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Ronyo Dae'Loki
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Posted - 2004.03.09 17:57:00 -
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I like the idea of making Mining Drones act as Salvage Drones as well.
Oh, and the seige drones sound cool. 
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Angst
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Posted - 2004.03.09 22:09:00 -
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dont forget Smacktalking drones, to be used when you just cant be bothered.
And 1337 drones- writes random,over-used,OMG-do-ppl-still-say-that s***??,l33tsp34k in local channel
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Sir Alsamus
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Posted - 2004.03.09 23:13:00 -
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Edited by: Sir Alsamus on 09/03/2004 23:16:45
Me thinks Kamakazi Drones should b very small and do medium of damage. Super low armour, practily no shield but also very fast. If they where massive things no one would use them. One shot wonders that fill ur drone bay with 2-3 no thanks.
Oh and another thing. "Smart" drones read about rouge drones. Now think of these smart drones. They are the same. Think rouge drones should be added to game though. Bring some fun to mining rats suck after a bit 
Check the site at http://www.sailes.co.uk/btt/
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Ithildin
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Posted - 2004.03.09 23:46:00 -
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The main thing that needs to be done about drones is to let the drones travel a more random path, instead of directly to target. The current path makes them very vulnerable to splash effect weapons.
Another thing that would be nice would be to have a bit more shield/armour on the drones, as when hunting rats you tend to loose the drones as soon as the NPCs target them (I hunt in 0.0). This might even be balanced by a slightly lowered damage output from the drones.
Drones aren't like missiles, after all, when you launch them you most often expect them back.
And an auto-scoop when warping would also be in order. A few days ago I lost a batch of Wasps due to accidentally doubleclicking on a roid 250km away instead of a cargo can.
Hmm, too many new goodies on drones might lead to a need for an entire overhaul of all ships' drone hold capacity, and I am not sure people (devs) really want to do that.
Oh, and aren't missiles getting some lovin' too?
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Ronyo Dae'Loki
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Posted - 2004.03.10 01:26:00 -
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Edited by: Sir Alsamus on 09/03/2004 23:16:45
Me thinks Kamakazi Drones should b very small and do medium of damage. Super low armour, practily no shield but also very fast. If they where massive things no one would use them. One shot wonders that fill ur drone bay with 2-3 no thanks.
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SithEwok
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Posted - 2004.03.10 02:03:00 -
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i would like to see the ability to use 15 to 20 drones to fit the doms capacity!
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DigitalCommunist
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Posted - 2004.03.10 02:48:00 -
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I don't think more drones is the answer, even 10 drones per ship causes enough lag, just make more and better drones to fill up that capacity
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Slithereen
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Posted - 2004.03.10 06:36:00 -
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I advocate warp disruption and propulsion webbing drones.
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Dukath
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Posted - 2004.03.10 09:18:00 -
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Actually the drone lag has improved dramatically recently, doesn't mean i'd like everyone to be able to use 300 drones but a slight increase would be nice.
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Ruffles
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Posted - 2004.03.10 11:47:00 -
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I agree, repair drones would probably be the first I would like to see.
However, here is a very old thread with some good ideas:
Cro Ramel's crazy drone ideas. (Not suitable for children.)
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YuuKnow
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Posted - 2004.03.11 14:41:00 -
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Yeah, these additions would all rock
DigitalCommunist your the man.
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Morning Maniac
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Posted - 2004.03.11 18:18:00 -
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How about a modified version of the current drones by adding one med slot. Then it's up to you to give it a "special ability". Could put a ECM mod, a MWD, web, scrambler, etc.
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Denn
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Posted - 2004.03.11 22:00:00 -
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In EVE Chronicles there is a story called "The Vampire". It reads about a new assault drone that looks Gallente like in the picture.
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shakaZ XIV
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Posted - 2004.03.11 22:54:00 -
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hmm a shield boosting/recharging drone would be nice too in addition to armor repairing ones...for the armor tankers among us its a bit of a pain to have to wait for ages for your shield to recharge after a fight :)
hmm, also an idea:
Drones that give a bonus to a certain stat but are "used up" after a while and selfdestruct... or just return to your ship after a certain period of usage to recharge their cap (during which they cant be re-launched).
Sort of like a temporary booster. For example drones that increase your tracking by 10% for 60 seconds or so, or give a temporary +2 boost to sensor strength for X seconds. Or sux0r 10 energy per 5 seconds or so and transfer it to the owner. I just mean, a relatively phat bonus, but for a very short time, and the enemy can actually do something about it (shoot 'em/jam them) so it shouldnt be too uber. Besides people would have to choose between "buff" drones or regular combat drones. But it should add some diversity to tactics people use :) and make a big drone bay more useful aswell, as it is the domi and arma are a bit gimp
ah btw, since its confirmed there will be repair drones i think it would be nice if they could be used on other people aswell, so you could have like a medic domi... shield transfer devices are cool and all but are kinda gimped by their super short range so drones would be loads better for that job.
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SithEwok
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Posted - 2004.03.11 23:04:00 -
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another thing, the drones need to orbit further away. This would stop torpedos aimed at your ship, causing splash to your helpful drones.
they would have to be specifically targetted.
