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Drones WTF??
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kyrv
State Protectorate
Caldari State
#21 - 2011-09-28 09:03:44 UTC
I always thought they had sentient ai and new better, really I think its a purpose like in everything in eve its a developers mind to make you interested, little things waste time envoke thought its a good idea if you want to imply small ideas.

Im sure its because they went to a lecture and heard about implanting subtle ideas into people kinda like a salesmans pitch.. or boiler room.

You get loads of these in computers Ifound recentally that the refresh box on ie is really small, then realised I got fish peticure banner and then a male uniform dating agency and then something to fdo with elderly woman poseing for cartoon pictures..

..So yah I naturelly switched to firefox to block banners with an addon, still the refresh buttons really small!

Basically it draws your attention to the computer.

[ctrl copy]
Onictus
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#22 - 2011-09-28 11:33:08 UTC
Heh

The drone AI is ********, my personal favorite is when I assign the drones, and they bounce to another target (usually a trigger) which makes missions like Serpentis Blockade LOTS of fun.

...and lol and blocking retardation
Grimpak
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#23 - 2011-09-28 12:00:29 UTC
fixing drones would be simple: upgrade AI from jellyfish to insect.

[img]http://eve-files.com/sig/grimpak[/img]

[quote]The more I know about humans, the more I love animals.[/quote] ain't that right
Wa'roun
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#24 - 2011-09-29 00:37:58 UTC
There are already threads on this, even one I started a some weeks ago in the issues forum.
A week or two ago a dev commented on another thread that gave me a shock.
I couldn't believe they had to ask what the issue is/when /where it starts. All you need to do is play the damn game and you can see within minutes it happening.
Pr1ncess Alia
Doomheim
#25 - 2011-09-29 01:28:13 UTC
It's a feature.
Dr Cedric
Science and Trade Institute
Caldari State
#26 - 2011-09-29 02:12:09 UTC
Phor Um Panala wrote:
Dorian Wylde wrote:
Phor Um Panala wrote:
Zhilia Mann wrote:
I hate to tell you this, but three months is nothing. Drones have been in varying states of brokenness since I started playing six years ago....



Oh I know, despite the age of the toon I am using to post on the forums I have been playing since 2005. Just seems like something so major as drones just randomly stopping all activity would be pretty high up on the list of things to fix.



Having a high priority does not mean it's easy to do. You have no idea what is causing the issue. It could be so deep in the code it might take years to fix.

And before you say it, lack of ccp response does not mean anything. I personally prefer they actually work on the game rather than coming for the forums every 5 minutes to update every little issue.



My intention behind my post wasn't to get CCP to respond, I really couldn't care less if they ever post on these forums or do another dev blog. I just want them to fix the problems with their game, rather than waste time on features that most people don't seem to care about at all.

In fact, you've convinced me that it's time I let my wallet do the talking for me...if this issue isn't fixed by the time my game time lapses then I will just be done with Eve.



Really..Nobody else yet? Well, here goes:

Before you un-sub, can I has your lootz!!!! :P

Cedric
Kesshisan
#27 - 2011-09-29 06:58:05 UTC
Dr Cedric wrote:
Really..Nobody else yet? Well, here goes:

Before you un-sub, can I has your lootz!!!! :P


Nobody wants his loot; it's all drones and railguns.
xenodia
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#28 - 2011-09-29 19:46:19 UTC
Phor Um Panala wrote:
In fact, you've convinced me that it's time I let my wallet do the talking for me...if this issue isn't fixed by the time my game time lapses then I will just be done with Eve.


Can i have your stuff ?
Faraa Visteen
Imperial Shipment
Amarr Empire
#29 - 2011-09-30 17:47:47 UTC
Phor Um Panala wrote:
Dorian Wylde wrote:
Phor Um Panala wrote:
Zhilia Mann wrote:
I hate to tell you this, but three months is nothing. Drones have been in varying states of brokenness since I started playing six years ago....



Oh I know, despite the age of the toon I am using to post on the forums I have been playing since 2005. Just seems like something so major as drones just randomly stopping all activity would be pretty high up on the list of things to fix.



Having a high priority does not mean it's easy to do. You have no idea what is causing the issue. It could be so deep in the code it might take years to fix.

And before you say it, lack of ccp response does not mean anything. I personally prefer they actually work on the game rather than coming for the forums every 5 minutes to update every little issue.



My intention behind my post wasn't to get CCP to respond, I really couldn't care less if they ever post on these forums or do another dev blog. I just want them to fix the problems with their game, rather than waste time on features that most people don't seem to care about at all.

In fact, you've convinced me that it's time I let my wallet do the talking for me...if this issue isn't fixed by the time my game time lapses then I will just be done with Eve.



Big smileCAN I HAZ YOUR STUFFZ ?Big smile
Izziee
University of Izziee
#30 - 2011-09-30 23:07:56 UTC
Phor Um Panala wrote:
Dorian Wylde wrote:
Phor Um Panala wrote:
Zhilia Mann wrote:
I hate to tell you this, but three months is nothing. Drones have been in varying states of brokenness since I started playing six years ago....



