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The Ads that play during ATX

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MantouDog
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#1 - 2012-07-08 19:30:57 UTC
horrible! I have to constantly sit through the same stupid ads about EA sports. I have missed more than one match due to the several ads I have to sit through constantly.

On top of that, the website keeps freezing during heavy load, causing me to have to reload the page and AGAIN have to sit through the same ads again. Terrible interface that appears to be designed around MAKING SURE you look at ads instead of making sure you get access to the content.

I feel like i've sat through more ads than watched matches this year. Whoever at CCP felt they were clever for 'partnering' with some ad marketing whore - you are not and I hope you get stuck in a wormhole with a set of slaves in your head.
Nakatomi Kamatori
Azure Automation
#2 - 2012-07-08 19:34:55 UTC
Where are you located? I only get two ads, one for Ford CMAX and one for some instant coffee, they only play once, when I start the stream each day. It seems there are geographical differences.
Arthay
#3 - 2012-07-08 19:39:09 UTC
try, firefox with adblock and there will be no commercials.
when i used IE there have also been more commercials than fights

 If you find any misspelling or grammar errors, your allowed to keep them.
MantouDog
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#4 - 2012-07-08 19:45:18 UTC
I am in the Boston area, and I get ads galore - video games mostly, but ads ads ads. I suppoe CCP is trying to maximize their bottom line. SHAME on you CCP. Shame shame shame. Hope it was worth it
CCP Fozzie
C C P
C C P Alliance
#5 - 2012-07-08 19:48:48 UTC
Ads happen during the breaks between matches and when you reload the stream. To avoid having ads interrupt the stream you should not reload or change resolution during the matches.
If you are getting ads during the matches when you have not reloaded, it's because your stream has fallen behind. In that case it can be solved by reloading (using the reload button at the bottom left) during the breaks between matches.

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Twitter: @CCP_Fozzie
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MantouDog
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#6 - 2012-07-08 19:54:26 UTC
CCP Fozzie wrote:
Ads happen during the breaks between matches and when you reload the stream. To avoid having ads interrupt the stream you should not reload or change resolution during the matches.
If you are getting ads during the matches when you have not reloaded, it's because your stream has fallen behind. In that case it can be solved by reloading (using the reload button at the bottom left) during the breaks between matches.


Fozzie, I am afraid how you think the ads work and how they actually work are not the same. I have a very good internet connection (best you can buy in this area), so I don't see how my stream falls behind. Perhaps your ad server conveniently thinks I am behind in order to maximize their display? In anycase, why would a slow stream/internet cause more ads to play?!

Yes, I have to sit through 3-4 ads if I touch ANYTHING on the interface (resolution, reload, etc).. but I also sit through ads that appear to be strategically put in place (for example directly after a match ends, or about to begin).

Although I am not a CCP dev, I am intelligent enough to know that the ad serving system you've put in place this year is out of control, annoying and makes is obvious to me that its a priority over me watching the actual event.

Shame on you for either (a) not understanding the ads correctly before the event or (b) lying to me or yourself about how bad they are.
Naya Sky
Serra Industries
#7 - 2012-07-08 20:04:28 UTC
MantouDog wrote:
CCP Fozzie wrote:
Ads happen during the breaks between matches and when you reload the stream. To avoid having ads interrupt the stream you should not reload or change resolution during the matches.
If you are getting ads during the matches when you have not reloaded, it's because your stream has fallen behind. In that case it can be solved by reloading (using the reload button at the bottom left) during the breaks between matches.


Fozzie, I am afraid how you think the ads work and how they actually work are not the same. I have a very good internet connection (best you can buy in this area), so I don't see how my stream falls behind. Perhaps your ad server conveniently thinks I am behind in order to maximize their display? In anycase, why would a slow stream/internet cause more ads to play?!

Yes, I have to sit through 3-4 ads if I touch ANYTHING on the interface (resolution, reload, etc).. but I also sit through ads that appear to be strategically put in place (for example directly after a match ends, or about to begin).

Although I am not a CCP dev, I am intelligent enough to know that the ad serving system you've put in place this year is out of control, annoying and makes is obvious to me that its a priority over me watching the actual event.

Shame on you for either (a) not understanding the ads correctly before the event or (b) lying to me or yourself about how bad they are.


Get AdBlock addon for your web browser. It's completely free and you won't see ANY adds at all.
Jack bubu
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#8 - 2012-07-08 20:16:22 UTC
MantouDog wrote:
CCP Fozzie wrote:
Ads happen during the breaks between matches and when you reload the stream. To avoid having ads interrupt the stream you should not reload or change resolution during the matches.
If you are getting ads during the matches when you have not reloaded, it's because your stream has fallen behind. In that case it can be solved by reloading (using the reload button at the bottom left) during the breaks between matches.


Fozzie, I am afraid how you think the ads work and how they actually work are not the same. I have a very good internet connection (best you can buy in this area), so I don't see how my stream falls behind. Perhaps your ad server conveniently thinks I am behind in order to maximize their display? In anycase, why would a slow stream/internet cause more ads to play?!

Yes, I have to sit through 3-4 ads if I touch ANYTHING on the interface (resolution, reload, etc).. but I also sit through ads that appear to be strategically put in place (for example directly after a match ends, or about to begin).

