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ItchyJuffoWup
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#1 - 2012-03-21 11:06:41 UTC
so i've read plenty on using alts in eve, my question is, is it possible to run 2 eve clients with 2 different chars on one comp? i thought i read somewhere you need 2 comps and that you can't run more than one client on a computer. my computer has more than enough resources to run 2 clients if i could, running both in windowed mode of course. so is it possible?

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Buzzmong
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#2 - 2012-03-21 11:11:59 UTC  |  Edited by: Buzzmong
You obviously haven't thoroughly read what you've been reading , as running mulitple clients on one computer has been the norm since the game launched.

You're probably confused because of the fact you need multiple accounts. One per client.

You cannot log into a single account and use more than one character at the same time over multiple clients.
Greg Valanti
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#3 - 2012-03-21 11:12:52 UTC
ItchyJuffoWup wrote:
so i've read plenty on using alts in eve, my question is, is it possible to run 2 eve clients with 2 different chars on one comp? i thought i read somewhere you need 2 comps and that you can't run more than one client on a computer. my computer has more than enough resources to run 2 clients if i could, running both in windowed mode of course. so is it possible?


As long as the characters are on separate accounts, yes.
ItchyJuffoWup
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#4 - 2012-03-21 11:14:59 UTC
my apologies for not reading enough into it, what i did read stated you needed to use 2 computers. which is simply why i was asking this on the forums. thank you Greg for the non rude response to a simple question

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RaTTuS
BIG
#5 - 2012-03-21 11:16:30 UTC
you can not run a trail version with a normal client on the same machine - both [all] have to be full versions

http://eveboard.com/ub/419190933-134.png http://i.imgur.com/kYLoKrM.png

CatreX Nolen
Doomheim
#6 - 2012-03-21 11:19:17 UTC
RaTTuS wrote:
you can not run a trail version with a normal client on the same machine - both [all] have to be full versions


This is wrong, it works regardless if you change compability. (last word might not be correct, since I'm norwegian and did an direct translation)
RaTTuS
BIG
#7 - 2012-03-21 11:22:19 UTC
no a trail version [i.e. limited days ] before it is upgraded to full account [i.e. paid for 1 month will do] will not run at the same time as another copy - unless this has changed recently .

http://eveboard.com/ub/419190933-134.png http://i.imgur.com/kYLoKrM.png

ItchyJuffoWup
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#8 - 2012-03-21 11:27:55 UTC
what do you mean by changing the compatability though? didn't understand that one.

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Rengerel en Distel
#9 - 2012-03-21 11:30:31 UTC
ItchyJuffoWup wrote:
what do you mean by changing the compatability though? didn't understand that one.


As CCP has put in code to not allow you to do it, actively posting ways around it on their forums probably isn't too bright, eh? If your google-fu is strong though, I'm sure you could find something, or you could simply plex the alt account and not worry about it.

With the increase in shiptoasting, the Report timer needs to be shortened.
Florestan Bronstein
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#10 - 2012-03-21 11:30:41 UTC
RaTTuS wrote:
no a trail version [i.e. limited days ] before it is upgraded to full account [i.e. paid for 1 month will do] will not run at the same time as another copy - unless this has changed recently .

it is not intended to run at the same time as another copy

if you use some sort of sandboxing solution you can of course circumvent this restriction
ItchyJuffoWup
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#11 - 2012-03-21 11:36:58 UTC
i'm not trying to do anything to undercut CCP's rules. i just didn't know what he meant by that. i'm working on plexing another account so thank you all for the replies. i just wanted to make sure it was possible before i wasted my time setting up an alt. thank you again

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Silas Kautsuo
Science and Trade Institute
Caldari State
#12 - 2012-03-21 11:55:21 UTC
Once you've plexed up the second account they will both run together at the same time, just open the client twice, log in to each account and that's it.
CatreX Nolen
Doomheim
#13 - 2012-03-21 11:56:33 UTC
RaTTuS wrote:
no a trail version [i.e. limited days ] before it is upgraded to full account [i.e. paid for 1 month will do] will not run at the same time as another copy - unless this has changed recently .



It's very much possible as I have done this myself.


right click the .exe -> the last option on the right click menu (Properties) -> Compability -> Change to will, I usually pick Windows XP (lastest patch) and there you go you can now use two clients. Trial or not.
RaTTuS
BIG
#14 - 2012-03-21 12:15:00 UTC
just because you can do it does not mean you should ,,, it is there for a reason

http://eveboard.com/ub/419190933-134.png http://i.imgur.com/kYLoKrM.png

Skorpynekomimi
#15 - 2012-03-21 12:23:45 UTC
Depends on your computer. I can, but I can't do much with the clients without risking an overheat. Anything complicated like mission running or mining in crowded systems leads to lag.

Economic PVP
RaTTuS
BIG
#16 - 2012-03-21 12:44:20 UTC
Skorpynekomimi wrote:
Depends on your computer. I can, but I can't do much with the clients without risking an overheat. Anything complicated like mission running or mining in crowded systems leads to lag.

turn down the options -
switch off brackets ,
interval = 1
shadows off
even a moderate video card can run 3 clients YMMV

http://eveboard.com/ub/419190933-134.png http://i.imgur.com/kYLoKrM.png

Buzzmong
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#17 - 2012-03-21 13:06:25 UTC
ItchyJuffoWup wrote:
my apologies for not reading enough into it, what i did read stated you needed to use 2 computers. which is simply why i was asking this on the forums. thank you Greg for the non rude response to a simple question


I was rude? Try informative.

You *****.
Rath Kelbore
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#18 - 2012-03-21 20:53:51 UTC
You should have no problems running multiple clients. The only problem that should/could arise would be a hardware deficiency on your part but as far as CCP's end goes you can run as many clients on the same machine as you want. I run 3 or 4 on mine no problem.

I plan on living forever.......so far, so good.
ItchyJuffoWup
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#19 - 2012-03-22 00:16:46 UTC
as far as hardware, i have a 2.4ghz dual core with 8gb ram and an upgraded video card. not sure which one as i'm not on my home computer right now. i think it should be alright though

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ItchyJuffoWup
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#20 - 2012-03-22 00:24:40 UTC
Buzz, my bad, it just came across as rude. i understand what you're saying though, I know that i need 2 clients and 2 paid accounts. well depending on how you do it. thank you again and sorry for thinking your reply was rude

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