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Pan Crastus
Anti-Metagaming League
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Posted - 2008.12.20 04:36:00 -
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So, I got 5 days for free (thanks CCP) to see what's going on after several months of absence.
First impressions: + frame rates seem much higher now + nice stargates + finally, the awful camera shake can be turned off + certificates are nice, they should have added them much earlier
o module timers, meh ... at least they improve visibility of module status somewhat o new L4 missions - first one I got was "kill a single rogue drone and bugger off" for ~800 LP. Um, "wow".
- sound is still terrible - it's still hard to see whether a module is on or not (or perhaps I'm not used to seeing that subtle difference anymore), even with "widescreen" on. Please, can't you just add a 4+ pixel wide square or round "LED" type indicator next to or on the module that is bright green or dark red (and not flashing) depending on the module's state? - EVE seems deserted compared to how I remember it (the concurrent user numbers do not reflect this, it's odd) - no Falcon nerf yet
As for the lag, I can't say anything, I didn't see any but am not getting into fleet battles anyway...
Is there a way to save some CPU time by not rendering 200 fps in window mode?
How to PVP: 1. buy ISK with GTCs, 2. fit cloak, learn aggro mechanics, 3. buy second account for metagaming
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Khemul Zula
Amarr Black Plague.
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Posted - 2008.12.20 05:05:00 -
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Originally by: Pan Crastus - sound is still terrible
<insert generic 'EVE has sound?' statement>
------ I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it. |
XxHey BabyxX
Gallente University of Caille
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Posted - 2008.12.20 05:09:00 -
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please go back to WOW
thanks
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Akita T
Caldari Navy Volunteer Task Force
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Posted - 2008.12.20 05:32:00 -
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Originally by: Pan Crastus - it's still hard to see whether a module is on or not (or perhaps I'm not used to seeing that subtle difference anymore), even with "widescreen" on. Please, can't you just add a 4+ pixel wide square or round "LED" type indicator next to or on the module that is bright green or dark red (and not flashing) depending on the module's state?
Personally, I hope they will finally add some option to make the ****ing ******ed slots OPAQUE then we wouldn't have this problem anymore.
Quote: Is there a way to save some CPU time by not rendering 200 fps in window mode?
ESC, Display&Graphics, Advanced Settings, Present Interval, set to interval one (or more) and you get a FPS capped by the monitor refresh rate (or a divisor of it if you can set it higher than one). _ Create a character || Fit a ship || Get some ISK |
Cyprus Black
Caldari School of Applied Knowledge
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Posted - 2008.12.20 05:39:00 -
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People may say what they want about EvE, but the game has only been improving. Sure there are still problems and sure lag still plagues the game, but it's getting better.
I believe sound quality is next on the dev teams list. ______________ Some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn. |
Ocih
Amarr
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Posted - 2008.12.20 06:21:00 -
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Several things have improved. Some never will.
The last few months have been... enlightening in EvE though. In attempts to make some things look stronger, they nerfed the others and only managed to make everything look weak.
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Suitonia
Gallente interimo
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Posted - 2008.12.20 06:25:00 -
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Module timers can be deactivated if you don't like them on the HUD menu just fyi.
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MotherMoon
Huang Yinglong
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Posted - 2008.12.20 06:35:00 -
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Originally by: Pan Crastus \\ As for the lag, I can't say anything, I didn't see any but am not getting into fleet battles anyway...
Is there a way to save some CPU time by not rendering 200 fps in window mode?
umm... lets see... you can limit the fps by setting it to interval 1 or something? could be wrong.
oh and turning off drone models on top of the new 16Gb ram blade servers makes 1000 people fleet battles lagless after the 20 second of start up apon warp in. but seriously on top of new stackless IO and servers, no rendering of fighters help lag the most.
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Silver Fusion
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Posted - 2008.12.20 07:41:00 -
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Originally by: Pan Crastus So, I got 5 days for free (thanks CCP) to see what's going on after several months of absence.
First impressions: + frame rates seem much higher now + nice stargates + finally, the awful camera shake can be turned off + certificates are nice, they should have added them much earlier
o module timers, meh ... at least they improve visibility of module status somewhat o new L4 missions - first one I got was "kill a single rogue drone and bugger off" for ~800 LP. Um, "wow".
