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Samuelus8728
Galactic Corp
#1 - 2016-10-31 13:56:31 UTC
So as we come to yet another much anticipated update for eve.

I would like to again request a "WARNING DIALOGUE" stating the estimated size of any downloads the launcher would need to download before you can access the game again and an "OPTION NOT TO UPDATE NOW".

Considering the last update came up with 102mb download on the launcher over 2 download sets but actually came in at over 500mb, for those of us using limited/pay as you go data, that kind of uncontrolled uninteruptible open ended downloading is UNACCEPTABLE!

I don't mind having to update. Hell i wouldn't even mind redownloading the whole client after every update.
But without warning us of sizes you are costing some of us extra money that we could've planned for either by using an alternate connnection or buying a prepaid bundle that meets the update size.

as i've stated before, i understand the repercussion of not updating would be the inability to play, but that is still my problem. atleast it would not cost me unbudgeted moneys!

CCP CAN SOMEONE SERIOUSLY TAKE A LOOK AT THIS PLEASE
It reallly can't be that hard

and before anyone suggests it, deselecting "download all" makes no difference on my client as to launcher downloads
Omnathious Deninard
University of Caille
Gallente Federation
#2 - 2016-10-31 15:37:54 UTC
If you don't update you can't play. So that option is counter productive both for the player as well as CCP.

If you don't follow the rules, neither will I.
elitatwo
Zansha Expansion
#3 - 2016-10-31 16:23:25 UTC
But once you are logged on you are downloading data in the background regardless.

However, if you set the launcher to share the cache with SiSi, your patch download size will decrease.

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Gadget Helmsdottir
Gadget's Workshop
#4 - 2016-10-31 17:29:07 UTC
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