A space anchor ?

Actually that's quite interesting.

I could see it being related to the way that a Cyno ship can't be moved; a module that adds ship mass perhaps ?
Everything needs a counter ...

Lets hear some fleshed out ideas!

Edit: Apologies to Akirei Scytale who already mentioned the mass thing ...

Perhaps you should stfu and find more suitable targets. What you do in game is one thing, what you do here, gang attacking players is simply pathetic.

Sure they whine. But that's not why you're here. This is just shitpoasting. It's crap and should be called and stopped for the crap that it is.

I'm doing what I can. Solo and Chilled.

The proper way to handle this would be for CCP to actually program ship collisions that cause damage. As it is now bumpers lose nothing from their actions and miners lose everything. See what happens when the bumpers start incurring replacement and repair costs...

Im sorry but do you know how fast an orca or barge moves?

The problem with the terrible "anchor" suggestion is that there is absolutely no downside for the carebears. Comparing it to siege/triage modules is dishonest, as the ships that use those modules can only operate in areas in which they can freely be attacked, and as such being stuck in one spot for a fixed period of time is an actual risk. Anchoring yourself in safe space has no drawback. I propose slashing defenses and or mining yield by 50% while anchored.

That sounds fair - you don't have to actively manage your range or avoid bumpers, but the compromise is reduced survivability or isk

What the hell is your problem

Had to think for a minute, but I guess it's the mortgage. It's not really a problem per say, but it's the closest thing.

As far as this idea is concerned, others deal quite well without, so maybe learn how to yourself? After all bumping is a perfectly legitimate mechanic to use and has been used for many, many years.

Gotta say, Mortgages need to be nerfed.

Mine went up this year, and we are looking into converting to a fixed rate.
(We always planned on this, it just wasn't one of our options when we first got the mortgage itself)

Yea like i said it will not be the end of bumping, saying it isnt unbalanced is ignoring the obvious tho

It's far from obvious, as I have no idea what you're blithering on about.

What is the issue? If you're active or have friends/corp mates/whatever then bumping is practically a none issue. If you pay your nearest New Order agent for a mining permit then you won't be bumped for a full year.

Have you seen a miner been bumped? Have you tried it? :)

Its basically griefing because there is no counter-measure

So, I just spoke to the GM Team regarding this to get some clarification:

Firstly, people who are bumped always have the right to petition. It is the right of any player who feels that they want to petition an issue to do so.

However, with regards to the rules in EVE Online our current view is:


Bumping is not considered harassment.
Bumping is not considered griefing.
Bumping is not against the rules.



It's actually been used for a long time to prevent warping as a rudimentary form of tackling when you don't have a point, or don't have sufficient disruption strength to keep someone pinned.

Along with that, the people that are doing this for the best part are in player corporations. If you don't like what they're doing, declare war on them so that you can punish them, or pay a merc corp to do so on your behalf if you don't want to fight.

There are plenty of options to counter this, if you use your imagination.

I must have a really bad imagination

Kind of tough for someone on an internet forum arent you