2003~2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVJLAg6lWOY

Seriously though, why does it seem like the Industry hates login screens, as a non-EVE example, I recall Guild Wars 2 having a fantastic login screen during beta, only to replace it with logging in via the launcher.

I've always loved EVE's login screens and music, and part of the excitement of a new expansion for me has always been seeing the new one, which is perhaps silly, I'll admit.

To keep it positive, what's been your favourite login screen over the years?

At least (for now) you can bypass the launcher using exefile.exe, but unlikely that one will remain for a long time...

The SSO login is pretty bad for those that have multiple clients.

/c

It's so bad for multiple clients or if you want to switch characters you have to reopen the launcher each time. The Log Off button was removed.

Eve's iconic login screens have always made my days logging in a very unique ominous and charismatic depth no other game has matched.

The new launcher login seems dry and uninspiring by comparison. Tis' a sad day when the fully animated login screen is rendered obsolete for a "technological improvement"

this new method is probably more financial decision since the company no longer has to spend money on making new login screens or composing new login music

I'm rather baffled as why they haven't tried to openly discuss for making it a sidegrade instead, let those watch the screensaver & hear the music if they wanted to, and the rest can directly log to their character screen.

Each expansion needs a theme track, Odyssey is no different.

just found for myself that you can switch chars (inside one account) faster than before:
- switch to launcher, press "Launch"

current client will close and you have new select char screen. No need to relogin and all this stuff.

looks like good improvement for me

Swithcing to deskotp breaks my keyboard layout and i had the launcher configured to close after laucnhing as otherwise it woulnd't close even after exiting EVE.

And why did they remove the login screen without a warning? Who do they think they are these noob developers, messing with our game like that?

Using the method i posted above,you can log off too.Like the old days!

but unlikely that one will remain for a long time...

/c

What are you all talking about ?
The login screen is still here.Go and launch EVE from here:
C:\Program Files (x86)\CCP\EVE\bin\exefile.exe

If you have multiple folders for multiple accounts do the same for each one.
I am not sure what's going to happen if there is patch available.You might have to use the launcher to update.
Log off works too!

Did that work for you ?

Yea I noticed this too, whilst I think logging in from the launcher is a good idea, I didn't think it also warranted removal of the old log off button whilst ingame. Overall the efficiency of the old way vs the new probably isn't that much of a difference, just a matter of adapting to the new. However lets face it, this new method is probably more financial decision since the company no longer has to spend money on making new login screens or composing new login music, call me sentimental.

What are you all talking about ?
The login screen is still here.Go and launch EVE from here:
C:\Program Files (x86)\CCP\EVE\bin\exefile.exe

If you have multiple folders for multiple accounts do the same for each one.
I am not sure what's going to happen if there is patch available.You might have to use the launcher to update.
Log off works too!

Did that work for you ?

I will miss the new Login music with each expansion =(

p.s Apocrypha was my favourite login music theme.

It's so bad for multiple clients or if you want to switch characters you have to reopen the launcher each time. The Log Off button was removed.

Ahh the memories....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpSgjxeDW_w&list=PL1B659E51C18EAE60

I haven't yet tried the new login procedure.

Whatever the case may be, is it still possible to be logged in on multiple accounts at the same time, or are we limited to only one account?

Well...we are talking about the company that removed ship spinning...

They redo gate jump effects and undocking animations to get rid of blank loading screens...then they add one to the launching process. CCP at it's finest.

Shut up, people. Marketing knows what it's doing.

At least (for now) you can bypass the launcher using exefile.exe, but unlikely that one will remain for a long time...

The SSO login is pretty bad for those that have multiple clients.

/c

Try this for smooth multiple client loads:

https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=238533

2003~2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVJLAg6lWOY

Seriously though, why does it seem like the Industry hates login screens, as a non-EVE example, I recall Guild Wars 2 having a fantastic login screen during beta, only to replace it with logging in via the launcher.

I've always loved EVE's login screens and music, and part of the excitement of a new expansion for me has always been seeing the new one, which is perhaps silly, I'll admit.

To keep it positive, what's been your favourite login screen over the years?

CCP are JOKE!

10 year!
One product!
Deployment procedure? Quality Control?

Well good luck with your other products. Hope you won't repeat same mistakes again.

