Fester Addams
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Posted - 2005.04.08 14:35:00 -
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 Originally by: Fortior
Most people would agree that instas are a problem that needs fixing. I came up with a very easy solution (I apologize if someone else has already written about it) during the slow hours at work.
I propose that a timer is used when jumping, and that gates use a similar command as stations (instead of "dock", "jump". d'uh  ). That would make instas useless while not affecting normal jumps. Let me explain.
From the moment you choose "jump", a timer is initiated. Player A warps in at the regular 15 km, issues "jump" and the timer starts counting down X seconds before Player A is cleared for jumping. Player B jumps in 10 m from the gate and issues "jump" but has to wait X seconds before jumping. Player A's timer would be finished by the time he gets to the gate and can jump when in range. Player B's timer would still count down despite him being in range, and thus has to wait before it's finished before jumping.
Now, please, this is a small idea so turn down the flaming 
Firstly, Im not sure who you are talking about when you refer to "most people", the vast majority of players I have spoken to have no problem with instas and consider the issue done and done.
Admitedly I dont know most of the eve players but then I doubt you do ither.
Having removed that issue I will move onto your Idea.
In my humble opinion it can be compared with using a revolver to get water out of a glass, true a bullet or two will get the effect you are after but lets face it, it would cause alot more problems than just leaving it like it is.
This is plainly an atempt to make it easier for pirates to have time to target and shoot down a ship trying to get through the gate, thing is making it easier for the pirates is not neccesary, if you want to camp gates it is not only possible its actually not very hard... if you do it right.
Now if you and your friends havent figured out how to camp efficiently ... well I wont tell you how as that makes one less successfull camper out there.
hmm, a tad more ichor in that post than I intended, thus I would like to say I have nothing against campers or pirates, im just tired of them being so lazy :)
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