Oh I know, despite the age of the toon I am using to post on the forums I have been playing since 2005. Just seems like something so major as drones just randomly stopping all activity would be pretty high up on the list of things to fix.



Having a high priority does not mean it's easy to do. You have no idea what is causing the issue. It could be so deep in the code it might take years to fix.

And before you say it, lack of ccp response does not mean anything. I personally prefer they actually work on the game rather than coming for the forums every 5 minutes to update every little issue.



My intention behind my post wasn't to get CCP to respond, I really couldn't care less if they ever post on these forums or do another dev blog. I just want them to fix the problems with their game, rather than waste time on features that most people don't seem to care about at all.

In fact, you've convinced me that it's time I let my wallet do the talking for me...if this issue isn't fixed by the time my game time lapses then I will just be done with Eve.


Oh no! You're quitting?!?!?!?!

Whatever shall we do!!!

Can you tell that was sarcasm?
Nimrod Nemesis
Doomheim
#31 - 2011-11-12 06:09:59 UTC
Zhilia Mann wrote:
I hate to tell you this, but three months is nothing. Drones have been in varying states of brokenness since I started playing six years ago....


QFT

/thread
Green Beans
R and J Inc.
#32 - 2011-11-12 06:35:05 UTC
Am I the only person in EVE who has drones that behave correctly? Well anyway, I will share my secrets in my new pamphlet, "The Green Beans' Guide To Purchasing, Using, and Caring for Automated Fighters (Drones)"

Chapter 1
Purchasing your Drone

In most, if not all, space stations have a market service. Open up the market service by clicking either the market box on the station services panel, or the market button on your neocom. Once you have it open, go to "search" and type in "Hobgoblin". The Hobgoblin is the favorite tech level 1 light scout drone of many people. Buy as many of these as desired, and then drag and drop the Hobgoblins into your ship's drone bay.

Chapter 2
Drones for Fighting

Drones are excellent assistants in a battle. Thankfully, using them is as simple as making a few clicks. First, be somewhere where you can shoot stuff. Next, find the drone bay panel on your HUD. If you have drones in your drone bay the panel will always be up somewhere. Next, right click the "Drones in Bay" button, and click "launch drones". Your drones will now be orbiting your ship! After that, lock onto your victim, and then right click "Drones in Space" (right below "Drones in Bay") and click "Engage Target". Watch your drones fly!* When you are done terrorizing your victim, right click "Drones in Space" and click "Return to Drone Bay". Your drones will return to you to fight another day.

*Tips and Tricks: You will have to use a stern voice or your drones might not listen to you! They are like children!

Chapter 3
Caring for your Drones

During your epic battle, your beloved drones might have sustained a few dings or dents, or might be missing a good chunk of armor. Have no fear! Simply return to a station, click the "Repair Shop" button on the station services panel, and click the drones you want to repair. Good as new!

Chapter 4
Enhancing your Drones

There are a variety of equipments for your ship that enhance your drones! Most of them are rigs that enhance drone damage, speed, or total hitpoints. There is also the Drone Link Augmenter module that increases the range that you can control your drones from. Groovy!

Afterword

I hope you enjoyed reading "Green Beans' Guide to Purchasing, Using, and Caring for Automated Fighters (Drones)" as much as I enjoyed writing it!

This line for rent! YOUR AD HERE!

Nephilius
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#33 - 2011-11-12 18:00:56 UTC
I never have a problem with my drones. Maybe your drones don't like you...?
"If."
Fravas Malkavian
Native Freshfood
Minmatar Republic
#34 - 2011-11-12 19:00:12 UTC
Phor Um Panala wrote:
In fact, you've convinced me that it's time I let my wallet do the talking for me...if this issue isn't fixed by the time my game time lapses then I will just be done with Eve.


Can I have your stuff?

What a strange game. The only winning move is not to play.
DetKhord Saisio
Seniors Clan
#35 - 2011-11-12 19:21:39 UTC
Riley Madison wrote:
working as intended


Actually, this probably hit the mark on most of the "features' of EVE. Realism often can be found in things simulating real life, and the last time I looked there is nothing produced by humans that is perfect every time. Not sure if that is supposed to have changed in a few hundred thousand years of human evolution or whatever timeframe EVE exists. But seems having the sandbox and "eating your cake" do not quite fit together.

Though, one of the problems with literally thousands of game features is the coding errors will be that much harder to find in all that extra code. Every time another person rage quits, that means less income CCP has to work with. Just does not add up... something's got to give. I would think until subscriptions increase again, you may want to say goodbye to your last hope drones or any other broken feature will ever get fixed by CCP.

I personally feel EVE is dead or soon will be... unless CCP can come up with some tremendous idea to fix everything like yesterday and somehow reverse the slow and steady onslaught of un-subs.
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