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Mr R4nd0m

Doomheim

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#1 - 2012-03-09 19:55:16 UTC

So i been thinking, what is the use, or even why we even have pods in the game anymore?

With things like Instalocking ships, client server lag after ship gets blown up, smartie gate campers, bubbles and eve a statement from GM Homonoia

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My only advise is: do not fly what you cannot afford to lose. If your ship gets caught, your pod is in dire straights as well. It may get out, but it may go squish all the same if your attackers are paying attention.

Stating your pod is toast anyway. So whats the point of the pod? Its like having a second ship that's going to die anyway..

Why do we even have pods in the game now then? They have no real purpose anymore... Ok there are times it will save you but meh if someone is out to specifically kill you they are fitted out to get your pod. Especially now the killmails have a certain kudos about them.

Also dont tell me its for your implants etc. It just an unnecessary expense now as its going to die anyway.

Perkone Caldari State 112
Aida Nu Perkone Caldari State Likes received: 112	#2 - 2012-03-09 20:00:19 UTC 6 When pods go pop they make this delicious sound. Thats reason enough son.

Novafox Shipyards 4,639
Nova Fox Novafox Shipyards Likes received: 4,639	#3 - 2012-03-09 20:00:55 UTC I have no idea what you are talking about. Jump clones make implant costs nullified. Dust 514's CPM 1 Iron Wolf Saber Eve mail me about Dust 514 issues.

mechtech

Ice Liberation Army

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#4 - 2012-03-09 20:02:23 UTC

Uh, as far as I'm aware the lag situation is just about as good as it's been in the 7 years I've been playing...

Also, there are plenty of situations your pod can get away, especially considering they 'instawarp' and all.

If you're complaining that you got caught in a 10v1 situation in a static bubbled gatecamp without intel or scouting, or that you lost your pod in a 500+ man raging inferno of a fleet battle, then too bad.

I have a feeling you got podded and felt the need to ***** on the forums a little. It's OK, it happens to all of us sometimes.


Mr R4nd0m Doomheim Likes received: 189	#5 - 2012-03-09 20:03:29 UTC Nova Fox wrote: I have no idea what you are talking about. Jump clones make implant costs nullified. But you dont need a 'POD' to do that

Fredfredbug4

The Scope

Gallente Federation

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#6 - 2012-03-09 20:05:10 UTC

Because without pods to take a perfect snapshot of our brains at the exact moment of death, every time our ship blew up we would be theoretically dead and would have no conscience to be transferred into our new and very stupid clone.

Watch_ Fred Fred Frederation_ and stop [u]cryptozoologist[/u]! Fight against the brutal genocide of fictional creatures across New Eden! Is that a metaphor? Probably not, but the fru-fru- people will sure love it!

UberWTFBBQ and Battle Technologies 290
Nirnias Stirrum UberWTFBBQ and Battle Technologies Likes received: 290	#7 - 2012-03-09 20:05:54 UTC This is one good reason: http://omg.eve-kill.net/?a=kill_detail&kll_id=11972420

Mr R4nd0m

Doomheim

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#8 - 2012-03-09 20:07:12 UTC

mechtech wrote:

I have a feeling you are the dumbest troll i have ever seen. I have lost my pod hundreds of times. I have played eve for 8 years almost. Its totally irrelevant dumbass.

If you cant answer a simple question because your brain capacity cant handle the thought process then dont bother at all.. Silly trolls that post some typical silly comments Roll

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Akirei Scytale Okami Syndicate Likes received: 3,673	#9 - 2012-03-09 20:07:32 UTC You would last about 2 days in nullsec.


Akirei Scytale Okami Syndicate Likes received: 3,673	#10 - 2012-03-09 20:08:17 UTC \| Edited by: Akirei Scytale Double Poast.


Nova Fox Novafox Shipyards Likes received: 4,639	#11 - 2012-03-09 20:08:58 UTC Just saying you seem to lose more pods than the rest of us. Dust 514's CPM 1 Iron Wolf Saber Eve mail me about Dust 514 issues.

Mr R4nd0m

Doomheim

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#12 - 2012-03-09 20:13:17 UTC | Edited by: Mr R4nd0m

Fredfredbug4 wrote:

From a game mechanics point of view you still dont need a 'POD' as such, do you... You can just end up in a home station, after your ship gets blown up.

No one yet, can or has come up with a decent answer (expected) The only reason for an actual 'POD' is a killmail, so effectively its now become another ship.

To jump clone etc you dont actually need a 'POD' you could have a conscious implanted somewhere.


Mr R4nd0m Doomheim Likes received: 189	#13 - 2012-03-09 20:16:35 UTC Nirnias Stirrum wrote: This is one good reason: http://omg.eve-kill.net/?a=kill_detail&kll_id=11972420 Thats errr cool... wanna try again?

Trotter Independent Traders. Disaster Strikes 668
DelBoy Trades Trotter Independent Traders. Disaster Strikes Likes received: 668	#14 - 2012-03-09 20:37:10 UTC 1 I can't remember the last time I lost a pod without a bubble on grid. Damn nature, you scary!

Valei Khurelem

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#15 - 2012-03-09 20:46:28 UTC

I agree, when players die they should have their characters automatically biomassed and then they should have to create a whole new character before being able to play a game.

That's a real cold harsh universe you ******* pussies.

"don't get us wrong, we don't want to screw new players, on the contrary. The core problem here is that tech 1 frigates and cruisers should be appealing enough to be viable platforms in both PvE and PvP." - CCP Ytterbium

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Obsidian Hawk RONA Midgard Academy Likes received: 1,345	#16 - 2012-03-09 20:46:38 UTC 2 I have escaped with my pod intact in 0.0 before and flew 15 jumps w/o losing it while just in it. So, yeah you always have a chance to get out. Why Can't I have a picture signature. Also please support graphical immersion, bring back the art that brought people to EvE online originaly.

Brutor Tribe Minmatar Republic 1,353
Feligast Brutor Tribe Minmatar Republic Likes received: 1,353	#17 - 2012-03-09 20:49:05 UTC DelBoy Trades wrote: I can't remember the last time I lost a pod without a bubble on grid. this.

Denying You Access 705
THE L0CK Denying You Access Likes received: 705	#18 - 2012-03-09 20:50:22 UTC I say if the man wants to run podless then let him! I'll keep mine around as its been pretty true to keeping me alive. Do you smell what the Lock's cooking?


Mr R4nd0m Doomheim Likes received: 189	#19 - 2012-03-09 20:52:38 UTC Feligast wrote: DelBoy Trades wrote: I can't remember the last time I lost a pod without a bubble on grid. this. Thats why you live in nullsec, where real pvpers dont live, and can only use bubbles..