyboard? Not gonna happen.
what a stupid argument, we have already shortcuts for all possible things but the scanner requires a button click.
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Gemberslaafje
Vivicide
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Posted - 2011.08.29 10:49:00 -
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agreed, having distances in AU's would be much more useful, and doing little against balancing.. ---
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Originally by: De'Veldrin Welcome to the ****ing sandbox
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Ingvar Angst
Amarr Nasty Pope Holding Corp Talocan United
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Posted - 2011.08.29 15:15:00 -
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Dang, do a little mental math. I mean, everyone knows that 1 astronomical unit = 149597870.691 kilometers, right? So simply shows a range of 14.355 AU max.
Monocles are so two weeks ago.
Sparkle ships are the future! |
iKill Giants
Eternal Phoenix Rises
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Posted - 2011.08.29 15:17:00 -
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I heartily support not having to have to google conversion rates in the middle of trying to dscan a moving target based on how far away he is
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Ingvar Angst
Amarr Nasty Pope Holding Corp Talocan United
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Posted - 2011.08.29 15:23:00 -
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Originally by: iKill Giants I heartily support not having to have to google conversion rates in the middle of trying to dscan a moving target based on how far away he is
I know this isn't ideal, but a notepad sticky in game with the conversions broken down in 1AU increments helps a little.
Not saying it couldn't use a tweak, showing AU as well as KM, (separate boxes perhaps, show both), but it helps to have the sticky on hand.
Monocles are so two weeks ago.
Sparkle ships are the future! |
Lessoroz
AQUILA INC
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Posted - 2011.08.29 16:20:00 -
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Originally by: Rek Seven I agree in part. The scan range should just be in AU and it should be a drop-down manual instead of manual input.
wspace scouts actually have a brain and aren't high school dropouts, ranging with even detail is an important daily activity :P
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Rek Seven
Gallente Zandathorn Industries
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Posted - 2011.08.30 10:00:00 -
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Originally by: Lessoroz
Originally by: Rek Seven I agree in part. The scan range should just be in AU and it should be a drop-down manual instead of manual input.
wspace scouts actually have a brain and aren't high school dropouts, ranging with even detail is an important daily activity :P
Oh you live in WH space?! wow you are a special and unique snowflake.
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Lester Knight Chaykin
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Posted - 2011.09.03 11:39:00 -
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UP! Becouse you know you want it.
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Anita Pakonen
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Posted - 2011.09.03 12:07:00 -
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I agree that directional scanner is total bull****. Here's some things which would make it less crap:
- option to input distance in AU - scale angle slider so it's easier to pick small angles. some kind of exponential scale maybe? or alternatively add buttons like [5] [15] [30] [60] [90] etc. - sorting by distance should put items outside grid furthest instead of closest when you sort item so closest are on top - it is difficult to see where you are pointing on small angles maybe some help "lines" or "vectors" would be useful.
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Lester Knight Chaykin
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Posted - 2011.09.03 14:46:00 -
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Originally by: Anita Pakonen I agree that directional scanner is total bull****. Here's some things which would make it less crap:
- option to input distance in AU - scale angle slider so it's easier to pick small angles. some kind of exponential scale maybe? or alternatively add buttons like [5] [15] [30] [60] [90] etc. - sorting by distance should put items outside grid furthest instead of closest when you sort item so closest are on top - it is difficult to see where you are pointing on small angles maybe some help "lines" or "vectors" would be useful.
Those are all very needed. Great contribution.
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