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Dear CCP, Your launcher is truly Worthless(old news I know).

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Iamien
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#1 - 2013-08-01 21:34:13 UTC
Why does the patcher/launcher not check for updates on login, instead of only at first run?

I tend to leave my launcher open, swapping between accounts, which is what I assume is the intended use. Lately though, with daily patches I login after downtime to find that my client is incompatible. Would login not be a great time to do a quick check and make sure I have the correct client version?

What happens on days when there is a patch is that I inevitably have to login, quit my client, close the launcher, reopen the launcher, it updates, login again.

Would it not make more sense if Loging in prompted a client version check and then launched the client for you?

Is it that hard to invoke the client check function immediately prior to client launch?


Why am I so bad and even bother with trying to use it?
Lee Hekard
Doomheim
#2 - 2013-08-01 23:17:19 UTC
EVE's code base is a crumbling, outdated, multi-shitlayered, pythogonal, Dusty mess barely maintained by a couple of can't-give-a-fuckk programmers over-lorded by a bunch of sociopaths, some YouTube sensations, and a midget who don't even remember what the game is anymore, that's why.
Kais Klip
Brutor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#3 - 2013-08-01 23:20:43 UTC  |  Edited by: Kais Klip
Lee Hekard wrote:
EVE's code base is a crumbling, outdated, multi-shitlayered, pythogonal, Dusty mess barely maintained by a couple of can't-give-a-fuckk programmers over-lorded by a bunch of sociopaths, some YouTube sensations, and a midget who don't even remember what the game is anymore, that's why.


Show me on the avatar where the launcher touched you, honey.
Ken 1138
State War Academy
Caldari State
#4 - 2013-08-01 23:29:59 UTC
Iamien wrote:
Why does the patcher/launcher not check for updates on login, instead of only at first run?

I tend to leave my launcher open, swapping between accounts, which is what I assume is the intended use. Lately though, with daily patches I login after downtime to find that my client is incompatible. Would login not be a great time to do a quick check and make sure I have the correct client version?

What happens on days when there is a patch is that I inevitably have to login, quit my client, close the launcher, reopen the launcher, it updates, login again.

Would it not make more sense if Loging in prompted a client version check and then launched the client for you?

Is it that hard to invoke the client check function immediately prior to client launch?


Why am I so bad and even bother with trying to use it?


Solution is go back to the old log-in screen with the nice animations. It worked, so what's the big problem with going back?
Illest Insurrectionist
Sparta.
#5 - 2013-08-01 23:47:49 UTC  |  Edited by: Illest Insurrectionist
Iamien wrote:
Why does the patcher/launcher not check for updates on login, instead of only at first run?

I tend to leave my launcher open, swapping between accounts, which is what I assume is the intended use. Lately though, with daily patches I login after downtime to find that my client is incompatible. Would login not be a great time to do a quick check and make sure I have the correct client version?

What happens on days when there is a patch is that I inevitably have to login, quit my client, close the launcher, reopen the launcher, it updates, login again.

Would it not make more sense if Loging in prompted a client version check and then launched the client for you?

Is it that hard to invoke the client check function immediately prior to client launch?


Why am I so bad and even bother with trying to use it?



Woah woah woah. You want the launcher to do something?

I don't think that was the goal.

Arn't you enjoying the rotating ads?

Edit.

lol what is next? Will someone ask for individual settings?
Johan Civire
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#6 - 2013-08-02 00:02:13 UTC
Trolling /negative post abuse the forum. Rebel. Close thread in 1.2.3.4......
Illest Insurrectionist
Sparta.
#7 - 2013-08-02 00:03:47 UTC
Johan Civire wrote:
Trolling /negative post abuse the forum. Rebel. Close thread in 1.2.3.4......


I'm pretty sure telling people their thread is trolling / negative posts is in itself trolling.
Infinity Ziona
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#8 - 2013-08-02 00:17:28 UTC
Iamien wrote:
Why does the patcher/launcher not check for updates on login, instead of only at first run?

I tend to leave my launcher open, swapping between accounts, which is what I assume is the intended use. Lately though, with daily patches I login after downtime to find that my client is incompatible. Would login not be a great time to do a quick check and make sure I have the correct client version?

What happens on days when there is a patch is that I inevitably have to login, quit my client, close the launcher, reopen the launcher, it updates, login again.

Would it not make more sense if Loging in prompted a client version check and then launched the client for you?