I know how to fix my settings and stuff and continue playing, thank you.
Will I play other CCP games? No! One horrible product is enough.

I love drama queens and CCP have a talent for drawing them out.

Where is the drama in that ?
I too like forum trolls :D

At least (for now) you can bypass the launcher using exefile.exe, but unlikely that one will remain for a long time...

The SSO login is pretty bad for those that have multiple clients.

/c

CCP are JOKE!

10 year!
One product!
Deployment procedure? Quality Control?

Well good luck with your other products. Hope you won't repeat same mistakes again.

I know how to fix my settings and stuff and continue playing, thank you.
Will I play other CCP games? No! One horrible product is enough.

One horrible product and still playing it.

Funny

Not really one for complaining too much, but gotta admit, I do miss the animated log in screen, while it doesn't affect my gameplay, it does seem to make the experience of logging in a tad ermmmm "sterile" yeah think that's the adjective I'll go with.

its also important for new players, it's the first thing they see about the game, when i first started the game and did see the login screen I felt - yes this is great... now they just hop into the game, I think they should bring it back

So 2 days after removing the login screen, we dont have any official answer ?
How can you remove the login screen, we try to forgive the removal of the jukebox, but this is just too much s**t

...
The login screen is very much a one-off custom-made window. In addition work is under way to move the login into the launcher and to get rid of the login screen.

I agree. I started during Apocrypha and have played at least for a bit during every new expansion since. I remember every login screen and every background theme associated with them fondly. The amount of atmosphere they added is clearly undervalued by CCP.

... Marketing thinks it knows what it's doing.

Is this the correct forums post to whine about the new launcher!?!?

I am most certainly not amused about this update.

No, that would be over here.

On another note, CCP_Explorer has confirmed no more in-game login screens:

https://twitter.com/erlendur/status/336964551025250304

Everything is first impressions. When the first thing you experience is the login screen, your first impression is "oh wow this looks amaaazzinnnggg." When the first thing you see in the launcher, followed by the login screen, it's still "oh wow this looks beautiful." Perhaps not quite as powerful, but you accept it because it's the norm these days, much like credits playing over the top of the first 5 minutes of a movie.

When the first thing you see is the launcher, followed by UI, followed by character stuff, followed by more UI, and then you're suddenly dropped into the game? It's a disjointed experience that leaves you wondering what you just logged into.

Eve's iconic login screens have always made my days logging in an enjoyable experience. Eve's animated login really offers players very unique ominous and charismatic depth no other game has matched.

The new launcher login seems dry and uninspiring by comparison. Tis' a sad day when the fully animated login screen is rendered obsolete for a "technological improvement"

...and have been enjoying playing Civilization V more than EVE lately.

Strongly agree with this. Being tossed from a launcher outside the game into the character selection screeen just cheapens the experience. The login screen set the mood, and change between login screens twice a year helped keep the game feeling fresh. Now, being dumped into character select screen at login totally removes all that from the picture. Major loss to the feel of the experience in entering the game. It has to be impressive, and it was. Now it's just weak and unimpressive.

What's more, with the removal of the Log Off button, EVE went back into 1990s. I'm sorry, but in an MMO with multiple characters, having to exit the game completely just to switch between characters on the same account is INCREDIBLY weak. Look at MMOs from 2004 and even earlier, and they had the ability to log off without exiting, This only exacerbates the many problems EVE has in this general area - like the player's inability to adjust the font, or change the font size in any significant way, and many others. Just makes the game feel really even more outdated than it has to be.

If this isn't a warning sign CCP screwed up I don't know what is.

I will miss the login screen dearly. It was always something to look forward to the new ones.

However you have now made it a whole lot more difficult for me to switch characters, which is really fuckiing annoying. Why?

Hey, nobody wanted that animated login screen after all. Just check what the CSM has to say on the issue:
https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=3068630#post3068630
For Chris't sake, aren't we stupid?

CCP has never heard of "if it isn't broken don't fix it".

I mean why did they actually do this? Soley to annoy people?

It's supposed to be a first step towards easier character switching, so they made it more difficult to switch characters

It's a difficult line of logic, I know

I believe the login screen's music and art (which changed each expansion) combined to form a piece of art and a unique user experience in a game.

