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Whats the term "scripted" mean?
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Xorekle Shadowstepper
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#1 - 2016-05-20 14:19:47 UTC
I've been reading a lot recently, and keep coming across the term that some things can be "scripted" and others cannot be "scripted"; what are they talking about?

For example, like targeting enhancements, cannot be scripted, what does that mean?

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Lan Wang
Princess Aiko Hold My Hand
Safety. Net
#2 - 2016-05-20 14:40:52 UTC
Xorekle Shadowstepper wrote:
I've been reading a lot recently, and keep coming across the term that some things can be "scripted" and others cannot be "scripted"; what are they talking about?

For example, like targeting enhancements, cannot be scripted, what does that mean?


some modules you can load scripts on to, sensor booster can load targeting range or scan resolution, you can switch between the 2 - thats scripted

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ShahFluffers
Ice Fire Warriors
#3 - 2016-05-20 14:45:04 UTC
There are many modules out there that provide multiple, small stat benefits.

However, there are some modules that can be loaded with a special "ammo" that zeros out other stats and maximizes one.

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Cara Forelli
State War Academy
Caldari State
#4 - 2016-05-20 16:33:03 UTC
For example, an unscripted tracking disruptor will lower both the optimal range and tracking speed of your target. But if you load the optimal range disruption script, it will reduce optimal range by a greater amount without affecting tracking speed. Or you can load the tracking speed disruption script and it will lower their tracking speed by a greater amount without affecting optimal range.

You can see all the possible scripts in the market section Ammunition & Charges -> Scripts. If you show info on one of them (say ECCM script) and go to the attributes tab, it will show you what module it is "Used with" (in this case a Sensor Booster, which can also load Scan Resolution Scripts and Targeting Range Scripts).

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Xorekle Shadowstepper
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#5 - 2016-05-20 17:48:57 UTC
Thanks guys, that makes a lot more sense, I see now, the scripts work just like a laser crystal or ammo in a turret.

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Memphis Baas
#6 - 2016-05-20 18:40:42 UTC
Yeah, pretty much.

They call them "scripts" because supposedly these are electronic devices that can be "modified" or "reprogrammed" with a "script", as far as the lore.
ergherhdfgh
Imperial Academy
Amarr Empire
#7 - 2016-05-20 20:51:44 UTC  |  Edited by: ergherhdfgh
go into the market UI. Top section is " Ammunition & Charges ". Expand that and second from the bottom is subsection "Scripts". Or you can search the market for "script". Read through the descriptions there and you should see what everyone is talking about.

If you have more questions after that do a show info on one of the scripts and play around in the tabs. There is a "used with" tab that shows which modules use that script.

I often advise new players to "window shop" through the market with the " show only available " check box unchecked in settings to get a feel for what is out there. It is a good way to get familiar with the game.

EDIT:
After posting I read through and saw that Cara already mentioned this. Thanks Cara.

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Iria Ahrens
Space Perverts and Forum Pirates
#8 - 2016-05-20 21:22:07 UTC
Unchecking only available is one of the first things I do whenever I reinstall EVE. It's one of those microsoft style options that default to on, like hide extentions for known file types. If the default option only causes problems and confusion and doesn't prevent them, then it shouldn't default to on.

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Xorekle Shadowstepper
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#9 - 2016-05-20 22:33:51 UTC
No kidding guys, awesome tip, didnt realize so much was out there, thank you. :)

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Tau Cabalander
Retirement Retreat
Working Stiffs
#10 - 2016-05-20 22:38:51 UTC
Note that scripts are not consumed upon use.
Moonlit Raid
Doomheim
#11 - 2016-05-21 16:40:13 UTC
Lan Wang wrote:
Xorekle Shadowstepper wrote:
I've been reading a lot recently, and keep coming across the term that some things can be "scripted" and others cannot be "scripted"; what are they talking about?

For example, like targeting enhancements, cannot be scripted, what does that mean?


some modules you can load scripts on to, sensor booster can load targeting range or scan resolution, you can switch between the 2 - thats scripted

Se-Bos are now ECCM too. With a script for each race.

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