Is it that hard to invoke the client check function immediately prior to client launch?


Why am I so bad and even bother with trying to use it?

Do you really need a genius to tell you to close the launcher after downtime if its such a big deal? I'm not a genius but I could arrange for one...

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Seraph Essael
Air
The Initiative.
#9 - 2013-08-02 00:37:01 UTC
Lee Hekard wrote:
EVE's code base is a crumbling, outdated, multi-shitlayered, pythogonal, Dusty mess barely maintained by a couple of can't-give-a-fuckk programmers over-lorded by a bunch of sociopaths, some YouTube sensations, and a midget who don't even remember what the game is anymore, that's why.


Here just for you.

Quoted from Doc Fury: "Concerned citizens: Doc seldom plays EVE on the weekends during spring and summer, so you will always be on your own for a couple days a week. Doc spends that time collecting kittens for the on-going sacrifices, engaging in reckless outdoor activities, and speaking in the 3rd person."
Ave Kathrina
My Ass Is On Fire
#10 - 2013-08-02 03:33:34 UTC
Lee Hekard wrote:
, and a midget who don't even remember what the game is anymore, that's why.


Does anyone else in the world get as creeped out by midgets as I do ?

Those fat little fingers make them look like goblins and the way they walk gives me a sea sick like feeling in my bladder and prostate.....
I've done some really stupid shit in this game.
Mara Rinn
Cosmic Goo Convertor
#11 - 2013-08-02 03:45:15 UTC
I launch more than one account every time I start playing. The launcher makes this hard for me. So I thank CCP for giving us the EVE Clonemaker tool.

I always quit the game entirely at DT, you never know when a stealth patch will come out. Then I launch the Launcher so it can grab any pending updates, quit the Launcher, then start my plurality of cloned clients.

I would really like the ability to select a bunch of characters to log in, and have the Launcher open up the necessary clients.

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Iamien
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#12 - 2013-08-02 03:56:17 UTC
if your supposed to start the launcher every time you play, why not have the launcher close itself after every launch?
SmilingVagrant
Doomheim
#13 - 2013-08-02 04:07:35 UTC
I like how when swapping over to my other account it spontaneously decided that it needed to verify files despite still being logged in on my primary account.

That's some good software 'coding lou.
bloodknight2
Revenu.Quebec
#14 - 2013-08-02 06:33:35 UTC
I really hate the new launcher. The old way (middle click on the Eve icon in the taskbar) for launching Eve is still the best and fastest way to launch multiple accounts.
Xercodo
Cruor Angelicus
#15 - 2013-08-02 06:48:27 UTC  |  Edited by: Xercodo
bloodknight2 wrote:
I really hate the new launcher. The old way (middle click on the Eve icon in the taskbar) for launching Eve is still the best and fastest way to launch multiple accounts.


Just cause it sucks for you doesn't mean it sucks for everyone.

They are aware of the hassle it has on multi boxers have had that as an end goal consideration since it was put into initial testing on SiSi around the time of Crucible

Edit: I do, however, support the OP's suggestion.

The Drake is a Lie
Dalmont Delantee
Gecko Corp
#16 - 2013-08-02 07:06:31 UTC
Lee Hekard wrote:
EVE's code base is a crumbling, outdated, multi-shitlayered, pythogonal, Dusty mess barely maintained by a couple of can't-give-a-fuckk programmers over-lorded by a bunch of sociopaths, some YouTube sensations, and a midget who don't even remember what the game is anymore, that's why.


CCP Rise isn't just a youtube sensation. I saw him stutter on previous Alliance Tournies too.
Nebula Terron
Wolf's in Sheep's Clothing
#17 - 2013-08-02 07:45:33 UTC
Iamien wrote:
if your supposed to start the launcher every time you play, why not have the launcher close itself after every launch?



You know that this is possible right? Just check the launcher settings.

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John Holt
State War Academy
Caldari State
#18 - 2013-08-02 10:34:42 UTC
Love the new launcher. Thanks CCP.

Done my time in null sec, now I'm just a Privateer wandering around High and Low Sec.
Muad 'dib
State War Academy
Caldari State
#19 - 2013-08-02 10:43:40 UTC
I dont use the launcher.



No funks given.

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ISD Cura Ursus
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
ISD Alliance
#20 - 2013-08-02 18:26:44 UTC
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So is racism, stereotyping and hate speech.


So, thread locked.

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