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Vin Hellsing
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:02:00 -
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DAY 3 of PAX PRIME 2011 --------------------------- As a reminder, most of these questions were answered through my Sign Language interpreter during a face-to-face interview with CCP Soundwave. Thus, the conversion from English to Sign Language, then to English, may be a bit dodgy - so I listened to his responses, wrote down my interpretation of his response, and had him proofread these written responses for factual accuracy. In some of the questions, he wrote the answers himself because of the complexity of the question/answer. ---------------------------
Sanya > Any plans to level the different tiers on tech one ships, so they are relatively equal in unmoduled tank and fitting grid, thus making ships below Rifters, Punishers etc. actually viable?
Response> No, the large quantity of tech one ships have different qualities and weaknesses that make each unique, and we'd like to keep that "color" in.
Cheiftan> Does CCP have any plans to implment Aggression Countdown penalties for logistic ships that willingly aid ships that have aggressed other capsuleers? Penalties like prevention of docking or use of jumpgates.
Response> Not specifically for that ship, but we'll revisit the mechanic as a whole at some point.
Creetalor > Will defender missiles ever get taken a look at to act as a fleet protection tool and not just one for yourself? (Basically, advanced Defender Missiles that will discriminately attack incoming missiles that are targeting your fleetmates)
Response> We haven't had any talks on this subject internally, but this is a good suggestion.
Valan Kenobi > Will the Jove play a more Active role as a NPC, Incursion type enemy/ally sometime in the future? Vin Hellsing> ^Addenum: What if there was a repeatable quest arc that, upon completion and if enough players completed it, would trigger Jove encounters in Incursions?
Response> We'll see the Jove more in the future, but they're a bit like a christmas present - you won't know when they'll show up, or what they'll bring.
Unknown Submitter> A large number of EVE players do not like to leave their ship every time they dock. Some have computer hardware issues running several clients, some find it extremely immersion breaking and completely against EVE lore, and some would just rather abstain from Incarna alltogether. The return of the old ship hanger or some version of it with a disembark button would make all those people happy. When does CCP plan to do it?
Response> No, we don't have any plans for that. Incarna is essentially an addition that is central to the future of EVE.
Katrina Oniseki > Will 'establishments' be merely a euphemism for pubs and bars, or will they be blank rooms that can be furnished to fill a variety of services like corporate recruiting offices, or multiplayer holographic map rooms (Added by another player: Will there be storefronts in stations)?
Response> Establishments will be more like a bar or a shop, but we defeinately want some sort of corp offices, etc at some point in the future.
Katrina Oniseki > Are there any plans for a mining overhaul to remove some of the percieved tedium and overease of the profession? Comets and system wide asteroid belts have been suggested before.
Response> Maybe not an overhaul, but additions could be considered for the profession. At present, I am confortable with its current iteration.
Chribba> Will we ever see a function to install multiple industrial jobs in a single click? For example, I have 10 invention jobs, selecting 10 BPC's and install them all with the same options in a single click (obviously they would like stack up in queue etc)...
Response> Yes, we have plans to redo the industry UI.
Sanya > A lot of people have iPads these days, and are there any plans to make an iPad-optimized version of the EVE Gate, or even an app?
Response> Not that I know of.
>>>Questions Continue In The Next Post...
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Vin Hellsing
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:03:00 -
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Katrina Oniseki > Have you considered implementing an in-game survey system to gain the opinions of players who do not use the forums or participate in the CSM? Simple vote based surveys found optionally somewhere upon login may be useful.
Response> I don't think we'll be implementing something to that effect anytime soon.
John Revenent> Will we get a MOTD option for Alliance and Corp chats?
Response> That's a good idea. I actually want to do that now.
Shepard Book> Will CCP have plans with Sony to offer a PS3 Dust 514 bundle? It would be a great way for some late-adopters to jump into the platform.
Response> I'm not involved with business decisions like that, but I think it's a cool idea.
Vin Hellsing> Are there plans to allow DUST Players be able to meet face-to-face with EVE Players in Incarna? (This question came up during a discussion about namespace being shared between DUST and EVE)
Response> We don't know at this time, but we may be able to implement it in the future. We certainly hope so.
Kalaratiri > When will assault frigs get their fourth bonus?
Response> We have a guy who balances the ships in development, we aren't certain on the time frame - it won't be coming this winter, that's for sure.
Carlani Hudson > Any news on that famed Industry expansion ? Uraniae Fehrnah > ^ Mining overhaul, renting POS science/industry slots out to others, etc...