The drones are an awesome idea to help gallente out, however the megathron is still weak. tons of damage will catch up to the megathron in seconds if he does not get to his range to target quick enough.
One more medium slot would help give the megathron the shield tanking it needs.
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Deathblo
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Posted - 2004.03.12 01:11:00 -
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Don't forget spy drones. Drones with their own warp drive and sensors that should be about the size of a pod. That way a ship could warp into the stargate and then send its drones out to the different belts and planets to scout out the areas for pirates, loot, etc without leaving the jumpgate.
Of course to balance out all these insanely cool and powerful drone abilities they would need to be insanely expensive in order for them not to be abused.
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solivagus
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Posted - 2004.03.12 12:41:00 -
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I swear before God the almighty, even tough I am atheist, that if I get salvage drones I will fall on my knees and kiss a devs boots!
Prepare to pucker up.  According to eve-db there's a "salvage drone operation" skill now. 5% increased salvage amount per level. |
VoxDei
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Posted - 2004.03.12 13:34:00 -
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As far as adding more Drone Interfacing skills go, IMO it would start to seriously unbalance Gallente ships. I'd prefer to see a high-slot module (takes up a turret slot) that would increase the number of drones you could control, instead. So if you wanted more drones out at once, then you'd have to sacrifice some of your main guns. This is especially true if some of these more specialised drones (like ECM drones) were to be implemented.
And no, I don't fly Gallente ships - I'm scared by the prospect of a Dom with 20 siege drones out and 7 blasters on top of that coming at me. 
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FaTBaStArD
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Posted - 2004.03.12 16:47:00 -
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I would like to see FETCH-UM Drones. Being the lazy fatty i am, i would like to see drones that go fetch all them loot cans that fill my roid field when im mining.
Nothing sux worse than having to go collect 60-100 cans of loot after a good nite of mining.
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Dr Parks
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Posted - 2004.03.13 07:18:00 -
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I would like to second, third, and wave my hands about in a silly fashion while giggling, in support of the salvage drones being implimented asap!
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Interferon
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Posted - 2004.03.13 20:06:00 -
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What about a "loot drone"? you let fly that sucker to pickup your loot.
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Foomanshoe
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Posted - 2004.03.14 03:18:00 -
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Savage drone skill was available in beta, i was itching for them to give em to use up until release when i just stopped caring.
The stuff is still out there to salvage, seen wreckage for while now. Finally it will do something me hopes.
But i wouldnt take something being on eve-db to mean that it will be coming. Its not like salvage drones are a new idea, it could just be the same as the luxury yaht. Old beta item they stuck in just because.
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Roba
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Posted - 2004.03.14 11:20:00 -
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very good
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Coreantes
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Posted - 2004.03.14 11:32:00 -
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defender drones - can defend a target from hostiles or intercept incoming missles...
Would be great... a friend is under attack, you launch your drones, target him and click "defend target"!
Salvage Drones - Would be able to get cargo containers and drag unanchored containers from one place to another within operating range so you yourself can stay outside the belt and not get stuck with your indy! :)
w00t, think of the posibility's...
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Belshazzur Nephilim
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Posted - 2004.03.14 16:43:00 -
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Interesting new concept to say the least. Looks like Droners careers will be looking up if this really happens in a copacitic manner.
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YuuKnow
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Posted - 2004.04.06 17:49:00 -
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hmmmm.... haven't heard anything about this in a while.
Has anyone heard of an ETA from any of these.
I'm desperating hoping that at least salvage drones will come in with Shiva. If not I'm sure most people will be sorely dissappointed.
I'm going to ENVY the players that get the first bp's. They're going to be like MEGA INSTANT RICH with like 1,000,000,000,000 isk accounts.
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Ithildin
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Posted - 2004.04.07 07:09:00 -
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Is this thread still alive?
Great ideas here. Drones need loving.
Drones need a bit more multifaceting.
Well basically this is the specialist drones I see is needed:
- Drones that work well against frigates, but not so well against battleships. Fast, short ranged, accurate, and not so heavily armoured. Scout drones fall a bit short.
- Drones that work well agaisnt battleship, but not so well against frigates. Slow, long ranged, inaccurate, heavy damage, and rather heavily armoured.
- Utility drones. A little more variety in the mining drones BPOs, and the repair and salvage drones.
- Defender drones. There are one frigate, one cruiser, and one battleship in the Gallente navy with launchers. Not one ship has less than 100 m3 drone bay, though. Defender drones work lite Defender missiles, basically. ROF is something in lines of 7-8 seconds and damage 10-20. Range 10km. It'll take em a little while to whitle down torps and tech 2 missiles and rockets fire fast enough that most will get through. Not a sure defence, but at least some defence.
- Guard drones. Drones that stick around the ship, so it doesn't take aeons for you to wait for the drones to return. It's a sub type, like FOF.
And drone AI need a bit of upgrade. Or perhaps it's just the flight path. Upgrade from the straight line.
Um, drones still cause a bit of lag...
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Ithildin
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Posted - 2004.04.07 07:09:00 -
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Edited by: Ithildin on 07/04/2004 07:10:56
**Hate double posts**
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