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What does "on grid" mean
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Maximus Hashur
Federal Defense Union
Gallente Federation
#1 - 2012-05-31 18:03:43 UTC
I have been reading posts and people are talking about finding something in a safe spot by locating them on D-Scan and then warping around dropping bookmarks trying to get "on grid" Can someone that knows explain this process to me as it relates to finding an object or ship in space using solely the D-Scan? This is a skill i want to master.

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Schmata Bastanold
In Boobiez We Trust
#2 - 2012-05-31 18:13:55 UTC  |  Edited by: Schmata Bastanold
Edited: explanation is in this thread https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=62323

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Maximus Hashur
Federal Defense Union
Gallente Federation
#3 - 2012-05-31 18:16:16 UTC
and the next question. what does "OP" stand for?

Looked up...saw this F***ING clown dropping like a rock.  Woke up in Vylade wondering what just happened!!!
Schmata Bastanold
In Boobiez We Trust
#4 - 2012-05-31 18:18:17 UTC
OP - Original Poster if context is a person who started a thread or Original Post if you talk about a post starting a thread

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Ryelek d'Entari
Horizon Glare
#5 - 2012-05-31 18:20:14 UTC
In the context of game balance discussion, "OP" also stands for "overpowered". You might see it used that way in other forum posts from time to time. ;)
Maximus Hashur
Federal Defense Union
Gallente Federation
#6 - 2012-05-31 18:30:58 UTC
I checked that thread and it is the one that started my question in the first place. The OP talks about finding a scanning ship in a safe spot by D-Scanning and then flying back and forth dropping bookmarks.

Can i assume that you would have to time hitting the bookmark button with where your ship is physically in spcace during your warp past the person your trying to find?


IE. warp to planet and on the way drop a BM. then warp to that BM and try to warp to another celestial or object that is in line with where you think the target is.......

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Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#7 - 2012-05-31 18:34:23 UTC
What's a Templar? Straight

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Schmata Bastanold
In Boobiez We Trust
#8 - 2012-05-31 18:35:54 UTC
Yep, this is how it's done. But as OP of that thread mentioned it took him 200 or so BMs so your target has to be really patient or afk or noob.

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Abbadon21
Ignotis Imperium
Usurper.
#9 - 2012-05-31 18:53:54 UTC
Maximus Hashur wrote:
I have been reading posts and people are talking about finding something in a safe spot by locating them on D-Scan and then warping around dropping bookmarks trying to get "on grid" Can someone that knows explain this process to me as it relates to finding an object or ship in space using solely the D-Scan? This is a skill i want to master.


On-Grid = The viewable space from that spot. For example a ship may dissappear and go off grid at 400km. It's still 400km away but you no longer see it on your overview. It has left your grid.


As for the technique you are talking about, it is very annoying and difficult to do. Most the time the target will have moved by the time you manage to get hi grid.

The exception to this is sometimes when a target is just off grid by less than a few 1,000km. You often see them blink on to overview as you warp in or out. This allow you to drop a bookmark moments before exiting warp to get closer. Still hard but more reasonable.

You are much better off getting good with probes. Far easier to use and far more reliable.

GL (good luck)

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Tau Cabalander
Retirement Retreat
Working Stiffs
#10 - 2012-05-31 19:27:19 UTC
Surfin's PlunderBunny wrote:
What's a Templar? Straight

http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Templar
MacPhie
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#11 - 2012-06-01 02:40:21 UTC
It's a Templar, an Amarr Fighter for Carriers
Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#12 - 2012-06-01 03:59:24 UTC
Tau Cabalander wrote:
Surfin's PlunderBunny wrote:
What's a Templar? Straight

http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Templar


o\

MacPhie wrote:
It's a Templar, an Amarr Fighter for Carriers


Hooray! \o/

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Iria Ahrens
Space Perverts and Forum Pirates
#13 - 2012-06-01 08:02:20 UTC
Tau Cabalander wrote:
Surfin's PlunderBunny wrote:
What's a Templar? Straight

http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Templar


What's a templar is a very old joke.

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Louis deGuerre
The Dark Tribe
#14 - 2012-06-01 08:18:31 UTC
The size of your grid is dynamic which can lead to confusing things happening.

There are actually tricks to mess with the size and shape of your grid. Check this goon manual on Grid-Fu. I recall CCP wanting to do something about this so this might be outdated
Zoe Athame
Don't Lose Your Way
#15 - 2012-06-01 09:42:33 UTC
Louis deGuerre wrote:
The size of your grid is dynamic which can lead to confusing things happening.

There are actually tricks to mess with the size and shape of your grid. Check this goon manual on Grid-Fu. I recall CCP wanting to do something about this so this might be outdated


Some guys in RvB were messing with one of the grids recently so its still possible.
Steve Ronuken
Fuzzwork Enterprises
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#16 - 2012-06-01 11:27:03 UTC
I've seen the Jita 4-4 CNAP grid extended over 1500km from the station, along the instawarp line. Some people take their ganking seriously Blink

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Maximus Hashur
Federal Defense Union
Gallente Federation
#17 - 2012-06-01 14:52:06 UTC
And yet again this game amazes me. The depth and complexity of what can be done to gain the advantage is epic.

Its not a learning curve, its a full on instructional course that is necessary to be successful at this game with never ending practice.

Looked up...saw this F***ING clown dropping like a rock.  Woke up in Vylade wondering what just happened!!!
Zoe Athame
Don't Lose Your Way
#18 - 2012-06-01 15:27:08 UTC
Maximus Hashur wrote:
And yet again this game amazes me. The depth and complexity of what can be done to gain the advantage is epic.

Its not a learning curve, its a full on instructional course that is necessary to be successful at this game with never ending practice.


Don't try and learn everything before you start playing and get your feet wet.

EVE isn't about practicing or reading, it's about experiencing.