Response> A comprehensive expansion? No, probably not, hopefully we can do a little here and there.
Seriphyn Inhonores> Will we have faction-based items for Incarna-related content? Clothes, furniture, medals, etc. (emphasis on clothing, though!)
Response> We might, in the future as a "factional clothing line". But it's still in the air.
Ghost Hunter > When are they going to rebalance the sansha faction items to reflect the changes they did to the ships some years ago?
Response> I'm not sure what you mean by that question, so I can't give an effective answer.
Aelisha > Will establishments be able to have VIP/Barred filters for entry?
Response> Probably not at launch, but it would be cool to have some sort of filtering mechanic so players can make their stuff exclusive.
Chribba> Will we have mining laser effects based on the type of crystal we use? (His actual question was "will we ever get to see rainbow mining?")
Response> That's a cool idea, but there are no plans at this time.
Carlani Hudson > Any news on possible new ship remodels? If so, can you tell us which ships will be given a facelift?
Response> We're in the process of reskinning all of the models. Most of them should be shinier when they're done.
John Revenent > When is EVE going to get a in game translator, and spell checker? (Referring to the fact that John misspelled "Corporation" when he made Revenent Defence Corperation.)
Response> We don't know if that will be implemented, and I do want to see that for multiple languages, but we don't know if we will be able to implement it.
Vin Hellsing> Will NeX ship paint jobs be cheaper than the clothes?
Response> Yes. They will be a lot cheaper.
And at this point, we ran out of time to complete the Q&A at PAX Prime 2011. I'll be staying in touch with CCP in the coming months. If you don't see your question answered with this Q&A, don't despair. There will likely be more Q&A's in the future and I will do my best to get them all answered.
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Vin Hellsing
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:07:00 -
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Edited by: Vin Hellsing on 01/09/2011 00:07:19 As a word of caution about the question regarding Incarna and ship hangars, don't read too much into it. If I'm not mistaken, it has been said in the past that ship spinning will return in some form.
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Captain Hindsite
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:11:00 -
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Holy friggin cow...20 some answers in which this key Eve developer could only say "no plans, no timeframe, don't think so, not sure, no no no." But he sure was quick to note that Incarna will never be optional...****ing awesome...
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Vin Hellsing
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:12:00 -
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Originally by: Captain Hindsite Holy friggin cow...20 some answers in which this key Eve developer could only say "no plans, no timeframe, don't think so, not sure, no no no." But he sure was quick to note that Incarna will never be optional...****ing awesome...
Pessimist much?
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Captain Hindsite
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:16:00 -
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Originally by: Vin Hellsing
Pessimist much?
Vin, I certainly appreciate you going through the effort to conduct this interview and then put it up here on the forums. That said - what, in this portion of the interview, would you point to as a cause for optimism?
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Vin Hellsing
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:21:00 -
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Originally by: Captain Hindsite
Originally by: Vin Hellsing
Pessimist much?
Vin, I certainly appreciate you going through the effort to conduct this interview and then put it up here on the forums. That said - what, in this portion of the interview, would you point to as a cause for optimism?
Personally? The fact that there will be dirt-cheap items on the NeX. Not all hope will be lost.
You do know that the world of EVE isn't supposed to be a place of roses and bunnies.
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Mr LaForge
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:21:00 -
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Originally by: Vin Hellsing Edited by: Vin Hellsing on 01/09/2011 00:07:19 As a word of caution about the question regarding Incarna and ship hangars, don't read too much into it. If I'm not mistaken, it has been said in the past that ship spinning will return in some form.
Pointed out the relevant part of your post.
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Vin Hellsing
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:26:00 -
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Originally by: Mr LaForge
Originally by: Vin Hellsing Edited by: Vin Hellsing on 01/09/2011 00:07:19 As a word of caution about the question regarding Incarna and ship hangars, don't read too much into it. If I'm not mistaken, it has been said in the past that ship spinning will return in some form.
Pointed out the relevant part of your post.
It doesn't mean it has been dropped. You do remember they explained that there are technical issues regarding the old hangar and the new Incarna system.
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Mr LaForge
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:30:00 -
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Originally by: Vin Hellsing Edited by: Vin Hellsing on 01/09/2011 00:27:59
Originally by: Mr LaForge
Originally by: Vin Hellsing Edited by: Vin Hellsing on 01/09/2011 00:07:19 As a word of caution about the question regarding Incarna and ship hangars, don't read too much into it. If I'm not mistaken, it has been said in the past that ship spinning will return in some form.
Pointed out the relevant part of your post.