The unfortunate thing about this for the subscribers is that in all honesty, the login screen and music is utterly irrelevant to game play and performance.

As far as reasons for keeping it go, we don't really have any strong logical legs to stand on concerning the issue.

Same with the vanished Jukebox.

The unfortunate thing about this for the subscribers is that in all honesty, the login screen and music is utterly irrelevant to game play and performance.

As far as reasons for keeping it go, we don't really have any strong logical legs to stand on concerning the issue.

Whining about a login screen?

Pretty much one of the most pathetic whine threads of GD.
And that takes really much.

Though, i can't deny a certain amusement about all the tears...

Whining about a login screen?

Pretty much one of the most pathetic whine threads of GD.
And that takes really much.

Though, i can't deny a certain amusement about all the tears...

Enjoy your CSM representatives, community!
Oh and dont forget to vote next time, because your voice is "important".

I believe the login screen's music and art (which changed each expansion) combined to form a piece of art and a unique user experience in a game.

They were iconic.

Removing them, while a technical advance and helpful for SSO, was implemented poorly because it just drops you to a much-less-artful character selection screen. The EVE new player experience will never be the same, and it is now a lesser experience. This is a matter of taste and elegance and whoever approved this change did not give enough merit to "this downgrades EVE as a matter of epic spaceship videogame art" factor.

CCP, please find a way to bring back the login screen art to some other part of the game -- so that people may experience what was one a high quality aspect of EVE. in-game screensaver? I don't know. But it's time for a team in Reyk to start brainstorming.

Whining about a login screen?

Pretty much one of the most pathetic whine threads of GD.
And that takes really much.

Though, i can't deny a certain amusement about all the tears...

What a curious thread. Usually anything that isn't "omg !!! spaceships in space!!!" is to be purged from all of Eve. Now a whole thread waxing nostalgic for a login screen and theme music. What next? Cats and dogs sleeping together?

I turned off the music the 2nd week of Eve so I guess I'm missing out on that grandeur. For what its worth, I only have 3 accounts, but find the new launcher adept at launching them as the old way.

What a curious thread. Usually anything that isn't "omg !!! spaceships in space!!!" is to be purged from all of Eve. Now a whole thread waxing nostalgic for a login screen and theme music. What next? Cats and dogs sleeping together?

I turned off the music the 2nd week of Eve so I guess I'm missing out on that grandeur. For what its worth, I only have 3 accounts, but find the new launcher adept at launching them as the old way.

At least (for now) you can bypass the launcher using exefile.exe, but unlikely that one will remain for a long time...

The SSO login is pretty bad for those that have multiple clients.

/c

First time I am happy I am on a Mac after an expansion. Still have old launcher and log in screen :).

Just chiming in:

I remember when I first logged in, that red background for Dominion is what really made me think, "Woa, I'm about to be in space."

That creepy vibe that the Incursion login screen had me wanting to explore Sansha space more than other factions.

I still listen to the Incarna and Crucible themes, and hum them occasionally.

CCP: While you're trying you're best to be convenient, you have to remember that people play EVE because games aren't made like these anymore. Getting rid of a login screen means more than you think. :(

CCP sees fantastic login numbers and decides "you know what? let's make logging in more cumbersome"

By the same logic as nerfing the Drake: Too many people using login screen, must be overpowered!

Honestly, I'll be fine with loosing the login screen if they redesign the character selection screen to be as compelling (themed by expansion of course).

They've had 13+ pages of feedback over in https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=230690
but CPP have been very silent in the face of a lot of criticism of the new launcher.

The really need to address this - if they just roll it out as mandatory on 4th June they are going to lose subscriptions!

As a pretty young character I never really had the chance to see all expansion login screens but I remember the first time I saw the login screen I went WOAH.

RIP Login Screen, perhaps they can revamp the character selection screen to make up for it.

As a pretty young character I never really had the chance to see all expansion login screens but I remember the first time I saw the login screen I went WOAH.

RIP Login Screen, perhaps they can revamp the character selection screen to make up for it.

The login screen is still there. It's really easy to get it back. Just don't use the launcher. Problem solved.

The login screen is still there. It's really easy to get it back. Just don't use the launcher. Problem solved.

There will be a new one for Odyssey we can see by bypassing the launcher until they take away that ability? You're a genius!