- sound is still terrible - it's still hard to see whether a module is on or not (or perhaps I'm not used to seeing that subtle difference anymore), even with "widescreen" on. Please, can't you just add a 4+ pixel wide square or round "LED" type indicator next to or on the module that is bright green or dark red (and not flashing) depending on the module's state? - EVE seems deserted compared to how I remember it (the concurrent user numbers do not reflect this, it's odd) - no Falcon nerf yet
As for the lag, I can't say anything, I didn't see any but am not getting into fleet battles anyway...
Is there a way to save some CPU time by not rendering 200 fps in window mode?
Move along.. wait, wrong setting.
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AkRoYeR
Amarr
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Posted - 2008.12.20 07:50:00 -
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Could always be worse, they could have given us yellow snowballs to launch!
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Frug
Repo Industries
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Posted - 2008.12.20 07:53:00 -
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Quote: + certificates are nice, they should have added them much earlier o module timers, meh ... at least they improve visibility of module status somewha
Certificates are so useful but the module timer isn't?
Wow. Go back to wow.
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Pan Crastus
Anti-Metagaming League
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Posted - 2008.12.20 09:43:00 -
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So why does EVE seem deserted? Too many people following the frequent recommendation to go play that other game (which I haven't touched in years)? Is everyone in 0.0/lowsec whereas they were in hisec before? What's going on? How to PVP: 1. buy ISK with GTCs, 2. fit cloak, learn aggro mechanics, 3. buy second account for metagaming
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Zephyr Rengate
Caldari Wrath of Fenris
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Posted - 2008.12.20 09:53:00 -
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All of his points are generally correct, sigh at the lame gtb wow crowd of ******s on this forum.
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Zeba
Minmatar Pator Tech School
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Posted - 2008.12.20 09:55:00 -
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Originally by: Pan Crastus So why does EVE seem deserted? Too many people following the frequent recommendation to go play that other game (which I haven't touched in years)? Is everyone in 0.0/lowsec whereas they were in hisec before? What's going on?
Considering your original statement..
Originally by: Pan Crastus - EVE seems deserted compared to how I remember it (the concurrent user numbers do not reflect this, it's odd)
..I'd say everyone is avoiding you.
inappropriate signature. ~WeatherMan |
MotherMoon
Huang Yinglong
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Posted - 2008.12.20 10:32:00 -
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Originally by: Pan Crastus So why does EVE seem deserted? Too many people following the frequent recommendation to go play that other game (which I haven't touched in years)? Is everyone in 0.0/lowsec whereas they were in hisec before? What's going on?
they are out there in space somewhere :)
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Zansai
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Posted - 2008.12.20 10:39:00 -
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Originally by: Pan Crastus
- sound is still terrible
- EVE seems deserted compared to how I remember it (the concurrent user numbers do not reflect this, it's odd)
- Pew Pew Pew?
-Its a big game, it's easy to miss people.
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ShardowRhino
Caldari Legion 0f The Damned
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Posted - 2008.12.20 11:38:00 -
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Originally by: XxHey BabyxX please go back to WOW
thanks
mind explaining the justification for such a statement? I didn't see any real whining by the OP, just a list of some things that bug him about EVE. Even those that are constantly subbed have complained about the glowing icons and cycle indicator.
please do not abuse the "go back to wow" stick. you clearly do not know how to wield it.
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Gonada
Priory Of The Lemon Atlas Alliance
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Posted - 2008.12.20 13:06:00 -
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Edited by: Gonada on 20/12/2008 13:06:26 simple fact that the eve community is getting sick of lamers who post with alts, post their feelings like their sad experiences are everyone elses fault but their own, and crying tha things be made easier.
in wow there is no death penalty, and the devs listen to the whines of the the loudest group, resulting in amaturish play, no thinking required.
hence the retort, well least when i do it
Please, jump into traffic
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zephyr1234
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Posted - 2008.12.20 13:12:00 -
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Originally by: Gonada Edited by: Gonada on 20/12/2008 13:06:26 simple fact that the eve community is getting sick of lamers who post with alts, post their feelings like their sad experiences are everyone elses fault but their own, and crying tha things be made easier.
in wow there is no death penalty, and the devs listen to the whines of the the loudest group, resulting in amaturish play, no thinking required.
hence the retort, well least when i do it
You just described eve.