It doesn't mean it has been dropped. You do remember they explained that there are technical issues regarding the old hangar and the new Incarna system.
Also, it seems that it's a hobby for some forum*****s to look for the slightest flaw in a statement to scream bloody murder over. Nice hobby, guys. :p
*goes back to blowing up Guristas*
I'm just pointing out that this could very well be another promise that they don't plan to deliver on.
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Alice Katsuko
Terra Incognita Intrepid Crossing
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:32:00 -
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Originally by: Vin Hellsing Carlani Hudson > Any news on possible new ship remodels? If so, can you tell us which ships will be given a facelift?
Response> We're in the process of reskinning all of the models. Most of them should be shinier when they're done.[/i]
That response made my day. Hopefully that means it will be possible to zoom all the way onto a Dominix without the texture getting fuzzy.
Many thanks to Vin and CCP Soundwave.
While the amount of unanswered questions and "don't know" answers was unfortunate, I'd much rather CCP say honestly that they have no plans to do something, or that they plan to do something I might disagree with, than for them to remain silent.
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Vin Hellsing
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:37:00 -
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Edited by: Vin Hellsing on 01/09/2011 00:37:06 Edited by: Vin Hellsing on 01/09/2011 00:36:53
Originally by: Alice Katsuko
Originally by: Vin Hellsing Carlani Hudson > Any news on possible new ship remodels? If so, can you tell us which ships will be given a facelift?
Response> We're in the process of reskinning all of the models. Most of them should be shinier when they're done.[/i]
That response made my day. Hopefully that means it will be possible to zoom all the way onto a Dominix without the texture getting fuzzy.
Many thanks to Vin and CCP Soundwave.
While the amount of unanswered questions and "don't know" answers was unfortunate, I'd much rather CCP say honestly that they have no plans to do something, or that they plan to do something I might disagree with, than for them to remain silent.
And this is the entire point of a Q&A.
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Albetta
Gallente Revenent Defence Corperation Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:37:00 -
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Originally by: Vin Hellsing
Unknown Submitter> A large number of EVE players do not like to leave their ship every time they dock. Some have computer hardware issues running several clients, some find it extremely immersion breaking and completely against EVE lore, and some would just rather abstain from Incarna alltogether. The return of the old ship hanger or some version of it with a disembark button would make all those people happy. When does CCP plan to do it?
Response> No, we don't have any plans for that. Incarna is essentially an addition that is central to the future of EVE.
god ****ing damnit
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Vin Hellsing
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:39:00 -
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Originally by: Albetta
Originally by: Vin Hellsing
Unknown Submitter> A large number of EVE players do not like to leave their ship every time they dock. Some have computer hardware issues running several clients, some find it extremely immersion breaking and completely against EVE lore, and some would just rather abstain from Incarna alltogether. The return of the old ship hanger or some version of it with a disembark button would make all those people happy. When does CCP plan to do it?
Response> No, we don't have any plans for that. Incarna is essentially an addition that is central to the future of EVE.
god ****ing damnit
You'll live.
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Albetta
Gallente Revenent Defence Corperation Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:41:00 -
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Originally by: Vin Hellsing
Originally by: Albetta
Originally by: Vin Hellsing
Unknown Submitter> A large number of EVE players do not like to leave their ship every time they dock. Some have computer hardware issues running several clients, some find it extremely immersion breaking and completely against EVE lore, and some would just rather abstain from Incarna alltogether. The return of the old ship hanger or some version of it with a disembark button would make all those people happy. When does CCP plan to do it?
Response> No, we don't have any plans for that. Incarna is essentially an addition that is central to the future of EVE.
god ****ing damnit
You'll live.
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AnzacPaul
the united Negative Ten.
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:41:00 -
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Vin, stop defending Soundwave's answers. WE APPRECIATE HUGELY that you took your own time to do this, and we have no problem with you or the way you conducted this interview.
HOWEVER, if the only positive thing you got out of an interview is that "nex items will be cheaper", then mate, you aren't in any position to defend Soundwave's responses. ______
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Vin Hellsing
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:44:00 -
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Originally by: AnzacPaul Vin, stop defending Soundwave's answers. WE APPRECIATE HUGELY that you took your own time to do this, and we have no problem with you or the way you conducted this interview.
HOWEVER, if the only positive thing you got out of an interview is that "nex items will be cheaper", then mate, you aren't in any position to defend Soundwave's responses.
Personally I have issues with the lack of a choice for a hangar view and a CQ view. Though when I look at CCP's responses on the issue, I don't see them really making an effort to bring back the old ship hangar. The most we'd get is a different, incarna-compatible ship hangar - we just don't know how it will/could be implemented.