Although I am not a CCP dev, I am intelligent enough to know that the ad serving system you've put in place this year is out of control, annoying and makes is obvious to me that its a priority over me watching the actual event.

Shame on you for either (a) not understanding the ads correctly before the event or (b) lying to me or yourself about how bad they are.

1. the ads come from own3d.tv not CCP

2. just install the god damn adblocker addon for firefox like 2 people suggested allready and stop complaining
Jude Lloyd
Native Freshfood
Minmatar Republic
#9 - 2012-07-08 20:18:15 UTC
Adds interrupted the past two matches for me...

Fix this.

I'm back!
CCP Fozzie
C C P
C C P Alliance
#10 - 2012-07-08 20:22:50 UTC
Jude Lloyd wrote:
Adds interrupted the past two matches for me...

Fix this.


https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=128031&find=unread

Try reloading the stream periodically (during the breaks between matches).

Game Designer | Team Five-0

Twitter: @CCP_Fozzie
Twitch chat: ccp_fozzie
Jude Lloyd
Native Freshfood
Minmatar Republic
#11 - 2012-07-08 20:44:08 UTC
CCP Fozzie wrote:
Jude Lloyd wrote:
Adds interrupted the past two matches for me...

Fix this.


https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=128031&find=unread

Try reloading the stream periodically (during the breaks between matches).


Thanks o7

Will do!

I'm back!
MantouDog
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#12 - 2012-07-08 20:50:22 UTC
"Just stop complaining and install an ad blocker"

um... I was always one of those guys that viewing ads was a necessary evil to viewing 'free' content and was able to do that. I suppose in order to watch ATX, I will have to install an ad blocker to make sure I will be able to see all the matches (and perhaps avoid the annoyance that comes with watching the same commercial over and over).

OR

CCP can take accountability and fix this problem. I don't care if its their ads or the web hoster - THEY chose to host ATX with these people. And my guess is that PlayStation ads are no coincidence given the new expansion (whats it called again, Dust or something?"

Take responsibility CCP - you screwed up. Fix it. Thanks in advance.
Ophey Won
Inviolable
Omnivores
#13 - 2012-07-08 23:04:29 UTC
MantouDog wrote:
"Just stop complaining and install an ad blocker"

um... I was always one of those guys that viewing ads was a necessary evil to viewing 'free' content and was able to do that. I suppose in order to watch ATX, I will have to install an ad blocker to make sure I will be able to see all the matches (and perhaps avoid the annoyance that comes with watching the same commercial over and over).

OR

CCP can take accountability and fix this problem. I don't care if its their ads or the web hoster - THEY chose to host ATX with these people. And my guess is that PlayStation ads are no coincidence given the new expansion (whats it called again, Dust or something?"

Take responsibility CCP - you screwed up. Fix it. Thanks in advance.


LOL way to troll CCP
Saint Lazarus
Spiorad ag fanaiocht
#14 - 2012-07-09 01:08:36 UTC
There are adds???

Havnt seen any cept the Game related ones, for Alliances/EvE trailers/SomerBlink etc
Nota Niceone
Imperial Academy
Amarr Empire
#15 - 2012-07-09 07:17:10 UTC
Saint Lazarus wrote:
There are adds???

Havnt seen any cept the Game related ones, for Alliances/EvE trailers/SomerBlink etc


This was my exact thought, I thought there was going to be discussion of the various Alliance/Corp ads between matches.... AdBlock FTW I guess...
Patrakele
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#16 - 2012-07-09 09:52:37 UTC
Ads? Only seen CCP trailers and player Corporation ads (assuming they are recruiting).

Proxay
Stimulus
Rote Kapelle
#17 - 2012-07-09 11:15:43 UTC
Patrakele wrote:
Ads? Only seen CCP trailers and player Corporation ads (assuming they are recruiting).



This. Haven't seen any ads.

I don't know what this guy is yelling about. Maybe it's because he's running IE 6 or something as equally ********.

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Khanh'rhh
Sparkle Motion.
#18 - 2012-07-09 12:08:02 UTC  |  Edited by: Khanh'rhh
MantouDog wrote:
"Just stop complaining and install an ad blocker"

um... I was always one of those guys that viewing ads was a necessary evil to viewing 'free' content and was able to do that. I suppose in order to watch ATX, I will have to install an ad blocker to make sure I will be able to see all the matches (and perhaps avoid the annoyance that comes with watching the same commercial over and over).

OR

CCP can take accountability and fix this problem. I don't care if its their ads or the web hoster - THEY chose to host ATX with these people. And my guess is that PlayStation ads are no coincidence given the new expansion (whats it called again, Dust or something?"

Take responsibility CCP - you screwed up. Fix it. Thanks in advance.


You've been told now several times where the fault lies.

Please, back away and start thinking.

I get ads for flights to the British channel islands; where is your tinfoil hat now?

"Do not touch anything unnecessarily. Beware of pretty girls in dance halls and parks who may be spies, as well as bicycles, revolvers, uniforms, arms, dead horses, and men lying on roads -- they are not there accidentally." -Soviet infantry manual,

OlRotGut
#19 - 2012-07-09 15:43:02 UTC
How about a better quality stream. Their "HD" button is terrible.