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XxHey BabyxX
Gallente University of Caille
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Posted - 2008.12.20 13:19:00 -
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Originally by: ShardowRhino
mind explaining the justification for such a statement?
Originally by: Pan Crastus
- no Falcon nerf yet
just another whining carebear
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zephyr1234
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Posted - 2008.12.20 13:23:00 -
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Originally by: XxHey BabyxX
Originally by: ShardowRhino
mind explaining the justification for such a statement?
Originally by: Pan Crastus
- no Falcon nerf yet
just another whining carebear
Calling someone a mindless carebear because he does not like falcons is a tad stupid, you only see falcons in pvp, carebears dont pvp. Also the current pvp situation has made falcons a pain with unrealistic solutions to killing them.
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Pan Crastus
Anti-Metagaming League
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Posted - 2008.12.20 14:21:00 -
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Originally by: Gonada Edited by: Gonada on 20/12/2008 13:06:26 simple fact that the eve community is getting sick of lamers who post with alts, post their feelings like their sad experiences are everyone elses fault but their own, and crying tha things be made easier.
Which sad experiences are you referring to? And why do I need "main cred" to back up my statements, when the next thing some people will say "ebayed character" because clearly, someone who has a battleclinic rank < 200 would never complain about the "pvp condom" play style that Falcons (usually on alts) brought about?
Hey, at least I didn't write that the community seemed more spiteful and silly than ever before (it's not that much worse really).
How to PVP: 1. buy ISK with GTCs, 2. fit cloak, learn aggro mechanics, 3. buy second account for metagaming
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Pan Crastus
Anti-Metagaming League
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Posted - 2008.12.20 14:23:00 -
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Originally by: Khemul Zula
Originally by: Pan Crastus - sound is still terrible
<insert generic 'EVE has sound?' statement>
Yes, it was turned on because of the patch it seems ... I kept it on for about 5 minutes for nostalgic reasons.
It's truly terrible. Perhaps CCP could ask for donations so they can hire a proper sound studio to redo the effects?
How to PVP: 1. buy ISK with GTCs, 2. fit cloak, learn aggro mechanics, 3. buy second account for metagaming
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Pan Crastus
Anti-Metagaming League
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Posted - 2008.12.20 14:26:00 -
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Originally by: MotherMoon
Originally by: Pan Crastus So why does EVE seem deserted? Too many people following the frequent recommendation to go play that other game (which I haven't touched in years)? Is everyone in 0.0/lowsec whereas they were in hisec before? What's going on?
they are out there in space somewhere :)
I think I'll check out Curse in the next few days, I still have a bunch of things around Doril ... Seems to be the place to be, eh?
How to PVP: 1. buy ISK with GTCs, 2. fit cloak, learn aggro mechanics, 3. buy second account for metagaming
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Laidai Lady
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Posted - 2008.12.20 15:20:00 -
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Originally by: Pan Crastus
- no Falcon nerf yet
Inevitable yet as you say the bat has not yet swung.
Thats not a bad plus and minus list. DONT LOSE THE ARMS RACE! "PERFECT" ME RIG SETS 130m |
TimMc
Gallente Brutal Deliverance OWN Alliance
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Posted - 2008.12.20 15:26:00 -
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Originally by: Pan Crastus
- EVE seems deserted compared to how I remember it (the concurrent user numbers do not reflect this, it's odd)
Agents have been moved around somewhat, the one on the station with you probably moved.
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BiggestT
Caldari Resurrection Skunk-Works
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Posted - 2008.12.20 16:46:00 -
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Originally by: Laidai Lady
Originally by: Pan Crastus
- no Falcon nerf yet
Inevitable yet as you say the bat has not yet swung.
Thats not a bad plus and minus list.
You can nerf my falcon on the same day you nerf those damn amarr bs lasers always outperforming my hybrids EVE history
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Puscas Marin
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Posted - 2008.12.20 16:51:00 -
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Originally by: Pan Crastus
+ finally, the awful camera shake can be turned off
how ???
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Gnulpie
Minmatar Miner Tech
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Posted - 2008.12.20 17:06:00 -
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Originally by: Puscas Marin
Originally by: Pan Crastus
+ finally, the awful camera shake can be turned off
how ???
ESC -> Display&Grapics -> camera shake checkbox
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