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Razin
The xDEATHx Squadron Legion of xXDEATHXx
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:48:00 -
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Originally by: Alice Katsuko
Originally by: Vin Hellsing Carlani Hudson > Any news on possible new ship remodels? If so, can you tell us which ships will be given a facelift?
Response> We're in the process of reskinning all of the models. Most of them should be shinier when they're done.[/i]
That response made my day. Hopefully that means it will be possible to zoom all the way onto a Dominix without the texture getting fuzzy.
As long as you're willing to give it a few years. ... Return the Old Hangar Back... for Immersion.
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Vin Hellsing
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:50:00 -
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Originally by: Razin
Originally by: Alice Katsuko
Originally by: Vin Hellsing Carlani Hudson > Any news on possible new ship remodels? If so, can you tell us which ships will be given a facelift?
Response> We're in the process of reskinning all of the models. Most of them should be shinier when they're done.[/i]
That response made my day. Hopefully that means it will be possible to zoom all the way onto a Dominix without the texture getting fuzzy.
As long as you're willing to give it a few years.
Given the number of ships in existence in-game, I would probably give it until next year, spring at the earliest, to get it all done. That's assuming they have enough of their model/texture crew working on it.
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ShahFluffers
Ice Fire Warriors
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:51:00 -
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Originally by: Vin Hellsing
Unknown Submitter> A large number of EVE players do not like to leave their ship every time they dock. Some have computer hardware issues running several clients, some find it extremely immersion breaking and completely against EVE lore, and some would just rather abstain from Incarna alltogether. The return of the old ship hanger or some version of it with a disembark button would make all those people happy. When does CCP plan to do it?
Response> No, we don't have any plans for that. Incarna is essentially an addition that is central to the future of EVE.
This response alone irritates me and makes me wonder if CCP actually paid any attention to the protests 2-3 months ago... or if they actually listened to the CSM at all (for what little good they are capable of doing)...
If Incarna and "disembarking" become completely non-optional then I'll have to find a new game. I see my avatar is my SHIP dammit. I don't want to be forced out of my pod. _______________________
"Just because I seem like an idiot doesn't mean I am one." ~Unknown |
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Albetta
Gallente Revenent Defence Corperation Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:53:00 -
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Originally by: Vin Hellsing
Originally by: AnzacPaul Vin, stop defending Soundwave's answers. WE APPRECIATE HUGELY that you took your own time to do this, and we have no problem with you or the way you conducted this interview.
HOWEVER, if the only positive thing you got out of an interview is that "nex items will be cheaper", then mate, you aren't in any position to defend Soundwave's responses.
Personally I have issues with the lack of a choice for a hangar view and a CQ view. Though when I look at CCP's responses on the issue, I don't see them really making an effort to bring back the old ship hangar. The most we'd get is a different, incarna-compatible ship hangar - we just don't know how it will/could be implemented.
But there IS a difference between "don't have any plans" and "don't know how it would work".
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Oberine Noriepa
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:53:00 -
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Edited by: Oberine Noriepa on 01/09/2011 00:56:00 Edited by: Oberine Noriepa on 01/09/2011 00:55:04 Edited by: Oberine Noriepa on 01/09/2011 00:54:23 Even if they don't re-implement the old hangar, I don't think it's a big deal since Carbon will eventually be optimized to the point where it won't be too stressful to run. They should at least give people the option, though.
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Razin
The xDEATHx Squadron Legion of xXDEATHXx
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:55:00 -
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Originally by: Vin Hellsing
Originally by: Razin
Originally by: Alice Katsuko
Originally by: Vin Hellsing Carlani Hudson > Any news on possible new ship remodels? If so, can you tell us which ships will be given a facelift?
Response> We're in the process of reskinning all of the models. Most of them should be shinier when they're done.
That response made my day. Hopefully that means it will be possible to zoom all the way onto a Dominix without the texture getting fuzzy.
As long as you're willing to give it a few years.
Given the number of ships in existence in-game, I would probably give it until next year, spring at the earliest, to get it all done. That's assuming they have enough of their model/texture crew working on it.
That sounds extremely[/i] optimistic given CCP art team's current priorities. ... Return the Old Hangar Back... for Immersion.
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Vin Hellsing
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Posted - 2011.09.01 00:55:00 -
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Originally by: Oberine Noriepa Even if they don't re-implement the old hangar, I don't think it's a big deal since Carbon will eventually be optimized to the point where it won't be too stressful to run.
