Player Features and Ideas Discussion

Hey,

I was just wondering, if it wouldn't be possible to auto-execute d-scan?

It's not very convenient to press the button as fast as possible while you know somebody is the same system (WH/Nullsec/Lowsec).
Additional: highlighting of "new" entries for a few seconds

There is already an auto-execute d-scan, if you change the distance/angle.

Also too much easymode.

this is exactly where insafety of lowsec/0.0 comes from. people get tired of actively monitoring their environment - get caught and popped. autoscan would offer too much safety

D-Scan is a powerful locational tool in the right hands as it is and really does not require automation. Requiring the player to be active and alert is a part of the game that should not be diminished.

I would advocate for more immersive UI elements for it. It doesn't really need it, but I figure since the other scanning features received that kind of attention, I don't see what harm it could do.

I don't really like getting forced into a no-fun behavior by any game, so that's the reason I brought this up here. Who wants to smash that button for 2h when he's doing an anomaly in WH space for instance?

The answer to this rhetorical question is nobody. +1 to this, d-scan definitely needs an auto-refresh mode that can be enabled/disabled.

This change wouldn't make d-scanning to locate players any easier - useful for w-space when you've got it set to 360 degrees and need to push it repeatedly. Any monkey can be taught to do that with enough of raisins for reinforcement - it's just annoying to do so. To take full advantage of d-scan for locating people though you still would need to know how to use it properly with the auto-refresh disabled.

some things arent viable, even if you attach them to a skill.



in order to do this, there should be compensation somewhere else for increased safety, like delayed local or alike.

but again, I dont see it happening due to massive server load which would result from this. I rather suspect a total overhaul of the scanning mechanics on CCPs part.

I come in on the supported side of this one with a few suggested changes.
The act of pushing the d-scan button adds nothing to the game play as a whole, however we cannot and should not make the power of this tool easily available to those who are simply lazy and looking for an easy button so I propose a few modifications to the OP.

Make it a select-able mode decision.
You can have an auto scanner that refreshes say once every 20 seconds or so with a skill that would decrease the interval by 5% per level. Or possibly a start interval of 30 seconds or so with a 10% per level reduction in interval.

Or you can have it as it is now and decide how often you want to scan.

Yes d-scan is a powerful tool for those that chose to study and use it, but that does not mean that we cannot make it a tad bit easier without breaking the balance. With some adjustments to the starting interval and the skills based reduction I think this idea could easily be implemented and balanced. It owuld make the game easier for some, yet would not affect the ability of others to use this tool as they always have.