EVE General Discussion

Many people wonder why CCP hasn't already implemented simple tweaks that would go a long way in re-shuffling the link meta, with zero impact on the server load:

1. Reduce the bonuses: they're extremely OP compared to any other option (implants, shiny mods, etc.)

All defensive (Siege and Armored) links:
T1: 4.8%
T2: 6%
Max bonus per link with all modifiers: 25.9%
Former max bonus: 35%

Information Warfare: Electronic Superiority bonuses to ECM and Target Painters:
T1: 6.4%
T2: 8%
Max bonus per link with all modifiers: 34.5%
Former max bonus: 35%

Information Warfare: Electronic Superiority bonuses to Tracking Disruptors and Sensor Damps:
T1: 4%
T2: 5%
Max bonus per link with all modifiers: 21.5%
Former max bonus: 21%

Information Warfare: Recon Operation:
T1: 6.4%
T2: 8%
Max bonus per link with all modifiers: 34.5%
Former max bonus: 35%

Information Warfare: Sensor Integrity:
T1: 9.6%
T2: 12%
Max bonus per link with all modifiers: 51.75%
Former max bonus: 53%

Skirmish Warfare: Evasive Maneuvers:
T1: 6.4%
T2: 8%
Max bonus per link with all modifiers: 34.5%
Former max bonus: 35%

Skirmish Warfare: Interdiction Maneuvers:
T1: 6.4%
T2: 8%
Max bonus per link with all modifiers: 34.5%
Former max bonus: 53%

Skirmish Warfare: Rapid Deployment:
T1: 5.6%
T2: 7%
Max bonus per link with all modifiers: 30.2%
Former max bonus: 35%

Mining Foreman: Laser Optimization and Harvester Capacitor
T1: 6%
T2: 7.5%
Max bonus per link with all modifiers: 42.2%
Former max bonus: 42.2%

Mining Foreman: Field Enhancement
T1: 13.6%
T2: 17%
Max bonus per link with all modifiers: 95.7%
Former max bonus: 95%

Never understood why this wouldn't work when all the naysayers keep trolling like they know something.
Nobody cares what distance they are at. If it's on grid, it's manageable, or at least less obscure.
And what about the watchlist. You don't get health bars if people are off-grid. Doubt it's an expensive operation.
Like somebody said, CCP is just milking subs. As with all alts.



Literally half the bullsh*t.

Implants give 1 effect. And implants stack with links.

You don't counter links by having implants. You counter a linking alt by going through probing gymnastics whilst the other guy comfortably manages his main char. In lowsec its even safer, because you just sit your neutral alts on gates or stations and docks/jumps at any sign of danger. The main avoids fights or disengages.

This toxic leniency towards OGB is pretty sickening. Undock more often and start to matter please.

Like Demerius said, current OGB links only help small gangs against large groups if the said large group decided to not commit one of their grunts to do some probing. The removal of OGB ruining it for small gangs is bollocks. Small gangs win fights by kiting the crap out of all those brawly ship fans, not through OGB.

Have you ever tried to rapidly probe down a strategic cruiser while running a frigate/destroyer 1v1 on your other screen? Let me know how that goes. Boosting is an afk activity; your suggested counter is not. Your second suggested counter is to have a friend who is willing to follow you around all day without actually participating in the game?

And links in lowsec don't sit at safes they sit on gates or stations and dock/jump when aggressed. Use your damn brain and don't comment on things you don't understand.