This. It may be a "No" right now on the question of re-implementing ship hangars, but it may become a "Yes" in the future.
Remember, Incarna was something they wanted to do for a long time, but were prevented by major technical and production hurdles with the pre-Carbon graphics engine that EVE used.
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Oberine Noriepa
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Posted - 2011.09.01 01:01:00 -
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Originally by: Vin Hellsing About the Nebulae question, I'm not sure if it was asked or not, or if I had even compiled it into the list of questions in the first place for the second Q&A. I'm guessing you probably posted that question too late for me to have it in the list.
In that case, you should resubmit the question to me via EveMail. I'm accepting questions via that for any future Q&A's.
Cool. I'll do that. I edited my post because I realized that this thread is actually the 2nd interview. ;P
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Razin
The xDEATHx Squadron Legion of xXDEATHXx
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Posted - 2011.09.01 01:02:00 -
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Originally by: Oberine Noriepa
Even if they don't re-implement the old hangar, I don't think it's a big deal since Carbon will eventually be optimized to the point where it won't be too stressful to run. They should at least give people the option, though.
My computer handles CQ just fine. For myself this is an issue of immersion first and foremost. CCP's current implementation of docking just doesn't make sense, and neither do their weak attempts at rationalizing this blunder. ... Return the Old Hangar Back... for Immersion.
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Vin Hellsing
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Posted - 2011.09.01 01:04:00 -
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Originally by: Oberine Noriepa
Cool. I'll do that. I edited my post because I realized that this thread is actually the 2nd interview. ;P
Fixed up mine as well. ;)
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BLACK-STAR
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Posted - 2011.09.01 01:21:00 -
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Unknown Submitter> A large number of EVE players do not like to leave their ship every time they dock. Some have computer hardware issues running several clients, some find it extremely immersion breaking and completely against EVE lore, and some would just rather abstain from Incarna alltogether. The return of the old ship hanger or some version of it with a disembark button would make all those people happy. When does CCP plan to do it?
Response> No, we don't have any plans for that. Incarna is essentially an addition that is central to the future of EVE.
@CCP Old hangar. Return it. Immediately. How is a JPEG of a door central future of EVE? gtf off your high horse please.
The question explains hundreds of problems people are having and offers a solution but Dev just gives the finger about it. ,,|,,
CQ is terribly coded, and I disabled it indefinitely. Old hangar is more practical and efficient.
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Vin Hellsing
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Posted - 2011.09.01 01:23:00 -
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Originally by: BLACK-STAR Unknown Submitter> A large number of EVE players do not like to leave their ship every time they dock. Some have computer hardware issues running several clients, some find it extremely immersion breaking and completely against EVE lore, and some would just rather abstain from Incarna alltogether. The return of the old ship hanger or some version of it with a disembark button would make all those people happy. When does CCP plan to do it?
Response> No, we don't have any plans for that. Incarna is essentially an addition that is central to the future of EVE.
@CCP Old hangar. Return it. Immediately. How is a JPEG of a door central future of EVE? gtf off your high horse please.
The question explains hundreds of problems people are having and offers a solution but Dev just gives the finger about it. ,,|,,
CQ is terribly coded, and I disabled it indefinitely. Old hangar is more practical and efficient.
You didn't listen, did you?
There are technical hurdles with the Carbon Engine that makes it unfeasible in the current timeframe.
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Razin
The xDEATHx Squadron Legion of xXDEATHXx
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Posted - 2011.09.01 01:30:00 -
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Originally by: Vin Hellsing
Originally by: BLACK-STAR
Quote: Unknown Submitter> A large number of EVE players do not like to leave their ship every time they dock. Some have computer hardware issues running several clients, some find it extremely immersion breaking and completely against EVE lore, and some would just rather abstain from Incarna alltogether. The return of the old ship hanger or some version of it with a disembark button would make all those people happy. When does CCP plan to do it?
Response> No, we don't have any plans for that. Incarna is essentially an addition that is central to the future of EVE.
@CCP Old hangar. Return it. Immediately. How is a JPEG of a door central future of EVE? gtf off your high horse please.
The question explains hundreds of problems people are having and offers a solution but Dev just gives the finger about it. ,,|,,
CQ is terribly coded, and I disabled it indefinitely. Old hangar is more practical and efficient.
You didn't listen, did you?
There are technical hurdles with the Carbon Engine that makes it unfeasible in the current timeframe.
Could you point to the place where CCP Soundwave says that? Because his quoted response looks to be very categorical in its denial of any return of the hanger in any form. ... Return the Old Hangar Back... for Immersion.
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